Canadian work permit

Visitors have more time to apply for work permits within Canada IRCC has renewed a temporary measure to allow visitor visa holders with job offers to stay in Canada and start working before their work permit gets approved.

Canada is extending a 2020 coronavirus-related measure to allow temporary residents with job offers to apply for their work permits without leaving the country.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canadian work permit options for entrepreneurs in 2021 Work permits are the first step for foreign entrepreneurs to run a business in Canada.

Canada has made some policy changes affecting immigration pathways for entrepreneurs.

By Shelby Thevenot

Netflix to open an office in Canada Netflix announces its expansion in Canada and plans to launch new local projects over the next few weeks.

U.S. streaming giant Netflix has announced that it will open a new head office in Canada.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada launching new work permit for Hong Kong graduates, skilled workers The open work permit is the first of the new immigration measures becoming available to Hongkongers this year.

Hong Kong residents will be able to apply for a new Canadian open work permit starting February 8.

By Shelby Thevenot

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

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

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