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Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit
Canada

Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit

Summer has seen the resumption of foreign events in Canada, attracting visitors from around the world and covering everything from technology to agriculture. It is important for visitors to Canada understand exactly what entry requirements they should meet to participate in foreign events in different capacities. This article will outline entry requirements for foreign service […]

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Miller: More measures coming to manage temporary resident levels
Canada

Miller: More measures coming to manage temporary resident levels

In a recent interview with news agency Reuters, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller made several comments about a forthcoming “suite of measures” to further limit non-permanent resident (those on a study or work permit) levels Canada. According to Miller, forthcoming measures could “include changes to [Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs)] and enforcement.” “The era of uncapped programs to come […]

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Some temporary foreign workers can get a job in Canada without an LMIA thanks to these international agreements
Canada

Some temporary foreign workers can get a job in Canada without an LMIA thanks to these international agreements

Work permits given to foreign nationals in Canada can be broken down into two categories: those that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and those that do not. An LMIA is a document that some Canadian employers must obtain from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before they hire a temporary foreign worker (TFW). This document proves that […]

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Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers
Canada

Permanent residence class proposed for semi-skilled workers

Immigraiton, Refugees and Citizesnhip Canada (IRCC) has proposed an amendment to the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) that would introduce a new permanent economic immigration class for workers who have experience and training that falls under the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) levels 4 and 5. The department says the pathway would “support the modernization of […]

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Express Entry: IRCC invites 5,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates
Canada

Express Entry: IRCC invites 5,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw. The department invited 5,000 candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC)- only draw. To be considered, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510. Today’s draw was the ninth of an already busy month for Express Entry. In total, IRCC […]

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Immigrating to Canada through Ontario’s PNP
Canada

Immigrating to Canada through Ontario’s PNP

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides several pathways to permanent residence (PR) for temporary residents residing in Ontario – Canada’s most popular newcomer destination. This is possible because of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Ontario’s dedicated Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The OINP allows the local government to invite immigration candidates who they feel are best suited to help address local […]

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Answering 11 FAQs about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit
Canada

Answering 11 FAQs about Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit

In light of proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program announced last month, many current and prospective international students may be looking for more information. For example, as outlined by notes from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Deputy Minister Transition Binder 2024, these changes would work to better align the “issuance of PGWPs [with Canada’s] labour market […]

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Northwest Territories meets PNP allocation cap for 2024
Canada

Northwest Territories meets PNP allocation cap for 2024

The Northwest Territories (NWT) has reached its cap of nominations for its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for the first time. On July 22 the territory announced that it had reached and exceeded its cap of the 300 nominations for the Northwest Territory Nominee Program (NTNP) it was allocated by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2024. This means the program will […]

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