{"id":9613,"date":"2023-07-07T18:34:13","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T17:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/?post_type=actualites&#038;p=9613"},"modified":"2024-01-01T22:11:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T21:11:54","slug":"foreign-workers-no-longer-need-a-study-permit-to-study-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"actualites","link":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/news\/foreign-workers-no-longer-need-a-study-permit-to-study-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign workers in Canada: No longer need a study permit to study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an ever-changing world, adaptability is an essential key to staying relevant and competitive. This is particularly true for foreign workers seeking to develop their skills and contribute to the economy of their host country. With this in mind, a new policy introduced by Immigration,<strong> Refugees and Citizenship Canada (RCC)<\/strong> opens up new prospects for these workers, allowing them to return to school without the need for a study permit. Let's find out how this measure could influence the future of foreign workers in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A welcome development in Study conditions for foreign workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the new policy introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on June 27, 2023, marks a significant turning point. This policy allows eligible work permit holders and certain people authorized to work without a permit to immerse themselves in the world of study, without the need for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/guide\/visa-to-study-in-canada-in-2023-complete-guide-for-foreigners\/\" data-type=\"guide\" data-id=\"9592\">specific study permit<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our global context of labor migration and skills development, this decision is more than welcome. It creates an environment conducive to innovation and upgrading, by giving foreign workers the opportunity to extend their training and qualifications. Most of us can appreciate the importance of such a step forward. It's a measure that demonstrates the Canadian government's support for a diverse and skilled workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The consequences of this new measure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, this new policy has implications on several levels. It offers greater flexibility to foreign workers wishing to pursue their studies. But that's not all. The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, has stated that this measure also paves the way for an increase in the number of foreign-trained healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, foreign workers who have made a <a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/guide\/immigration-canada-work-permit-or-express-entry-differences-and-which-route-to-choose\/\" data-type=\"guide\" data-id=\"8760\">work permit application<\/a> after June 7, 2023 are not eligible for this measure. However, for those who are eligible, two documents must be provided to the school: the e-mail received by Immigration <a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/immigration\/expiration-of-the-pgwp-post-graduation-work-permit-in-canada-in-2024-options-and-alternatives\/\">Canada and the work permit<\/a> or work authorization letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Quebec perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the situation is a little different for foreign workers in Quebec. In general, to take a training course lasting more than 6 months in the province, you need to obtain a Certificat d'acceptation du Qu\u00e9bec (CAQ) for studies. We have to learn to navigate this new landscape of exemptions and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That's all well and good, but there are exceptions. If the worker is enrolled in a program of study of 6 months or less, if he or she completes all studies online, or if he or she holds a valid federal work permit, the need for a CAQ is eliminated. This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/immigration\/old-and-new-immigration-law-changes-in-social-benefits-for-foreigners-in-france\/\">news that brings relief to foreign workers<\/a> who want to expand their skills and knowledge while contributing to the province's economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This new policy seems to offer significant opportunities for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/guide\/immigration-canada-2023-how-to-find-a-work-contract-for-foreigners\/\" data-type=\"guide\" data-id=\"5972\">foreign workers<\/a><\/strong>This approach promotes a more skilled and diverse workforce, and is good news for all concerned. This approach promotes a more skilled and diverse workforce, and is good news for all concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's detrimental to stay informed and understand the implications of these new rules to maximize the opportunities they offer. Foreign workers in Canada and Quebec can now look to the future with optimism, knowing that they have more opportunities to enhance their skills and actively participate in Canadian society.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Les travailleurs \u00e9trangers au Canada peuvent maintenant \u00e9tudier sans la contrainte d&rsquo;un permis d&rsquo;\u00e9tudes. D\u00e9couvrez comment cette nouvelle politique pourrait changer leur trajectoire professionnelle.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"raccourcis":[225],"related":[218,106],"cat-news":[80],"pays":[45],"class_list":["post-9613","actualites","type-actualites","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","raccourcis-rr-comment-immigrer-au-canada","related-etudes","related-immigration","cat-news-immigration","pays-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualites\/9613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualites"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/actualites"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9613"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualites\/9613\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10566,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualites\/9613\/revisions\/10566"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"raccourcis","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/raccourcis?post=9613"},{"taxonomy":"related","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/related?post=9613"},{"taxonomy":"cat-news","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cat-news?post=9613"},{"taxonomy":"pays","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oppsup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pays?post=9613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}