IRCC announces support for Moroccan nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:36:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced measures in response to the earthquake that occurred in Morocco on September 8. IRCC says it has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications received on or before September 8, 2023, from people affected by the earthquake on a priority basis. This includes visitor visa applications for […]

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IRCC announces support for Moroccan nationals

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:36:13 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced measures in response to the earthquake that occurred in Morocco on September 8. IRCC says it has been processing temporary and permanent residence applications received on or before September 8, 2023, from people affected by the earthquake on a priority basis. This includes visitor visa applications for […]

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Canada launches fast-track work permit program in the Philippines

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:43:53 +0000

Today, the Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of CAN Work Philippines, a pilot program at IRCC’s visa office in Manila. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow them […]

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How to get a Canadian work permit as a Television or Film worker

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:38:24 +0000

Canada’s immigration department has recognised the importance of allowing TV and Film workers into the country, due to economic benefit that such workers can provide, in creating jobs and attracting significant investment. Canada has often been renowned for its friendliness to North America’s (and the global) entertainment industry—often for favourable filming and production costs, as […]

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Minimum wage increases for hourly workers have taken effect in six provinces across Canada 

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:27:54 +0000

Canadians in six provinces across the country will now see a boost to hourly minimum wage rates. This move follows a timeline that was reported on back in April this year. The list below outlines exactly how much hourly minimum wages in each of the six impacted provinces have risen as of this past Sunday […]

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IRCC to introduce new automated tools for faster PGWP and work permit extension processing

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:05 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the introduction of new automated tools to assist processing of Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and work permit extensions. Currently, not much is known about the new automation tools apart from the fact that they will take on two important tasks usually handled by IRCC officers: triage (a […]

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Most popular options to come to Canada from the United Arab Emirates

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:31 +0000

Canada hopes to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2023 under its Immigration Levels Plan. By 2025, the goal is 500,000 new permanent residents. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the top countries of residence for new immigrants to Canada. Canada is a popular destination for UAE residents because of […]

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I’m coming to Canada on a TRV. Can I bring my family with me?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:35 +0000

In many cases, both international students and temporary foreign workers (TFWs) coming to Canada want their family members to accompany them. Fortunately, Canada has made it possible for both work permit and study permit holders (together classified as temporary resident visa (TRV) holders) to bring their family members – including spouses, common-law partners and dependent […]

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Top 10 questions about Canada’s work permit process

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:24 +0000

A work permit allows a foreign national to work in Canada temporarily. Navigating Canada’s work permit options and process can be difficult. Here are answers to some of the questions asked most often about Canada’s work permit process. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm 1. How much is the […]

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How to immigrate to Canada from the Philippines

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:00:58 +0000

The Philippines is one of the top five leading countries of new immigrants to Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Currently, there are over 900,000 people of Filipino origin living in the country. Canada has become a popular destination for Filipinos due to the many economic opportunities it offers, the internationally recognized […]

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