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Do you qualify as a work-permit-exempt business visitor?

December 12, 2024 admin 0 Comments business visitors, business visitors in canada, canadian work permit, do i need a work permit canada?, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, short term work in canada, visitor visa, Work, work without a work permit in canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:37 +0000

Foreign nationals generally require a work permit for legal authorization to work in Canada, but in certain scenarios you can be exempt from needing a work permit if you qualify as a business visitor. Business visitors are foreign nationals who come to Canada to preform various business activities, but do not intend on entering the […]

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IRCC to update application fees on December 1

November 19, 2024 admin application fees, authorization to return to canada, Canada, canadian study permit, canadian work permit, criminal inadmissibility, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, processing fees, temporary resident permit, trp, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:37 +0000

On December 1 application and processing fees for several types of visitor, worker, and student applications to Canada will increase. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will increase fees for multiple applications for temporary residents seeking to extend their status or gain entry into the country, including: Restoration of temporary resident status applications (for visitors, […]

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How IRCC determines whether visitors get a single or multiple entry visa to Canada

November 12, 2024 admin Canada, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, ircc refusal, multiple entry visa canada, multiple-entry visa, single entry visa canada, single entry vs multiple entry visa canada, single-entry visa, temporary resident visa, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:36 +0000

Multiple-entry visas to Canada are no longer the standard for visitors to the country. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently updated their instructions to immigration officers on the issuance of multiple vs. single-entry visas to Canada, with tighter restrictions on who may be given a multiple-entry visa. IRCC officers make the final decision […]

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IRCC’s application backlog shows steady increase over the summer

October 9, 2024 admin Canada, canada study permit, canada work permit, Canadian citizenship, Express Entry, immigration levels plan, IRCC, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:59 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog increased to 1,078,300 as of August 31, 2024. According to the latest data, IRCC’s application backlog increased by 7.6% from July to August 2024. July was already significant because the backlog had increased to over a million for the first time in months. Despite the department’s efforts […]

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IRCC’s backlog increasing as department looks to reduce temporary resident numbers

September 18, 2024 admin Canada, canada citizenship, canada permanent residence, canada work permit, immigration levels plan, IRCC, study permit, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:03 +0000

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) application backlog has exceeded one million applications for the first time in months. According to the latest data, there were 1,002,400 applications in the backlog as of July 31, 2024, out of 2,364,700 total applications currently in inventory. This means that 1,362,000 applications are being processed within service standards. […]

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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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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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Staying in Canada after graduation: What are your options as an international student?

May 30, 2024 admin Canada, imp, international graduates, International student, IRCC, permanent residence, pgwp, tfwp, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Many international students finishing their post-secondary academic programs want to stay in Canada after graduation to live, work and eventually become permanent residents. There are a few options for ways to stay in Canada once school is finished. The most popular option is to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). A PGWP is an […]

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10 frequently asked questions by visitors to Canada

April 16, 2024 admin Canada, canada border service agency, canada news, IRCC, visit, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with questions about their own situation. To assist, CIC News has compiled a list of frequently asked questions that may be helpful to review before expending the time, energy and money necessary to come to Canada. […]

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Some citizens of Mexico now require a visa to visit Canada

March 1, 2024 admin business visitors, Canada, canada border, canada work permit, electronic Travel Authorization, eta, study permit, visit, visitor visa

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:02:08 +0000

In response to an increase in asylum claimants from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican nationals to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily. This change is effective as of February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens were eligible to receive an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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