Today, IRCC announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border, effective immediately. This measure will help reduce what is known as “flagpoling”. Flagpoling occurs when temporary residents of Canada bypass the normal wait times involved in applying for a work or study permit online by leaving…
Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families. Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of those they care for, including children, seniors and persons with disabilities. As the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot come to a close later this month, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of…
As of May 30, 2024, flagpoling services will be available at the following ports of entry only at these specified times. Pacific regionAbbotsford-HuntingdonMonday to Thursday, from 10 am to 4 pm AldergroveMonday to Thursday, from 10 am to 4 pm Boundary BayMonday to Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm DouglasMonday to Thursday, from 10 am to 4 pm Pacific HighwayMonday to Thursday,…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated the minimum proof of funds required for Express Entry applicants. This update affects those applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. What you need to do: Check Your Profile: Have you submitted your Express Entry profile? To maintain your eligibility, you…
Due to a high volume of Hong Kong Pathway applications, some applicants may have their temporary status expire before obtaining permanent residency. To address this, Canada will launch a new policy in the coming weeks, allowing eligible applicants to extend their stay and receive a new open work permit while their permanent residency applications are…
Family sponsorship 2024 has not been announced yet, but if your family members currently in Canada wish to stay for a while longer, you may consider applying for a visitor record. A visitor record is for people who want to do either of the following: extend their stay in Canada as a visitor a worker…
Ottawa, April 11, 2024 – As part of routine updates, fees for all permanent residence applications are set to increase effective April 30, 2024. These adjustments occur every two years to manage growing program and service delivery costs and to keep pace with inflation. The table below outlines the impacted programs and the corresponding fee…
Effective March 19, 2024, spouses of international students are only eligible for Spouse Open Work Permits(SOWP) if their spouse is enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program at a designated university or polytechnic institution. This change means that SOWPs are no longer available for spouses of international students in undergraduate or college programs. However,…
Did you know? Individuals residing in BC with maintained status while waiting for a subsequent work or study permit may be eligible for an initial six months of temporary coverage: Temporary coverage will be provided to maintained status holders who: Remain in BC on maintained status while waiting for a subsequent work or study permit;…
Effective as of March 4, 2024, The Province will begin issuing provincial attestation letters (PAL) to eligible post-secondary institutions to allow international applicants to apply to study in B.C. as required by the federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Provincial attestation letters (PAL) are now required for new study permit applications and…
