You need an employment letter, job offer, paystubs, etc to prove your experience. All the rest is literally none of your business, it's not your responsibility.
No, it's impossible to submit passport in Canada. It's completely different process with Canada. Of he i not going to leave Canada soon, then you can switch from outland to inland application, and this way you would be able to finalize it in Canada.
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All completed was on Mar 28, 2025
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I agree that he didn't really lie. He disclosed everything.
There are legitimate ways to apply as outland being physically in Canada in other types of applications as well. So it's not something new.
If you can see an expiry date and a number, then you are approved and you will receive your study permit by mail. The confirmation letter itself is not that critical but you will get it eventually.
It's a different case. He completed the work permit process as an outland. So he will get it at the port of entry. It's a common practice lately.
A visa exempt scenario is when you basically applying at a port of entry.