Canada-to-Reduce-Temporary-Foreign-Workers
06 Sep
jobs, LMIA, Temporary Residents, Work Permit

Canada to Reduce Temporary Foreign Workers in These Areas

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced a policy shift on August 26th. It stated that it will allow Canada to reduce temporary foreign workers in certain regions. The department will pause Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing for Low-Wage TFWP employers in areas with 6%+ unemployment rates. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign workers in areas with higher unemployment, addressing domestic employment concerns.

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PNP-Candidates-Now-Eligible
04 Sep
PNP, Work Permit

PNP Candidates Now Eligible for Open Work Permits Under IRCC Program

In a significant move, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a temporary policy enabling specific PNP candidates now eligible to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This temporary measure opens up more employment opportunities for provincial nominees, allowing them to work for any employer in Canada while awaiting permanent residency.

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Visitors-Cannot-Apply-for-Work-Permits
29 Aug
Temporary Residents, Uncategorized, Visit, Work Permit

New Rule: Visitors Cannot Apply for Work Permits in Canada

As of August 28, Canada has ceased allowing visitors on temporary visas to apply for work permits while within the country. This significant policy shift marks the end of a measure introduced in August 2020, originally designed to help visitors stranded in Canada due to COVID-19-related border closures.

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International-Agreements-and-Job-Opportunities
07 Aug
jobs, LMIA, Temporary Residents, Work Permit

No LMIA Required: International Agreements and Job Opportunities

In Canada, work permits for foreign nationals fall into two primary categories: those requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and those that do not. Various international agreements allow certain workers to bypass the LMIA process, streamlining their entry into the Canadian job market. Let’s explore how Canada’s International Agreements and Job Opportunities shape and impact foreign nationals.

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Temporary-Foreign-Workers
23 Jul
Express Entry, jobs, LMIA, Temporary Residents, Work Permit

Rising Demand for Temporary Foreign Workers in Canadian Industries

Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada: Trends and Insights:

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has highlighted a significant increase in the approval of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in Canada. The number of approved TFWs has doubled over the past five years, demonstrating the growing reliance on foreign labor to fill job vacancies.

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Important-FAQs-About-Canadian-Work-Permits
16 Jul
LMIA, Temporary Residents, Work Permit

Six Important FAQs About Canadian Work Permits; Must Know

Canadian work permits allow foreign nationals to live and work temporarily in Canada. Canadian work experience can also improve eligibility for the Economic Permanent Residence (PR) program. Here, we answer the six most common and Important FAQs About Canadian Work Permits.

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