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Family of some temporary foreign workers now eligible for Canadian work permits under temporary measure

January 30, 2023 admin family, immigration, immigration minister, imp, LMIA, sean fraser, temporary residence, tfw, twfp

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:42 +0000

Starting today, January 30, family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) will be eligible for work permits. Immigration minister Sean Fraser said that temporarily extending work permits to family members of principal applicants in the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP). This measure will help Canada combat chronic labour shortages. […]

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Canada Immigration

Comparing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program against the International Mobility Program

January 3, 2023 admin employer compliance, foreign worker’s rights, imp, international mobility program, IRCC, jobs, labour market impact assessment, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:00:44 +0000

Canada has more than 100 different options for foreign nationals looking to come to this country. Many of these pathways can be categorized under two general programs: the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). Both the TFWP and the IMP exist to aid Canada’s economic growth, yet these two programs […]

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Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category

November 29, 2022 admin business visitors, canada work permit, canadian employer, canadian work permit, ceta, cusma, imp, jobs, LMIA, lmia-exempt, tv and film, work permit, work permit canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:34 +0000

Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is the labour market test the Canadian government requires when an employer is looking to hire a foreign national due to labour shortages. However, Canada also allows certain foreign nationals to also work […]

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Canada Immigration

How can I get a Canadian Significant Benefit Work Permit?

November 28, 2022 admin general, imp, international mobility program, jobs, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, lmia-exempt work permit, sbwp, significant benefit work permit, temporary foreign worker program, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:00:55 +0000

Overview The Significant Benefit Work Permit (SBWP) is a special work permit available to workers whose hiring would deliver significant benefit to Canada, either economically, culturally and/or socially. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm As part of the International Mobility Program (IMP), applicants for the SBWP will not need […]

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Canada Immigration

Canadian work permits for athletes

October 17, 2022 admin athlete immigrant, canada work permit, canada work permits, imp, jobs, LMIA, lmia-exempt, tfwp, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:00:16 +0000

There are specific requirements for athletes and staff looking to work in Canada. Work permit rules depend on whether your team is based in Canada or abroad. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Athletes and staff working for a non-Canadian employer Although foreign athletes and coaches are technically foreign […]

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Canada Immigration

Canada’s immigration backlog decreases slightly to 2.6 million

September 22, 2022 admin analysis, Canada, cuaet, Express Entry, immigration levels plan, imp, IRCC, pgp, pgp 2022, pgwp, PNP, PR, spousal sponsorship, study permits, super visa, tfwp, tr, Ukraine, work permits

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:12 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is reporting a decrease in its August 31 inventory. A spokesperson from IRCC sent CIC News inventory data suggesting the backlog has been reduced by 95,204 persons in a matter of six weeks. The inventory across all lines of business has progressed as follows since last July: August 31, […]

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Canada Immigration

How can I work in Canada without an LMIA?

July 21, 2022 admin canada work permit, canadian employer, canadian work permit, ceta, charitable workers, cusma, imp, jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, religious workers, significant benefit work permit, tv and film

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:00:58 +0000

The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. Work permits that require an LMIA fall under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Canada allows some foreign workers to come work in […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog grows to 2.7 million people

July 19, 2022 admin Canada, cuaet, Express Entry, immigration levels plan, imp, IRCC, pgp, pgp 2022, pgwp, PNP, PR, spousal sponsorship, study permits, super visa, tfwp, tr, Ukraine, work permits

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:13:07 +0000

Canada continues to struggle with its immigration applications as its inventory now stands at some 2.7 million people. This represents a growth of nearly 300,000 people over the past six weeks. The backlog has nearly doubled over the past year and nearly tripled since the start of the pandemic. Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada

June 17, 2022 admin canada employment, canada work permit, canada work permits, canadian work permit, immigration, imp, jobs, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, lmia-exempt, Quebec, visitor visa, visitors, Work, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:01 +0000

Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If you are working in Quebec and holding a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), you need to […]

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Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons

June 16, 2022 admin cuaet, Express Entry, immigration, immigration levels plan, imp, IRCC, pgp, pgp 2022, PNP, PR, spousal sponsorship, study, study permits, super visa, temporary residence, tfwp, tr, Ukraine, visit, work permits

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:26:37 +0000

IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons. The backlog has grown by 257,499 persons over the past month, largely due to a significant increase in temporary residence applications. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The citizenship inventory stands at 394,664 applications as of June 1, 2022. The permanent residence inventory stands at […]

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