IRCC clarified which work permit holders may continue to study in Canada without a study permit
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced a new policy that allows certain work permit holders to pursue education without obtaining a study permit.
Canada to reduce spousal open work permits by over 100,000
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced plans to reduce the number of Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three
Ontario raises minimum wage, but concerns persist for newcomers’ financial stability
Ontario has raised its minimum wage to $17.20 per hour, but questions arise about its adequacy for newcomers. Despite the increase, a full-time minimum wage
Canada experiences a minor increase in immigration application backlogs
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the data on immigration inventories and backlogs. According to the last update, there were 2,420,800 applications for permanent
Canada Reviews High Wage Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Canadian government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), focusing on the High Wage Stream. This review, announced on
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
IRCC extended work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers
On December 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new instructions for employers and temporary workers. Canada is expanding its work permit program
Ottawa extended the public policy allowing visitors to apply for a work permit
On March 1, 2022, the Government of Canada extended the public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit. The public
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
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