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Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers ANALYSIS: Beyond its importance to international students, Canadian employers also benefit significantly from PGWPs.

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.

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Canadian travel ban exemptions do not override inadmissibility Being exempt from Canadian travel bans is not a step towards overcoming inadmissibility

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.

By Stephen Sherman

Renewing work and study permits without flagpoling Temporary coronavirus measures make it impossible to renew Canada work and study permits by crossing the U.S. border.

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.

By Stephen Sherman

How to obtain citizenship if your parent is a Canadian Submitting a “Proof of Citizenship” application if you have a Canadian parent can enable you to become a Canadian citizen, although the process is not a formality.

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.

By Stephen Sherman

Extending your stay in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic Whether you are a worker, student or visitor to Canada, it is of the utmost importance that you extend your stay in the correct manner.

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.

By Stephen Sherman

5 tips to avoid fraudulent job offers in Canada You've been looking for your dream job in Canada for a long time? Find out how you can reduce the risk of being the target of job offer fraud.

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.

By Stephen Sherman

Obtaining a Canadian work permit despite criminality issues There can be many hindrances and roadblocks in the pursuit of a Canadian work permit, not the least of which is the presence of a minor criminal offence on the applicant’s record.

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.

By Stephen Sherman

Expert advice to Canadian employers: Five tips to hire a foreign worker when a Canadian is not available Due to historically low unemployment rates in Canada, more employers are turning to foreign workers to fill genuine labour shortages. If you are a Canadian employer considering hiring a foreign worker, here are five tips to increase the likelihood that your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application will be successful.

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).

By Stephen Sherman

What do Canada’s new DUI laws mean for immigration candidates and permanent residents? Tougher rules take effect Dec. 18 that could leave permanent residents at risk of inadmissibility

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.  

By Stephen Sherman