Category: Work Visa

Maple News reports that the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) is a valuable tool for foreign nationals in Canada who are awaiting a decision on their permanent residence (PR) application. BOWPs allow eligible applicants with temporary resident status to continue working legally in Canada while their immigration status is finalized. […]

If your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is coming to an end, it doesn’t necessarily mean your time working in Canada has to. According to Maple News, many international graduates have the option to remain in the country and continue their employment by transitioning to a work permit under the Temporary […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its special temporary public policy that allows eligible Iranian nationals in Canada to apply for open work permits and initial study permits under relaxed conditions. The extension pushes the policy’s expiration date to February 28, 2026, providing continued […]

Maple News reports that succeeding in a Canadian job interview takes more than just qualifications—it requires preparation, cultural awareness, and strong communication skills. Whether you’re launching your career in Canada or making a mid-career switch in 2025, a well-executed interview can significantly increase your chances of landing a job offer. […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has extended the suspension of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for low-wage positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in certain regions of the province. The move reflects Quebec’s ongoing efforts to manage the number of temporary foreign workers amid broader immigration adjustments. Jean-François […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released new details about two immigration streams set to launch under the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots. These programs aim to provide a more accessible route to permanent residency for foreign home care workers. Officially opening on March 31, […]

Maple News reports that temporary foreign workers in Canada looking to extend their stay must follow a specific process to renew their work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). A TFWP work permit is granted for a limited time and must be renewed if the worker wishes to […]

Maple News reports that foreign nationals may not always need a work permit to legally work in Canada. Depending on an individual’s role, purpose of visit, and duration of stay, certain categories of workers are allowed to perform job-related activities without the standard work authorization. Understanding whether you’re exempt from […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidelines that clarify how Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) are issued to international students who complete more than one eligible study program in Canada. Previously, it wasn’t clear how IRCC calculated PGWP duration for students who pursued multiple […]

Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled the country-specific quotas for its 2025 International Experience Canada (IEC) program, opening doors for thousands of young professionals to gain working experience in Canada without requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The IEC program enables youth aged 18 to either 30 or […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially extended its temporary public policy granting open work permits (OWPs) to certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The extension now runs until December 31, 2025, aiming to support foreign nationals as they await the finalization of their permanent […]

Maple News reports that Canada will introduce substantial changes to its family Open Work Permit (OWP) program beginning January 21, 2025, significantly narrowing who qualifies under this immigration stream. These adjustments are part of a broader effort by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to better align its work permit […]

Maple News reports that, beginning January 2025, employers in several Canadian cities will no longer be able to apply for low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This policy change follows a federal government announcement on August 26, 2024, aimed at better aligning temporary […]

Maple News reports that employers seeking to bring foreign talent into Canada must ensure employees are authorized to work legally, with three primary pathways available under Canadian immigration law: Work Permit Exemptions, the International Mobility Program (IMP), and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The first and often simplest path […]

Maple News reports that 2024 marked a transformative year for Canada’s LMIA-exempt work permit landscape, with multiple policy changes affecting foreign nationals seeking employment through the International Mobility Program (IMP) and related pathways. These adjustments reflect the government’s evolving approach to economic immigration and labor market needs, excluding the Labor […]

Maple News reports that temporary foreign workers in Canada with closed work permits can now change employers without having to wait for their new work permit to be approved — thanks to a temporary public policy introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditionally, foreign workers with employer-specific (closed) work permits had […]