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CIC News Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt…
CIC News Canada extends policy to give PNP candidates open work permits Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the policy to offer open work permits (OWPs) to provincial nominee candidates. Under this temporary public policy, eligible foreign nationals can receive open work permits (OWPs) valid for up to two years. To be eligible,…
CIC News The major changes to LMIA-exempt work permits in 2024 – year in review In 2024, the Canadian federal government made major changes to LMIA-exempt work permits. This article will review the most significant changes impacting foreign nationals seeking to work in Canada, excepting under the Labour Market Impact Assessment-based Temporary Foreign Worker Program…
CIC News TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the…
CIC News Report identifies occupations set for salary increases in Canada in 2025 A report by Randstad Canada has shed light on salary trends to watch in 2025, as well as the professions that could see the biggest pay bumps. The recruitment company’s 2025 salary guide covers over 1,000 sectors of activity across Canada, providing…
CIC News Can I get Ontario health coverage on a work permit? Work permit holders in Ontario may be eligible for provincial healthcare coverage, depending on their current residence and working status in the province. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) can cover medical services such as: Appointments with a family doctor; Visits to walk-in…
CIC News How can my foreign employees legally work in Canada? To avoid running afoul of Canadian authorities, you should ensure that any foreign employees you require to work in Canada are legally authorized to do so. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm You have three main options: Work…
CIC News IRCC releases program updates regarding Intra-Company Transferees Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance to staff relating to Intra-Company Transferees (ICTs). These changes were released on October 3. The changes will make it more difficult for employers to get their employees work permits under the International Mobility Program. The changes…
CIC News IRCC reducing Spousal Open Work Permits by more than 100,000 over the next three years During a recent announcement regarding changes to Canada’s temporary resident programs, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the eligibility criteria for Spousal Open Work Permits (SOWPs). On September 18, Minister Miller noted that the department…
CIC News IRCC introduces new LMIA-exempt work permit for select tech companies in Canada IRCC has introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program (IMP). The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of this Tech Talent Strategy, which was launched in 2023 to attract skilled talent to…