WHEN
Live webinar September 23, 2024 at 12:00pm EST
OR available video recording
INSTRUCTOR
Andrew Carvajal
DURATION
2 hours
SUMMARY
This course will discuss the right of international students in Canada to work during and after their studies, including the application for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). The instructors will also address the status of accompanying family members during the studies of the principal applicant and after graduation. Helpful jurisprudence relating to PGWP applications will also be addressed.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Working while studying
- On-campus work
- Off-campus work
- Co-op work permit
- Status of family members of international students
- The Post-Graduation Work Permit application
- Eligibility
- Application
- Duration
- Travel during processing
- Helpful jurisprudence
- Elements of the PGWP cover letter
- When to seek discretion (the Temporary Resident Permit application)
- Status of family members of PGWP holders
- Exercise: can my client work? – Specific scenarios regarding work as a study permit holder and recent graduate
- Applicable processing fees
- Ethical issues when working with students, academic institutions and family members
- Working for an academic institution and advising students at the same time
- Advising the principal applicants and family members
CPD CREDITS
For Lawyers and Paralegals
- Law Society of Ontario
Substantive Hours: This program is eligible for up to 2 hours. - Law Society of British Columbia
Approved for 2 CPD credits. - Law Societies of Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
For members of these Law Societies, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual requirements
For Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants
- College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
- Approved for 2 CPD hours. Includes 20 minutes of professionalism.
- Video recording valid until September 23, 2025
PURCHASING OPTIONS
SINGLE COURSE
$60
Includes:
- Attendance at the live two hour webinar.
- Access to the course materials.
- Ability to watch the webinar until December 31, 2025
EXPLORE OUR PASSES
- Expand your knowledge
- Fulfill your yearly CPD requirements in one purchase
- Discounted course rates
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Andrew is a Toronto lawyer and partner at Desloges Carvajal Law Group, where he is the Head of Economic Immigration and Director of the firm’s Latin American (LATAM) Group. He received a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University.
Andrew’s Canadian immigration practice focuses on all types of business immigration, including the representation of employers and employees on all types of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications and Canadian work permit applications. He also assists professionals and entrepreneurs around the world with permanent residence applications under federal and provincial economic programs. His team also prepares applications for study permits, visitor visas and citizenship applications.
For over 12 years, Andrew has taught at the university and college levels, as well as professional development courses to immigration lawyers, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants and paralegals. He is also a frequent contributor to several publications dealing with immigration law and has been invited to speak about immigration changes on local and national news segments, as well as to testify before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
Andrew is also the CEO of DLG Mobility. Through this company, he helps students find post-secondary programs and immigrate to Canada, as well as assist Canadian employers in finding and bringing the right talent from abroad.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys travel, tennis and wine tasting. He is the host of the biweekly wine and immigration podcast “Vivir Afuera”.
