You will need to qualify based on the new rules. Many are getting denied because they no longer qualify for SOWP. What is your spouse’s status in Canada? When does it expire?
How old is the child? If 4 or over would be applying for a study permit because you can avoid situations like this and because many schools and IRCC have started asking for SPs. What is the status of the parents and when do they expire? What NOCs?
Your timeline is very unusual. Getting notified that your now stamped passport has been returned to you the day after VFS received it is not common. Are you sure the notification said that your stamped passport has been sent back to you?
This was announced around a year ago and the reduction of employees at IRCC supposedly started in early 2025. This is essentially reversing the increase in staffing during the pandemic. Don’t think the reductions were targeted at certain programs especially given the announcement was around a...
Agree that your employer should have raised your salary at least months before you apply so it doesn’t create concerns that the raise is purely related immigration and may not be permanent.
That is the only option. Chances of denial tend to be higher. Given their recent asylum claim will likely be even more difficult because there will have concerns that parents may also claim asylum. No harm in trying but OP should be prepared that parents visiting may not be possible. Being a...
He may be able to apply but that doesn’t mean he has a chance of being selected. Do you mean he can apply if he leaves Canada after learning French? Your WPs are expiring very soon you should have started exploring your options a year ago. Where did you apply to do an MBA? Does it actually...
Given rejection rates these days I would be very reluctant to start school until you have a study permit. You also risk losing a lot of money if denied and already studying. Given the choice of school there are higher chances of rejection compared to a program at a public university.