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Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit

Asheesh Moosapeta — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:46 +0000

Summer has seen the resumption of foreign events in Canada, attracting visitors from around the world and covering everything from technology to agriculture. It is important for visitors to Canada understand exactly what entry requirements they should meet to participate in foreign events in different capacities. This article will outline entry requirements for foreign service […]

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Some temporary foreign workers can get a job in Canada without an LMIA thanks to these international agreements

Vimal Sivakumar — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:29 +0000

Work permits given to foreign nationals in Canada can be broken down into two categories: those that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and those that do not. An LMIA is a document that some Canadian employers must obtain from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before they hire a temporary foreign worker (TFW). […]

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Five things you need to know about Labour Market Impact Assessments

Vimal Sivakumar — Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:59 +0000

Some foreign workers in Canada require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to work in Canada, while others are LMIA-exempt. An LMIA is a document that some employers in Canada need before hiring a temporary foreign worker. This document must be obtained before the foreign national applies for their work permit. It verifies that a […]

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IRCC clarifies requirements for foreign nationals coming to Canada as digital nomads

Vimal Sivakumar — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:08:34 +0000

In a policy announcement published on January 30, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified certain details of interest to foreign nationals looking to work in Canada as digital nomads. According to IRCC, a digital nomad is a person “who can perform their job remotely from anywhere in the world.” Schedule a Free Work […]

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Expediting the hiring of foreign workers as an employer in Quebec

Vimal Sivakumar — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:00:58 +0000

Certain occupations that Quebec employers hire for are exempt from the requirement to advertise the position for which they are hiring foreign workers. Typically, the process for temporarily hiring a foreign national to work in Canada involves the submission of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). LMIAs are documents that employers seek from the government […]

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Canadian federal court reaffirms that IRCC officers do not need to advise applicant about shortcomings in their application

Julia Hornstein — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000

A recent ruling by Canada’s federal court has reiterated that, as a matter of procedural fairness, the officer reviewing an application is not required to advise the applicant about the weak aspects of their application before they make a decision. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The case concerned an applicant who was […]

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How to get a Canadian work permit as a Television or Film worker

Asheesh Moosapeta — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:38:24 +0000

Canada’s immigration department has recognised the importance of allowing TV and Film workers into the country, due to economic benefit that such workers can provide, in creating jobs and attracting significant investment. Canada has often been renowned for its friendliness to North America’s (and the global) entertainment industry—often for favourable filming and production costs, as […]

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Canadian Significant Benefit Work Permits: How can I get one?

Asheesh Moosapeta — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:26:23 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officials must consider the possible impacts on Canadian workers before granting foreign workers a permit. Therefore, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is often mandatory. However, if a ‘significant benefit’ exemption is recognised, the need for an LMIA can be bypassed—specifically if the advantages gained from granting a work […]

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Work permit options for TV and film productions in Canada

Julia Hornstein — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Canadian government has recognized the importance of allowing TV and film personnel to enter Canada quickly and efficiently, since their entry is vital in creating jobs in the country and attracting significant investments. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm TV and film productions can bring essential personnel to […]

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