What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit? A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is for international students who complete an eligible Canadian post-secondary program. The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit, meaning it allows the student to work for any employer of their choice in Canada and to work for any Canadian employer without needing a job offer. It allows international student graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years. By Julia Hornstein
Understanding Express Entry as a path toward Canadian immigration Breaking down Express Entry, including what it is, who it is for, and the steps you need to take throughout the process. Express Entry is Canada’s main method for bringing international skilled workers to this country through permanent residence. By Vimal Sivakumar
How to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia Canada offers over 100 economic class immigration programs to Saudi residents. Canada is a popular destination for individuals living in Saudi Arabia because of the various economic opportunities offered in a variety of coveted sectors such as information and communication technology, health, science and engineering related fields. By Julia Hornstein
Immigration has greatly increased number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language A new Statistics Canada studies shows the number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language grew faster than the Canadian population in 2021. Immigration to Canada has driven up the number of Canadians who speak a language other than English and French at home, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. By Julia Hornstein
Canadian immigration: How to improve your Express Entry CRS score Express Entry candidates may be able to maximize their CRS score and improve their chance of getting an ITA. A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is the most influential factor in receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through the Express Entry system. By Edana Robitaille
Analysis: Factors that may affect Express Entry CRS scores An early analysis of the first all-program Express Entry draws in 2022. Canada has resumed all-program Express Entry draws as of July 6. Since then, the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in each draw has grown by 250 each week, causing the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirements to go down. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: What is the Comprehensive Ranking System? The Canadian government uses the CRS to score and rank Express Entry candidates. Anyone who is considering immigrating to Canada under an Express Entry program will very quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using the CRS when it introduced Express Entry in 2015. By Edana Robitaille
IRCC looking to tackle Express Entry backlogs before resuming FSWP and CEC invitations A recent internal IRCC memo sheds light on why the department is not currently inviting FSWP and CEC candidates. IRCC is holding off on inviting FSWP and CEC candidates so that it can tackle its backlogs. By Kareem El-Assal
How to immigrate to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program The FSWP is the main way for skilled immigrants to move to Canada. Here is how you can benefit from the FSWP. In 1967, Canada became the first country in the world to introduce an objective points system to welcome skilled immigrants. By Daniel Levy
