Work Permit

The deadline for the temporary public policy aimed at providing permanent residency to out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been extended until December 31, 2024, or until it reaches 1,000 applications.

Canada recently stopped processing work permit applications for visitors within the country, leaving many to reconsider their options.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put into practice new procedures intended to accelerate family reunification, ensuring that dependants and spouses who may not otherwise be eligible to come to Canada, now have a pathway to reunite with their families.

An Iranian home renovation manager's work permit was denied by the Canadian Federal Court due to her IELTS score of 5.

Canada's immigration department will soon offer transitional financial assistance to Gazans arriving in the country, ensuring they can cover basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing as they settle in and seek employment. More details on the program will be shared by IRCC once available.

To qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in Canada, international students must:

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), launched in early 2025, continues to offer a practical pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers in Canada. Designed to support smaller communities facing labour shortages, the program connects eligible applicants with full-time job offers and a route to settle in Canada long-term.

ESDC has expanded the Global Talent Stream to a variety of eligible engineering positions.

Employers in the Canadian tech industry can fast-track hiring highly skilled foreign talent through the Global Talent Stream.

Ontario has recently made a significant update to the International Student Stream, opening new doors for those seeking permanent residence in Canada. Now, the program has eliminated the bachelor’s degree minimum requirement, making it accessible to a wider range of academic qualifications. Whether you've completed a one-year program or more, you may be eligible to apply.

Canada’s expanding digital economy continues to create strong demand for professionals in creative and technology-related fields. Roles in web design, user experience, and digital media remain in shortage across several provinces, and many are now prioritized under federal and provincial immigration streams.

New Statistics Canada data shows that health-related job vacancies have more than doubled since 2016, rising from 6.5 percent of all job vacancies to 15 percent in 2024. Demand for services is increasing much faster than the supply of workers because of Canada’s aging population, higher disease burden and widespread burnout across the sector.

Canada continues to face a nationwide shortage of nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates. With demand expected to exceed supply by more than 20,000 workers over the next decade, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has prioritized these occupations for immigration.

If you have accumulated at least 6 months related work experience within the past 3 years and can provide minimum IELTS 6 in each proficiency you are eligible to apply for Permanent residency through Express Entry.

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General Requirements for All Travelers to Canada

Starting November 8, the Canadian government will require employers hiring temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream to pay at least 20% above the provincial median wage.

advertisement of job opening for at least four weeks in the Canadian job market for at least four weeks before applying for an LMIA is the first step of the work permit process.

Inland spousal sponsorship applicants can work in Canada while their permanent resident applications are being processed.

The Significant Benefit Work Permit is a path to a work permit that does not require an LMIA.