Jun 27, 2023 Study authorization extended for work permit holders In a recent development, the Canadian government has announced a new measure that aims to empower temporary foreign workers to pursue their educational dreams and create new opportunities. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a temporary policy change that removes the restrictions on the length... Read More
Feb 28, 2023 Public policy allowing visitors to apply for a work permit extended until February 2025 Today IRCC announced that the COVID-19 public policy allowing visitors in Canada with a valid visitor visa to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada has been extended for two years, until February 2025. This is welcome news given the severe labour shortages the country is experiencing.... Read More
Nov 4, 2022 Express Entry Draw for October 26, 2022 On October 26th, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held their most recent Express Entry draw. The results of this draw again saw Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores fall. The minimum score has dropped by 4 points to 496, marking the first time the minimum score has fallen under 500... Read More
Oct 31, 2022 IRCC Concludes the 2022 Parents and Grandparents Program Lottery IRCC has officially completed the 2022 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery. After conducting draws between October 12th and 20th, IRCC sent out 23,100 invitations to apply for Permanent Residency. What is the PGP? The PGP is a lottery-based program in which Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their... Read More
Jul 28, 2021 Temporary policy changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program Given the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on international students and the post-secondary sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced temporary policy changes to post-graduation work permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements for the following groups of students: students enrolled in PGWPP-eligible programs in progress in March 2020 students who began... Read More
Jul 22, 2021 Express Entry Draw July 22nd, 2021 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4500 Express Entry candidates on July 22, 2021. IRCC continued to hold only CEC and PNP draws. The cut-off score for this draw was 357. If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time... Read More
Jul 20, 2021 IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 parents and grandparents program. The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will invite a record number of people to apply under the 2021 intake of the Program. IRCC will accept up to 30,000 additional applications, giving more Canadians and permanent residents... Read More
Jul 19, 2021 International Students and Travel to Canada Government of Canada has made an announcement today allowing International Students to return or come to Canada for their studies. Who can enter Canada to study: to be able to enter Canada as a student, you need to have a valid study permit or letter of introduction that shows you... Read More
Jul 16, 2021 New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced today that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence will be eligible for an open work permit while awaiting the results of their application. The pathway to permanent residence... Read More
Jul 12, 2021 New pathways to permanent residence for French Speaking Temporary Residents In Canada The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, urges French-speaking temporary residents in Canada to take advantage of the recently launched temporary pathways to permanent residence. This public policy came into effect on May 6, 2021 and will end on November 5, 2021. Until November... Read More
Jul 8, 2021 International Students – IRCC update on work during COVID 19 International Students who worked in an essential service during COVID time were allowed to work more than 20 hours during an academic session. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed that from March 18, 2020 to August 31, 2020, students were allowed to work more than 20 hours per week... Read More
Jul 6, 2021 IRCC launches online Permanent Residence Applications for Non-Express Entry Immigration Programs Immigration IRCC launched an online permanent residence application portal enabling applicants who apply for select economic permanent resident programs to submit their applications online. These programs include: Non-Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applications applications submitted under the start-up business class applications submitted under the self-employed persons class applications for... Read More