Quebec changes eligibility requirements for the PEQ Graduates stream

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:33 +0000

Graduates of Quebec post-secondary institutions looking to settle in the province will soon need to meet increased French-language criteria in their education. Starting on November 23, only programs wherein 75% of courses or credits were completed in French will be eligible for the PEQ Graduates component. These changes impact college and university students differently: See […]

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IRCC announces eligible programs for PGWPs

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:42 +0000

IRCC has released the updated details surrounding which programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Under new guidelines announced in September, some international graduates at various levels of study who apply for a PGWP after November 1 will now need to meet additional field of study requirements to be eligible for a work […]

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Answering 11 FAQs about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:14 +0000

In light of proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program announced last month, many current and prospective international students may be looking for more information. For example, as outlined by notes from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Deputy Minister Transition Binder 2024, these changes would work to better align the “issuance […]

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Finding your first job as an international graduate in Canada 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Many international students who attend a Canadian post-secondary institution do not have a job offer lined up when they graduate. Therefore, when you complete your studies in Canada – transitioning from international student to international graduate – you will need to start from the ground up with your job search. To help international graduates get […]

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Why IRCC may refuse your application for a post-graduation work permit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:00:57 +0000

Post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) are a popular way for international students to obtain Canadian work experience after graduating from a designated learning institution (DLI). This work experience can be valuable for many reasons, including how it helps international students build eligibility for many permanent residence programs. Lately, PGWPs have been in the spotlight in Canadian […]

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Permanent Residence in Canada is not guaranteed for international students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0000

This year has seen a variety of changes that have significantly altered the landscape of studying in Canada as a foreign student. These changes help highlight a fact about immigrating to Canada as an international student/graduate: permanent residence (PR) is not guaranteed. While Canada offers multiple pathways to work and even permanently settle in the […]

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British Columbia is introducing three new International Graduate PNP streams next year

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:36 +0000

Three streams will be open to eligible recent graduates from Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programs in British Columbia (B.C.) in 2025. In January 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is set to introduce the following three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for international graduates. Bachelor’s stream Master’s stream Doctorate stream Note: International […]

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Canada’s immigration system proposes changes to the PGWP

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: 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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Staying in Canada after graduation: What are your options as an international student?

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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How to immigrate to Canada from the Philippines

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:00:58 +0000

The Philippines is one of the top five leading countries of new immigrants to Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Currently, there are over 900,000 people of Filipino origin living in the country. Canada has become a popular destination for Filipinos due to the many economic opportunities it offers, the internationally recognized […]

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