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British Columbia is introducing three new International Graduate PNP streams next year

Vimal Sivakumar — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:36 +0000

Three streams will be open to eligible recent graduates from Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programs in British Columbia (B.C.) in 2025. In January 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is set to introduce the following three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for international graduates. Bachelor’s stream Master’s stream Doctorate stream Note: International […]

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Getting PR after graduating from a master’s or PhD program as an international student

Vimal Sivakumar — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:00:38 +0000

It may now be easier for students who come to Canada for a master’s or Ph.D. program to obtain permanent residence (PR). On February 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enacted a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy that was first announced on January 22 as one of many changes coming to Canada’s international […]

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Master’s students are now eligible for a 3-year work permit

Asheesh Moosapeta — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00:34 +0000

Starting today, international students studying in master’s programs that are less than two years in length, are eligible for a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Before today, the length of an issued PGWP was correlated with the length of a program of study. However, in recognition that master’s students are placed to perform well in […]

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IRCC to resume FSWP and CEC invitations in July; and offer open work permit to PGWP holders

Shelby Thevenot — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:09:08 +0000

Canada’s immigration minister Sean Fraser has just announced Express Entry invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates will resume by “early July.” Minister Sean Fraser made several other major announcements, such as that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be offering an open work permit extension of up to 18 months to Post-Graduation Work Permit […]

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International students are getting more PGWPs and median earnings are increasing

Shelby Thevenot — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:39 +0000

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. With a Canadian education and work experience, PGWP holders can […]

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TR to PR pathway closing November 5

Shelby Thevenot — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:01:13 +0000

The deadline to apply for the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR to PR) pathways will not be extended. The Canadian government website confirms that intake will close on November 5. New applications will not be accepted, but those who previously applied will still be able to sign in to the online portal and view […]

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How to add dependents on TR to PR open work permit application

Shelby Thevenot — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:14 +0000

The new open work permit for essential workers and international student graduates is here until December 31, 2022. Applicants to the temporary residence to permanent residence (TR to PR) pathways can also add their family members to the bridging open work permit. The new open work permit opened July 26, specifically for TR to PR […]

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Canada to introduce new open work permit for essential workers and international student graduates

Shelby Thevenot — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:01:30 +0000

Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced a new open work permit option for essential workers and international student graduates in Canada. Starting July 26, temporary residents who applied for the newly-launched pathway to permanent residence will be eligible for an open work permit while they wait for a decision on their application. What this means […]

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Immigration programs for international student grads in Canada

Shelby Thevenot — Sat, 08 May 2021 09:00:31 +0000

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. There are some streams that just require a credential, such as a master’s or PhD, but having Canadian work experience or a job offer opens […]

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IRCC releases application guide for 6 new immigration streams

Mohanad Moetaz — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:52:05 +0000

Canada has released the full guide for the six new immigration streams for international graduates and essential workers. The guide on the government website gives official instructions on how to apply for the new limited-time immigration pathways opening May 6 at noon Eastern Standard Time. Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), will […]

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