The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program and How it Works
One of the most important benefits of studying in Canada is the ability to qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The PGWP program allows international students who have completed a qualifying program at an approved post-secondary institution to obtain an open work permit. Only certain universities and colleges offer programs that are eligible for
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Updates to Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for 2018
With the start of the new year, Ontario has announced some changes to their provincial nominee program. Here are some of the key details: Ontario’s nomination allocation has increased by 600 to 6,600 for the year 2018 An applicant has 45 calendar days from the day they receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) to submit
- Published in Economic Immigration
Immigration Options for Skilled Individuals
As immigration options for skilled individuals become more restricted in the United States and Europe, Canada remains one of the most open immigration systems for skilled individuals in the G7. Some of the main routes for permanent residence in the Economic categories are listed below (see here for videos where we provide more details on some
- Published in Economic Immigration
New Citizenship Rules to be In Force
The wait is almost over! Many of the integral changes to the Citizenship Act brought by Bill C6 will be coming into force on Wednesday, 11 October 2017. The main changes include: 1. The requirement for physical residency in Canada will now be changed to 3 out of the 5 years preceding the application date.
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New Work Permits for EU Citizens
Canada has just implemented new immigration provisions under the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). There are several provisions under this category that will make it easier for citizens of members states of the EU to obtain work permits in Canada without Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). Here are some of the highlights:
- Published in Economic Immigration
Case Study: Airline agents who go rogue: What to do if it happens to you
Air Canada Agent who takes on the role of a CBSA officer We have been representing a family whose troubling case has been featured in the media. This family has been torn apart because in transit to Canada, an Air Canada agent thought that it would be a good idea to “red flag” the family
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Ontario PNP Quotas Filled for 2016
The Ontario government has just announced that its quotas for accepting most applications under its provincial nominee program (OINP) are full. The following applications will no longer be accepted for at least the next 6 months and will be returned: Masters and PhD Graduate program applications submitted after May 9, 2016. Invitations for
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Navigating the New Citizenship Act Rules
Although the new Citizenship Act amendments were passed on June 20, 2014, most of the provisions are not yet in force. This means that if you submit your application before the government enforces the new changes, you will likely be assessed under the old rules. If you want to submit an application for Canadian
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Dependant Child Definition to Change
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will be changing the definition of dependant children for immigration applications this Friday, August 1, 2014. All applications submitted after this date for temporary and permanent residence will be affected. Here is the new definition of a dependant child: A child who is under the age of 19 (previously it was
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Recent Changes Affecting International Students
This summer has been heating up with new rules for international students. In one of our previous posts we had told you about the new rules regarding study permits and off-campus work permits that came into place on June 1, 2014. Recently, the government cancelled the post-graduate LMO recruiting exemption for international students who are
- Published in Students