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BREAKING: Canada launches Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders

July 16, 2023 admin article position 1, Canada, canadian immigration, category based jobs, cec, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, h-1b, imp, job vacancies, open work permit, stem occupatios, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 and aims to improve labour mobility in North America. It may impact thousands of workers in high-tech industries […]

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Canada to launch Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders today

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as the Canadian government releases more information. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 […]

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Canada expands work permit agreement with the United Kingdom

July 14, 2023 admin Express Entry, iec, immigration, imp, uk, United Kingdom, Work, work permit, youth mobility agreement

Credit to Author: Kareem El-Assal| Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:13:04 +0000

Today, Canada and the United Kingdom announced the signing of a new Canada-United Kingdom (UK) Youth Mobility Arrangement. Anticipated to take effect in 2024, the new arrangement includes a number of improvements on the existing youth mobility agreement between the two countries: an expansion of the eligibility age to 18-35 the addition of two new […]

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Canadian court rules prior application for U.S. residency should not impact future intent to reside in Canada

July 14, 2023 admin dual intent, Express Entry, H1-B visa, immigration, intent to reside in canada, us citizens, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:36 +0000

In a recent federal decision titled Khan v Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), the court determined that an immigration officer’s decision to consider an outstanding US residency application as it relates to an intention to reside in Canada was unreasonable. Schedule a Free Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The applicant, Khan, is a citizen […]

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I’m an H-1B Visa Holder: Can I pursue a Canadian Open Work Permit and Express Entry at the same time?

July 12, 2023 admin Canada, category based draws, CRS, Express Entry, GLobal Talent Stream, H1-B visa, human capital, immigration, open work permit, PNP, provincial nominee program, start-up visa, stem professions, tech talent strategy, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Holders of H-1B specialty visas in the United States will soon have another pathway to live and work in Canada. In addition to the existing permanent and temporary pathways, H-1B holders can apply for a new Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) effective July 16. The new work permit will allow eligible H-1B holders and their […]

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Canadian government announces continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada

July 11, 2023 admin Canada, Hong Kong, immigration, IRCC, open work permit, permanent residence, permanent residents, study, study permit, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:55:43 +0000

Today, the Canadian government made an announcement on the continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada. Schedule a Free Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In 2021, IRCC created two pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who have either worked or studied in Canada. Stream A has been open to […]

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Canada unveils first-ever Tech Talent Strategy

July 10, 2023 admin alberta accelerated tech pathway, british columbia tech pnp, category based draws, Express Entry, GLobal Talent Stream, H1-B visa, immigration, open work permit, provincial nominee program, Quebec, start-up visa, stem professions, tech talent strategy, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:53 +0000

On June 27th, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced measures that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be implementing to attract global tech talent to Canada. Get a Free Canadian Immigration Assessment These measures are referred to as Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy. These tech measures include: New innovation stream under the International Mobility Program (IMP) […]

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Canada offers many immigration and work permit pathways for STEM professionals

July 7, 2023 admin Express Entry, express entry category based draws, foreign worker, GLobal Talent Stream, h1-b work permit, immigration, IRCC, open work permit, Quebec, quebec facilitated processing stream, stem, stem workers, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:44 +0000

There are many options for foreign nationals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector looking to come to Canada. Prior to recent announcements, Canada already offered many permanent residence and work permit pathways to global STEM talent. Recently, however, Canada has sought to open its doors even wider to STEM talent to support […]

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Everything you need to know about STEM occupations for Express Entry category-based draws

July 2, 2023 admin canadian immigration, category based jobs, cec, comprehensive ranking system, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, immigration, job vacancies, stem occupatios, Work

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:54 +0000

On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed the first round of category-based draws for STEM professions will take place this week. Last week, IRCC held the first-ever round of category-based Express Entry draws, inviting healthcare workers. […]

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Healthcare and STEM make up the majority of occupations eligible for Express Entry category-based selection

June 30, 2023 admin canada doctors, cec, citizenship, CRS, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, healthcare occupations, immigration, ita, PR, stem, tech jobs in canada, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates on May 31. Yesterday, IRCC held the first-ever Express Entry category-based draw inviting healthcare workers. It says it will invite more healthcare workers over the coming week. In addition, IRCC plans to hold its first round of category-based draws for STEM […]

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