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Canada launches Pathway for Permanent Residence for Canadian work experience in essential occupations
Permanent residence for Canadian work experience in essential occupations. The government of Canada launched on April 12, 2021, a Temporary public policy to facilitate the granting of permanent residence for foreign nationals in Canada, outside of Quebec, with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations. This public policy comes into effect on May 6, 2021, and will end on November 5, 2021. Under this new public policy individuals who have accumulated at least one (1) year of full-time work experience,
one-time open work permit of up to 18 months Launched by IRCC under A public policy due to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, some foreign national could be eligible to apply for a one-time open work permit of up to 18 months if they apply before July 27, 2021. What are the requirements for this open work permit of up to 18 months? To be eligible for this open work permit, Applicants must meet the following requirements: Their post-graduation work permit (PGWP) either expired on or after January 30, 2020, or it will expire within 4 months from the date they apply
Government launches long-awaited Pathway for permanent residence for certain refugee claimants working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic – Health-care workers permanent residence pathway
The Government announced today that it will be launching its long-awaited pathway for permanent residence for certain refugee claimants working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic (Health-care workers permanent residence pathway) on December 14, 2020. What Occupations are recognized for the Pathway for permanent residence for certain refugee claimants working in the health care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic (Health-care workers permanent residence pathway)? The Following Designated occupations under National Occupational Classification (NOC) are eligible for Pathway
Great News Online Citizenship Test announced in response to COVID – 19
An Online Citizenship test Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on November 26, 2020, that individuals who applied for Canadian Citizenship will be able to complete an Online Citizenship Test. The Government of Canada is currently testing the online system with a limited number of applicants. Priority has been given to applicants whose tests were canceled due to the pandemic and those who are on the waiting list. Once the stability of the system has been tested and implemented
2021 – 2023 Immigration Plan – The government of Canada announces an ambitious and bold plan
The 2021 – 2023 Immigration Plan was recently announced by the government of Canada in its 2020 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The Government of Canada prepared an ambitious 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan in light of the reduction in immigration in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has forced the government of Canada to restrict travel to Canada since March. 2021 – 2023 Immigration Plan for Permanent Residence The following levels were announced for permanent residence which can
IRCC announces gradual reopening/resumption of in-person services (testing phase) – COVID – 19 Update
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announces the Gradual resumption of in-person services. In a News release dated September 17, 2020, IRCC announced that it would slowly beginning to reopen in-person services in select offices by appointment only, beginning the week of September 21, 2020. This is a pilot/test program . The testing phase will allow IRCC to cautiously assess the feasibility and risks associated with reopening. The limited services being offered as of September 21, 2020, include the following: Resumption of
IRCC allows visitors to apply for a work permit without having to exit Canada
COVID-19 update – applying for a work permit without having to exit Canada – visitor Status The Government of Canada announced on August 24, 2020, that foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who have a valid job offer will be able to apply for a closed work permit (employer-specific) without having to leave Canada. When can I apply for a work permit without having to exit Canada This temporary policy change takes effect as of August 24,
PR COVID-19 – Pathway announced for refugee claimants working on the front lines of COVID-19
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced on August 14, 2020, a temporary measure that will provide a pathway to permanent residence for eligible asylum claimants working on the front lines in the health-care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic (PR COVID-19) Although not all the requirements for the program have been provided by the Government, the following have been announced by the Minister: The program does not apply to claimants who have been found ineligible to make an asylum claim, or
Federal Court of Appeal determines that the Safe Third Country Agreement Does not violate section 7 of the Charter
On July 22, 2020, the Federal Court of Canada determined in Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada (Immigration, Refugees and citizenship), 2020 FC 770, that the provisions enacting the Safe Third Country Agreement infringe the guarantees and rights that are in section 7 of the Charter. On April 15, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal determined in Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) et al. v. The Canadian Council for Refugees et al., 2020 FCA 181 that the provisions enacting the Safe
Study Permit Applications impacted by COVID-19 – 3 new recent changes to facilitate remote learning for students
The Government of Canada recently announced three new measures for study permit applications impacted by COVID-19 in order to better assist foreign nationals who are enrolled in a program for fall 2020. What are the new measures for study permit applications impacted by COVID-19? Students who are enrolled in a program for the fall semester and who submit a study permit application before September 15, 2020, will benefit from the following new measures: provide priority study permit processing for students
Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and open work permit for the spouse of PGWP holder
Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Students who have graduated from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution may be eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit. This work permit allows students who have completed their studies in Canada and who meet certain eligibility requirements to obtain relevant work experience in Canada. The PGWP is an open work permit. This means that foreign national graduates who possess this type of permit can stay in Canada and work for any employer. What are the
Deportation Order and Removal Orders in Canada – are there effective options and remedies?
What are Removal Orders? A removal order notifies a foreign national or permanent resident that they cannot legally remain in Canada and must leave Canada. A deportation order is one type of Removal Order. In Canadian Immigration Law Removal Orders can be issued by: The Immigration Division (ID) or the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) if they decide to issue a Removal Order. A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Officer who after examining a person issues such a Removal Order Immigration
Express Entry Refusal, 4 potential, and valuable options
Express Entry Refusal? Don’t Give Up – Explore Your Options with Auxilium Law An Express Entry refusal can feel like a devastating setback on your path to immigrating to Canada. But it’s not the end of the road. There are several avenues you can explore to overcome this obstacle and achieve your dream of living and working in Canada. The Express Entry system offers a streamlined path to Canadian permanent residency. You create a profile showcasing your skills and qualifications,
Francophone Mobility Program, an Easy and quick method for a work permit?
Francophone Mobility Program, an Easy and quick method for a work permit? Canadian employers seeking to hire foreign skilled workers in a Canadian Province other than Quebec have unique pathways available to them. One of these pathways is the Francophone Mobility Program. Mobilité Francophone. The Francophone mobility program falls under the International Mobility Program. This program allows for the issuance of a work permit to a worker without a Labour Market Impact Assessment This pathway allows a Canadian Employer to
LMIA Advertisement Requirements and 12 useful but uncommon variations
LMIA Advertisement Requirements Today we will be briefly discussing the LMIA Advertisement Requirements when submitting an LMIA Application including their minimum requirements and some of the common variations. An employer who wants to hire a foreign national needs, in general, to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs are assessed under the temporary foreign worker program. There are some exceptions to the LMIA requirement which is discussed here. An LMIA is a document that confirms that there is
Owner Operator LMIA – Is it an Ideal and inexpensive mechanism for Business Immigration?
UPDATE: Please note that this stream has been discontinued by Employment and Social Development Canada. The Owner/Operator category has been removed from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as of April 1, 2021. The topic of today’s discussion will be the Owner Operator LMIA which allows foreign nationals who own at least 50.1% of the controlling shares of a company to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This type of application is exempted from the advertisement requirements that