Canada’s top jobs for LMIA-exempt work permit holders in 2021

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:24 +0000

Most of Canada’s foreign workers fall under the International Mobility Program (IMP). In 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued more than 315,000 work permits under the IMP alone. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) accounted for about 104,000 work permits issued. The major difference between the two programs is the need for a […]

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Canadian work permits for events hosted by foreign organizations

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:10 +0000

If you are planning on hosting an event in Canada this year, Canada offers facilitated work permit options to foreign event organizers. A lawyer can help you enter as a business visitor. They can also help you obtain an LMIA-exempt work permit. If you are a conference delegate, or administrative support staff, you are considered […]

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Canada announces measures to improve immigration processing times

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:00:23 +0000

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has brought forth Canada’s plans to get the immigration system back on track. In the 2021 Budget, Canada allocated $85 million to reduce processing times across all IRCC lines of business. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also called on Fraser to reduce processing times in the minister’s mandate letter. Fraser is now […]

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The basics of getting a Canadian work permit

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:40:25 +0000

Are you currently in Canada but not yet a permanent resident? In most circumstances, if you are a foreign national, but not yet a permanent resident of Canada, you need a work permit to work in Canada. Understanding the basics of Canadian work permits will help you follow Canadian immigration law and make your stay […]

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For P5,000 ‘fee,’ foreigners easily get Philippine work permit –Villanueva

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 21:34:59 +0000

For P5,000 ‘fee,’ foreigners easily get Philippine work permit –Villanueva

Some immigration personnel are charging P5,000 per applicant to facilitate the release of special work permits to foreigners

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Taking part in a Canadian event this summer? Your role may require a work permit


With the arrival of summer in Canada, the extensive lineup of festivals, conferences and conventions is set to begin. These events are usually quite elaborate and often require the entry into Canada of one or more foreign nationals to be actively involved in the necessary preparations. The responsibilities of such individuals can vary widely, ranging […]

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