Hello World! December is here, and it’s time to feel like Christmas. Today, we would like to provide information on significant changes to the International Student Program and Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in November 2024. TRV – New Policy Visitors from non-visa exempt countries are required to obtain […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share updated information about Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) Work Permits. On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made important updates to the instructions for Work Permits under the ICT program. These updates are intended to improve navigation and clarity for officers processing ICT applications. Intra-company transferee […]
Hello World! Today, we would like to share an important notice for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based Work Permit applicants and employers. The Government of Canada has announced latest changes to the LMIA in the High-Wage stream to further improve protections for foreign workers and prioritize employment opportunities for Canadian workers. Changes to the […]
Following up on our previous article, today we would like to provide an update on the important changes to the International Student Programs. Effective November 1, 2024, the eligibility criteria for applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) will change significantly.、 What remains the same To be eligible for a PGWP, you must continue to […]
Hello World! Today, we would like to provide information on significant changes to the International Student Programs and Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 18, 2024. Details of New Restrictions The announcement made by IRCC includes the following changes: (Please click here to read our previous […]
Hello World! Today, we would like to introduce a testimonial from one of our clients, who applied for a post-doctoral fellow Work Permit. “I received support for obtaining a post-doctoral fellow Work Permit to conduct medical research in Canada. Those who have been through similar experiences would understand that preparing an application for a Work Permit […]
Hello World! Today, we would like to share important notice for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based Work Permit applicants and employers. In our previous article, we mentioned the possibility of implementing refusal to process under the Low-Wage stream, and the Government of Canada announced significant changes to LMIA applications in this stream on August […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. On August 6, 2024, the Canadian government announced enhanced measures to improve this program. New Measures and Directions The TFW program allows Canadian employers to hire temporary foreign workers when a qualified Canadian cannot fill the job. The […]
Hello World! Today, we would like to share an update on immigration services at Canadian ports of entry. As related to our previous article on the change in service hours at the border, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a new measure that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share information about the Canadian government’s efforts to protect temporary foreign workers (TFWs) under Canadian Work Permits. In June 2024, the Canadian government announced measures to enhance the compliance regime of the TFW Program, aiming to improve fairness in the labour market and protect foreign workers. Background While […]