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 …
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 …
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 …
Applying for a PGWP while Maintaining your Status
Posted on 21/02/2020
As we’ve explained, a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is a wonderful way to use your Canadian post-secondary studies as a bridge to find work …
International Experience Canada (IEC) Requirements by Country
Posted on 13/01/2020
Are you under 35, fashionably dressed, fussy about your cappuccino, and stuck in an office in a city working for some company? Or lost in …
Flagpoling – How to Do It
Posted on 05/12/2019
Flagpoling is when you cross the U.S./Canada border from Canada into the U.S. and then immediately turn around and re-enter Canada. In other words, circle …
Giving biometrics inside Canada
Posted on 04/12/2019
Do you have to give biometrics (digital fingerprints and digital photographs)? You can now give them in Canada. We have pointed out that this would …