Canadian immigration authorities have confirmed that a “lifeboat” open work permit scheme for recent graduates from Hong Kong ...

Canada's immigration system has been scrutinized following recent changes to its spousal open work permit (SOWP) policy. Immigration lawyers Mark ...

Canada’s Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) program, which has long been a source of financial relief for families of ...

With the changes introduced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) last week, international students can now ...

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program offers work permits to foreign nationals under three distinct streams. As part of Canada’s international agreements with various countries, the IEC ...

If you’ve applied for permanent residence under one of the permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents, you may also be eligible for a 3-year open work permit. The work permit lets you work ...

Canada has modified open work permit eligibility for family members of foreign workers and international students. Only the spouses of specific foreign workers and students are eligible to apply ...

Canada Tightens OWP Rules: The Canada government has further tightened the noose by altering its open work permit (OWP) eligibility for family members of international students and foreign workers.

Canada introduces stricter restrictions for Open Work Permit of family members of international students and foreign workers. (Reuters) As part of the broader measures announced in September 2024 ...

In a big relief for Indians in Canada, the Canadian government modified the rules for open work permits (OWP) for spouses of international students and foreign workers. This development comes days ...

For spouses of foreign workers to be eligible under these rules, the foreign worker must have at least 16 months remaining validity on their work permit when their spouse applies. Dependent children ...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the policy to offer open work permits (OWPs) to provincial nominee candidates. Under this temporary public policy, eligible foreign ...