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New Work Permit Rules for Graduating International Students
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News Release
Government of Canada introduces changes to work permits for international students, making Canada more attractive for skilled individuals
Vancouver, April 21, 2008 — The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced changes to work permits for international students who graduate from eligible programs at certain Canadian post-secondary institutions, making it easier to attract foreign students to Canada.
Effective immediately, and for the first time, these international students would be able to obtain an open work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, with no restrictions on the type of employment and no requirement for a job offer. In addition, the duration of the work permit has been extended to three years across the country. Previously, the program only allowed international students to work for one or two years, depending on location.
“The Government of Canada wants more foreign students to choose Canada and we want to help them succeed,” said Minister Finley. “Open and longer work permits provide international students with more opportunities for Canadian work experience and skills development. This will, in turn, help make Canada a destination of choice, and help us keep international students already studying in Canada.”
The increased flexibility offered by the expanded program will benefit graduates and employers alike as the program will help international students get important work experience while responding to Canada’s labour market needs. Canada will benefit in the long run as the professional experience gained will help graduates meet the requirements to stay permanently in Canada.
“As we move toward the implementation of the Canadian Experience Class, these changes will help create a pool of individuals who, with work experience, will find it easier to apply to immigrate to Canada,” added Minister Finley. “Our ability to retain international graduates with Canadian qualifications, work experience and familiarity with Canadian society, will help increase our competitiveness and benefit Canada as a whole.”
The Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from an eligible program at a post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. Preliminary 2007 data indicate that 63,673 international students came to Canada that year, representing a 4.6 percent increase over the previous year. |
now I know most of you don't fall into this category...but this is good news for people like myself. |
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| barbina |
| thanks! great to know :) |
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| exstasie |
| quote: | Originally posted by barbina
thanks! great to know :) |
I guess Americans are considered international...aren't they? lol
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| barbina |
| uh yeah.. obviously.. you know.. since America is a different country and all.. DORK |
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| rabbitjoker |
| Sounds like a citizenship loophole. |
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| exstasie |
| quote: | Originally posted by barbina
uh yeah.. obviously.. you know.. since America is a different country and all.. DORK |
It's hard to tell sometimes :P
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by Search&Rescue
now I know most of you don't fall into this category...but this is good news for people like myself. |
and myself
only 1 year too ing late!:whip: exactly a year ago I was stuck looking for a job somewhat fitting what I've studyied
gaaaah!! why do good things always happen so late :(
I wonder if it will apply to people who are already working under this permit and want to extend it?
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Sounds like a citizenship loophole. |
what?:conf:
not like they're giving us a free passport right away
we're still going through the lengthy immigration process, obtaining permanent residency first |
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| barbina |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
we're still going through the lengthy immigration process, obtain permanent residency first |
I recommend getting married.. I think thats what Im doing this summer :p |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by barbina
I recommend getting married.. I think thats what Im doing this summer :p |
PLEASE don't get me started
I'll smack the next person who ever brings this up again
so ing tired of hearing that! it's NOT easier |
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| barbina |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
PLEASE don't get me started
I'll smack the next person who ever brings this up again
so ing tired of hearing that! it's NOT easier |
haha sorry.. but I'm really doing it
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
not like they're giving us a free passport right away
we're still going through the lengthy immigration process, obtaining permanent residency first |
No, but they're letting you jump the queue on getting jobs (due to having an non-conditional work visa after education) vs. people already in the immigration system waiting to get labor approval to immigrate.
So, advice to anybody who wants to immigrate to Canada: screw the immigration process. Come as a student, overstay the education (via this new work visa), get a job and then apply for immigration. At least that way you're in Canada from the get-go rather than waiting it out in some other country.
Even a McJob would do with this setup. One heck of a loophole. |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by barbina
haha sorry.. but I'm really doing it
:wtf: |
sowwie, I just got frustrated for a sec :) <3 |
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