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Maintained status: What do I need to know?

CIC News Maintained status: What do I need to know? If your current permit is expiring and you wish to remain in Canada past its expiration date, you may be able to remain in Canada under maintained status. Maintained status enables you to stay in Canada under the conditions of your expired permit until Immigration,…

How do I check the status of my IRCC application?

CIC News How do I check the status of my IRCC application? Being up to date on the status of an application is often a primary consideration for newcomers who have applied to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although most immigration candidates and applicants will be able to get an abridged application update from…

Canada increases duration of interim work authorization letters for international graduates

CIC News Canada increases duration of interim work authorization letters for international graduates Canada has recently increased the duration of validity of interim work authorization letters issued to international graduates in the country waiting for a decision on their work permit application. Work authorization letters will now be valid for a period of 180 days…

How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada

CIC News How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If you are working in…

How to hire foreign workers for Canadian cons and trade shows

CIC News How to hire foreign workers for Canadian cons and trade shows Foreign nationals working on Canadian events need work permits in order to do their jobs legally in Canada. The Canadian government considers events to be Canadian if they are hosted by organizations which are actively doing business in Canada. Host organizations could be…

Nova Scotia jobs in-demand because of COVID-19

CIC News Nova Scotia jobs in-demand because of COVID-19 COVID-19 measures have forced the workplace to look drastically different from how it was before, and some sectors have had more success than others making the adjustments. Canada released a government study that highlights the jobs that were affected by the pandemic in Nova Scotia. Many…

Some travellers to Canada can now apply for a work permit at a port of entry

CIC News Some travellers to Canada can now apply for a work permit at a port of entry Most travellers to Canada were not able to apply for a work permit at a Canadian port of entry (POE) during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions that have been in place. However, they are now…