As of August 28, 2024, temporary residents in Canada holding a visitor visa are no longer eligible to apply for a work permit from within Canada. This change means the end of a policy initially introduced in August 2020, which was designed to support visitors unable...
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The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers many benefits to skilled foreign workers and international graduates. Unlike other immigration programs, the AIP provides a specific and supportive route to permanent residence, especially for those looking to settle in Canada’s Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince...
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Canada continues to prioritize border security and public safety, implementing stringent admissibility requirements for foreign nationals. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) are crucial in ensuring that individuals entering the country do not pose a threat. Recent updates...
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Post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) are critical for international students aiming to gain post-graduation Canadian work experience, which is an essential bridge to their eligibility for permanent residence programs. Despite their importance, several factors can lead to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) refusing a PGWP...
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A Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) allows foreign nationals currently residing in Canada to continue working while their permanent residence (PR) application is being processed. This type of permit helps avoid the necessity of leaving Canada, switching to visitor status, or seeking an employer-specific Labour...
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On June 21, 2024, the Canadian government announced an end to the practice of "flagpoling" for post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applications. This decision, revealed by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, aims to optimize immigration procedures and reinforce the integrity of...
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Canada is a popular destination for tourists, business travellers, and individuals visiting family and friends. To enter Canada, residents of countries requiring visas must obtain a visitor visa from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). However, obtaining this visa is not guaranteed, and several factors...
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As of May 30, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has decided to curtail flagpoling, a process that allows temporary residents to bypass bureaucratic wait times and receive same-day immigration services at Canada-U.S. border crossings. The CBSA announced to reduce the number of days and...
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In a significant move to support Canadian families and recognize the role of caregivers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced the launch of new pilot programs aimed at providing better opportunities for caregivers from abroad. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and...
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On May 21st, 2024, the Canadian government began issuing invitations for the Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program (PGP). This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada, thereby uniting families and enriching Canadian society with diverse...
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