Canada’s immigration department, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), has shared updated processing ...

A Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. Unlike employer-specific work permits, ...

Canada has updated its business visitor rules, clarifying eligibility for those entering without a work permit. New ...

Canada is temporarily increasing the hiring cap for low-wage foreign workers in rural areas to 15% of their workforce, up from 10%. This policy change, effective April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, aims ...

Canada will allow international graduates with recently expired or close-to-expiring work permits to stay in the country for an additional 18 months, the government announced today. Starting April 6, ...

Canada has barred holders of visitor visas from applying for work permits while inside the country with immediate effect. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the significant ...

The IRCC announced in August 2024 the early termination of a public policy allowing visitors to apply for work permits from within the country, effective immediately. The policy had been introduced in ...