On June 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a significant update to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) application process. This new policy, designed to strengthen the integrity of Canada’s immigration system, prohibits foreign nationals from applying for a PGWP at the border. This change aims to reduce the practice known as “flagpoling”...
Calling all international students with dreams of studying and working in Canada! There’s a buzz in the immigration world, and it concerns the future of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program. Is the PGWP Getting an Overhaul? The Canadian government, through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is surveying colleges and universities about possible changes...
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced significant updates to the eligibility criteria for post-graduation work permits (PGWP) for international students. Effective May 15, 2024, certain categories of students will no longer be eligible for PGWPs upon graduation. Let’s delve into the details of these changes and how they may impact international students. Understanding...
The Government of Canada recently made significant adjustments to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, effective from February 15, 2024. These changes aim to enhance opportunities for international students pursuing higher education in Canada while also addressing evolving needs and challenges. Extended Duration for PGWPs Previously, the duration of PGWPs was tied to the length...
In recent updates to Canada’s immigration policies, provinces are expressing concerns about the potential consequences for their colleges and universities due to proposed study permit caps. These caps, enforced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, are set to significantly reduce the admission of international students, prompting worries about the economic and academic fallout. The proposed study...
On January 23, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a significant policy shift that expands work opportunities for international students in Canada. The new policy, effective from January 1 to April 30, 2024, allows certain students to work off-campus for more than 20 hours weekly during regular academic sessions. This marks a departure...
As of December 7, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has delivered updates impacting Canada’s international student program, specifically concerning Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders. Notably, IRCC has clarified that it will not extend PGWPs further, ending a series of extensions offered during the post-pandemic recovery period. These extensions, introduced in response to COVID-19-induced labor...
On the 27th of October, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) declared forthcoming modifications to its International Student Program, aiming to fortify the program and shield students from potential fraud. The recently introduced measures will necessitate Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to authenticate each applicant’s letter of acceptance directly with IRCC to guarantee the issuance of...
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...
