Immigration to Canada is pleased to announce that from April 6th, 2023, graduates holding a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that has expired or is set to expire in 2023, may now be eligible for an open work permit extension. This policy extends to individuals who were eligible for the prior PGWP extension, whose permits expired between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2022.
This special initiative aims to grant thousands of international graduates an additional 18-month open work permit (OWP), enabling them to prolong their stay in Canada and contribute to the Canadian workforce, addressing the labor shortages that many sectors are experiencing.
This policy is a strategic move to support Canada’s economic and post-pandemic recovery. The country is currently facing a significant number of job vacancies in various sectors. By extending the work permits, Immigration to Canada is recognizing and promoting the valuable contributions that international graduates make to the economy and local communities.
Starting April 6th, 2023, foreign students with a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) that either expired or is set to expire in 2023 can apply for an extension of their status for up to 18 months. This update is crucial for those seeking to continue their stay and employment in Canada.
Former PGWP holders who exceed the 90-day restoration period can now restore their status and work legally while their new permit application is in process, thanks to interim work authorization.
Moreover, PGWP holders whose permits expired between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2022, are granted the opportunity to extend their permits, allowing them to stay and work in Canada for an additional412Eligibility for Open Work Permit (OWP) Extensions
As of April 6th, 2023, international students with Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) that have expired or are set to expire within 2023 can now apply for an extension of up to 18 months.
Individuals whose PGWPs have already expired will have the opportunity to restore their status, even if the expiration occurred beyond the typical 90-day restoration period. An interim work authorization will be granted while their new work permit application is being processed.
Moreover, individuals whose PGWPs expired between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2022, are eligible to extend their work permits, allowing them to stay and work in Canada for an additional 18 months. Those currently residing in Canada can continue working while their permits are extended or while a new permit is being issued.
Effective April 6th, 2023, eligible PGWP holders will receive notifications via their Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Secure Account. These notifications will provide instructions on how to opt-in and update key personal information in order to apply for an extension or renewal of their work permit.
Immigration to Canada has announced that individuals whose Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) expires in 2023, as well as those whose PGWP expired between September 2021 and December 2022, can receive temporary work permit authorization while they wait for their new open work permit to be processed.
Immigration to Canada remains committed to assisting those who aspire to build their lives in the country. Throughout the pandemic, the Canadian government has introduced various policy adjustments to support international students and facilitate their efforts to study and migrate to Canada.
Typically, Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) are granted for a specific duration and are generally non-renewable. International students who graduate from eligible full-time programs can qualify for an open work permit valid for up to three years.
Acknowledging the significant impact of the pandemic on the educational sector and recent batches of international students, the Canadian government has enacted special policies. These measures aim to help students continue gaining valuable work experience and improve their chances of meeting the criteria for immigration programs that lead to permanent residency.
Certain categories of professionals are exempt from obtaining a work permit in Canada, including business visitors, religious workers, diplomatic mission staff, and participants in academic and cultural exchanges.
Yes, international students enrolled in full-time studies in Canada are allowed to work without a work permit on-campus and can work off-campus up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time during scheduled breaks.
You can check if you are exempt from obtaining a work permit on the official website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The site provides detailed lists and conditions for various categories of exemptions.
If your course or conference lasts less than six months, you generally do not need a work permit. However, you will need to obtain a visitor visa if you are a citizen of a country that requires one to enter Canada.
In most cases, artists and athletes coming to Canada for short-term performances, competitions, and contests do not need a work permit. However, this may depend on the nature of their activities and the duration of their stay.
Yes, guest lecturers and researchers who will be working in Canada for up to 120 days may be exempt from obtaining a work permit if they meet certain conditions. These conditions include having an invitation from a Canadian academic institution and the temporary nature of their work.
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