Recent Hong Kong graduates will be able to apply for new open work permits valid for up to 3 years. To be eligible, you must: 1. Hold a valid passport issued by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) or the United Kingdom to a British National Overseas (BNO) The work permit will be issued…
Today, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) Mendicino announced that Hong Kong residents will be able to apply for new open work permits beginning on February 8, 2021. Valid for up to 3 years, these permits will allow Hong Kong residents to gain valuable employment experience and make significant contributions to Canada. Hong…
Due to COVID-19, you may be eligible to apply for a one-time open work permit of up to 18 months if you apply online by July 27, 2021. Who can apply To be eligible for this open work permit, you must meet the following 5 requirements: Your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) expired on or…
On January 21, 2021, invitations to apply for permanent residence were issued to candidates under Canadian Experience Class. 4626 invitations were issued with the lowest-ranked candidate at 454. Still in the pool? Try to improve your score! While you’re in the pool, you can improve your score and increase your chances of being invited to…
If you are traveling to Canada by air, it is now mandatory to use ArriveCan to submit your information digitally before you board your flight. In addition, international travelers who are five years of age or older are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test to the airline before boarding a flight to Canada. It…
International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that former international students who hold or held a PGWP will have the opportunity…
The lowest-ranked CRS score for the Express draw on November 25, 2020, is dropped less than 470 this time. Candidates require a CRS score of at least 469 to be invited in the November 25th invitation round. The total number of invitations issued to the Express Entry candidates is 5000. The tie-breaking rule for this…
The Canadian Government is implementing a number of measures that will allow Hong Kong students and youth to quickly come to Canada on work and study permits as well as new pathways to stay permanently. The new permanent residence pathways will also benefit people from Hong Kong already in Canada under existing work and study…
Canada has implemented additional points in Express Entry to help increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that French-speaking and bilingual candidates will receive additional points under the Express Entry system. The Canadian government seeks to reach the target of 4.4% French-speaking immigrant admissions outside Quebec by 2023. The change announced today will…
The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, tabled the 2021‒2023 Immigration Levels Plan today, which sets out a path for responsible increases to immigration targets to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19, drive future growth and create jobs for middle-class Canadians. Highlights of the plan include: an increase in admissions over…
