International Experience Canada (IEC) applicants already in the country can now have their work permits mailed directly to them if they meet specific criteria. Prior to this change, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) would not mail work permits to Canadian addresses, meaning that IEC work permit holders already in Canada would need to exit … Read more
New guidance by the Canadian federal government impacts the length of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) for foreign nationals who have graduated from more than one program of study. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued a public update to its operational instructions and guidelines for immigration officers issuing PGWPs. Prior to these changes, it … Read more
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, including open work permits (OWPs) under the Working Holiday stream. To … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has revealed key details about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Specifically, the department has announced the launch of the Pilot, along with the communities chosen to participate. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs RCIP is a pathway for foreign nationals who: Can help fill labour shortages in … Read more
If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada, either through work permits or work permit exemptions. In this article, we’ll go over which staff are likely to qualify for work permit exemptions and which are likely to require work permits. Work permits can … Read more
If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, there are other ways to legally stay and work in Canada. This article will walk you through all your work permit options available, depending on your situation. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Summary: Situation Work Permit Type Key Eligibility … Read more
Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP) allow work permit holders to continue working in Canada while awaiting a decision on their permanent residence (PR) application. Eligible foreign nationals can be issued a BOWP for up to two years in duration, and BOWPs may be extended at an immigration officer’s discretion. Open Work Permits (OWPs) such as … Read more
If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is expiring soon, you can stay and work in Canada by getting a Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) work permit. TFWP work permits are employer-specific or closed work permits. That means that candidates who have them are only authorized to work in Canada but only for the employer specified … Read more
Some temporary foreign workers can now enroll in apprenticeship programs without requiring a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released details on this new study permit exemption. To be eligible for this study permit exemption, a foreign national must Hold a valid work permit; Have a job offer in an eligible construction … Read more
Preparing effectively for an interview will make you much more likely to receive a job offer. This article will cover: What you need to know before a job interview; Questions you can expect from an interviewer; Guidelines for answering the questions; and Questions you should ask an interviewer. Subscribe and get tips on how to … Read more
