Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the temporary policy allowing international students to work more than 20 hours per week off-campus will not be extended beyond its current expiry date of April 30, 2024. Starting September 2024, the permissible working hours for...
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In a recent announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), significant updates have been made to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP). These changes, effective as of January 22, 2024, specifically impact the spouses of international students and have been introduced...
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In a significant announcement in Ottawa, Ontario, on March 21, 2024, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, outlined the Canadian government's new approach to managing the influx of temporary residents. This move aims to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of Canada's...
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On December 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made significant announcements regarding Canada's international student program, particularly addressing the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which brings changes to the extension policies that have been in place due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19...
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In recent cases before the Federal Court of Canada, the significance of language proficiency in work permit applications has become increasingly apparent, shedding light on challenges faced by applicants even when no explicit language requirements are outlined for the specific job category. Case 1: Maryam LangaroodiMaryam...
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For individuals facing abuse or exploitation in their Canadian workplace, there is an option available - the open work permit for vulnerable workers. This type of open work permit is designed to protect the rights of workers in Canada who are experiencing or at risk...
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What happens if I lose my job while on a closed work permit? Before providing any further information, knowing about the closed work permit would be a great start. Closed work permits are a category of Canada's work permit options, requiring foreign skilled workers to work exclusively...
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