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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.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.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 ...
Edex Live on MSN.com · 9d

Canada’s immigration shake-up: What it means for students, workers, and travellers

Following an unexpected win in the 2025 federal elections, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing to implement sweeping reforms to the country’s immig
Business Standard · 3d

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
Free Press Journal on MSN.com · 4d

Canada: New Study Permit Mandatory For International Students Changing Universities

New regulations will soon apply to foreign students in Canada who intend to transfer to a different university, college, or school. If a student wants to change schools after May 1, 2025, they must renew their present study visa and apply for a new one.
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 · 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 ...
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 ...
Business Standard · 10d

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.sfu.caSimon Fraser University · Dec 7, 2024

What should I do if my study permit has already expired?

If you are inside Canada with an ... Extend your study permit or restore your status: What to do if your permit expired If your study permit has expired and you are unsure what to do, please contact a SFU International Student Advisor, Immigration ...
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 ...
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.
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."
Sudbury.com · 8d

International student drop prompts Cambrian to suspend intake to 10 programs

Projecting a $1.4M deficit after a decade of surpluses, college hopes to ‘re-home’ affected faculty in other programs
Icon for www.thespec.comThe Hamilton Spectator · 26d

P.E.I. college makes cuts, cites Ottawa’s cap on international student study permits

CHARLOTTETOWN - A P.E.I. college says it is suspending a number of programs for the upcoming school year as a result of the federal government’s cap on international student study permits.
Icon for www.cowichanvalleycitizen.comCowichan Valley Citizen · 13d

'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.financialexpress.comThe Financial Express · 10d

Election Day in Canada: What’s at stake for international students and foreign workers?

In 2025, Canadians are voting on immigration, a crucial issue, especially for international students and foreign workers. Canada has its ... checks for student permits to ensure safety.
Icon for www.financialexpress.comThe Financial Express · 6d

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

(Reuters) Many international students in Canada may have to apply for a new ... and will not be approved for another study or work permit in the future. Starting November 8, 2024, students were ...
Icon for www.theglobeandmail.comThe Globe and Mail · 26d

P.E.I. college cuts programs citing Ottawa’s cap on international student study permits

A P.E.I. college says it is suspending a number of programs for the upcoming school year as a result of the federal government’s cap on international student study permits. Holland College said ...
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 ...