How to apply for a Canadian spousal open work permit If you and your Canadian partner apply for spousal sponsorship in Canada, you may be eligible to work while waiting on a decision. Spouses and common-law partners of Canadians can get an open work permit while their inland sponsorship application for permanent residence is being processed. By Daniel Levy
Alberta lifts restrictions on temporary foreign workers The province is looking to help employers meet their workforce needs. Effective May 1st, Alberta is lifting restrictions on the hiring of new temporary foreign workers. By Daniel Levy
Why employers are able to hire more tech talent in Canada Canada has a number of work permit and permanent residency options to support the hiring of foreign talent in tech. Canadian tech employers continue to face labour shortages, as the tech sector continues to grow despite the pandemic. One way to support gaps in the labour market is to hire talent from abroad. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada is offering an open work permit to PGWP holders Eligible Post-Graduation Work Permit holders will be able to get an additional open work permit that can be valid for up to 18 months. On April 22, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a new temporary policy to allow international graduates to stay in Canada longer. By Daniel Levy
Unemployment rate among Canadian immigrants at historic low The new Labour Force Survey reveals unemployment for very recent immigrants is the lowest on record and employment is growing faster than Canada's population. The unemployment rate for immigrants who landed in Canada within the past five years was at a record low according to Statistics Canada’s March Labour Force Survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada relaxes temporary foreign worker program rules to address labour shortages Canadian food services employers will be able to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFWP, and other changes coming for temporary foreign workers. Canada has introduced measures to make it easier for Canadian employers to access temporary foreign workers. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC updates processing times tool to provide more accurate information IRCC has unveiled major changes today as it seeks to be more transparent with its clients. On March 31, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced major updates to the government’s online processing times tool. By Shelby Thevenot
How to send staff to Canada through Intra-Company Transfers Multinational companies can send key staff to work in Canada through Intra-Company Transfer work permits. If your company has a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada, you can send key personnel to the Canadian location through an Intra-Company Transfer (ICT). By Daniel Levy
How to work in Canada if you have a criminal record A criminal record can hinder your plans to work in Canada, however, you may have options to overcome inadmissibility. If you have a criminal record and do not address inadmissibility before you apply for a Canadian work permit, you risk being refused entry to Canada. By Daniel Levy
