Raised wages for the high-wage TFWP

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program permits Canadian employers to hire foreign workers for temporary jobs when there are no qualified Canadians available. Effective November 8, candidates applying through the high-wage stream of the TFWP must earn hourly wages at least 20% above the median for their position in their work area to be eligible. […]

IRCC adjusts eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits

To qualify for a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP), the spouse or partner of an international student must have a sponsor who is enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian university or polytechnic institution. Exceptions apply for spouses or partners of undergraduate students in Canada. Those whose spouses are enrolled in specific […]