I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options?

CIC News I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options? On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in…

Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students

CIC News Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. The release from June 23 states that Mishra was charged with the following: IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized Representation or Advice for…

IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate

CIC News IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) now has a processing time of 30 days for Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants. The measure applies to spousal applicants who have already applied for permanent residency in Canada. Rather than require applicants…