Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced those with an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will be able to apply for an Open Work Permit extension as of April 6, 2023. By Kareem El-Assal
How to maintain status in Canada as a CEC candidate with an expiring PGWP Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool have not been invited to apply for permanent residence since the last-all program draw, nearly two months ago, on January 18. By Edana Robitaille
What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada? Canada’s human rights policies are expansive, even extending to foreign nationals who have temporarily come to work in the country. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canada sees all-time high work permits take effect in 2022 In 2022, a record 608,420 Canadian work permits took effect. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Over 120,000 temporary residents transitioned to Canadian permanent residents in 2022 New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that 124,950 temporary residents transitioned to permanent residents in 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Family of some temporary foreign workers now eligible for Canadian work permits under temporary measure Starting today, January 30, family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) will be eligible for work permits. By Edana Robitaille
Comparing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program against the International Mobility Program Canada has more than 100 different options for foreign nationals looking to come to this country. Many of these pathways can be categorized under two general programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). By Vimal Sivakumar
Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). By Vimal Sivakumar
How can I get a Canadian Significant Benefit Work Permit? Overview The Significant Benefit Work Permit (SBWP) is a special work permit available to workers whose hiring would deliver significant benefit to Canada, either economically, culturally and/or socially. By Asheesh Moosapeta
