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Finding your first job as an international graduate in Canada

July 18, 2024 admin 0 Comments 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 0 Comments 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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Canada Immigration

Permanent Residence in Canada is not guaranteed for international students

July 4, 2024 admin canadian experience class, category-based selection draw, cec, designated learning institution, dli, international graduates, International students, pgwp, PNP, post-graduation work permit, provincial nominee programs, study, studying in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0000

This year has seen a variety of changes that have significantly altered the landscape of studying in Canada as a foreign student. These changes help highlight a fact about immigrating to Canada as an international student/graduate: permanent residence (PR) is not guaranteed. While Canada offers multiple pathways to work and even permanently settle in the […]

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Canada Immigration

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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Canada Immigration

BREAKING: IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants

June 21, 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

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Canada Immigration

BREAKING: IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP holders

June 21, 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

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Canada Immigration

Canada’s immigration system proposes changes to the PGWP

June 12, 2024 admin canadian work permit, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, international graduates, International students, IRCC, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, study, study in Canada, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:45:47 +0000

Federal and provincial immigration officials are in discussions to make significant changes to Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. The PGWP is an open work permit, available to international students who have completed an eligible program of study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). According to notes from the IRCC Deputy Minister Transition Binder 2024, […]

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Staying in Canada after graduation: What are your options as an international student?

May 30, 2024 admin Canada, imp, international graduates, International student, IRCC, permanent residence, pgwp, tfwp, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Many international students finishing their post-secondary academic programs want to stay in Canada after graduation to live, work and eventually become permanent residents. There are a few options for ways to stay in Canada once school is finished. The most popular option is to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP is an […]

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