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OTTAWA – International students who have graduated from Canadian high schools will be able to stay in Canada longer now that the federal government has proposed a temporary program to help them qualify for residency.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said on Friday that from the beginning of this summer, graduates with work permits expiring in 2022 will be eligible for an extension of up to 18 months.
The minister said details of the accelerated process have not been finalized and are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Fraser is also renewing its express entry draws in July for people who want to become permanent residents.
During the pandemic, the government paused applications for programs such as the Canadian Experience Class and federal skilled workers and federal skilled crafts to bridge the gap.
The government says the “vast majority” of new applications for these classes will be processed within the six-month service standard.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on April 22, 2022.
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