NEW Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP and FCIP)
The RCIP and FCIP are now open to applicants for 2025.
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Changes to the International Student Program
Regulations regarding weekly work hours and changing DLIs
Increase in Students’ Work Hours
Students’ work hours have increased to 24-40 hours per week.
Work in Canada as a Digital Nomad
Digital nomads don’t need a work permit to work in Canada.
Could You Be a Lost Citizen of Canada?
If your direct family tree has a Canadian, you may be a lost Canadian entitled to Canadian citizenship.
NEW Community Immigration Pilots
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)
NEW Cap and Guidelines for International Students
Yearly cap on study permits, changes to PGWP and OWP
Increased Proof of Funds for International Students
Cost of Living increased to $20,635; Increased student work hours will be extended
Streamlining Work Permit Processing for Filipino workers
A Pilot Program for faster processing of work permit requirements
Acceptable English and French Language Exams for Canadian Visa Applications
Who needs a language exam for English or French?
Come as a Tourist, Stay as a Worker – Extended!
Tourists in Canada can apply for jobs and stay as workers
Family of Work Permit Holders can Work in Canada
This applies to both high-skilled and low-skilled workers in all TEER categories
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NEW Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (RCIP...January 30, 2025 - 8:03 PM
Changes to the International Student ProgramNovember 16, 2024 - 9:15 AM
Increase in Students’ Work HoursAugust 16, 2024 - 1:46 AM
Work in Canada as a Digital NomadJune 15, 2024 - 11:37 PM
Could You Be a Lost Citizen of Canada?May 23, 2024 - 4:49 PM
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