Three pathways to a work permit for IT professionals coming to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:45 +0000

The importance of a strong technology sector as it relates to Canada’s economy and development cannot be understated. The technology sector in this country is vital to Canada’s ability to foster innovation, pursue growth in the future and develop as a country. For that reason, tech talent from all over the world is in significant […]

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Express Entry: What are your options if your PGWP is expiring?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:39 +0000

On December 7, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made several announcements regarding Canada’s international student program. Among them, the department has confirmed that it will not be offering any additional extensions to Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. IRCC has offered PGWP work permit extensions three times over recent years. It introduced the measure following […]

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The 2024 IEC pool is now open

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:09:17 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) pool. The IEC is a work permit program that allows youth that are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangements with Canada, to temporarily reside and work in Canada. This year’s intake will allow close to 90,000 applicants from […]

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Returning to Canada: Immigration Checklist and best practices

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:00:21 +0000

The end of the year is often a time for travel, with many international students, workers, and permanent residents leaving Canada for the first time since arriving to the country. While these individuals are allowed to return to Canada provided that their status is valid, there are often finer details to keep in mind when […]

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Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit? 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:25:50 +0000

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a […]

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Travelling to Canada for the first time as a newcomer? Here is how you can arrive prepared

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:30:12 +0000

Whether you are coming to Canada as a permanent resident or with a work or study permit, there are certain obligations you must meet when landing in the country. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration All travellers to Canada need to show certain documents at their port of entry. These include a travel […]

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IRCC says it’s working to realign application intake

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:00:53 +0000

As part of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) recently released strategy: An Immigration System for Canada’s Future, IRCC says it plans to get application processing times back to service standards for key programs and re-evaluate them. Part of this will involve aligning application intake with available admission spaces. The Strategy says that aligning application […]

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IEC work permits: Canada implements automated processing for faster approval times

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:48:16 +0000

On November 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched an automation tool to speed up the International Experience Canada (IEC) work permit process. This new system aims to reduce wait times and improve the immigration experience for young internationals in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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Ontario looking to ban employers from requiring Canadian work experience on application forms and in job postings

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 19:59:33 +0000

In a first-of-its-kind move among all Canadian provinces and territories, Ontario has announced its intention to introduce new legislation that would, if passed, ban employers from requiring “Canadian work experience … in job postings or application forms.” Announced today, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development hopes this new legislation will help more […]

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Canadian Federal court denies work permit based on IELTS score

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:35 +0000

Maryam Langaroodi is a citizen of Iran and was a home design and renovation manager for seven years. In 2022, Maryam signed an employment contract to work as a Residential Home Builder with a construction company located in Vancouver. The job duties and responsibilities included planning and preparing work schedules, selecting and employing trade subcontractors […]

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