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IRCC releases expected work and study permit holder outflows for coming years

October 30, 2024 admin Canada, canadian permanent residence, canadian work permit, imp, international mobility program, International students, PR, study permit, temporary foreign worker program, Temporary foreign workers, temporary residents, tfwp

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:20 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expects more than half a million Non-permanent Residents (NPRs) to leave Canada, or transition to permanent residence (PR) status by the end of this year. The term NPR encompasses those who are in Canada on a temporary status, including work and study permit holders in the country*. Note that […]

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Staying in Canada after graduation: What are your options as an international student?

May 30, 2024 admin Canada, imp, international graduates, International student, IRCC, permanent residence, pgwp, tfwp, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Many international students finishing their post-secondary academic programs want to stay in Canada after graduation to live, work and eventually become permanent residents. There are a few options for ways to stay in Canada once school is finished. The most popular option is to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP is an […]

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IRCC to target a reduction in the temporary resident population over the next three years

March 22, 2024 admin Canada, immigrate to canada, immigration levels plan, imp, study in Canada, temporary residents, tfwp, work permits

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:51 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary resident targets will be added to the annual Immigration Levels Plan starting in fall 2024. The Immigration Levels Plan sets targets for the number of new permanent residents who will be welcomed to Canada each year, for the upcoming three years. Until now temporary resident levels have […]

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What programs deliver the most work permits, and how many newcomers find work in Canada?

October 30, 2023 admin canadian work permit, iec, imp, international mobility program, LMIA, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:41 +0000

Immigration represents nearly 100% of Canada’s labour market growth—a key force in not just meeting economic demand in the country, but also in supporting socialised welfare systems within Canada. This relationship is not one-directional however—economic immigrants (the biggest group of new immigrants to Canada) in-turn must be able to find work and earn money to […]

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Canada’s work permit pathways for dependent children of age

August 7, 2023 admin dependant children, employment and social decelopment canada, ESDC, family, family class sponsorship, immigrate to canada, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, imp, international mobility program, IRCC, LMIA, open work permit canada, open work permit programs for dependant children, owp for dependant children, teer categories, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:14 +0000

Canada recently announced a new policy that allows dependent children of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to be eligible for work permits. This measure aims to combat chronic labor shortages in the country and provide more opportunities for families to stay together and integrate into Canadian communities. Under the new policy, family members who meet certain […]

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Canada’s commitment to reuniting families and keeping them together

August 2, 2023 admin canadian immigration, dependant children, expedited processing, family, family class sponsorship, family reunification, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, imp, IRCC, open work permit, processing times, spousal sponsorship, temporary resident status, tfwp, trv

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:15:29 +0000

Canada recently renewed its commitment to keeping families together, a central goal of the country’s current immigration system. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put into practice new procedures intended to accelerate family reunification, ensuring that dependants and spouses who may not otherwise be eligible to come to Canada, now have a pathway to […]

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I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options?

July 21, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, category based jobs, cec, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, h-1b, immigration, imp, job vacancies, open work permit, stem occupatios, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:00:51 +0000

On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in Canada, is valid for up to three years and holders are allowed to bring their immediate […]

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UPDATE: Canada reaches cap of 10,000 applications for U.S. H-1B visa Open Work Permit stream

July 18, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, category based jobs, cec, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, h-1b, imp, job vacancies, open work permit, stem occupatios, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

Update: The cap of 10,000 applications was reached on July 18, 2023. Click here to explore other Canadian visa options if you are an H-1B visa holder. The original story continues below. As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in […]

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Canada launches Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders

July 16, 2023 admin Canada, canadian immigration, category based jobs, cec, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, h-1b, imp, job vacancies, open work permit, stem occupatios, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 and aims to improve labour mobility in North America. It may impact thousands of workers in high-tech industries […]

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