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Temporary Foreign Worker Program takes centre stage as Ministers considers further reforms

August 20, 2024 admin canadian work permit, foreign workers, labour market impact assesment, lmia based work permit, marc miller, open work permit, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:45 +0000

Following an extended period of increased scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have weighed in—speaking out against abuses of the system on the part of employers in Canada. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault held a press conference on behalf of Employment […]

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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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Temporary Foreign Worker Program takes center stage as Ministers considers further reforms

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:45 +0000

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From work to study: How Americans can begin their Canadian journey

July 23, 2024 admin Canada, canada work permit, cusma, labour market impact assesment, lmia based work permit, study in Canada, study permit, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:11 +0000

As yet another election cycle looms in the United States (U.S.), online data suggests that Americans and individuals residing in the U.S. are considering Canada as an immigration option, Canada attracts a small but notable number of immigrants from the United States every year, many of whom are animated by political developments in their home […]

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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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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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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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How IRCC checks if your offer of employment is genuine

May 19, 2024 admin canadian offer of employment, employment, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, jobs in canada, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:29 +0000

An offer of employment can be a substantial support to a Canadian immigration application. Offers of employment and gaining Canadian work experience are often prerequisites for eligibility to many economic immigration pathways. Additionally, having a Canadian offer of employment can help secure a work permit, which in turn can allow individuals to live and work […]

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Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labour market needs

March 22, 2024 admin immigration minister, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Riley Cohen| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:15:20 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault have announced changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This is a developing story. Other announcements were made during this press conference. CICNews will provide update as more information becomes available. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm During the […]

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