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CIC News TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the…
CIC News Report identifies occupations set for salary increases in Canada in 2025 A report by Randstad Canada has shed light on salary trends to watch in 2025, as well as the professions that could see the biggest pay bumps. The recruitment company’s 2025 salary guide covers over 1,000 sectors of activity across Canada, providing…
CIC News International students in Canada can work 24 hours a week off-campus International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November 15.…
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 introduces new LMIA-exempt work permit for select tech companies in Canada IRCC has introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to…
CIC News Extending your visitor status in Canada Given the recent announcement that Canada will no longer process work permit applications for individuals in Canada with visitor status, some may be wondering what options remain. Until August 28, visitors in Canada had the option to apply for work permits from within Canada as part of…
CIC News Four provinces offering incentives to skilled immigrants in healthcare occupations Canada is always looking to attract skilled workers to strengthen its economy and workforce. While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has taken steps to fill urgent shortages such as those in healthcare, several provinces are attempting to attract skilled workers in the…
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 New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared…