Canadian Government to Reduce Temporary Residents
Posted on 19/09/2024
The Canadian government is reducing the flow of temporary workers and of international students in response to weaker labour markets and concerns about the availability …
Changes to Regulations for Investors Corporate Transferees Professionals and Technicians
Posted on 25/06/2022
Are you a business visitor, an investor, an intra-corporate transferee, or a professional or technician who works across borders and visits Canada to do business …
Open Work Permits under Temporary Programs for PR Applicants in Canada
Posted on 15/06/2022
Last year, IRCC announced a pathway to permanent residence for temporary workers in Canada (TR to PR pathway) on a valid work permit. You could …
LMIA Exemptions for Graphic Designers and Illustrators
Posted on 28/10/2021
If you are a graphic designer working overseas, there is a recent policy change by IRCC announced in September of 2021. If you qualify, you …
What is Maintained Status (formerly implied status)
Posted on 13/04/2021
What used to be called Implied Status – the legal status a temporary resident in Canada has after their temporary visa expires, IF they apply …
Work Permits Prioritized in Trucking, Agricultural as well as Healthcare Occupations
Posted on 22/09/2020
Did you know that when it comes to work permits, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is prioritizing key occupations in the trucking, agricultural, and …
Travel Exemptions to Canada under COVID-19
Posted on 18/09/2020
Do you want to work in Canada and have a job offer, but are uncertain who the current travel restrictions apply to? Let’s go through …
New Policy Allows You to Apply for Work Permit as a Visitor in Canada
Posted on 26/08/2020
Are you a visitor in Canada who would like to apply for a work permit? Previously, you had to leave Canada if you were in …
Additional Time to Extend Visitor/Student/Work Status
Posted on 18/07/2020
If you’re on a study or work permit in Canada or are just visiting and your permit or visitor visa has expired, you now have …
CETA and Business Visitors from EU
Posted on 18/06/2020
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the EU went into effect in April of 2017. Chapter 10 of CETA facilitates the …