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Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization

CIC News Planning a conference in Canada this summer? Here’s what you need to know about Canadian work authorization If you are organizing an event in Canada this summer, your foreign workers will require authorization to work in Canada, either through work permits or work permit exemptions. In this article, we’ll go over which staff…

Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4

CIC News Regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of April 4 The federal government has released its quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In August 2024, it was announced that the government would stop processing LMIA applications under the…

How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates?

CIC News How does removing LMIA-based job offer CRS points impact Express Entry candidates? On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid…

New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries

CIC News New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared…

Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labour market needs

CIC News Canada announces changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better address labour market needs Immigration Minister Marc Miller and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault have announced changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This is a developing story. Other announcements were made during this press conference. CICNews will provide update as more…

Returning to Canada: Immigration Checklist and best practices

CIC News Returning to Canada: Immigration Checklist and best practices The end of the year is often a time for travel, with many international students, workers, and permanent residents leaving Canada for the first time since arriving to the country. While these individuals are allowed to return to Canada provided that their status is valid,…

What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada?

CIC News What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada? Canada’s human rights policies are expansive, even extending to foreign nationals who have temporarily come to work in the country. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), and the International…

Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach

CIC News Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach U.S. citizens and residents have many immigration pathways available to them that lead to Canadian Permanent Residency. Due in large part to geographic proximity and similarities in work cultures, U.S. residents have had success in finding job opportunities in Canada. Many immigration candidates…

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…

Why more Canadian employers are hiring foreign workers

CIC News Why more Canadian employers are hiring foreign workers Canadian employers hire hundreds of thousands of international workers every year through more than 100 different work permit pathways. With the exception of 2020, these numbers have only been going up since 2015 and there are no signs of stopping. Canada is facing a high…