Michael O'Connor
Senior Editor
Beat: Express Entry, PNP, and skilled-worker streams
Languages: English
About
Michael covers Canada's federal and provincial economic immigration streams at IRCC.com. He writes the recurring CRS-score guides, NOC-code briefings, and category-based draw analysis. He coordinates with regulated immigration consultants for technical review on procedural articles.
Editorial standards
Articles by Michael O'Connor are sourced from canada.ca and other primary references. AI tooling supports research, fact cross-checking, and copy editing under editorial oversight; substance, structure, and source verification remain with the named editor. Procedural and YMYL articles are additionally reviewed by CICC-registered RCICs or by Canadian lawyers in good standing.
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Recent articles by Michael O'Connor
- Study permit to PR in 2026: is the pathway narrowing?
English · study permit · June 2026
- How to verify an immigration consultant on the CICC register (2026)
English · representatives · June 2026
- Use of a Representative (IMM 5476): when and how to file it (2026)
English · representatives · June 2026
- Super Visa Processing Time: 2026 guide
English · trv eta · May 2026
- Unaccompanied minors exempted from Canada’s asylum ban
English · citizenship · May 2026
- Super visa Canada 2026: insurance, income, and application
English · trv eta · May 2026
- CEC vs FSW vs FST: which Express Entry stream fits your profile
English · express entry · May 2026
- Ircc com
English · news · May 2026
- How to apply for Express Entry from outside Canada in 2026
English · express entry · May 2026
- Bringing parents to Canada in 2026: PGP vs Super Visa
English · family sponsorship · May 2026
Michael O'Connor writes for IRCC.com, an independent Canadian-immigration news and reference site. IRCC.com is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.