How to get a Canadian study permit Canada is one of the world's most attractive destinations for international students. Here's how to get a study permit. Last year, Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students, an all-time record. By Gabriel Dumitrascu
Canada is offering an open work permit to PGWP holders Eligible Post-Graduation Work Permit holders will be able to get an additional open work permit that can be valid for up to 18 months. On April 22, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a new temporary policy to allow international graduates to stay in Canada longer. By Daniel Levy
Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students in 2021, an all-time record Canada's international student population has recovered quickly amid the pandemic. Canada saw nearly 450,000 new study permits take effect last year, a staggering figure that easily broke the previous all-time record set in 2019. By Kareem El-Assal
International students are getting more PGWPs and median earnings are increasing Statistics Canada examines how international student graduates engage in the Canadian labour market through the PGWP. The number of international student graduates getting a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) has increased dramatically, a new Statistics Canada study says. The PGWP allows eligible international graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years, depending on the length of their study program. By Shelby Thevenot
How to apply for a Canadian open work permit Foreign workers can work for anywhere in Canada with an open work permit. Open work permits allow foreign workers the flexibility to choose where they work in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
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
PGWP holders entering Canadian workforce on the rise A Statistics Canada study shows that international students have been a growing source of labour in the Canadian economy over the past decade. The significant increase in the number of international students arriving in Canada in recent years has resulted in increased participation in the PGWPP, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. By Alexandra Miekus
How to spot a fake Canadian job offer Tips to avoid scams and find real jobs in Canada. Scammers know job-seekers are in a vulnerable position, and willing to provide their personal information or even money to secure a job in Canada. If you have fallen for a scam, you are not alone. By Shelby Thevenot
