Expiring and Expired PGWP Can be Extended up to 18 Months – IRCC

Are you a holder of an expired or expiring post graduate work permit? The latest change in immigration policy is for you. “We are extending the ability to work for PGWP holders, including those whose work permits have recently expired. As of April 6, if your PGWP is valid or has recently expired you can […]

New Visa Processing Center for Canada opened in the Philippines

It’s now even more convenient for Filipinos living in the Philippines to apply for Canadian visas.Canada recently opened a new operations center in the Philippines to ramp up visa application processing. The expansion is part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) continuing measures to adapt to the high volume of visa applications around the […]

Foreign caregivers in Canada can apply for permanent residence sooner

Canada is reducing the work experience required for caregivers to qualify for permanent residence from 24 months to 12 months in Canada’s two caregiver pilot programs starting April 30, 2023, and is also applicable to those who have already applied. What does this mean? This means that caregivers who are looking to apply under the […]

Canada to expand open work permit eligibility to families of more temporary foreign workers

Are you a temporary foreign worker looking to bring your family to Canada with you? There’s good news! Spouses, common-law partners and working-age children of temporary foreign workers in all skill levels will now be able to apply for open work permits. This is open to workers under Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) categories […]