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Which regions in Canada could see a reduction of temporary foreign workers?

September 12, 2024 admin Canada, canadian work permit, ESDC, labour market impact assesment, LMIA, lmia based work permit, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:51 +0000

On the 26th of August, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that they would temporarily suspend the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—for employers that are located in Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with an unemployment rate equal to, or higher than 6%. […]

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Canada Immigration

Quebec announces suspension of LMIA processing for some low-wage temporary foreign workers

August 20, 2024 admin Canada, labour market impact assesment, LMIA, lmia based work permit, low-wage stream, Montreal, temporary foreign worker program, temporary residents, tfwp

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:07:38 +0000

This morning, Quebec Premier François Legault and Quebec’s Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette announced new measures to help curb temporary resident immigration to the province and maintain the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) within the province. Note: Temporary resident refers to those who reside in Canada temporarily, on a work or study permit, […]

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Canada Immigration

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 temporary foreign workers can get a job in Canada without an LMIA thanks to these international agreements

August 6, 2024 admin canada news, canada work permit, federal skilled worker, foreign workers, labour market impact assesment, LMIA, lmia-exempt, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:29 +0000

Work permits given to foreign nationals in Canada can be broken down into two categories: those that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and those that do not. An LMIA is a document that some Canadian employers must obtain from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before they hire a temporary foreign worker (TFW). […]

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Canada Immigration

New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries

July 21, 2024 admin canada employment, canada news, LMIA, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:23 +0000

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared to hire just less than 240,000 (239,646) TFWs. Five years prior, this number was less […]

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Canada Immigration

Frequently asked questions about visas for students, workers and tourists coming to Canada

July 14, 2024 admin canada border service agency, cbsa, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, LMIA, lmia based work permit, open work permit, study permit, visit, visitor visa, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:32 +0000

Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa depending on what nationality they currently hold. Work and study visas are an important part of the immigration journey for those that require them and are distinct from work and study permits. Below CIC News […]

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Canada Immigration

Report recommends that Canada phase out closed work permits

June 17, 2024 admin ESDC, IRCC, LMIA, tfwp, Work, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:48 +0000

The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SCSAST) has released a report recommending that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stop issuing closed work permits. The report examined the structure and use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which was introduced in 1973 to help Canadian employers fill urgent, unstaffed positions […]

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Canada Immigration

Which jobs received the most LMIAs in 2023?

June 13, 2024 admin canada work permit, labour market impact assesment, LMIA, skilled workers, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:59 +0000

Gaining Canadian work experience is a crucial part of the immigration journey for many newcomers, helping increase their eligibility for immigration while also improving their skills to reflect the labour market. The ability to work in Canada is usually granted through a work permit, which allows holders to live and work in the country with […]

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Canada Immigration

How to be considered for jobs in Canada while still in the Express Entry pool

May 22, 2024 admin canada work permit, Express Entry, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, job bank, jobs in canada, labour market impact assesment, LMIA, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Canada’s economic immigration programs are integral to the country’s labour market growth, accounting for close to 100% of all increases in the national workforce in recent years. Due to the integral role that immigration plays in Canada’s economy, employment initiatives are often connected to immigration programs to help Canada’s employers fill vacant positions that they […]

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Canada Immigration

What should I do if I want to extend my expiring work permit but do not have my new LMIA or CAQ yet? 

May 20, 2024 admin canada work permit, caq, ESDC, federal skilled worker, IRCC, LMIA, skilled worker, temporary foreign worker program, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Many foreign workers are unaware that it is possible for most people to apply for an extension of their expiring work permit even if they have yet to receive their new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a new Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec/Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), when required. What are LMIAs and CAQs? Generally speaking, […]

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