If you are the spouse or common-law partner of an international student, you may be eligible for an open work permit (OWP).

The federal government will allow thousands of foreign nationals with expiring postgraduation work permits to extend their stays in Canada by up to 18 months, a relief for temporary residents who ...

Canada has announced the extension of post-graduation work permits for foreign graduates for up to 18 months, as a part of its efforts to retain high-skilled talent. This will allow international ...

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller, recently announced some important changes that will affect international students and their families, specifically related to Spousal Open Work Permits ...

Studying in one of Concordia's master’s or doctoral programs Studying in one of Concordia's undergraduate programs that grants a professional degree: Your spouse can apply at the same time that you ...

Ottawa has extended and expanded a work permit program for Hong Kong residents seeking jobs in Canada as advocates warned thousands could be shut out with its expiry. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser ...

For Hong Kong resident Anthony Yip, his road to applying for permanent residency in Canada has been bumpy. Yip said he applied for a temporary three-year open work permit as soon as he heard about the ...

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. OTTAWA — The federal government is rolling out special temporary measures to make it easier for Iranians in ...

OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles permits for temporary workers after a UN report said the system creates "a breeding ground for contemporary ...