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Canada Bans Flagpoling for Post-Graduation Work Permit Applicants

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”...

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Decoding Post-Graduation Work Permit Expiry: Navigating Options for Express Entry Success

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...

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IRCC to Review the Post-Graduation Work Permit for the First Time in a Decade

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...