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temporary residence permit

Ottawa provided clarification for temporary residence permit applications

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On August 23, 2023, the Government of Canada announced program delivery instructions for temporary residence permits (TRP) made within Canada.  The update clarifies that the TRP fee exemption under paragraph 298(2)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) does not apply to temporary resident permit applications made within Canada... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
new Recognized Employer Pilot

The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers

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The new Recognized Employer Pilot to provide greater protection for foreign workers. In early 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks among migrant farm workers caused produce sections of Canadian grocery stores to become increasingly empty. The workers are hired through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which has been accused of abuse due to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
LMIA application processing times for 2023

ESDC updated LMIA application processing times for 2023

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On August 16, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the LMIA application processing times for 2023 under various streams. Service Canada is dedicated to giving all Temporary Foreign Worker Programme (TFWP) applicants excellent client service and recognizes the importance of the program in addressing Canada’s labor shortages and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
Agri-Food Pilot Program

The Canadian Government implemented new changes in Agri-Food Pilot Program

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On August 18, 2023, the Government of Canada implemented two changes to the Agri-Food Pilot Program(AFP), providing more opportunities for workers and their families to apply for permanent residency.  First, family members of all AFP participants can now apply for open work permits.  Second, Canada started accepting union reference letters... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
the Start-Up Visa program

Immigrant entrepreneurs increased by 6.3% under the Start-Up Visa program in the first half of 2023

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the Start-Up Visa program (SUV) has seen a 6.3% increase in new permanent residents arriving as entrepreneurs during the first half of this year compared to last year. Although the number of new permanent residents coming under the SUV slipped slightly in June, the trend is still upward.  The government’s... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
immigrant selection approach

Will Canada’s new immigrant selection approach fix labor markets or create more gaps?

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The Canadian Federal Government has recently shifted its immigration policy to recruit thousands of foreign nationals for permanent residency in Canada to fill specific high-demand jobs, primarily in healthcare, skilled trades, agriculture, transportation, and STEM fields. The government has invited almost 9,000 people to apply for permanent residency since late... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »