More international students becoming Canadian immigrants Canadian work experience and higher paying jobs the main driver for international students to make the transition after graduation. More and more international students are choosing to study in Canada, and the Canadian government views them as a promising source of labour. By Mohanad Moetaz
Immigration programs for international student grads in Canada Congratulations on graduating from a Canadian post-secondary institution. Now, what are you going to do? You have a number of options to stay in Canada after you graduate. Having a Canadian credential plus domestic work experience makes you a prime candidate for several immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
Comprehensive FAQ on Canada’s New Immigration Streams for Essential Workers and Graduates Here is everything we know on the six new PR streams launching on May 6. Canada is launching six new permanent residence streams on May 6 at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time for essential workers and international graduates currently residing in the country. By Kareem El-Assal
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International students can now do 100% of studies online and still get PGWP Canada is reaffirming its commitment to international student graduates by further loosening eligibility requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit. International students who complete their entire postsecondary program online will now be eligible for an open work permit after graduation. By Shelby Thevenot
Up to 52,000 people eligible for new 18-month Canadian work permit Certain PGWP holders in Canada can apply for the new open work permit until July 27, 2021. The Canadian government has a new policy in place to help former international students who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while living in Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
PGWP holders can now submit applications for new open work permits Former international students who are currently in Canada on an expiring Post-Graduation Work Permit can obtain a new open work permit under a public policy that takes effect today. A new policy that allows former international students to obtain a new one-time open work permit if theirs is about to expire takes effect today. By Alexandra Miekus
Misrepresentation – Mistakes Matter Consequences can be serious for Canadian immigration candidates who misrepresent or fail to disclose important information in their applications. A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada illustrates the pitfalls of giving false or incomplete information when submitting an immigration application. By Michael Schwartz
Canada now more popular than the U.S. as a study abroad destination The decreasing popularity of the U.S. means that Canada and the U.K. are the two most popular study abroad countries. Both Canada and the United Kingdom have overtaken the United States as the two most popular study abroad destinations. By Mohanad Moetaz
