July 18, 2025 Foreign nationals who are seeking entry to work temporarily in Canada in an occupation related to transportation (such as marine workers, captains and cockpit crew, flight attendants, train conductors, engineers, food services workers, entertainers for the duration of the trip, and transport drivers) may work with or without a work permit depending…
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In these instructions, “officers” refers to employees of both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). These instructions should be reviewed in conjunction with the following: Labour market impact assessments (LMIAs) LMIA review Decision-making: Standard of review and making a reasonable decision “Work” is defined in the Immigration and…
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Ottawa, June 25, 2025—As part of changes to the International Student Program, a new requirement was introduced in 2024. To be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), international students in non-degree programs (programs other than bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees) must complete a program in an eligible field of study linked to jobs in…
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On this page From the Minister Plans to deliver on core responsibilities and internal services Core responsibility 1: Visitors, International Students and Temporary Workers Core responsibility 2: Immigrant and Refugee Selection and Integration Core responsibility 3: Citizenship and Passports Internal services Planned spending and human resources Spending Funding Future-oriented condensed statement of operations Human resources…
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WASHINGTON – Since U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published new guidance on issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) on Feb. 28, it has initiated removal proceedings against more than 26,700 aliens with no legal basis to remain in the country. The guidance is in response to President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting the American People Against Invasion.…
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Most foreign nationals must apply for a work permit from outside of Canada. A foreign national may apply for a work permit at any time before entering Canada as per section 197 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). As per ministerial instructions (MI) 62, all applications for a work permit submitted for foreign nationals who are…
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On this page Establishing acceptance to a designated learning institution (DLI) [R219(1)] Letter of acceptance (LOA) exemptions [R219(2)] Conditional letters of acceptance (LOAs) Joint programs involving more than one institution Study permit renewals Concerns about an institution Verifying letters of acceptance (LOAs) for post-secondary study permit applications and study permit extension applications Extension of LOA…
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Ottawa, February 5, 2024—Further information is being provided to clarify the announcement of an intake cap on new international study permit applications and other changes. International students make important contributions to Canada’s campuses, communities and economy; however, we have seen unsustainable growth in the International Student Program in recent years. These recently announced reforms will support…
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This section describes how to process applications for permanent residence submitted by applicants in the Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) Program through the paper-based or online application process. The AFP Program is an economic pilot program designed to help address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector, particularly in the year-round mushroom and greenhouse crop production,…
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