New Caregiver Pilot Programs to replace the current confusing Caregiver pilot programs which are set
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is implementing two new pilot programs for Caregivers to replace the expiring pilot programs for Caregivers, which were mostly received as confusing to apply to and ineffective for Caregivers to apply for permanent residence. The existing pilot programs had been in place since 2014 and is set to expire this coming November 2019. The new two pilot Caregiver programs will include Occupation specific work permits and the ability to change employers when necessary and to offer open work permits and study permits for accompanying dependents. The basic requirements remain similar in which the Caregiver is required to have 2 years work experience in thi
Immigration Canada extends the application period for new graduates to apply for their Post Graduate
New changes have been made to this program that will allow more time for recent graduates to apply for their Post Graduate Work Permits. The changes in timeline is that after a student graduates from a designated learning institution, they now have up to 180 days from the issuance of their original marks on their transcripts. The original requirement was to apply for this permit within 90 days. The other main change to this program is the ability to apply without holding a valid Study Permit at the time of application. This is another factor that alleviates the high stress associated with trying to apply before a student's current Study Permit expires. Both of these updates are well app
