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How-to-apply-for-an-open-work-permit-in-canada

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 An Open work permit is designed to allow foreign workers the flexibility and freedom to work in Canada. These permits may be tied to a specific employer, occupation, or organization. Foreign nationals who want to work in Canada will also be required to secure a work permit. Open work permits allow for freedom of movement, whether it is between workplaces, occupations or locations in Canada. There are numerous ways to be eligible for an open work permit. Here are some of the more prominent ways: International student graduates In 2021, most LMIA-exempt work permits went to international student graduates who were eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). International students can be eligible to work in Canada for up to three years post-graduation if they complete a full-time study program of at least two years in length. Study programs that are longer than eight months but shorter than two years may be eligible for a PGWP that matches the length of their program. To be el...

Why and how are Canadian Compaines Hiring Foreign Workers

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 Ever wonder why Canadian companies are hiring foreign workers? And how do they do this? Well, it’s pretty simple, Canada has a low unemployment rate and is facing quite a high number of job vacancies. What does this mean? Well, this means that there are more job openings than there are qualified workers to do them. To break it down better, Canadian statistics state that for every 100 positions in December, Canadian companies are seeking to employ an average of 5.2. workers, up from 3 in the fourth quarter of the year 2019. While the number of vacancies increased, the unemployment rate decreased. In December 2021 it was at its lowest at 5.4%, this was the lowest it had ever been since December 2019 when it was at a low 5.2%     CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CV So, due to this ratio of job vacancies to the unemployment rate, Canadian companies are hiring hundreds of thousands of foreign workers per annum. They do this through various work permit pathways. These numbers don’t s...