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Canada launches fast-track work permit program in the Philippines

October 19, 2023 admin IRCC, temporary foreign worker, Work, work in Canada, work permit

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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IRCC application backlog slowly shrinking despite higher number of applications

September 15, 2023 admin backlog, Canada, canada citizenship, canada permanent residence, IRCC, study in Canada, study permit, temporary foreign worker, trv

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:22:35 +0000

The most recent data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows a backlog of 802,600 applications out of a total 2,274,600 as of July 31. Compared to the last update on May 31, the numbers indicate that the backlog is shrinking. In May, there were 820,000 applications considered backlogged out of 2,248,000. This is […]

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Work permit options for TV and film productions in Canada

August 8, 2023 admin business visitors, canada work permits, film, film industry, foreign worker, jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, temporary foreign worker, tv, Work, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Canadian government has recognized the importance of allowing TV and film personnel to enter Canada quickly and efficiently, since their entry is vital in creating jobs in the country and attracting significant investments. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm TV and film productions can bring essential personnel to […]

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Median hourly wage updated for 2023 Temporary Foreign Worker Program

May 17, 2023 admin immigration, jobs, labour market impact assesment, LMIA, median wages, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, tfwp canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 17:54:03 +0000

Median hourly wages in all provinces and territories (except for Nunavut) will increase after May 31st. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Employers in Canada who are hiring foreign nationals use the provincial and territorial medial hourly wage to know the requirements they must meet for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The […]

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Canada Immigration

Quebec releases 2023 list of jobs eligible for simplified LMIAs

March 14, 2023 admin canada immigration, canada work permit, facilitated labour market impact assessment, jobs, lmia quebec, quebec employers, quebec immigration, quebec simplified lmia processing 2023, quebec work permit, target occupations, temporary foreign worker, work in Canada, work in quebec

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Quebec Ministry of Immigration recently released its latest list of occupations eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing. Briefly, LMIAs must be obtained by certain employers who intend to hire temporary foreign workers for their business. These documents are designed to provide assess the hiring of a temporary foreign worker and verify […]

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How can TV and Film workers work in Canada?

March 5, 2023 admin canada work permits, film, film industry, foreign worker, jobs, labour market impact assessment, lmia-exempt, temporary foreign worker, tv, work in Canada, work permits

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:05 +0000

Canada has played host to productions for some of the world’s all-time most popular movies and TV shows. Parts of 1997’s Titanic (Nova Scotia), 2005’s Brokeback Mountain (Alberta) and 2008’s Twilight (British Columbia) were filmed across different parts of this country over the years. On top of that, in the world of television, Canada has […]

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How to come to Quebec as a skilled worker

March 4, 2023 admin arrima, facilitated labour market impact assessment, immigration, international mobility program, Quebec, quebec acceptance certificate, quebec experience program, quebec immigration, quebec selection certificate, quebec skilled worker program, temporary foreign worker

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:00:57 +0000

Quebec has a unique status in Canada, with specific provisions and powers in place to protect its distinct culture and language. Although the Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial power, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You […]

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IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers

February 28, 2023 admin Canada, canada employment, covid-19, ESDC, immigration, jobs, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, temporary foreign worker, tfwp, tfws, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:19:48 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. This is an extension of the COVID-19-era temporary public policy that was set to expire today. To be eligible to apply, an applicant looking […]

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What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada?

February 25, 2023 admin employer compliance, foreign worker’s rights, imp, international mobility program, jobs, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, non-compliance, reporting non-compliance, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, tfw, tfwp

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 11:00:51 +0000

Canada’s human rights policies are expansive, even extending to foreign nationals who have temporarily come to work in the country. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), and the International Mobility Program (IMP)—the two main paths for foreign workers to work in Canada—foreign […]

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Sunwing says holiday travel disruptions caused by rejection of an LMIA

January 20, 2023 admin ESDC, immigration, IRCC, jobs, LMIA, Sunwing, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, temporary residence, unifor

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:00:12 +0000

Sunwing Airlines is crediting the rejection of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on December 9 as a major factor in widespread disruption to its passengers over the holiday season. In a recent meeting of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, an airline representative said that they had received over 7,000 complaints from […]

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