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A newcomer’s guide to work permit-exempt individuals in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:54 +0000

Depending on the nature and duration of your work, you may be exempt from needing a work permit in Canada. This article will cover How to understand if you may be work permit-exempt; and Examples of work permit-exempt people in Canada. Consult with an experienced immigration representative Business visitors are a form of work-permit exempt […]

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How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study?

February 8, 2025 admin designated learning institution, dli, field of study requirements, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, International students, international students in canada, IRCC, language testing, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, Work, work after graduation canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:00:47 +0000

New guidance by the Canadian federal government impacts the length of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for foreign nationals who have graduated from more than one program of study. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a public update to its operational instructions and guidelines for immigration officers issuing PGWPs. Prior to these changes, it […]

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Living and working in start-up hub Fredericton, New Brunswick

January 28, 2025 admin city guide, Featured, find a city, frederiction universities, fredericton, guides, Immigrate, immigrate to new brunswick, International students, Living, living in frederiction, living in new brunswick, New Brunswick, pre-landing, settlement, start up culture frederiction, working in frederiction

Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:07 +0000

For immigrants looking to start a business, start-up and living costs are relatively low in Fredericton, in comparison to other city capitals. In fact, Fredericton boasts one business for every 14 of its residents.

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IRCC adds new programs to PGWP-eligible fields of study

January 2, 2025 admin field of study requirements, International students, new field of study programs, pgwp, pgwp eligibility, post graduation work permits, study permits, Work

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:00:53 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently expanded the fields of study eligible for Post Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs). As of December 17, 2024, the PGWP-eligible fields of study include certain programs related to early childhood education and developmental service workers. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Prior […]

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International students outearn Canadian-born grads in top Canadian university, study finds

November 26, 2024 admin high paying fields for international students, international graduate salaries, International students, post graduate work permits, study, University of Waterloo

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:15 +0000

International student graduates from the University of Waterloo earn more, on average, than their Canadian-born counterparts, according to a recent study. To arrive at this conclusion, economists at the University of Waterloo looked at student records from the university, immigration data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, and T1 income tax returns from the Canada […]

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CRA to hold webinar for international students

November 21, 2024 admin filing taxes in canada, International students, international students in canada, Sin, social insurance number, study, tax credits and benefits for international students, tax credits and benefits for newcomers to canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:02 +0000

On November 27 the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) will hold a free webinar for international students on tax credits and benefits that may be accessible to them. Knowing how to file tax returns can be greatly beneficial for international students in Canada. Not only are students legally required to file taxes (also an important requirement […]

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Discounts and offers for international students in Canada

November 18, 2024 admin canadian study permit, cost of studying in canada, discounts for international students, international student canada, International students, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:41 +0000

International students in Canada have several opportunities to save money on goods and services in the country. There are many discounts and offers aimed at international students, encompassing everyday goods such as groceries and school supplies, mobile phone and internet plans, and even some luxury items. CIC News has prepared the following guide to help […]

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