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Four provinces offering incentives to skilled immigrants in healthcare occupations

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…

Five high-paying part-time jobs for Canadian international students in 2024

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…

Answering 11 FAQs about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit

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…

New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries

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…

IRCC ends flagpoling services for PGWP applicants

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…

Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada

CIC News Frequently asked questions about summer jobs for international students in Canada International students remaining in Canada for the summer may have some questions about finding employment while they wait for the fall semester. International students are only allowed to work in Canada, without a separate work permit, if they have work authorization on…

How can I improve the chances that the processing of my application is not delayed?

CIC News How can I improve the chances that the processing of my application is not delayed? A primary goal for all Canadian newcomers is to find their way to Canada as fast as possible. Unfortunately, some newcomers face application processing delays that slow down their journey to Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for…

How fast will IRCC process my temporary residence application in 2024?

CIC News How fast will IRCC process my temporary residence application in 2024? Foreign nationals seek temporary residence (TR) in Canada for many reasons, including to work, study, or visit the country. Although there are varying eligibility criteria and requirements for each TR pathway to Canada, many foreign nationals are keen to find out how…

Canada increases duration of interim work authorization letters for international graduates

CIC News Canada increases duration of interim work authorization letters for international graduates Canada has recently increased the duration of validity of interim work authorization letters issued to international graduates in the country waiting for a decision on their work permit application. Work authorization letters will now be valid for a period of 180 days…