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Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared to hire just less than 240,000 (239,646) TFWs. Five years prior, this number was less […]

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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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Six frequently asked questions about Canadian work permits

July 16, 2024 admin canada work permit, canada work permits, lmia based work permit, open work permit, post-graduation work permit, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Canadian work permits allow foreign nationals to work and live in Canada temporarily—while also improving their eligibility for economic permanent residence (PR) programs by allowing newcomers to gain Canadian work experience. Below, CIC News has compiled answers to six of the most common questions asked by newcomers about work permits. Schedule a Free Work Permit […]

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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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Am I eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit?

June 26, 2024 admin canada news, canada work permit, open work permit, spouse, spouse or common-law partner in canada class, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWPs) are for foreign nationals looking to continue working in Canada while their permanent residence (PR) application is being processed. Without a BOWP, foreign nationals – alongside their families, including spouses, common-law partners and dependents – would need to leave Canada temporarily, stay in Canada under visitor status (which means they […]

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British Columbia is introducing three new International Graduate PNP streams next year

June 25, 2024 admin bcpnp, british columbia provincial nominee program, canada news, international graduates, international student graduates, provinces, provincial immigration, study in Canada, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:36 +0000

Three streams will be open to eligible recent graduates from Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate programs in British Columbia (B.C.) in 2025. In January 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) is set to introduce the following three new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams for international graduates. Bachelor’s stream Master’s stream Doctorate stream Note: International […]

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Five free settlement resources for temporary foreign workers in Canada

June 24, 2024 admin canada work permit, IRCC, settlement services, Temporary foreign workers, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:14 +0000

Although most Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) settlement services are reserved for permanent residents and protected persons, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are eligible to access some settlement services from provincial and territorial governments across Canada. Note: Settlement services are offered by a range of providers in all Canadian provinces and territories, all of whom […]

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IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants

June 22, 2024 admin canada work permit, cbsa, flagpoling, IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:00:54 +0000

As of June 21, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that foreign nationals are no longer able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at their Canadian port of entry (POE). This change is effective immediately. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says this measure will reduce “flagpoling” and allow border officers more time […]

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