PGWPs expired after September 20, 2021 can get extension Immigration Minister Sean Fraser tweeted that the previously-announced PGWP extension will be available to PGWPs that have expired since September 20, 2021. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders whose work permit expires between September 20, 2021 and December 31, 2022 may be eligible for a one-time PGWP extension. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec skilled workers can now submit applications for open work permits through the IMP+ Skilled workers from foreign countries who already have a CSQ can now apply for an open work permit while awaiting the federal government's final decision on their permanent residence. A new pathway to bring in skilled workers who have been selected by Quebec and are waiting for permanent residence is now open for applications. By Alexandra Miekus
How to extend your temporary status in Canada Here are some options for visitors, international students, and temporary foreign workers to extend their stay in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers a number of options that allow temporary residents to stay in Canada, even when waiting on a decision for permanent residence, or temporary residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Future Canadian immigrants fear having to leave jobs as IRCC deals with backlog Foreign workers in Canada are losing legal status, as Immigration Canada delays invitation rounds to process backlogs. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s pause on Express Entry invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates since September is forcing some to quit their jobs and even leave Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
It is now easier to get a Bridging Open Work Permit in Canada Immigration applicants no longer need to wait until 4 months before their work permit expires to apply for a BOWP. They may be eligible for a BOWP even if their work permit expired. Canada recently announced changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) program that will make it more accessible. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec skilled workers now eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit Quebec skilled worker applicants in Canada can now obtain a BOWP for an initial duration of 24 months. As of August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers who reside in Quebec and have been selected by Quebec as skilled workers, are eligible, under certain conditions, to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP). By Kareem El-Assal
