international student off-campus

Will Canada make its current international student off-campus work hours policy permanent?

Posted on Posted in International Student Admissions

As we near the turn of the calendar to 2024, many international students anxiously await the expected end of Canada’s temporary policy allowing some international students to work full-time off-campus outside of scheduled academic breaks. This policy, announced in October 2022, is a measure that was introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in an effort to […]

Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation

Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit?

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible. A PGWP is a work permit available to international students who complete an eligible program while attending a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) […]

Targeted Occupations

Express Entry Targeted Occupations: How many healthcare workers does Canada need?

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Healthcare occupations are one of the five categories of occupations chosen by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. Express Entry category-based draws were announced earlier this year. The program’s goal is to select immigration candidates that have particular qualifications such as education and work experience that can support labour market […]

eligible work experience for immigration

What counts as eligible work experience for immigration through Express Entry?

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

The definition of eligible work experience in the context of Express Entry depends on exactly which program an immigration candidate is applying under. In other words, what is considered eligible skilled work experience varies depending on whether a particular candidate is applying to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). The following […]

Express Entry transport occupations

Express Entry transport occupations first draw ever

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its second Express Entry draw this week. On September 20, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates in transport occupations to apply for permanent residence. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 435. On September 19, IRCC also issued 3,200 invitations to candidates in an all-program  […]

Visit Canada Now

Plan your next selfie at Niagara Falls… Visit Canada Now

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents each year. Except for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, all other individuals require permission to enter Canada as a visitor.   Temporary Resident/ Visit Visa? Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents have the right to enter Canada freely. Other visitors to Canada, including tourists, students, and workers, may need a Temporary Resident […]

New Selection Categories

New Selection Categories for Express Entry Candidates

Posted on Posted in Immigration Canada

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be focusing on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: healthcare science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors […]