10 key facts international students should know about Canada’s Post Graduation Work Permit As many university and college programs come to an end, international students may be considering post-graduation options, which can include applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This article will provide crucial insights into the PGWP application process to help you understand the intricacies of the program and the associated rules and policies. By Julia Hornstein
What happens if I have a closed work permit and I lose my job? Canada offers many distinct work permit options to global talent. One category of Canada’s work permit options is called closed work permits, which require foreign skilled workers to work exclusively a single employer. In this case, that employer must have obtained a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before providing the foreign national with a […] By Julia Hornstein
Canada looking for partners to help expand and diversify IEC program Following the recently announced quotas for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, CIC News has obtained more information on the 2023 program outlook from an internal Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo from September 26, 2022. By Edana Robitaille
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
Canada extends work permits for Hong Kong residents Immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Canada is expanding its open work permit options for Hong Kong nationals. By Edana Robitaille
The IEC 2023 pool is now open The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is accepting applications for its 2023 pool. By Asheesh Moosapeta
The top immigration developments of 2022 Canada’s immigration system saw many key developments in 2022, as the country dealt with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Asheesh Moosapeta
The details of obtaining a Spousal Open Work Permit As part of the wider family class sponsorship programs, foreign nationals who have applied for permanent residence (PR) through the Spousal/Common-law Sponsorship Program, are now eligible to receive a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), while they wait for a decision from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). By Asheesh Moosapeta
Spouses of some Work Permit holders are now eligible to apply for Open Work Permits Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses and working-age children of some current Work Permit holders under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). By Asheesh Moosapeta
