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How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

December 21, 2024 admin 0 Comments arranged employment, canadian experience class, comprehensive ranking system, comprehensive ranking system score, crs score, Express Entry, federal skilled trades program, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, marc miller, permanent residence

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:00:45 +0000

On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid job offer could receive an additional 50 points or an additional 200 points in […]

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IRCC to remove LMIA-based job offer points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

December 19, 2024 admin 0 Comments CRS, crs points, crs score, Express Entry, LMIA, lmia crs points, lmia fraud, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:20:40 +0000

Express Entry candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer. Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 or 200 CRS points for having an LMIA-based job offer. An additional 50 points can easily make […]

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BREAKING: IRCC to remove LMIA-based job offer points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

December 18, 2024 admin 0 Comments CRS, crs points, crs score, Express Entry, LMIA, lmia crs points, lmia fraud, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:20:40 +0000

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BREAKING: IRCC to remove LMIA-based points from Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System

December 18, 2024 admin 0 Comments CRS, Express Entry, LMIA

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:20:40 +0000

Express Entry candidates seeking Canadian permanent residency will soon no longer receive additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for having an LMIA-based job offer. Prior to this change, Express Entry candidates could receive an additional 50 CRS points for having an LMIA-based job offer. An additional 50 points can easily make the difference […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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