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
Canadian immigration options for tech talent A U.S. media report highlights the emergence of Canada as a hot spot for global tech talent. Canada is open to tech talent. By Kareem El-Assal
Employers must pay wages to foreigners who don’t have social insurance numbers Canada has updated employer compliance rules to specify that foreign workers can still work without a SIN card as long as they are in the process of getting one. Canada’s immigration department has specified that Canadian employers must pay foreign workers even if they do not yet have their Social Insurance Number (SIN). By Shelby Thevenot
More U.S. film productions moving to Canada Despite COVID-19, which has had an impact on virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry, Canada is experiencing a sharp increase in entertainment activity due to U.S. film productions choosing to relocate. Industry insiders say a growing number of major American productions are relocating to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
How Canada is helping international students Since March, Canada has sought to help international students experiencing disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. International students are extremely important to Canada’s society and economy. The 640,000 international students in Canada help to create a vibrant learning environment on campuses across the country. They also contribute some $22 billion to the economy each year which supports around 200,000 Canadian jobs. By Kareem El-Assal
Foreign workers in these 10 occupations can now be hired faster Canada has expedited the process for employers to hire foreign workers in agriculture, food processing, and trucking occupations Employers hiring foreign workers in 10 agriculture, food processing, and trucking occupations can now skip past a time-consuming step in the work permit process. By Shelby Thevenot
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
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
