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Why Canada is yet to introduce an open work permit for expired PGWP holders

July 29, 2022 admin Canada, cec, international student graduate, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:11:32 +0000

Months after introducing a special measure to allow certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders to apply for a new open work permit that would allow them to keep working in Canada, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is blaming technical issues for the delay. In April, the minister announced that those with an expiring PGWP would be […]

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Canada is offering an open work permit to PGWP holders

April 23, 2022 admin canada work permit, Express Entry, international student graduate, jobs, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, tr2pr, work permit

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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International students are getting more PGWPs and median earnings are increasing

March 14, 2022 admin international student graduates, International students, jobs, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, statistics canada, statscan, study

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:00:39 +0000

The number of international student graduates getting a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) has increased dramatically, a new Statistics Canada study says. The PGWP allows eligible international graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years, depending on the length of their study program. With a Canadian education and work experience, PGWP holders can […]

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How to apply for a Canadian open work permit

March 9, 2022 admin iec, jobs, open work permit, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, spousal open work permit, working holiday visa

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:03 +0000

Open work permits allow foreign workers the flexibility to choose where they work in Canada. Oftentimes, foreign nationals who want to work in Canada need a work permit. These permits may be tied to a specific employer, or occupation. By contrast, open work permits allow for freedom of movement, whether it is between workplaces, occupations […]

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How to extend your temporary status in Canada

March 4, 2022 admin bowp, bridging open work permit, jobs, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, pgwp, post-graduation work permit, sowp, spousal open work permit, study, study permit

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:00:50 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offers a number of options that allow temporary residents to stay in Canada, even when waiting on a decision for permanent residence, or temporary residence. For example, maintained status means temporary residents who apply for a new temporary status do not necessarily have to leave Canada if their documents […]

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Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program is booming

December 4, 2019 admin canada immigration, Express Entry, international students canada, live in canada, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, Uncategorized

Credit to Author: Stephen Smith| Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:56:51 +0000

The number of foreign nationals in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit has skyrocketed in recent years, rising from nearly 5,400 in 2005 to more than 143,000 last year. A new Statistics Canada study attributed the growth to the rising number of international students coming to Canada as well as enhancements to the popular Post-Graduation […]

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Canada extends application period for Post-Graduation Work Permits, drops valid study permit requirement

February 14, 2019 admin canada immigration, canada work permits, international students canada, post-graduation work permit, study in Canada, Uncategorized

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:12:51 +0000

International students hoping to remain in Canada on a Post-Graduation Work Permit now have six months to apply once they obtain their notice of graduation and are no longer required to have a valid study permit. The Government of Canada announced the changes on Thursday, February 14, along with other modifications to the popular program. […]