Are you in search of well-paying Government of Canada jobs that don’t require a university degree or extensive experience? We’ve got great news! There are numerous administrative roles currently open across different federal departments and agencies, with competitive salaries of up to $74,000 per year. These positions are ideal for individuals looking for…
The International Experience Canada (IEC) 2025 season has officially begun, offering international youth a wealth of opportunities to live, work, and explore Canada. In the initial rounds of invitations, which concluded on January 17, 2025, a total of 10,274 work permit invitations were issued, marking a strong start to this year’s program. Book…
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing applicants in the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR to PR) pathway to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in progress. This policy also extends the eligibility for spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal…
This explains the newly announced updates to the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). What remains unaffected Updated Eligibility Criteria If you applied for your study permit before November 1, 2024 If you apply for your study permit on or after November 1, 2024 If you submit your study permit application…
New rules for Canada’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) take effect today, signifying a significant change in the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. Initially announced on August 26, 2024, these regulations officially come into force today, September 26. The new policy focuses on metropolitan regions where unemployment rates are at 6% or higher,…
In response to the changing demands of Canada’s immigration system, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced key new actions to manage the growing number of temporary residents, including international students and foreign workers. These steps are part of a larger plan to tackle labour shortages, protect the asylum…
Destination Canada, in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is hosting a virtual job fair focused on tourism, hospitality, and culinary opportunities across Canada (excluding Quebec) on November 13th, 14th, and 15th. Registration opens on September 23rd and will close on October 27th, 2024. Job seekers attending the event will have…
What is an open work permit? An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for those who: Open work permits are only granted in specific circumstances. Since they are not tied to a specific job, you don’t need: Typically, you will need to pay the open work…
A Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) allows you to continue working while awaiting the outcome of your permanent residence application. You might qualify if you’ve submitted an application under one of the permanent residence programs listed below. Which permanent residence program did you apply to? Express Entry for permanent residence If you applied…
In April 2024, Immigration Minister Marc Miller revealed plans to raise the limit on off-campus work hours for international students to 24 hours per week starting this fall. Key details have yet to be disclosed, leaving students, educational institutions, and employers uncertain about the changes. September marks the start of both the fall…
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