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What to do if your PGWP is Expiring?

Regarding Canada’s international student program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released several statements on December 7.

Among these, the agency has stated that Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will not be eligible for any further extensions. PGWP is Expiring.

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When does the IRCC schedule draw for Express Entry?

Express Entry draws were rather predictable before the coronavirus pandemic. Generally, draws were held on Wednesdays every two weeks by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), though this was not an official regulation. Over 3,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence and approximately 470 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-offs would normally be included in each draw. When does the IRCC schedule draw for Express Entry?

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After receiving Canadian study visa, what are the alternatives to postpone enrolling?

In some situations, international students in this country may need – or be required by their Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) – to defer their program’s start date to the following semester. Alternatives to postpone enrolling.

This could be the case for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to:

  • Family emergency
  • Wanting to accumulate more funds

Note: Deferred enrollment initiated by an international student must be formally approved by their DLI.

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The hiring boom in Canada’s green tech sector may present a large number of job opportunities for immigrants

The headlines have focused on a five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant under development in Windsor, Ontario. The plant is expected to employ 2,500 people “by the time hiring is complete in 2025,” according to sources. Hiring boom in Canada’s green tech sector.

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New measures from Canada allow Employers to hire temporary foreign workers with ease

In order to assist employers in addressing critical labor shortages through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages, announced amendments to the Temporary Foreign Workforce Solutions Road Map today. Employers can now hire temporary foreign workers with ease.

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