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ESDC raises wage requirements for high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:29:34 +0000

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has made more changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), including raising the minimum hourly wage requirements for the high-wage stream of the TFWP. Effective November 8, candidates applying through the high-wage stream of the TFWP will need to earn hourly salaries at least 20% higher than the […]

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Canada Immigration

Six companies that can grant LMIA-exempt work permits in Canada are now hiring

October 17, 2024 admin companies offering lmia-exemppt work permits, find a job in canada, lmia-exempt work permits, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:25 +0000

Foreign nationals may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit if hired by one of eight Canadian companies, largely based in the tech sector. Earlier this month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]

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IRCC releases program updates regarding Intra-Company Transferees

October 3, 2024 admin canadian free trade agreements, canadian work permits, ict, icts, intra-company transfer, intra-company transferee, ircc program delivery updates, lmia-exempt work permits, Work

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:47:14 +0000

Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance to staff relating to Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs). These changes were released on October 3. IRCC made significant changes to staff guidance for section R205(a) of Canadian Interests – Significant Benefit – Intra-company transferees. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm […]

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IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years

September 27, 2024 admin IRCC, marc miller, pgwp, sowp, spousal sponsorship, study permit, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:34 +0000

During a recent announcement regarding changes to Canada’s temporary resident programs, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWPs). On September 18, Minister Miller noted that the department will be introducing further limits on SOWP eligibility for spouses of students in doctoral and certain master’s […]

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Canada Immigration

IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility

September 19, 2024 admin immigration levels, IRCC, marc miller, tfwp, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:24:25 +0000

“The international student cap is here to stay” according to Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marc Miller. Specifically, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue just 437,000 study permits in 2025. According to the department, this number is based on a 10% reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new study permits issued, and then […]

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BREAKING: IRCC announces tighter cap for study permits and changes to PGWP eligibility

September 18, 2024 admin immigration levels, IRCC, marc miller, tfwp, Work

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:24:25 +0000

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Destination Canada holds virtual job fair for bilingual candidates

September 16, 2024 admin immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, job vacancies, jobs in canada, virtual job fair, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:07 +0000

Destination Canada and Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will hold a virtual job fair for tourism, hospitality, and culinary jobs across Canada (outside of Quebec), on November 13th, 14th and 15th. Registration for the event will begin on September 23rd and close on October 27th, 2024. Participating job seekers will have the option to […]

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IRCC introduces new LMIA-exempt work permit for select tech companies in Canada

September 13, 2024 admin canada work permit, global hypergrowth project, innovation stream, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:21:12 +0000

IRCC has introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to help Canada grow as a global tech leader. Some skilled foreign workers are now […]

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Canada Immigration

Maintained status: What do I need to know?

September 13, 2024 admin canada study permit, canada work permit, canadian work permit, maintained status, study permit, temporary resident visa, Work

Credit to Author: Lakeem Rose| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:32 +0000

If your current permit is expiring and you wish to remain in Canada past its expiration date, you may be able to remain in Canada under maintained status. Maintained status enables you to stay in Canada under the conditions of your expired permit until Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made a decision on […]

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