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Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit

August 8, 2024 admin business visitors, canada work permits, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, foreign workers, LMIA, lmia based work permit, lmia-exempt, Temporary foreign workers, visitor visa, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:46 +0000

Summer has seen the resumption of foreign events in Canada, attracting visitors from around the world and covering everything from technology to agriculture. It is important for visitors to Canada understand exactly what entry requirements they should meet to participate in foreign events in different capacities. This article will outline entry requirements for foreign service […]

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Canada Immigration

Some citizens of Mexico now require a visa to visit Canada

March 1, 2024 admin business visitors, Canada, canada border, canada work permit, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, study permit, visit, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:02:08 +0000

In response to an increase in asylum claimants from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican nationals to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily. This change is effective as of February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens were eligible to receive an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Work permit options for TV and film productions in Canada

August 8, 2023 admin business visitors, canada work permits, film, film industry, foreign worker, jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, temporary foreign worker, tv, Work, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Canadian government has recognized the importance of allowing TV and film personnel to enter Canada quickly and efficiently, since their entry is vital in creating jobs in the country and attracting significant investments. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm TV and film productions can bring essential personnel to […]

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Canada Immigration

Working in Canada as a business visitor

January 29, 2023 admin business visitors, Canada, jobs, work in Canada, work permit exemption, work permits

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:00:30 +0000

Business visitors to Canada are afforded some special work privileges that are not given to all international persons coming to this country for work. One of those privileges is an exemption from requiring a Canadian work permit. Why Canada allows business visitors to come to Canada without work permits Canada’s economic prosperity benefits greatly from […]

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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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IT professionals who do not need a Canadian work permit

September 15, 2022 admin after-sales, business visitors, canada tech, canada work permit, canada work permits, jobs, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Some tech professionals may be eligible to come to Canada as Business Visitors, which means they do not need a work permit to enter the country. A Business Visitor is a foreign national who comes to Canada to conduct business activities. Since they do not enter the labour market on their trip, no work permit […]

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Canada Immigration

How to get a work permit as a TV and Film Production worker

July 15, 2022 admin business visitors, canada work permits, film, film industry, foreign worker, jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, temporary foreign worker, tv, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:00:18 +0000

Television and film production companies can bring workers to Canada through the TV and Film Production Work Permit Category if they can demonstrate that the work to be performed by the foreign worker is essential to production. If you submit your work permit application online as a TV or Film worker, you may be eligible […]

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Canada Immigration

How film and TV production companies can get Canadian work permits

March 18, 2022 admin business visitors, canada work permits, film industry, jobs, lmia-exempt, temporary foreign worker, tv, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:33:21 +0000

Movie and TV shoots generate jobs, revenue, and infrastructure development. As such, the Canadian government offers facilitated work permit processing for foreign film industry workers to shoot on location in Canada. Canada has already lifted much of its COVID-19 restrictions. Fully vaccinated foreign travellers are able to come to Canada with an approved antigen test, […]

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LMIA-exempt work permits for employers

March 7, 2022 admin business visitors, canada work permit, canadian employer, canadian work permit, ceta, cusma, imp, jobs, tv and film

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:00:46 +0000

You might be able to hire a temporary foreign worker without doing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or even bring people to work in Canada without a work permit if they fall under one of these exemptions. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has a work permit program called the International Mobility Program (IMP), which […]

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