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Five pathways for tech talent in the U.S. to come to Canada

November 5, 2023 admin Canada, canada immgration, canadian permanent residence, cusma, Express Entry, Invitation to Apply, provincial nominee program, tfwp, Work

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:05 +0000

There are many ways for technology sector workers in the U.S. to come to Canada for work, after which this country also provides these individuals with several pathways to Canadian permanent residence (PR). Canada has a well-documented need for skilled workers in the tech industry, evidenced most recently by the introduction of category-based Express Entry […]

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Federal court reverses IRCC work permit refusals based on language ability

November 5, 2023 admin IRCC, temporary foreign worker program, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:00:19 +0000

Two recent cases before the Federal Court of Canada dealt with work permit applications where an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officer denied the application based on the applicant’s language ability. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm In the first case, the applicant, Mehri Hosseinibay, was a citizen […]

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What programs deliver the most work permits, and how many newcomers find work in Canada?

October 30, 2023 admin canadian work permit, iec, imp, international mobility program, LMIA, pgwp, post-graduate work permit, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:00:41 +0000

Immigration represents nearly 100% of Canada’s labour market growth—a key force in not just meeting economic demand in the country, but also in supporting socialised welfare systems within Canada. This relationship is not one-directional however—economic immigrants (the biggest group of new immigrants to Canada) in-turn must be able to find work and earn money to […]

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What jobs are eligible for simplified LMIA processing in Quebec?

October 30, 2023 admin canada immgration, canada work permit, Quebec, quebec immigration, temporary foreign worker, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:07 +0000

Annually, the Ministry of Immigration in Quebec publishes an updated list of occupations eligible for simplified processing as it relates to using a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This occurs because Quebec operates somewhat separately from the rest of the country with respect to immigration, governing its own rules, structure and programs for foreign nationals […]

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Study: A decline in temporary migration could hurt Canada’s economy

October 30, 2023 admin canada immgration, canada study, canada work permit, International students, study permit, temporary foreign worker, temporary resident permit, Work

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:00:46 +0000

Although many rightfully link Canada’s economic and demographic growth to a permanent resident boom in recent years, a new Desjardins study suggests that Canada may be underestimating the effect that temporary migration has on the national economy in this country. According to economist Marc Desormeaux, Canada’s economy could be “hit hard” if the country experiences […]

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Canadian workers expected to receive pay increase in 2024

October 30, 2023 admin canada express entry, canada invitation to apply, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 13:00:44 +0000

According to a survey conducted by financial management consulting firm Normandin Beaudry, workers across this country are expected to see a wage increase of 3.6%, on average, in 2024. Surveying more than 700 companies across Canada, the Ontario-based firm noted several findings of value for employed Canadians, some of which allude to a positive future […]

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Canada extends special measures to help employers hire more temporary foreign workers

October 30, 2023 admin Canada, canada labour market, immigration refugees and citizenship canada, IRCC, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, temporary foreign worker, temporary foreign worker program, tfwp, Work

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:41:49 +0000

Today the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Workforce Solutions Road Map, to help employers address key labour shortages through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The Temporary Foreign Workforce Solutions Road Map is a continued measure to better enable employers to respond to labour […]

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Canada launches fast-track work permit program in the Philippines

October 19, 2023 admin IRCC, temporary foreign worker, Work, work in Canada, work permit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:43:53 +0000

Today, the Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of CAN Work Philippines, a pilot program at IRCC’s visa office in Manila. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow them […]

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How to get a Canadian work permit as a Television or Film worker

October 18, 2023 admin canada work permit, labour market impact assessment, LMIA, lmia-exempt, tv, Work, work permit

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:38:24 +0000

Canada’s immigration department has recognised the importance of allowing TV and Film workers into the country, due to economic benefit that such workers can provide, in creating jobs and attracting significant investment. Canada has often been renowned for its friendliness to North America’s (and the global) entertainment industry—often for favourable filming and production costs, as […]

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Do you want to come to Canada as a digital nomad?

October 13, 2023 admin IRCC, tech talent strategy, temporary resident visa, Work, work in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:00:46 +0000

In June, Canada announced the launch of the Tech Talent Strategy. Part of the strategy was to promote Canada as a destination for digital nomads. A digital nomad is a person who can perform their job remotely from anywhere in the world. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Under […]

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