Canada eases work permit rules: Find out how it will benefit spouses of Indian workers and students
2 months, 1 week ago

Canada eases work permit rules: Find out how it will benefit spouses of Indian workers and students

Live Mint  

In a big relief for Indians in Canada, the Canadian government modified the rules for open work permits for spouses of international students and foreign workers. “As part of the broader measures announced in September 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is changing open work permit eligibility for family members of international students and foreign workers,” the notice dated January 14 states. How will modification of work permit rules benefit spouses of Indian workers and students? The notice issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada suggests that spouses of eligible international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for an OWP from January 21, 2025, onwards.

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Canada makes major changes to visa requirements for international students
1 week ago

Canada makes major changes to visa requirements for international students

India Today  

The Canadian government has eased the post-graduation work permit regulations for foreign students, eliminating the field of study restriction for college graduates. As per the new regulations, foreign students who submit applications for PGWP from November 1, 2024, onwards are required to satisfy revised language requirements. University graduates are required to demonstrate their English or French abilities at the minimum …

Canada tightens immigration rules: Stricter Visas and work permits for international students
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Canada tightens immigration rules: Stricter Visas and work permits for international students

The Hindu  

The government of Canada announced ‘Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations’, on January 31, 2025. Dr. Jayanthy Ramakrishnan, admissions head, Galvanize Global Education says that temporary foreign workers or graduated international students will have to deal with stricter work visa or renewal policies. Impact of new immigration rules on students Ms. Ramakrishnan says that international students will have …

Canada's new visa regulations pose challenges for Indian students and workers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Canada's new visa regulations pose challenges for Indian students and workers

India Today  

In an effort to manage population growth and address domestic concerns, Canada has announced a reduction in immigration numbers. IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS AND WORKERS Indian nationals constitute a significant portion of Canada's international student and temporary worker population. The new visa regulations may lead to increased rejection rates for study and work permits, as immigration officials have begun turning …

Canada Open Work Permit: What is it and how does it work for Indians?
2 months ago

Canada Open Work Permit: What is it and how does it work for Indians?

Live Mint  

Canada Open Work Permit: Effective January 21, 2025, Canada has introduced stricter eligibility criteria for family Open Work Permits, limiting them to spouses of specific foreign workers and international students. A Canada Open Work Permit is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. What do …

Canada’s new Open Work Permit comes into force: How it will impact Indian students
2 months ago

Canada’s new Open Work Permit comes into force: How it will impact Indian students

Live Mint  

Canada Tightens OWP Rules: The Canada government has further tightened the noose by altering its open work permit eligibility for family members of international students and foreign workers. Effective January 21, 2025, only spouses of certain international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for a family OWP, a move that will impact a large chunk of nearly …

Canada Revises Family Open Work Permits Starting Jan 25, Thousands Of Indians Likely To Benefit: Check Details
2 months, 1 week ago

Canada Revises Family Open Work Permits Starting Jan 25, Thousands Of Indians Likely To Benefit: Check Details

ABP News  

The Canadian government has modified the rules for open work permits for spouses of international students and foreign workers, which will benefit thousands of Indians in Canada, who make up a large portion of Canada's international student population. As per the modified rules, only spouses of eligible international students and foreign workers will be able to apply for an OWP, …

Canada’s new immigration rules may force millions leave the country; 5 mn permits expire in 2025
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Canada’s new immigration rules may force millions leave the country; 5 mn permits expire in 2025

Firstpost  

The country’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller has introduced significant revisions to Canada’s immigration rules which are expected to impact a large number of workers including Indians Canada’s updated immigration policies might brew trouble for Indians living in the country as the existing permits held by foreign nationals will expire by the end of 2025 forcing millions to leave. The country’s …

Canada’s post-graduation work permit could change: How will Indians be affected?
9 months, 1 week ago

Canada’s post-graduation work permit could change: How will Indians be affected?

Firstpost  

The Post-Graduate Work Permit allows students who graduate from designated learning institutions to stay in Canada and work – albeit temporarily. Experts say students should increase their chances of obtaining the permit by choosing specialised courses rather than general fields Canada’s federal government has asked provincial governments to “align PGWP eligibility with labour market needs while reducing the overall volume …

Changes in Canada's post-graduation work permit, key details inside
1 year, 1 month ago

Changes in Canada's post-graduation work permit, key details inside

Hindustan Times  

To restrict international students coming in, Canada brought in various changes like the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and other changes On X, IRCC posted that effective from February 15, 2024, changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program for graduates of master’s degree programs will come into force. “ These recently announced reforms will …

Notice for Students: Why studying in Canada will get costlier
1 year, 3 months ago

Notice for Students: Why studying in Canada will get costlier

Firstpost  

Significant changes have been made to Canada’s study permit requirements, which now mandate that international students wishing to study there need to have double the amount of funds currently required. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, said Ottawa will now require international students applying to study in the country to have double the amount of funds currently required. …

Canada Open Work Permit for H1B visa holders will be advantageous for Indians
1 year, 7 months ago

Canada Open Work Permit for H1B visa holders will be advantageous for Indians

Live Mint  

As thousands of Indians are worried about their future in American owing to the long Green Card queue and legal complications linked to the H1B visa, immigration experts opines that the Canada Open Work Permit unfolds numerous opportunities for them. Following Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Sean Fraser's announcement, a new stream, under the new tech talent strategy, …

Canada set to invite application for residency under Express Entry from 6 July
2 years, 8 months ago

Canada set to invite application for residency under Express Entry from 6 July

Live Mint  

Canada's Immigration minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday informed that the north American country will remove its last remaining pandemic era restriction on immigrations and Express Entry draws are set to resume from 6 July. Fraser took to microblogging site Twitter to make the announcement and invited application under- Federal Skilled Worker program, Federal Skilled Trades program and Canadian Experience Class. …

Work permit for Canada: International graduates get visa extension
2 years, 8 months ago

Work permit for Canada: International graduates get visa extension

Live Mint  

Canada is offering work permit extension to international students who no longer have it or are set to have it expired between September 20, 2021 and December 31, 2022. According to Sean Fraser, Canada's minister of immigration, these students will be granted an additional 18-month open work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program. “Hard-working international graduates make enormous contributions …

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