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CIC News Five tips for landing your first job in Canada after graduating as an international student Breaking into the Canadian job market can be challenging for the many international student graduates seeking employment on their post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Finding a job upon graduation is challenging even for native-born Canadians, let alone international students,…
CIC News ANALYSIS: How Canada’s immigration strategy supports Carney’s “third path” to global prosperity Canada’s immigration strategy underpins Carney’s ambitious plan to spearhead the development of a new global economic order. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In an acclaimed speech at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Tuesday, the…
CIC News Canada tops 2025 survey as most desired study abroad destination Canada is the top study destination for international students by weighted average, according to a recent survey. Of the future international students surveyed, 94% showed some degree of interest in studying in Canada—the highest of all countries garnering interest. In fact, 65% reported…
CIC News How long will my PGWP be valid for if I have completed more than one program of study? 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…
CIC News IRCC announces transitional measures for some students changing DLIs next year Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new details for international students transferring schools for winter or spring 2025. International students changing schools in Canada for the 2025 winter/spring semesters will now be allowed to begin studying at their new school…
CIC News IRCC announces eligible programs for PGWPs IRCC has released the updated details surrounding which programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Under new guidelines announced in September, some international graduates at various levels of study who apply for a PGWP after November 1 will now need to meet additional field of…
CIC News IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years During a recent announcement regarding changes to Canada’s temporary resident programs, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWPs). On September 18, Minister Miller noted that the department…
CIC News Five high-paying part-time jobs for Canadian international students in 2024 Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it would not renew its temporary off-campus work hours measure. Since 2022, international students have been permitted to work unlimited hours throughout the academic year. The reintroduction of a cap on work…
CIC News Answering 11 FAQs about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit In light of proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program announced last month, many current and prospective international students may be looking for more information. For example, as outlined by notes from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Deputy Minister Transition Binder…
CIC News IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants As of June 21, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that foreign nationals are no longer able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at their Canadian port of entry (POE). This change is effective immediately. Immigration Minister Marc Miller says this measure…