加拿大留學：畢業後工籤過期或即將到期可申請18個月開放式工籤
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新政解讀：
加拿大的畢業後工作許可政策已經施行很多年，國際學生在大學或者學院學習2年或者2年以上則可以獲得3年的畢業後工作許可，如果學習時間是2年以下則學習多長時間給予多長時間的工作許可。
在過去，如果學生的畢業後工作許可已經到期或即將到期，通常來說不太容易延續工作許可，因為畢業後工作許可的特殊優惠政策只能享有一次，即使再回到學校裡面去讀書畢業後也無法申請優惠的畢業後工作許可，而普通的工作許可程序比較麻煩。
現在，為了應對疫情的問題，加拿大移民部推出了新的政策。對於那些畢業後工作許可已經到期或者即將到期的人給予新的機會：可以申請一個為期18個月的開放式工作許可，這對於留學生積累工作經驗和辦理永久居民申請是相當有利的。
如下信息，來自加拿大移民部網站，我們進行了簡單的翻譯，未必完全準確，僅供參考。
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如下信息來自：加拿大移民部網站，簡單翻譯，僅供參考：
加拿大政府宣布新政策以幫助已經畢業的留學生在加拿大居住、工作並繼續為加拿大做出貢獻
來自：加拿大移民，難民與公民身份部
新聞發布
2021年1月8日，渥太華
國際學生為加拿大帶來了如此多的收益，每年為加拿大的經濟貢獻超過210億加元，並為社區的持續發展提供了有力支持。然而，當前的疫情給國際學生帶來了無數挑戰。最值得注意的是，對於許多畢業後工作許可（PGWP）的持有人來說，大流行的破壞和不確定性損害了他們獲得永久居留所需工作經驗的機會。
作為加拿大政府努力在這一充滿挑戰的時期中支持國際學生的努力的一部分，移民，難民和公民事務部長Marco E. L. Mendicino閣下今天宣布，持有或曾經持有PGWP的（已經畢業的）國際學生將有機會申請開放式工作許可。
PGWP期滿或過期的受大流行影響的加拿大外國公民將有獨特的機會再次申請開放工作許可證。有效期為18個月，可以使以前畢業的國際學生留在加拿大，繼續尋找工作，並在加拿大建立自己的未來。
政府為鼓勵國際學生永久定居加拿大做出了巨大的努力，因為他們幫助創造了就業機會並填補了勞動力短缺，從而使我們的業務得以蓬勃發展。他們在加拿大的教育和工作經驗的支持下帶來了強大的就業和語言能力，因此他們通常有資格申請永久居民身份。 2019年，超過58,000名畢業生成功申請了永久移民，他們留在加拿大的決定將有助於解決我們面臨的嚴峻的人口挑戰。
當我們面對大流行的第二波浪潮並為我們的康複製定路線時，吸引有經驗的移民是我們計劃的核心部分。這項新政策將幫助更多的畢業生滿足醫療、技術等領域的緊迫需求。正如我們所期待的那樣，它將幫助更多的以前畢業的國際學生在加拿大建立自己的未來，以各種方式為我們的短期復甦和長期繁榮做出貢獻。
要聞速覽
1971年，6.6個工人對應一個老年人。目前，3名加拿大在職職員對應1個退休人員，但是到2035年，2個工人對應1個退休人員。如果沒有移民來幫助解決人口老齡化的問題，加拿大年輕人最終將付出更多的錢才能提供相同的福利。
加拿大移民，難民和公民身份部估計，多達52,000名畢業生持有過期的或即將過期的PGWP，這些人可以從這個公共政策中受益。有將近61,000名PGWP持有者的工作許可的有效截至日期在2020年1月至2020年12月之間，其中約有一半已經成為永久居民或正在辦理永久居留申請。
要根據這項公共政策申請開放工作許可，申請人必須
PGWP在2020年1月30日或之後到期，或PGWP在自其申請之日起4個月或更短時間內到期
仍然在加拿大
具有有效的臨時居住身份，或申請恢復其身份
申請將於2021年1月27日至7月27日開放。
有關申請方法的詳細信息將於2021年1月27日添加到加拿大移民，難民和公民身份網站上。
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信息來自：加拿大移民部
Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
News release
January 8, 2021—Ottawa—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students. Most notably, for many holders of a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), the pandemic’s disruption and uncertainty have jeopardized their chances of obtaining the work experience they need to apply for permanent residence.
As part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to support international students through this challenging time, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced that former international students who hold or held a PGWP will have the opportunity to apply for an open work permit.
Foreign nationals in Canada affected by the pandemic with an expired or expiring PGWP will have a unique chance to apply for another open work permit. These will be valid for 18 months and allow former international students to remain in Canada, continue to seek employment and build their future in this country.
The government has made significant efforts to encourage international students to settle permanently in Canada, as they help create jobs and fill labour shortages so our businesses can thrive. They bring strong employment and language skills, bolstered by their Canadian education and work experience, so they are typically well positioned to apply for permanent resident status. More than 58,000 graduates successfully applied to immigrate permanently in 2019, and their decisions to stay in Canada will help to address our stark demographic challenges.
As we confront the pandemic’s second wave and chart a course for our recovery, attracting skilled immigrants is a central part of our plan. This new policy will help more graduates fill pressing needs in areas like health care, technology and more. As we look forward, it will help even more former international students build their futures in Canada, contributing in ways large and small to our short-term recovery and long-term prosperity.
Quick facts
In 1971, there were 6.6 people of working age for each senior. There are currently 3 Canadian workers for every retired Canadian, but by 2035, there will be only 2 workers for every retiree. Without immigrants to help support the needs of an aging population, younger Canadians will end up paying more per person to provide the same benefits.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada estimates that as many as 52,000 graduates with expired or expiring PGWPs could benefit from the public policy. Of nearly 61,000 PGWP holders whose work permit had an expiry date between January and December 2020, about half either have already become permanent residents or have a permanent residence application in processing.
To apply for an open work permit under the public policy, an applicant must
have a PGWP that expired on or after January 30, 2020, or a PGWP that expires in 4 months or less from the date they apply
still be in Canada
have a valid temporary status, or be applying to restore their status
Applications will be open from January 27 to July 27, 2021.
Details on how to apply will be added to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website on January 27, 2021.