Recently, in the month of July 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new measure allowing Open Work Permits for Outland Family Sponsorship Applications. This is a significant step forward towards family reunification. Understanding Open Work Permits An Open Work Permit is a special kind of work permit that doesn’t require a specific...
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Canada’s U.S. H-1B Visa Open Work Permit Stream Reaches 10,000 Applications
Recently, Canada launched a new Open Work Permit stream exclusively for U.S. H-1B visa holders. This significant development comes as Canada aims to attract skilled professionals and bolster its workforce. On June 27, Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, unveiled the measure, which intends to increase labor mobility in North America. By this new development, numerous...
Canada Introduces Open Work Permit Stream for U.S. H-1B Visa Holders
Recently, Canada came up with a new initiative that exclusively permits United States H-1B visa holders to apply for Canadian open work permit. On June 27, the Immigration Minister of Canada announced to invite skilled workers working in high-tech industries to Canada. Open Work Permit for H-1B Visa Holders Effective from July 16, individuals holding...
How to Apply for an Open Work Permit with an Expiring Open Work Permit?
With effect from April 6, 2023, some current and previous Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders may stand eligible for a 1.5-year open work permit. It is expected that the application window will be open until December 31, 2023. The perk of attaining this Open Work Permit permits qualifying individuals to be able to work in...
Canadian Immigration Minister Announces to Extend Open Work Permit for PGWP Holders
Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, recently announced that Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders whose permits are expiring in 2022 and 2023 can apply for an Open Work Permit extension starting from April 6, 2023. The Open Work Permit extension will allow PGWP holders to continue working legally in Canada for a maximum duration of three...
Why Canada is to Enforce Open Work Permits for Expired PGWP Holders?
April, Canada said that Post Graduation work permit (PGWP) holders would get more time. Post this postponement announcement that shows a downfall of Canada for not granting open work permits to PGWP holders. As of now that it’s August, and these international students who have graduated have no way to apply but to lose their...
International Mobility Program Plus Open Work Permit For Quebec Immigration
The International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+) is a new open work permit for international skilled workers with CSQ. A new pathway to reduce the waiting time before candidates and their families can arrive in Canada for approximately two-and-a-half years. The International Mobility Program Plus offers a new work permit for candidates shortlisted by Quebec. It...
Studying in Canada—Don’t Risk your Future and Your Career by Ignoring the PGWP!
If you are an international student in Canada or are planning to study here and if the Post-Graduation Work Permit is a very big part of your plans, then here is some very good news for you. A new study related to the Post Graduation Work Permit has indicated that those who opt for the...
New PGWP Rule’s Real Message—Canada’s Obsessed with Retaining International Students as Immigrants
New PGWP Rule’s Real Message—Canada’s Obsessed with Retaining International Students as Immigrants Our message to international students and graduates is simple: we don’t just want you to study here, we want you to stay here. Will Canada lose its popularity among foreign skilled workers and students now that the US no longer has an anti-immigrant...