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eVnExpress on MSN.com · Jan 21, 2025

Canada limits work permits for families of foreign students, workers

Canada is introducing tighter rules on open work permits (OWPs) for families of international students and foreign workers, restricting eligibility to specific groups starting Tuesday. As part of ...
eVnExpress on MSN.com · Mar 13, 2025

Canada expands post-graduation work permit eligibility for international students

Approximately 70% of these students aim to secure work permits upon graduation. Tuition at Canadian colleges averages around CA$20,000 (US$13,856) per year, whereas universities often exceed CA ...
Icon for www.freepressjournal.inThe Free Press Journal · Mar 18, 2023

Canada extends post-study work permits for international students; here's all you need to know

In a move that will provide relief for international students in Canada, the country has decided to extend post-study work permits for its international student cohort by 18 months. From April 6 ...
The Financial Express · 7d

Canada makes new study permit mandatory for international students changing universities from May 2

Students who fail to apply for a new study permit may face the possibility of the permit being cancelled and not approved for future studies.
Icon for www.thestar.comToronto Star · Oct 1, 2024

Canada’s limits on international students’ postgrad work permits are ‘elitism,’ Ontario colleges say

A group representing all Ontario public colleges is urging the federal government to reconsider the decision to end automatic work permits ... the international student program with Canada ...
Icon for www.sfu.caSimon Fraser University · May 8, 2023

Can I apply for a co-op work permit from outside Canada?

If you are outside Canada, you can only apply for a co-op work permit along with a study permit application. You can’t apply for a co-op work permit separately from a study permit application if you are applying from outside Canada. If your outside ...
Business Standard · 4d

Study permits, work visas under scrutiny in Canada's new immigration plan

Carney said his government would return immigration to "sustainable levels" by capping temporary workers and international students at 5 per cent of the total population by 2028
Icon for www.concordia.caConcordia University · Jun 13, 2016

From international student to worker

Applying for your post-graduation work permit International Students who are graduating are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to allow you to work in Canada. You can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and be eligible to ...
Icon for www.dal.caDal · Oct 14, 2016

Work permit for spouse/partner

If you are an international student bringing your spouse or partner with you to Canada, they may be eligible for an open work permit that will allow them to work on or off campus full-time while you study. An open work permit is a work permit that is not ...
Icon for www.dal.caDal · Sep 15, 2023

International Students

The Co-op Work Permit is required for international students to go on co-op work term ... please visit Dalhousie's International Centre or Citizenship & Immigration Canada. For advising on co-op issues including resumes, cover letters, interviews ...
Legit.ng on MSN.com · 2d

Canada Immigration: Prime Minister Mark Carney Unveils Plans

The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party have unveiled and listed their plan for immigration policies after assuming office.
Business Standard · 11d

Canada polls 2025: What today's vote means for Indian immigrants, students

"If Mark Carney wins the election, Indians aspiring to immigrate to Canada would find it easier to do so", says an expert
Icon for www.scmp.comscmp.com · Jan 23, 2024

Housing crunch forces Canada to cap foreign student permits for two years; proposal to cut intake by a third

Canada, a popular destination for students studying abroad, has announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign pupils. The move comes after Canada faced a housing shortage after issuing nearly ...
Icon for www.blogto.comblogTO · 29d

Canada still top choice for most international students despite tightened policy

ApplyBoard, an Ontario-based educational technology company that helps international students apply ... per week without a work permit. According to the survey, just like Canada, the U.S., the ...
TechBullion · 14d

Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP): A Lifeline for PR Applicants in Canada

Applications for Canada’s permanent residency usually lead immigrants through a complex process that produces overwhelming challenges. The Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) functions as a practical and lawful option to enable you to stay employed in Canada if your work permit expires before PR verification arrives.
Icon for www.sfu.caSimon Fraser University · May 7, 2023

Can I travel outside of Canada while my study permit extension is in process?

Leaving Canada while your study permit extension is under processing will not cancel your study permit extension application. With that being said, there are important to considerations to keep in mind when it comes to your ability to re-enter Canada and ...
CityNews Edmonton · 14d

Federal leaders ‘silent’ on immigration policies: advocates

An immigration consultant suggests immigration policies aren’t discussed in detail on the campaign trail, because it doesn't provide a "political advantage."
Icon for www.cowichanvalleycitizen.comCowichan Valley Citizen · 14d

'Scale is too high' to give financial relief to B.C. universities, colleges: Eby

As Canada's international student immigration rules force British Columbia's ... Eligibility for the Post-Graduate Work Permit program was also reduced. The loss of income has led to layoffs and program closures at post-secondary institutions across ...
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · 5d

Prime Minister Mark Carney plan for Canada Immigration

work and study permit - Who go dey affected 13th February 2025 For 2024, Canada govment bin announce new immigration plan wey go reduce di number of international students and foreign workers.