In 2008, a new stream of Canadian immigration will be available to certain temporary foreign workers and international student with Canadian degrees and Canadian work experience. First announced in the 2007 budget, the Canadian Experience Class will fill gaps the country's labour force shortage. Once the class is established and for the first time, individuals meeting specific criteria will be able to apply for permanent resident status from within Canada.

The Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration recently announced the details of the Canadian Experience Class, a proposed new avenue for immigration for certain temporary foreign workers and foreign student graduates with Canadian work experience. Unlike other existing programs, the Canadian Experience Class will allow certain temporary foreign workers and certain foreign student graduates with managerial, professional, or technical or trade...

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Honourable Diane Finley announced changes to work permits for international students who graduate from eligible programs at certain Canadian post-secondary institutions, making it easier to attract foreign students to Canada. Effective April 21, 2008, and for the first time, these international students would be able to obtain an open work permit..

If you have studied or worked in the province of Quebec, you may be eligible to immigrate to the province of Quebec, in Canada under the fast-track Canadian immigration program. As of Sunday, February 14 2010, the new Quebec Experience Class program is finally in effect and those who qualify can now submit their applications. There are two categories under the Quebec Experience Class.