Some IEC participants outside Canada granted LOI extensions LOI extensions of up to 12 months granted if participants meet certain conditions Participants in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program who have a letter of introduction (LOI) that is about to expire are now able to apply for an extension. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec launches direct employer-immigrant recruitment portal New portal allows employers to have direct access to potential candidates already in Québec or abroad and to benefit from personalized support offered by an immigration advisor. A new feature of the Employer Portal allows businesses to recruit immigrant job seekers in Quebec and abroad using data from the Arrima system. By Alexandra Miekus
Québec lance un portail pour aider les entreprises à recruter des immigrants Ce nouveau portail permet aux employeurs d'avoir un accès direct à des personnes immigrantes déjà présentes au Québec ou des personnes venant de l'étranger et de bénéficier d'un soutien personnalisé offert par un conseiller en immigration. Une nouvelle fonctionnalité du Portail des employeurs permet aux entreprises de recruter des demandeurs d’emploi immigrants au Québec et à l’étranger qui ont un profil dans Arrima. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada to offer more immigration pathways to temporary residents International students, foreign workers, and asylum seekers who are already in Canada may soon get more permanent residence options. Canada is looking at offering more permanent residence pathways to foreign nationals who are already in the country. By Shelby Thevenot
U.S. economy lost $100B due to Trump immigration ban: Report The Brookings Institution estimates the American economy lost $100 billion following Trump's June 2020 Executive Order on immigration. Restricting immigration has proven costly to the U.S. economy, according to a new report. By Kareem El-Assal
4 ways to move to Canada under CUSMA U.S. and Mexican citizens can work and conduct business in Canada under CUSMA, here are your options. Eligible U.S. and Mexican citizens can skip some of the red tape to come work or conduct business in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
TV and Film productions back in action across Canada After several months of complete shutdown, the Canadian film industry is seeing a surge in activity. Canada’s multi-billion-dollar television and film industry is well on its way to recovery despite coronavirus challenges. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada is now sending work and study permits by mail Study and work permit applicants who have received their approval letters no longer have to go to the border to activate their permits. Foreign nationals who are in Canada and who have been approved to work or study can now get their permits sent to them by mail. By Shelby Thevenot
Foreign TV and film workers eligible for priority processing TV and film crews who need TRVs may be eligible to get their work permits in two weeks Canada is now offering a 14-day processing standard for eligible foreign television and film workers. By Shelby Thevenot
