Country-Wide Strike Affecting Immigration and Citizenship Processes in Canada
More than 155,000 federal public service workers across the country are on strike after the federal government and their union representatives (the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)) were not able to reach an agreement.
No H1B this year? What Are My Options in Canada?
Each year, tens of thousands of foreign workers apply for the H1B visa program in the United States. This year, the H1B lottery left tens of thousands of people disappointed and frustrated by the U.S. system. If you’re a foreign worker in the U.S. who was hoping to apply for an H1B visa this year but was unable to do so, you may be wondering what your options are. Fortunately, Canada offers several programs that may be of interest to you.
Who is Eligible for the Federal Start-up Visa Program?
As a law firm that specializes in immigration law, we are excited to share with you information about the Federal Start-Up Visa Program, which is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs to Canada.
CANADIAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATES WORKING IN THE USA
It is becoming increasingly common for recent Canadian graduates to look for employment in the United States. Depending on one’s circumstance, there are multiple different avenues for Canadian citizens to obtain work authorization in the US.
Spring 2023 Updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Extended Measures to Help Address Labour Shortages in Canada
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows employers in Canada to hire foreign workers when Canadians or permanent residents are not available. The TFWP involves an employer in Canada making an application to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If ESDC/Service Canada determines that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a neutral or positive impact on the Canadian labour market, a positive LMIA may be issued to the employer, which a foreign national can then use in support of their application to work in Canada.
Amendments to The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act
New amendments have been announced by the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen for The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act. These amendments came into force on March 27, 2023.
CANADA’S BROKEN RESETTLEMENT PROMISE
2021 brought about a terrifying change in Afghanistan – the Taliban took over the government. 2022 brought about a terrifying change in the Ukraine – Russia invaded a sovereign nation and demanded that the Ukraine act to placate their demands. Canada attempted to take action on both fronts, but one of the schemes has been much more effective than the other and the clear difference between the two schemes needs to be recognized and criticized.
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY PATHWAYS PILOT
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) was established to combine refugee resettlement and economic immigration...
Ontario to Double Economic Immigration
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program allows the Ontario government to nominate individuals, including foreign workers, international students, business owners, and entrepreneurs, for permanent residence.
Special immigration measures for Turkish and Syrian nationals affected by the earthquakes
Türkçe için aşağı kaydırınız. On March 18, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced new...
Canada is Extending Post-Graduation Work Permits for up to 18 Months
Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that foreign nationals with a recently expired or...
Are you facing deportation from Canada due to a fake admission offer letter?
More than 700 Indian nationals received letters from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) after the Canadian...