Canada extends special measures to help employers hire more temporary foreign workers

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:41:49 +0000

Today the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Workforce Solutions Road Map, to help employers address key labour shortages through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The Temporary Foreign Workforce Solutions Road Map is a continued measure to better enable employers to respond to labour […]

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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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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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Ukrainians in Canada may now be eligible for permanent resident status

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:23:31 +0000

Starting October 23, Canada has launched a new family reunification pathway for Ukrainian temporary residents. Under the new pathway, Ukrainian temporary residents already living in Canada may be able to apply for permanent resident status if they meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates must have one or more Canadian citizen or permanent resident family member in […]

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IRCC expects India visa processing to return to normal by early 2024

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:56:27 +0000

A press conference with Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller on October 19th, 2023 has revealed that the ongoing dispute between Canada and India will result in slower processing times for Indian visa applications. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Nonetheless, Miller emphasized that newcomers from India play a vital role in Canada and […]

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India visa processing will slow, according to Canada’s Immigration Minister

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:56:16 +0000

The ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India will result in slower visa processing of Indians looking to come to Canada. Update: IRCC has said it expects its processing of India visas to return to normal by “early 2024”. This was just confirmed by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller in a press conference in Ottawa […]

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India visa processing will slow, according to Canada’s Immigration Minister

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:56:16 +0000

The ongoing diplomatic dispute between Canada and India will result in slower visa processing of Indians looking to come to Canada. Update: IRCC has said it expects its processing of India visas to return to normal by “early 2024”. This was just confirmed by Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller in a press conference in Ottawa […]

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Canada’s Auditor General releases a report on IRCC’s permanent residence backlogs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:34:58 +0000

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has just released the findings of its report on the processing of permanent residence applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The audit’s purpose was to determine if IRCC processed applications for permanent residence as quickly and efficiently as possible. The OAG serves Canada’s parliament by conducting […]

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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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BREAKING: Canada’s Auditor General releases a report on IRCC’s permanent residence backlogs

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:34:58 +0000

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has just released the findings of its report on the processing of permanent residence applications by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Note: This is a developing story. The audit’s purpose was to determine if IRCC processed applications for permanent residence as quickly and efficiently as possible. The […]

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