How to get an open work permit for your spouse or partner during the sponsorship process

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:50 +0000

When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an open work permit (OWP). The sponsored person can only apply for this OWP after you have submitted your application to sponsor them for Permanent Residence (PR). They must apply for the OWP from within Canada. […]

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TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs. This […]

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IRCC introduces open work permit options for some PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an OWP if they have a job offer, a valid work permit, or a work permit that expired […]

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IRCC introduces open work permit options for some PNP candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an OWP if they have a job offer, a valid work permit, or a work permit that expired […]

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How those with an expiring PGWP can apply for an Open Work Permit

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:00:35 +0000

Starting April 6, 2023, some current and former Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders may be eligible for an 18-month Open Work Permit. More information can be found on IRCC’s website. The application window will be open until December 31, 2023. The benefit of obtaining this Open Work Permit is eligible individuals will be able to […]

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Canada looking for partners to help expand and diversify IEC program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:29:45 +0000

Following the recently announced quotas for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, CIC News has obtained more information on the 2023 program outlook from an internal Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo from September 26, 2022. While immigration minister Sean Fraser announced last January that the global quotas for IEC admissions in 2023 have […]

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Canada to make it easier for Iranians on temporary visas to extend their stay

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:04:29 +0000

Effective March 1, 2023, the Government of Canada is offering new immigration measures to support Iranians. The Canadian government announced it will: Make it easier for those in Canada on a temporary work, study, or visitor visa to apply for an extension from inside Canada. Process applications from Iranians living in Canada on a priority […]

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The IEC 2023 pool is now open

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:03:13 +0000

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is accepting applications for its 2023 pool. Learn more about Canadian immigration and discover your options The opening of the application pool comes following last year’s announcement, that the IEC would be expanding its program intake, allowing close to 90,000 applicants from partner countries the opportunity to work and […]

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