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IRCC introduces open work permit options for some PNP candidates

Asheesh Moosapeta — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an OWP if they have a job offer, a valid work permit, or a work permit that expired […]

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program takes centre stage as Ministers consider further reforms

Asheesh Moosapeta — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Following an extended period of increased scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have weighed in—speaking out against abuses of the system on the part of employers in Canada. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault held a press conference on behalf of Employment […]

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Six frequently asked questions about Canadian work permits

Asheesh Moosapeta — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Canadian work permits allow foreign nationals to work and live in Canada temporarily—while also improving their eligibility for economic permanent residence (PR) programs by allowing newcomers to gain Canadian work experience. Below, ɫ�� has compiled answers to six of the most common questions asked by newcomers about work permits. Schedule a Free Work Permit […]

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Frequently asked questions about visas for students, workers and tourists coming to Canada

Asheesh Moosapeta — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:32 +0000

Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa depending on what nationality they currently hold. Work and study visas are an important part of the immigration journey for those that require them and are distinct from work and study permits. Below ɫ�� […]

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Am I eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit?

Vimal Sivakumar — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWPs) are for foreign nationals looking to continue working in Canada while their permanent residence (PR) application is being processed. Without a BOWP, foreign nationals – alongside their families, including spouses, common-law partners and dependents – would need to leave Canada temporarily, stay in Canada under visitor status (which means they […]

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What are my chances of receiving a work permit through the IEC this year?

Asheesh Moosapeta — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:02 +0000

Newcomers to Canada often seek to obtain work permits. When eligible, newcomers may want to consider the International Experience Canada (IEC) program as a route to obtain a work permit. Unlike most other programs, the IEC pool gives candidates greater clarity on their likelihood of obtaining a work permit. What is the IEC and what […]

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Canada’s immigration system proposes changes to the PGWP

Asheesh Moosapeta — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:45:47 +0000

Federal and provincial immigration officials are in discussions to make significant changes to Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. The PGWP is an open work permit, available to international students who have completed an eligible program of study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). According to notes from the IRCC Deputy Minister Transition Binder 2024, […]

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IRCC introduces new temporary policy for PR applicants from Hong Kong

Asheesh Moosapeta — Thu, 09 May 2024 13:00:11 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new temporary policy to help permanent residence (PR) applicants from Hong Kong to remain in Canada while they wait for a decision on their application. This temporary policy is a response to a high volume of applications for the initial temporary public policy for Hong Kong […]

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Canada increases duration of interim work authorization letters for international graduates

Asheesh Moosapeta — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Canada has recently increased the duration of validity of interim work authorization letters issued to international graduates in the country waiting for a decision on their work permit application. Work authorization letters will now be valid for a period of 180 days from the time of submitting an application, as opposed to the previous 120 […]

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Will I need to submit a provincial attestation letter as part of my Canadian study permit application?

Vimal Sivakumar — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:17 +0000

A recent notice published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified exactly who is required to submit a provincial attestation letter (PAL) when they apply for a Canadian study permit. In late January this year, the federal government announced that most new post-secondary international students at the college or undergraduate level would now […]

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