Posted on January 29 2015
Visiting a loved one who lives abroad is important for all families and now Canada says it has the best family reunification visa systems in the world.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has hailed its Parentand Grandparent visa programme a huge success, with 70,000 benefitting since it was launched in 2012.
Parents and grandparents who wish to visit their family in Canada can also apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa which is described as a fast, convenient option for parents and grandparents wanting to spend an extended period of time in Canada with their families.
To date, more than 45,000 Super Visas have been issued and CIC said that Canada has one of the most generous family reunification programmes in the world. Since 2012, Canada has welcomed more than 70,000 parents, grandparents and their dependents through the PGP programme.
Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said that PCP has been a huge success. “We have seen the highest level of parent and grandparent admissions in nearly two decades. Thanks to the government’s Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification, the backlog has already been reduced by nearly 54%,” he said.
“Parents and grandparents who wish to visit their family in Canada can also apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa. It remains a fast, convenient option for parents and grandparents wanting to spend an extended period of time in Canada with their families. To date, approximately 45,000 Super Visas have been issued with an approval rate of over 80%,” he added.
CIC pointed out that the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand all have more restrictive criteria for the sponsorship of parents and only allow grandparents to be sponsored under exceptional circumstances, if at all.
A maximum of 5,000 new, complete applications will be accepted in 2015. With more than 1,000 Super Visas being issued monthly, this has become one of CIC’s most popular initiatives.
“Canada has one of the most generous family reunification programs in the world and we are taking action to reduce backlogs and improve processing times, so that families are reunited with their loved ones more quickly,” added Alexander.
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In Canada, you need a work permit to work and stay as legal resident after completing your studies. International students who completed their graduation from certain DLI or designated learning institutions are eligible for a Canada post-graduation work permit. Canada PGWP allows graduate students to stay and work temporarily in the country. However, if you are not eligible for a PGWP, you can still work in Canada after graduation by applying for a Canada work visa.
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Work permit alternatives for international grads ineligible for PGWPs
Canada issued more than 105,000 post-graduation work permits in the first half of 2024. In 2025, Canadian government is about to approve more than 430,000 study permits to the international students. There are currently one million+ job vacancies for international students willing to migrate and settle in Canada.
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You can apply for a post-graduation work permit after completing your graduation. To apply for a post-graduation work permit in Canada, you must have graduated from a certain Canadian designated learning institute. The students can be eligible for a 3-year PGWP in Canada. The students who are applying for PGWP in Canada after 1st Nov 2024, must show a proof of language proficiency of CLB7 or equivalent. College graduates should have minimum language proficiency of CLB 5 to be eligible for PGWP. However, the length of the work permit completely depends on the level of the program, the duration of the study program, and the expiration date of the passport.
The table below showcases some of the important details about Canada PGWP:
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Eligibility criteria |
·Completed a full time program at Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. |
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·The duration of the program must be 8 months in DLI |
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·After receiving the completion letter, you must apply for PSWP within 180 days ·Must have language proficiency of CLB 7 or equivalent ·College graduates should have minimum language proficiency of CLB 5. |
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Duration |
·Depends on the duration of the study program |
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Work Rights |
·In Canada, as long as the permit is valid, you can do full-time work |
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Application timeline |
·Must apply within 180 days after obtaining the final grades |
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·The processing time usually takes 2 - 3 months |
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Application Fee |
$255 |
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Documents Required |
·Proof of study completion |
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·A valid passport and its copy |
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·Previous permit details |
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·Recently clicked passport photographs |
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The following are the steps to apply for the Canada Post-graduation Work Permit:
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Collect all the required documents
Step 3: Complete the work permit application form
Step 4: Pay the application fee
Step 5: Await for your approval\
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Can my spouse work while I am studying in Canada?
Yes, your spouse is allowed to work in Canada while you are studying. Your spouse can apply for Spousal open work permit before or after arriving in Canada. However, your partner does not need any job offer to register for an open work permit in the country. Spousal open work permit allows the common law partner or spouse of a temporary Canadian permit holder to work in Canada. Every year, around 485,000 international students migrate to Canada to study. The Canadian government allows the spouses to join their families and work in Canada with a SOWP.
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In Canada, a spousal open work permit is issued to the spouse or common law-partner of a temporary Canadian permit holder. This permit allows the spouse to stay and work in Canada. A dependent spouse or common-law partner can also apply for the open work permit under LMIA exemption code C41 only if the main worker holds a work permit for 6 months and is employed in a job which comes under the National Occupational Classification. It takes around 3 to 5 months to process the spousal open work permit. The fee of the spousal open work permit in Canada is $255.
The following are the benefits of Spousal open work permit in Canada:
The following are the required eligibility criteria to apply for a Canada Spousal Open work permit:
The steps to apply for the spousal open work permit in Canada are:
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Collect all the required documents
Step 3: Apply for the work permit and pay the fees
Step 4: Wait for your approval
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