CRA to hold webinar for international students

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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International students in Canada can work 24 hours a week off-campus

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:40:41 +0000

International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November 15. Discover your options to study in Canada Prior to this change, the limit […]

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ESDC raises wage requirements for high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:29:34 +0000

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has made more changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including raising the minimum hourly wage requirements for the high-wage stream of the TFWP. Effective November 8, candidates applying through the high-wage stream of the TFWP will need to earn hourly salaries at least 20% higher than the […]

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Six companies that can grant LMIA-exempt work permits in Canada are now hiring

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:25 +0000

Foreign nationals may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit if hired by one of eight Canadian companies, largely based in the tech sector. Earlier this month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]

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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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New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot: Who are the employers and what positions do they hire for?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:41 +0000

In November of 2022, the New Brunswick provincial government instituted the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP) to attract skilled foreign workers to settle in New Brunswick while filling key labour shortages in the province. The NBCWP differs from many Canadian immigration pathways. The six participating employers support candidates throughout their immigration journeys, providing them […]

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How to choose the right NOC for your profession

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Choosing the right National Occupation Classification (NOC) code for one’s work experience can have a huge impact on an immigration application—especially given that different NOC codes qualify for different immigration streams. Selecting an incorrect NOC code with the adds risk of misrepresentation (a legal standard applicable to immigration applications that can constitute a type of […]

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Destination Canada holds virtual job fair for bilingual candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:07 +0000

Destination Canada and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will hold a virtual job fair for tourism, hospitality, and culinary jobs across Canada (outside of Quebec), on November 13th, 14th and 15th. Registration for the event will begin on September 23rd and close on October 27th, 2024. Participating job seekers will have the option to […]

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IRCC introduces new LMIA-exempt work permit for select tech companies in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:21:12 +0000

IRCC has introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to help Canada grow as a global tech leader. Some skilled foreign workers are now […]

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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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