Changes to the LMIA Exemption Codes
On December 16, 2022 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced that several new Labour Market Impact Assessments (“LMIA”) exemption codes were added and some of the current [...]
Better late than never! Filing Additional Documents with IRCC
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) has repeatedly stated across several platforms that hiring an immigration representative is not needed and that applicants should be able to [...]
Launching 2 new pilots: Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker
June 15, 2019 – Toronto – Canada is caring for its caregivers by launching 2 new pilots that will help caregivers who come to this country make it their permanent home. The Home Child [...]
Canada announces the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Canada just announced a new pilot program, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot. This program will help attract newcomers to make one of eleven selected communities to be their permanent [...]
Canada takes action to protect vulnerable individuals
Many vulnerable individuals fear losing their status to stay in Canada. As a result, they stay in abusive job conditions or relationships. In order to protect and let them reunite with family, [...]
New Expedited Processing for Student Applications from China, India, Philippines, and Vietnam
IRCC has introduced the Student Direct Stream (SDS) – an expedited study permit processing program available to legal residents of India, China, Philippines and Vietnam who are living in 1 [...]
IRCC Updates to Student and Worker Programs (Part 3 – Temporary Workers)
The following is excerpted from the IRCC presentation given on May 1, 2018. Temporary Workers Global Skills Strategy 6,906 work permit applications processed under GSS with an approval rate of [...]
IRCC Updates to Student and Worker Programs (Part 2 – Compliance Reporting)
The following is excerpted from the IRCC presentation given on May 1, 2018. Compliance Reporting International Student Program Integrity mechanisms IRCC’s objective is to build a sustainable [...]
Late breaking News – Immigration and Cannabis
Ottawa, October 22, 2018— Canada has made marijuana (cannabis) legally available to adults under strict new laws. We’re also imposing tough new penalties on those who: drive while under the [...]
