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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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Canada Immigration

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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How can I improve the chances that the processing of my application is not delayed?

May 18, 2024 admin Canada, canada permanent residence, IRCC, study in Canada, temporary residence, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 18 May 2024 13:00:56 +0000

A primary goal for all Canadian newcomers is to find their way to Canada as fast as possible. Unfortunately, some newcomers face application processing delays that slow down their journey to Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration While it is impossible to guarantee that your immigration application will not face processing delays, […]

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Which country allows international students to work the most hours?

May 13, 2024 admin canada news, International student, IRCC, PAL, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 13 May 2024 13:00:36 +0000

On April 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will soon allow international students to work off-campus for 24 hours per week while classes are in session. This announcement came during a press conference, where IRCC officially revealed that it would not be extending the temporary policy. IRCC’s temporary policy allowed international […]

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Five things you need to know about Labour Market Impact Assessments

May 7, 2024 admin canada news, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, lmia-exempt, skilled worker, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:59 +0000

Some foreign workers in Canada require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to work in Canada, while others are LMIA-exempt. An LMIA is a document that some employers in Canada need before hiring a temporary foreign worker. This document must be obtained before the foreign national applies for their work permit. It verifies that a […]

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Canada Immigration

Getting PR after graduating from a master’s or PhD program as an international student

April 30, 2024 admin canada permanent residence, international student graduates, International students, IRCC, permanent residence, pgwp, study, study in Canada, study permit, study permit cap, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:00:38 +0000

It may now be easier for students who come to Canada for a master’s or Ph.D. program to obtain permanent residence (PR). On February 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enacted a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy that was first announced on January 22 as one of many changes coming to Canada’s international […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC will not renew temporary off-campus work hours measure

April 30, 2024 admin breaking news, International student, PAL, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:04:50 +0000

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary measures regarding off-campus work hours for international students will not be renewed. Starting in October 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began temporarily allowing international students with an off-campus work authorization on their study permits to work more than 20 hours per week while class is […]

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BREAKING: IRCC will not renew temporary off-campus work hours measure

April 29, 2024 admin breaking news, International student, PAL, study, study in Canada, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:04:50 +0000

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Canada Immigration

Who can work in Canada without a work permit?

April 15, 2024 admin canada work permit, skilled worker, Temporary foreign workers, Work, work in Canada

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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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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