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IRCC announces eligible programs for PGWPs

October 12, 2024 admin canadian work permit, international graduates, lmia-exempt work permits, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

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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Canada Immigration

IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years

September 27, 2024 admin IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, sowp, spousal sponsorship, study permit, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:34 +0000

During a recent announcement regarding changes to Canada’s temporary resident programs, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWPs). On September 18, Minister Miller noted that the department will be introducing further limits on SOWP eligibility for spouses of students in doctoral and certain master’s […]

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Canada Immigration

5 things international students can do to improve their chances at receiving a Canadian PR

September 15, 2024 admin International students, international students in canada, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, study, study in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:25 +0000

For years, international students have chosen to study in Canada for its reputable universities, diverse environment, and the opportunity to gain work experience in a new country. Getting a Canadian education and eligible work experience can also improve a candidate’s chance of getting permanent residence (PR) in Canada. This is because international students who graduate […]

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Canada Immigration

Five high-paying part-time jobs for Canadian international students in 2024

August 9, 2024 admin canada news, International students, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:14 +0000

Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it would not renew its temporary off-campus work hours measure. Since 2022, international students have been permitted to work unlimited hours throughout the academic year. The reintroduction of a cap on work hours throughout the academic year means that international students across Canada must […]

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Canada Immigration

Miller: More measures coming to manage temporary resident levels

August 7, 2024 admin Canada, ESDC, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, marc miller, noc 2021, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, temporary residence

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:45 +0000

In a recent interview with news agency Reuters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller made several comments about a forthcoming “suite of measures” to further limit non-permanent resident (those on a study or work permit) levels Canada. According to Miller, forthcoming measures could “include changes to [Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs)] and enforcement.” “The […]

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Canada Immigration

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

August 2, 2024 admin canada news, international graduates, International students, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, Work, work in Canada

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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Canada Immigration

Finding your first job as an international graduate in Canada

July 18, 2024 admin canada study, international graduates, IRCC, jobs in canada, pgwp, Work, work 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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Canada Immigration

Canada ends the ‘flagpoling’ post graduation work permit practice

July 15, 2024 admin canada border services agency (cbsa), canadian work permits, flagpoling, Immigrate, Immigration Law, immigration law column, IRCC, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, work permit applications

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:03:34 +0000

In a significant policy shift, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at a port of entry when entering Canada.

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Canada Immigration

How to take a break from your studies and maintain eligibility for a work permit

July 9, 2024 admin Canada, designated learning institution, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, study permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:14 +0000

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an important document for international students looking to gain work experience and build eligibility for certain permanent residence (PR) pathways. Eligibility for this document is contingent on a few factors, one of the most important of which is maintaining full-time status* for each semester of the entire duration of […]

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Canada Immigration

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

July 8, 2024 admin canada news, canada work permit, dli, international graduates, International student, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, study permit, Work, work in Canada

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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