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Quebec extends freeze on low-wage TFWP work permits

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CIC News Quebec extends freeze on low-wage TFWP work permits Quebec employers and foreign nationals in the regions of Montreal and Laval will continue to be unable to apply for or renew work permits under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The province’s immigration authority has extended the moratorium on low-wage…

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

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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…

IRCC to target a reduction in the temporary resident population over the next three years

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CIC News IRCC to target a reduction in the temporary resident population over the next three years Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that temporary resident targets will be added to the annual Immigration Levels Plan starting in fall 2024. The Immigration Levels Plan sets targets for the number of new permanent residents who will…

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

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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…

IRCC inventory stands at 2 million applications

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CIC News IRCC inventory stands at 2 million applications Data from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that the backlog of applications in inventory, across all lines of business, is now just slightly over 800,000. The numbers are current as of April 30. There are 2,006,000 million applications in inventory in total. IRCC defines…

IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants

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CIC News IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December…

Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far

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CIC News Canadian immigration: What we know about the strike so far On April 19, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union which represents over 155,000 public servants in Canada, began a strike. PSAC says it is one of the largest strikes in Canadian history. Throughout the strike, there will be disruptions to…

Immigrate to Canada as a tech worker from the U.S.

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CIC News Immigrate to Canada as a tech worker from the U.S. In March 2022, the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C. reported an “employment-based green card backlog” of 1.4 million skilled immigrants in the U.S. (2021). Accordingly, many foreign nationals in the U.S. are being confronted with the perils of extensive processing times, all the…

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

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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

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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…