Canada providing charter flights to facilitate the arrival of Ukrainian refugees Three charter flights are being provided for Ukrainians to travel from Poland to three different Canadian provinces. Over the next few weeks, Ukrainians who have been approved under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) and their family members will have access to chartered flights to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
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 film and TV production companies can get Canadian work permits As a producer you may be exempt from needing a work permit whereas production crew members and actors may get an LMIA-exempt work permit. Movie and TV shoots generate jobs, revenue, and infrastructure development. As such, the Canadian government offers facilitated work permit processing for foreign film industry workers to shoot on location in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada launches special temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians A fast-track visa processing pathway for Ukrainians is now accepting applications. On March 17, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET), an accelerated temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians fleeing war. By Alexandra Miekus
Ukraine crisis: Canada opens to unlimited number of Ukrainian immigrants Canada and Quebec have introduced various major immigration measures to assist Ukrainians. Canada is introducing new immigration streams for Ukrainians who want to move to Canada permanently or temporarily. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration minister commits to speeding up work permit processing Work permits are among five priorities on IRCC's $85 million budget this year. Canada’s immigration minister restated his promise to improve processing times for work permits during meetings with the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Future Canadian immigrants fear having to leave jobs as IRCC deals with backlog Foreign workers in Canada are losing legal status, as Immigration Canada delays invitation rounds to process backlogs. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s pause on Express Entry invitations to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates since September is forcing some to quit their jobs and even leave Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
How Canadian employers can hire immigrants permanently An article for Canadian employers who want to hire a foreign worker through the Express Entry system. Canada’s Express Entry system is the main immigration pathway for foreign workers, but it is only open to “skilled” occupations. In this article, we will help you understand what is considered to be a “skilled” occupation, what makes a “valid job offer,” and how to help your new employees to become permanent residents. By Shelby Thevenot
It is now easier to get a Bridging Open Work Permit in Canada Immigration applicants no longer need to wait until 4 months before their work permit expires to apply for a BOWP. They may be eligible for a BOWP even if their work permit expired. Canada recently announced changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) program that will make it more accessible. By Shelby Thevenot
