Chris GribbleIRCC introduces open work permit options for some PNP candidates
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public…
Saskatchewan Launches Immigration Pathways For Agricultural and Healthcare Candidates
Saskatchewan is launching two new immigration pathways, one for the agricultural industry and the other for the healthcare sector, under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). “Saskatchewan continues to align its…
New Brunswick PNP Stops Nominations After Reaching Federal Allocation
The Atlantic Canadian province of New Brunswick is hitting the pause button on nominations to two of its Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) its after hitting its total number of allocations…
September 2024: State of the Express Entry pool
After a busy August, and a historic number of draws throughout July, Canada’s Express Entry system has seen changes in the composition of the candidate pool—and in the newcomers who…
How many hours can you work as an international student in Canada?
Starting this fall, international students in Canada will be allowed to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, an increase from the current limit of 20 hours. The change…