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How to maintain status in Canada as a CEC candidate with an expiring PGWP As Express Entry draws continue to target PNP candidates, CEC candidates currently in Canada on a PGWP are worried about how to maintain status and stay in Canada while they wait.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool have not been invited to apply for permanent residence since the last-all program draw, nearly two months ago, on January 18.

By Edana Robitaille

IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers This policy will remain in effect until February 28, 2025.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit.

By Edana Robitaille

What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada? Even as temporary workers, foreign nationals in Canada are guaranteed rights that their employer must adhere to; or risk legal repercussions.

Canada’s human rights policies are expansive, even extending to foreign nationals who have temporarily come to work in the country.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Some foreign workers in Canada can have their LMIA processed in 10 business days LMIAs are a vital part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Find out how some employers in Canada can hire their temporary foreign workers faster through IRCC’s 10-business day service standard..

To help Canadian employers fill labour and skills gaps in their organizations when there are no qualified and available Canadians or permanent residents (PR), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) operates the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

By Vimal Sivakumar

Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach U.S. residents can benefit from a path to PR in Canada that is easier to obtain than foreign nationals from many other countries. Explore the work-based approach to Canadian permanent residency below.

U.S. citizens and residents have many immigration pathways available to them that lead to Canadian Permanent Residency.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Family of some temporary foreign workers now eligible for Canadian work permits under temporary measure Family members of workers in the high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or the International Mobility Program are eligible to apply for an open work permit.

Starting today, January 30, family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) will be eligible for work permits.

By Edana Robitaille

Sunwing says holiday travel disruptions caused by rejection of an LMIA The airline did not have enough qualified pilots on staff to meet increased demand over the holiday season.

Sunwing Airlines is crediting the rejection of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) on December 9 as a major factor in widespread disruption to its passengers over the holiday season.

By Edana Robitaille

Working and immigrating under Canada’s Free Trade Agreements The Canadian Government has entered into 15 free trade agreements with over 50 countries, making it easier for citizens of partner nations to work in, and potentially immigrate to, Canada.

Canada has Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with over 50 countries. These relationships maintain favorable commercial conditions between Canada and fellow member nations, while removing barriers to business between them; often involving the movement of temporary business people and workers, to and from Canada.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Four common ways to work in Canada without an LMIA under the Canadian interests category Understand how a foreign national looking to work temporarily in Canada can accomplish their goal without needing to obtain an LMIA.

Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

By Vimal Sivakumar