CIC News I was given work authorization with my Canadian study permit, but my permit is missing this authorization. How do I amend this? Occasionally, international students who are eligible to work in Canada may find that their study permit does not explicitly state that they “may work” or “accept employment”. In this case, the…
CIC News Five things to do in your first week as an international student in Canada Coming to Canada as an international student is a big step for many people and this article will outline a few of the key steps that a newcomer pursuing their education must take in their first week in this…
CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba invite candidates in this week’s PNP results Three Canadian provinces have nominated candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this week. Because immigration is shared between the federal and provincial governments, provinces are able to select the economic immigration candidates that they feel will integrate easily into the…
CIC News Returning to Canada: Immigration Checklist and best practices The end of the year is often a time for travel, with many international students, workers, and permanent residents leaving Canada for the first time since arriving to the country. While these individuals are allowed to return to Canada provided that their status is valid,…
CIC News Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit? Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available…
CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, and PEI invite candidates in latest provincial immigration draw results Five Canadian provinces have invited candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs. All provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). These programs allow provincial governments to nominate the candidates they feel are best…
CIC News What is the Canadian school schedule during the winter? This article will help newcomers gain an understanding of how the public school system operates in Canada during the coldest months. As many immigrants to Canada come from countries with education systems that are different than what their children will encounter here, it is…
CIC News What the changes to Alberta’s healthcare delivery system mean for newcomers across the province Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the existing Alberta Health Services (AHS) system in the province will be divided into four separate entities in an effort to “improve access to care.” In a press conference at…
CIC News Statistics Canada: Nearly one in four study permit holders do not enroll in post-secondary education institutions A new Statistics Canada report has revealed that nearly one in four study permit holders in 2019 were not enrolled in a Canadian publicly funded post-secondary educational institution, despite holding the authorisation to do so. In recent…
CIC News New immigration pilots and policy changes come into effect for Quebec A new by-law amending Quebec’s immigration regulations comes into effect today. The alterations are made up of several new measures and policy changes that impact multiple Quebec immigration streams. Read on to learn more about these updates, and how they may impact…