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Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers

Stephen Sherman — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:36 +0000

In addition to its world-class education system and high standard of living, Canada offers another important advantage to international students: access to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation. The PGWP is an open work permit that can be used to gain Canadian work experience, a valuable asset in obtaining permanent resident (PR) status in […]

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Canadian travel ban exemptions do not override inadmissibility

Stephen Sherman — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:38 +0000

As the coronavirus continues to affect populations around the world, the government of Canada has put in place measures to reduce the spread of the virus within the country. To this end, travel restrictions have been enacted in order to limit the influx of foreign nationals entering Canada. Despite the importance of tightly controlling who […]

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Renewing work and study permits without flagpoling

Stephen Sherman — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:05:33 +0000

As a result of Canada’s directives aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus, foreign nationals can no longer apply for a temporary visa, such as a work permit, study permit or visitor visa, by flagpoling. Flagpoling refers to a process whereby foreign nationals inside Canada go to the Canada – US border, enter the US […]

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How to obtain citizenship if your parent is a Canadian

Stephen Sherman — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:30:10 +0000

In the unsettling times in which we find ourselves since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, facilitated routes through which Canadian citizenship may be obtained cannot be ignored. It is the goal of many individuals around the world to settle permanently in Canada. Although Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has not yet announced anything […]

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Extending your stay in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic

Stephen Sherman — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:35:20 +0000

While obtaining a Canadian permit or visa is a goal for countless foreign nationals around the world, the status it confers may need to be extended. This could raise a host of issues that the foreign national may not have faced in their initial application. Gaining an extension may prove even more complicated than usual […]

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5 tips to avoid fraudulent job offers in Canada

Stephen Sherman — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:26:26 +0000

Many people around the world aspire to live and work in Canada. The wide variety of jobs available and the diverse contexts in which these jobs can be performed make Canada a real land of opportunity. Not surprisingly, the web is full of employment scams designed to take advantage of people’s aspirations. A Canadian job […]

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Obtaining a Canadian work permit despite criminality issues

Stephen Sherman — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:29 +0000

Acquiring a Canadian work permit is the goal of many foreign nationals all around the world. However, with strengthened security and enforcement of immigration laws, receiving a work permit in Canada can be difficult for those who are subject to criminal charges. A temporary Canadian work permit allows the applicant to come live in Canada […]

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Expert advice to Canadian employers: Five tips to hire a foreign worker when a Canadian is not available

Stephen Sherman — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:55:14 +0000

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a temporary work permit must be obtained before a foreign national can begin working for a Canadian employer under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The TFWP allows Canadian employers to address genuine labour shortages that have been corroborated by the federal government. LMIAs confirm that an employer has taken the required […]

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What do Canada’s new DUI laws mean for immigration candidates and permanent residents?

Stephen Sherman — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:19:45 +0000

Amendments to the Canadian criminal code take effect December 18 that will carry more severe immigration-related consequences for permanent residents and foreign nationals convicted of an impaired driving offence. As of December 18, impaired driving will be considered a serious criminal offence, entailing an increased maximum sentence from five to 10 years. This has several […]

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Feds address immigration concerns raised by tougher impaired driving sentences

Stephen Sherman — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:51:23 +0000

The Government of Canada has confirmed that impaired driving offences committed before the coming into force of tougher sentences in December 2018 will not place foreign nationals at risk of inadmissibility or deportation. In a letter responding to concerns raised by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA)’s Immigration Law Section, Canada’s Immigration Minister, Ahmed Hussen, said […]

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