by Nwando Oranye | Nov 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
A recent study by the Government of Canada reveals significant changes in how foreign workers in Canada transition to permanent residency (PR). The research highlights an overall increase in PR transition rates across different work permit programs, with the...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 24, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On June 21, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a change to the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) application process. Foreign nationals will no longer be eligible to apply for a PGWP at the border, a move designed to curb the practice of...
by Nwando Oranye | Jul 22, 2024 | Immigration Blog
The Canadian Government is considering changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program, potentially linking it to areas of labour shortage. The plan may limit overall access to the program but aims to align PGWP eligibility with labour market demands,...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 18, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On May 22, 2024, Canada announced updates to its Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), expanding work designations for spouses or common-law partners of full-time students. Effective April 30, 2024, this includes partners of students in graduate...
by Nwando Oranye | Jun 11, 2024 | Immigration Blog
On May 8, 2024, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved Manitoba’s request to extend temporary resident status for potential nominees under the province’s Provincial Nominee Program. This mainly applies to post-graduation work permit...
