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Ottawa open work permit program extended for Hong Kong nationals

On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the Ottawa open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
ESDC processing times

ESDC processing times updated for LMIA applications

ESDC processing times updated for LMIA applications Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the processing times for the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times reduced for all streams except for Global Talent... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Newfoundland and Labrador 

Newfoundland and Labrador to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland

On January 9, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the provincial government was preparing to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland to fill vacancies in the province. Ireland has been selected due to its physician training standards being comparable to those in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the vast opportunity... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Immigration Appeal Division

Canada to Implement Updated Immigration Appeal Division in January 2023

Starting on January 14, 2023, the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) will launch new regulations to replace the old rules established in 2002. The new regulations reflect key changes to immigration appeals, including the time limit for submitting an appeal record and disclosing papers supporting an immigration appeal.    Introducing these... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »