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In our immigration law practice, my partner Victor Ing and I are routinely surprised by the clients who contact us at the eleventh hour seeking our advice as to how we can solve their immigration problems. Whether it is extending a work or study permit, obtaining an LMIA to support a work permit application or submitting an H and C application for permanent residency or even making a Stay of Removal application to the Federal Court, it is remarkable how many people leave their immigration matters to the last minute. As the quote above from John Sculley clearly states, “timing is life is everything”. That may be even more true in the Canadian immigration realm where it can result in coming to or remaining in Canada. Let me share a few real-life examples with you.

For many international students in Canada the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is their perceived route to Canadian permanent residence (PR). The PGWP was first introduced in 2005 and allows graduates from eligible Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) the opportunity to obtain an open work permit, and to gain Canadian work experience. Historically, international students have obtained PGWPs to gain Canadian work experience and then transition from temporary status to PR. However, currently many international students in Canada find themselves in a position where they do not qualify for permanent residence by the time their PGWP expires.

In 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Canadian government introduced a special program for Ukrainians — the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). This program allowed Ukrainians to find safety in Canada and to also obtain a 3-year open work permit.

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