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 is offering an open work permit to PGWP holders

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:00:15 +0000

On April 22, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a new temporary policy to allow international graduates to stay in Canada longer. Starting this summer, international student graduates who have a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that is expiring between January and December 2022 and who are in Canada will qualify for an additional open work permit […]

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How Canada landed 405,000 new immigrants in 2021

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:11:34 +0000

Canada exceeded its 2021 immigration target by landing 405,303 new permanent residents last year, according to new data obtained from IRCC by CIC News. Canada has only surpassed 400,000 newcomers one other time in its history, in 1913. The following year, the First World War broke out, and immigration levels plummeted. The Immigration Levels Plan […]

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