Canada allowed foreign nationals with expiring PGWPs to work in Canada for longer
On March 17, 2023, Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that international graduates with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits
Ottawa extended the online study eligibility period for future PGWP applicants
The Government of Canada extended the online study eligibility period for international students. Now, foreign students are able to complete 100% of their studies online
Canada updated instructions for Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
On July 28, 2021, the Government of Canada updated instructions for students graduating outside of Canada for application for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
Canada’s new immigration stream for essential workers has reached its limit of 30,000
Canada’s immigration stream for English-speaking essential workers who do not work in healthcare-related positions has reached its limit of 30,000. This immigration stream is one
Canada still accepts applications through five TR2PR pathways
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is still accepting applications through five temporary resident to permanent resident pathways. As of June 10, 5:30 PM EST
Some students were denied boarding on their way to Canada
The pandemic situation has been getting better in Canada recently. Post-secondary institutions announce their plans to convert some courses to ‘offline’ in the fall semester.
Canada can increase caps of new temporary immigration pathways
With the introduction of new pathways to permanent residency, Canada will grant permanent residency to 90,000 temporary foreign workers and international student graduates as part
TR2PR International Graduate stream for English-speakers has reached its limit in 25 hours
On May 7, 2021, at 1:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, Canada’s new International Graduate stream for English speakers reached its cap of 40,000 applications. The
IRCC will grant PR to over 90,000 temporary residents in six new programs
On April 14, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), launched six new temporary immigration programs targeting essential workers and international graduates residing in Canada.
International students completing their programs online will now be eligible for PGWP
In 2017, Canada adopted a new strategy for attracting more international students. The total number of students in the country increased three times since then.
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