OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Overview The Employer Job Offer: International Student stream gives international students with a job offer in a skilled occupation the
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Study permit: Prepare for arrival
Before you arrive, read the pre-departure guide for tips and information about student life in Canada.
To help ensure a smooth arrival in Canada, please check the Canadian Border Service Agency’s information for international students, and download their PDF pamphlet (PDF, 592 KB).
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Newly Released: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Recognized Employer Pilot
The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will help to reduce the administrative burden and simplify the hiring process for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers who demonstrate a history of complying with program requirements.
Most employers need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they can submit a work permit application to hire a temporary foreign worker. An LMIA confirms that there is a need for a temporary foreign worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job. It also ensures that the employer’s job offer is legitimate, and that the employer has complied with Program requirements to protect workers.
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IRCC’s Latest Information About Biometrics Collections
Who needs to give their fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
Normally, you need to give biometrics if you apply for
a visitor visa
a work or study permit (excluding US nationals)
permanent residence
refugee or asylum status
an extension of your stay in Canada, known as a visitor record
a work or study permit extension
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Study Authorization Extended for Work Permit Holders
Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps. While they play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programs in which they can enrol to pursue their dreams and create new opportunities.
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Law Society of BC fails to disbar lawyer Hong Guo following review
Hong Guo is scheduled to start her one-year suspension on March 8 after the Law Society of BC unsuccessfully argued for her disbarment in relation to various trust account violations.
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Family of foreign workers facing deportation over paperwork error
The case of a young family facing deportation due to an error on their paperwork highlights the need for greater provincial oversight of temporary foreign workers, says a member of British Columbia’s Opposition New Democrats.
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Four Richmondites on trial for allegedly falsifying immigration information for 67 people
More than 50 alleged victims join immigration fraud lawsuit against Richmond company Immigration applications submitted on behalf of Chinese residents were denied for containing “false or invalid” certificates
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Guide: Steps for PGWP Application (Inside & Outside Canada)
You can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) from inside Canada or from another country, as long as you’re eligible.
You have up to 180 days after you graduate to apply for a PGWP.
When you apply, you must confirm the following:
that you attended and completed your program
the name of your program and
the length of your program
You can confirm these by submitting any of the following:
your degree or diploma
your transcript or
an official letter from your school
If your study permit will expire before you get your marks, you have 2 options. You can
apply for a visitor record to stay in Canada longer or
leave Canada and apply for your PGWP
PGWP Guide: Apply from Outside Canada – Eligibility Criteria
You can apply for a PGWP from outside Canada as long as you’re eligible and you’ve been approved for a study permit. You don’t have to have held a valid study permit at any point during your online studies from outside Canada.
You have up to 180 days after you graduate to apply for a PGWP. When you apply, you must confirm the following:
that you attended and completed your program
the name of your program and
the length of your program
You can confirm these by submitting any of the following:
your degree or diploma
your transcript or
an official letter from your school
You can apply for a PGWP if you
were enrolled in a program that was in progress in March 2020 or
started or will start a program between spring 2020 and summer 2022 and
you have a study permit or
you’ve been approved for a study permit or
you applied for a study permit before starting your study program
Your study permit must eventually be approved.
and you
completed a study program
at a designated learning institution
that was at least 8 months long and
which led to a degree, diploma or certificate
maintained full-time status as a student during each semester of your study program
This doesn’t include your final semester, which can be part-time, or if you took an approved leave from your studies.
If you had to stop studying or change to part-time studies between March 2020 and the fall semester in 2020 because of reasons related to COVID-19, you may still be eligible for a PGWP.
graduated from one of the following:
a public post-secondary institution, such as a college, trade/technical institution, university or CEGEP (in Quebec)
a private post-secondary institution in Quebec that operates under the same rules as public institutions in Quebec
a private or public secondary or post-secondary institution (in Quebec) that offers qualifying programs of 900 hours or longer, that leads to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS), or an attestation of vocational specialization (AVS);
An AVS can be less than 900 hours if combined with a DVS.
a Canadian private institution that is authorized to award degrees under provincial law (for example, an Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree), but only if you’re enrolled in a study program that leads to a degree as authorized by the province, which may not include all programs of study offered by the private institution.
PGWP Guide: Apply from Inside Canada – Eligibility Criteria
You can apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) from inside Canada as long as you’re eligible.
You have up to 180 days after you graduate to apply for a PGWP. When you apply, you must confirm the following:
that you attended and completed your program
the name of your program and
the length of your program
You can confirm these by submitting any of the following:
your degree or diploma
your transcript or
an official letter from your school
To be eligible, your study permit must have been valid at some point during these 180 days.
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PGWP Guide: Application Process
The PGWP Process
You may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) if you graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) and want to stay in Canada temporarily to work.
Graduation from a DLI doesn’t automatically make you eligible for a PGWP. Check the DLI list to find out which schools have eligible programs.
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Guide: Permanent Resident Photos Specification
Use this guide if you are:
applying for a permanent resident card, or
if you are submitting an application for permanent residence in Canada.
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Minimum Language Requirement for Express Entry Categories: CEC, FSW, FST
You must prove your language skills by taking an approved language test. To do this:
You must:
schedule your test with an agency approved by IRCC and pay the costs
enter the test results into your Express Entry profile (and the Personal Information Number, if the system asks for it)
include the results with your application if you are invited to apply. If you don’t include it, we will not process your application.
Don’t ask for your language test results to be sent directly to us. Send us your results with your complete application. Keep your original test in a safe place as we may ask for it later.
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New Policy: Express Entry Category-based Selection
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes to how we run rounds of invitations that may impact Express Entry profiles.
In order to help meet Canada’s economic goals, we’re introducing rounds for specific categories of Express Entry candidates. This year, we’ve established six categories:
French-language proficiency
Work experience in healthcare occupations
Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
Work experience in trade occupations
Work experience in transport occupations
Work experience in agriculture and agri-food occupations
Learn more about the categories and find out if you are eligible on IRCC’s website.
If you are eligible for any of the categories, please make sure your Express Entry profile is up-to-date to ensure you have the best possible chance to be invited to apply for permanent residence in upcoming Express Entry rounds.
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New Policy: Spouse and Dependents Open Work Permit / TRV for Family Class Application
News release
May 26, 2023—Vancouver—Families are meant to be together, especially during life’s big moments like moving to a new country. That is why Canada is working to help families reunite more quickly and easily, and support themselves once in Canada.
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, announced new measures to strengthen family reunification, including
faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants
new and dedicated processing tools for spousal TRV applicants
a new open work permit for spousal and family class applicants
open work permit extensions for open work permit holders expiring between August 1 and the end of 2023
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Ministerial Instructions: Priority Processing for the Student Direct Stream Program
These Instructions are published in the Canada Gazette in accordance with subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (the Act).
These Instructions are given pursuant to section 87.3 of the Act by the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (the Minister) as, in the opinion of the Minister, these Instructions will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada.
These Instructions are consistent with the objectives of the Act, as set out in section 3.
These Instructions are directed to officers who are charged with handling and/or reviewing certain applications for study permits, and establish conditions that must be met for these study permits to receive priority processing. For the purposes of these Instructions, “priority processing” refers to an intended shortened processing time as compared to the regular study permit application process.
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Instruction: How to Apply for Super Visa (Parents and Grandparents)
What is a super visa?
A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. When you enter Canada, a border services officer will confirm how long you can stay.
There are specific requirements for a super visa, including the need for medical insurance. You must meet all the criteria to be eligible.
If you want to stay for 6 months or less, apply for a visitor visa.
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