work permit

What happens if I have a closed work permit and I lose my job? There are a few options for you to continue working in Canada.

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 announces new immigration support for Turkish and Syrian nationals Canada's immigration minister has just announced a range of measures to help Turkish and Syrian temporary residents living in Canada.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has just announced new measures in response to the Turkey-Syria earthquake that occurred in February.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announces work permit extension for PGWP holders The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) enables international students to gain Canadian work experience, which can help them transition to permanent resident status.

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 As Express Entry draws continue to target PNP candidates, CEC candidates currently in Canada on a PGWP are worried about how to maintain status and stay in Canada while they wait.

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

Renewing your work permit while in Canada You may be able to continue working while IRCC processes your application.

If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes […]

By Julia Hornstein

Lululemon’s growth is officially recognized as a significant investment project The company will be able to benefit from exemptions to the LMIA process.

Under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement (the Agreement), British Columbia can identify significant investment projects that will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure; the ability to bypass having to submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Julia Hornstein

Federal ruling: the importance of avoiding misrepresentation in Canadian immigration applications Misrepresentation can have serious consequences.

Ting Li was a citizen of China, but her two children were studying in Canada. She had previously obtained a temporary resident visa (TRV) so that she could be in Canada and spend time with her children.

By Julia Hornstein

IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers This policy will remain in effect until February 28, 2025.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada breaks record by welcoming over 550,000 new international students in 2022 New IRCC data also shows Canada is now host to 807,750 international students.

New data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows Canada welcomed a record 551,405 international students from 184 countries, in 2022.

By Asheesh Moosapeta