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IRCC updates Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs to reduce backlogs and improve processing

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:24:11 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced important changes to the Start-Up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs. As of April 30th, 2024, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will implement new policies around processing applications for the Start-up Visa. On the same day, the department will impose a full pause on application intake for the Self-Employed […]

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Canada ranked the most attractive destination for immigrant entrepreneurs in 2023

August 20, 2023 admin cusma, entrepreneurs in canada, immigration, intra-company transfer, IRCC, self employed work permit, start-up visa, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:22:14 +0000

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Canada was ranked the most attractive country for immigrant start up founders and entrepreneurs compared to all other OECD countries. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are 24 OECD countries including the United States, France, United Kingdom, Sweden and Australia. According to […]

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Funding your start up or business as a newcomer in Canada

August 4, 2023 admin business funding, business immigration, business immigration canada, canada entrepreneur immigration, entrepreneur immigration, Express Entry, immigration, innovation, PNP, Quebec, start up funding, start-up visa

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:00:14 +0000

Canada provides various options for entrepreneurs looking to immigrate to start a business. Once in Canada, immigrant entrepreneurs may be looking for funding to get their business started or to support their growth. Funding options available to immigrants will vary depending on the specific needs of a particular business. Discover if You Are Eligible for […]

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I’m an H-1B Visa Holder: Can I pursue a Canadian Open Work Permit and Express Entry at the same time?

July 12, 2023 admin Canada, category based draws, CRS, Express Entry, GLobal Talent Stream, H1-B visa, human capital, immigration, open work permit, PNP, provincial nominee program, start-up visa, stem professions, tech talent strategy, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Holders of H-1B specialty visas in the United States will soon have another pathway to live and work in Canada. In addition to the existing permanent and temporary pathways, H-1B holders can apply for a new Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) effective July 16. The new work permit will allow eligible H-1B holders and their […]

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Canada unveils first-ever Tech Talent Strategy

July 10, 2023 admin alberta accelerated tech pathway, british columbia tech pnp, category based draws, Express Entry, GLobal Talent Stream, H1-B visa, immigration, open work permit, provincial nominee program, Quebec, start-up visa, stem professions, tech talent strategy, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:53 +0000

On June 27th, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced measures that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be implementing to attract global tech talent to Canada. Get a Free Canadian Immigration Assessment These measures are referred to as Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy. These tech measures include: New innovation stream under the International Mobility Program (IMP) […]

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Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders

June 27, 2023 admin canada tech immigration, digital nomads, entrepeneurs, Global Skills Strategy, GLobal Talent Stream, H1-B visa, international mobility program, labour market impact assessment, open work permit, start-up visa, tech sector, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:59:47 +0000

Today, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced additional measures aimed at attracting more global tech talent to Canada. These measures comprise the launch of what Fraser and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are referring to as Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm New 3-year […]

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BREAKING: Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:59:47 +0000

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Entrepreneurs in Canada: Information on Intellectual Property Law

June 21, 2023 admin Canada, copyrights, entrepreneur, entrepreneur immigration, entrepreneur program, immigration, Intellectual Property, patents, quebec entrepreneur program, start-up visa, trademarks, Work

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:00:44 +0000

Immigrant entrepreneurs who come to Canada to develop and start a business should be familiar with intellectual property law in Canada in order to protect their business and intellectual assets. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Intellectual assets can include inventions, new technologies, new brands, original software, novel designs, unique processes and more. […]

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Immigrate to Canada as a tech worker from the U.S.

March 31, 2023 admin Canada, canada immigration, cusma, Express Entry, Invitation to Apply, jobs, permanent residence, provincial nominee program, start-up visa, tech indutry, temporary residence, tfwp, United States

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:00:46 +0000

In March 2022, the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. reported an “employment-based green card backlog” of 1.4 million skilled immigrants in the U.S. (2021). Accordingly, many foreign nationals in the U.S. are being confronted with the perils of extensive processing times, all the while being unaware that they have many employment-based Canadian immigration options at […]

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