{"id":32374,"date":"2023-06-28T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/major-immigration-measures-announced-in-june\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:34:07","slug":"major-immigration-measures-announced-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/major-immigration-measures-announced-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Major canadian immigration measures announced in June 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>June 27 was a busy day for immigration news ! The Government of Canada announced several measures affecting all work permit holders and certain workers in the tech sector.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We break it down for you !<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-studying-in-canada-with-a-work-permit\"><strong>Studying in Canada with a work permit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign nationals in Canada must hold the <strong>appropriate status for the activities they wish to undertake.<\/strong> A study permit is required to study, while a <a href=\"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/private-individuals\/study-in-canada-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>work permit<\/strong><\/a> is needed for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/private-individuals\/visas-work-permit-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employment<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a provision allowed foreign workers to enroll in a study program alongside their work, for a <strong>maximum duration of six months<\/strong>. If they wished to study for a longer period, they were required to apply for a study permit, and a CAQ in Quebec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcements made on June 27, 2023, include the implementation of a temporary policy lasting three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/news\/2023\/06\/new-measure-to-benefit-foreign-workers-looking-to-improve-their-skills.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this policy<\/a>, any worker holding a <strong>valid work permit<\/strong>, or who applied for a renewal before June 7, 2023, is now allowed to study full-time or part-time <strong>without any restriction on the duration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, the authorization to study is valid until the expiration of the work permit or the end of the policy, whichever comes first. It should also be noted that in Quebec, work permit holders <strong>will not be required to apply for a CAQ<\/strong> in order to study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If a worker wishes to study beyond the duration of their work permit, they must still apply for a study permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This measure is expected to help many foreign workers upgrade their skills. Under <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/immetis.com\/en\/express-entry-immigrate-canada-six-months\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Express Entry<\/a><\/strong>, some may improve their chances of selection by attaining a higher level of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-work-permit-program-for-certain-u-s-h-1b-visa-holders\"><strong>New work permit program for certain U.S. H-1B visa holders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada also announced new measures targeting tech and highly skilled talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Among them is a new provision under the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/work-canada\/hire-temporary-foreign\/international-mobility-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>International Mobility Program<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For three years, certain holders of <strong>U.S. H-1B<\/strong> specialty occupation visas and their families will be able to work in Canada&nbsp;without needing a Canadian job offer. They can apply for an&nbsp;open work permit, and their spouses and children will also be eligible for work or study permits of the same duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This new work permit is expected to come into effect on&nbsp;<strong>July 16, 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-program-for-digital-nomads\"><strong>New program for digital nomads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada aims to become a top destination for <strong>digital nomads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this initiative, remote workers will be allowed to stay and work in Canada for up to six months at a time without needing a work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligibility requirements include being able to work remotely and being employed by a company outside of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although exempt from a work permit, applicants must still apply under this specific program to benefit from the exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If they later receive a job offer from a Canadian employer, they can apply for a work permit to remain in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-innovation-stream-under-the-international-mobility-program\"><strong>New innovation stream under the International Mobility Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the H-1B-related permit, <strong>two new types of work permits<\/strong> are expected to be introduced :\n\n&#8211; For workers employed by companies aligned with Canada\u2019s innovation goals\n\n&#8211; For highly skilled workers in in-demand occupations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first group will be eligible for employer-specific work permits of up to 5 years. The second group will be eligible for open work permits of the same duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-news-pathways-to-permanent-residence\">News pathways to permanent residence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada also announced the creation of two new pathways to permanent residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stem-professionals-and-tech-talent\"><strong>STEM professionals and tech talent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For workers in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), a new Express Entry stream will be launched. It will involve occupation-specific invitation rounds under the category-based selection system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another pathway is being developed for tech talent, with or without a Canadian job offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These new pathways are still in development, and more details will be shared in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-changes-to-the-start-up-visa-program\">Changes to the Start-Up visa program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the government announced an increase in the number of spots allocated to this program for 2023, with a target of 3,500. The number of spots will also be increased for 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, applicants to this program will be able to obtain an initial work permit valid for three years, instead of the current one-year duration. They will also be eligible for an open work permit rather than a closed one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-return-to-normal-processing-times-under-the-global-skills-strategy\"><strong>Return to normal processing times under the global skills strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada is returning to the 14-day service standard (10 business days) for processing under the Global Skills Strategy, which had been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and IRCC service strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-according-to-innovation-science-and-economic-development-canada-the-ict-sector-employed-nearly-nbsp-720-000-people-nbsp-in-2021-these-measures-are-expected-to-strengthen-canada-s-position-as-a-top-tech-destination\"><strong>According to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the ICT sector employed nearly&nbsp;720,000 people&nbsp;in 2021. These measures are expected to strengthen Canada\u2019s position as a top tech destination.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> This article discusses recent developments and is subject to change. Last updated: June 28, 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 27 was a busy day for immigration news ! 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