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Surge in PGWP Refusals Due to Missing Language Tests
By: Miho Kitamura and Andrew Carvajal, Carvajal Law P.C. Recently, international graduates across Canada have been facing a surge in refusals of their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications due to missing language test results. Since November 1, 2024, almost all PGWP applicants have been required to provide proof of English or French language proficiency in the form of results from a test accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These results
Andrew Carvajal
3 days ago3 min read
New OINP Employer Portal and Deadlines: What Employers and Applicants Need to Know
By Laura Ricaurte and Miho Kitamura On July 2, 2025 , the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) launched a new Employer Portal and...
Laura Ricaurte
Jul 22, 20255 min read
New Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots: A Pathway to Permanent Residency in Canada
The Canadian government has recently announced the introduction of two new immigration pilots aimed at home care workers.
Laura Ricaurte
Feb 28, 20253 min read
Understanding the Changes to the 2025 Study Permit Cap and the More Limited Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Exemptions
New Ministerial Instructions with respect to study permit caps and PAL exemptions take effect today.
Andrew Carvajal
Jan 22, 20253 min read
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