IRCC releases expected work and study permit holder outflows for coming years

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:20 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) expects more than half a million Non-permanent Residents (NPRs) to leave Canada, or transition to permanent residence (PR) status by the end of this year. The term NPR encompasses those who are in Canada on a temporary status, including work and study permit holders in the country*. Note that […]

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Canada to stop processing Low-Wage LMIAs for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in some cities

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:06:24 +0000

As of September 26, Canada’s government will no longer process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in some census metropolitan areas (CMAs). Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will not process LMIAs in the Low-Wage stream in CMAs with an unemployment rate of 6% or […]

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Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit

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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Five free settlement resources for temporary foreign workers in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:14 +0000

Although most Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) settlement services are reserved for permanent residents and protected persons, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are eligible to access some settlement services from provincial and territorial governments across Canada. Note: Settlement services are offered by a range of providers in all Canadian provinces and territories, all of whom […]

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Who can work in Canada without a work permit?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:27 +0000

While foreign workers usually require a Canadian work permit to secure employment, exceptions exist. Foreign nationals are increasingly drawn to Canada for its diverse and promising work opportunities. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm By fulfilling the eligibility criteria of one of the following 22 groups, foreign nationals may […]

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Nanos Poll: Majority of Canadians support influx of Temporary Foreign Workers

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:00:46 +0000

According to a recent Nanos Research poll, a significant majority of Canadians recognize the importance of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to the country’s economy. The survey of 1,006 people, conducted online and over the phone between December 27 and 29 last year, revealed that over 80% of Canadians “feel that temporary foreign workers are important […]

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Employment of temporary foreign workers has shifted toward low-paying industries

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:22:02 +0000

Canada’s immigration system is increasingly relying on temporary foreign workers (TFW) and international students to fill vacant jobs.

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I’m coming to Canada on a TRV. Can I bring my family with me?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:35 +0000

In many cases, both international students and temporary foreign workers (TFWs) coming to Canada want their family members to accompany them. Fortunately, Canada has made it possible for both work permit and study permit holders (together classified as temporary resident visa (TRV) holders) to bring their family members – including spouses, common-law partners and dependent […]

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IRCC to provide more flexibility for work permit holders to also study in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:47:06 +0000

On June 27th, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new temporary measure that will remove the limit on the length of study programs that temporary foreign workers can enrol in without a study permit. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Through this […]

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Study: Canada home to almost 1 million temporary residents

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:00:22 +0000

On June 20th, Statistic Canada released a study titled “Non-permanent residents in Canada: a portrait of a growing population from the 2021 Census”. The study looks at characteristics of non-permanent residents by their reason for temporary residence in Canada, based on results from the 2021 Census of Population. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian […]

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