Open work permit program extended to children and spouses
Who can apply? What is the minimum age for children to be able to apply? Should you apply on-line or at the port of entry?
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Post-graduation work permit has expired or will expire soon. What’s next?
Post-graduation work permit holders can now either extend their permits or, if it has expired, apply for a new one for up to 18 months.
Post-graduation work permit can be extended for up to 18 months
Immigration Canada has announced that Post-Graduation Work Permits holders can apply for extension as of April 6, 2023.
Visitors in Canada may apply for an employer-specific work permit until February 28, 2025
Are you a visitor in Canada? If you have a job offer, you are now allowed to apply for your work permit from within Canada.
Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents in 2023
Sponsorship of parents and grandparents. Immigration Canada invited 23,100 candidates in 2022. How many will be invited in 2023?
Work Permits for Iranian nationals in Canada
New public policy allows nationals of Iran in Canada to apply for work permits, study permits and visitor records.
Immigration Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers
Immigration Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers and promises a new program for caregivers in 2024
International students in Canada are now allowed to work full-time
From November 15, 2022 until December 31, 2023, international students in Canada will be allowed to work over 20 hours per week.
Post-graduation work permits can now be extended for additional 18 months
Expired or expiring post-graduation work permits can now be extended for an additional 18 months