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IRCC announces new eligibility criteria for Post-Graduation Work ...
WEBJan 23, 2024 · On January 22nd, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it is implementing changes to stabilize growth and decrease the number of international study permits for international students in 2024. Discover your options to study in Canada. To better align the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) with these changes, IRCC announced updates to the programs’ eligibility criteria.
Visitor Visa checklist: Everything you need to apply and visit …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Application processing fees for visitor visas are $100 CAD per person, and $500 CAD for a family (five or more people). Biometrics fees on the other hand are $85 CAD per person, and $170 per family (two or more people). These fees may be subject to change and cannot be refunded regardless of the decision reached on your application.
How American residents can work in Canada | CIC News
WEBJun 30, 2022 · 210514 shares. Most U.S. residents need a work permit in order to work in Canada. Work permits in Canada fall under two categories. The first category involves a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Canada’s federal government uses the LMIA to determine how the hiring of foreign workers may impact the wages and employment of workers in Canada.
IRCC updates eligibility requirements for Spousal Open Work …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released more details surrounding changes to eligibility for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWP).. On January 22, 2024, the department introduced several changes to Canada’s international student program.Among them, IRCC said that the spouses of international students in undergraduate and college programs will no longer be eligible for SOWPs.
IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate …
WEBOn March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients can now see more accurate estimates of how long it will take to process their application. Most permanent resident and citizenship services will now use dynamic processing times.
Rules for driving to Canada from the U.S. during the pandemic
WEBAug 9, 2021 · After nearly a year and a half, Canada is reopening to fully-vaccinated U.S. tourists as of 12:01 Eastern Time on August 9. For now, the new rules only apply to U.S. citizens and permanent residents, specifically. All other nationals are expected to be let in on September 7, pending the state of the pandemic at that time.
I got a DUI years ago. Can I visit Canada? - CIC News
WEBSep 14, 2021 · Criminal Rehabilitation: A permanent option if your DUI sentence was completed 5 or more years ago. A Criminal Rehabilitation application is a permanent solution to clear your criminal history. If your application is successful, you do not need to worry about being turned away at the Canadian border as …
How to request your Canadian immigration GCMS notes
WEBJun 25, 2023 · You will need details such as your full name, date of birth, address, application number, Unique Client Identifier (UCI), application number, and any other relevant identification numbers provided by IRCC during the application process. Step 5: Complete the Request. To request your GCMS notes, you have two different methods depending on whether ...
How to spot a fake Canadian job offer - CIC News
WEBJan 22, 2022 · If there is no contact information in the sender's email, that could be a red flag. The fake recruiter may ask you to pay money in order to get the job offer. They may give you a cheque to buy supplies with, which turns out to be fake and you are left on the hook for whatever you purchased. You should not have to pay for a legitimate job offer ...