lmia | É«ºüÈë¿Ú The Voice of Canadian Immigration Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:55:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon-1.png lmia | É«ºüÈë¿Ú 32 32 Which regions in Canada could see a reduction of temporary foreign workers? /2024/09/which-regions-in-canada-could-see-a-reduction-of-temporary-foreign-workers-0946319.html Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:51 +0000 /?p=46319 On the 26th of August, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that they would temporarily suspend the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—for employers that are located in Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) with an unemployment rate equal to, or higher than 6%. […]

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]]> Quebec announces suspension of LMIA processing for some low-wage temporary foreign workers /2024/08/quebec-announces-suspension-of-lmia-processing-for-some-low-wage-temporary-foreign-workers-0845879.html Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:07:38 +0000 /?p=45879 Starting September 3rd, the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) to applicants in Montréal will be suspended for job offers with hourly wages below $27.47 CAD (the Quebec median hourly wage). This measure is expected to be in place for the next six months and has been approved by the federal government of Canada. […]

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]]> Working an international conference in Canada? Find out if you need a work permit /2024/08/working-an-international-conference-in-canada-find-out-if-you-need-a-work-permit-0845618.html Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:46 +0000 /?p=45618 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 /2024/08/some-temporary-foreign-workers-can-get-a-job-in-canada-without-an-lmia-thanks-to-these-international-agreements-0845488.html Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:29 +0000 /?p=45488 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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]]> New data suggests growing demand for temporary foreign workers in several Canadian industries /2024/07/new-data-suggests-growing-demand-for-temporary-foreign-workers-in-several-canadian-industries-0745326.html Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:23 +0000 /?p=45326 Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) reports that the number of people approved to work as temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada has doubled compared to five years ago. According to publicly available ESDC data, in 2023, employers were cleared to hire just less than 240,000 (239,646) TFWs. Five years prior, this number was less […]

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]]> Frequently asked questions about visas for students, workers and tourists coming to Canada /2024/07/frequently-asked-questions-about-visas-for-students-workers-and-tourists-coming-to-canada-0745220.html Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:32 +0000 /?p=45220 Foreign workers, international students, and tourists in Canada on a work / study permit, or visitor visa may require a visa depending on what nationality they currently hold. Work and study visas are an important part of the immigration journey for those that require them and are distinct from work and study permits. Below É«ºüÈë¿Ú […]

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]]> Report recommends that Canada phase out closed work permits /2024/06/report-recommends-that-canada-phase-out-closed-work-permits-0644813.html Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:48 +0000 /?p=44813 The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SCSAST) has released a report recommending that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stop issuing closed work permits. The report examined the structure and use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which was introduced in 1973 to help Canadian employers fill urgent, unstaffed positions […]

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]]> Which jobs received the most LMIAs in 2023? /2024/06/which-jobs-received-the-most-lmias-in-2023-0644685.html Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:59 +0000 /?p=44685 Gaining Canadian work experience is a crucial part of the immigration journey for many newcomers, helping increase their eligibility for immigration while also improving their skills to reflect the labour market. The ability to work in Canada is usually granted through a work permit, which allows holders to live and work in the country with […]

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]]> How to be considered for jobs in Canada while still in the Express Entry pool /2024/05/how-to-be-considered-for-jobs-in-canada-while-still-in-the-express-entry-pool-0544439.html Wed, 22 May 2024 13:00:08 +0000 /?p=44439 Canada’s economic immigration programs are integral to the country’s labour market growth, accounting for close to 100% of all increases in the national workforce in recent years. Due to the integral role that immigration plays in Canada’s economy, employment initiatives are often connected to immigration programs to help Canada’s employers fill vacant positions that they […]

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]]> What should I do if I want to extend my expiring work permit but do not have my new LMIA or CAQ yet?  /2024/05/what-should-i-do-if-i-want-to-extend-my-expiring-work-permit-but-do-not-have-my-new-lmia-or-caq-yet-0542714.html Mon, 20 May 2024 13:00:09 +0000 /?p=42714 Many foreign workers are unaware that it is possible for most people to apply for an extension of their expiring work permit even if they have yet to receive their new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a new Certificat d’Acceptation du Quebec/Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), when required. What are LMIAs and CAQs? Generally speaking, […]

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