This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders. The temporary public policy to exempt certain permanent resident applicants from work permit requirements is extended until December 31, 2026. Applicants can extend their work permit until December 31, 2026. Updates to the program…
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From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release November 15, 2024—Ottawa—Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. The International Student Program must be sustainable, and students must be protected from abuse within the system.…
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From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release November 15, 2024—Ottawa—Canada’s diverse and inclusive society, high-quality educational institutions and potential opportunities to work or immigrate after graduation have made Canada a leading destination for students from around the world. The International Student Program must be sustainable, and students must be protected from abuse within the system.…
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From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada News release October 24, 2024—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan: a plan that will pause population growth in the short term to achieve well-managed, sustainable growth in the long term. For the first time ever, the levels plan…
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