Category: news
Category: news
Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program
Program delivery update: R186(p) Short-term students in a foreign health care program: Authorization to work without a work permit – International Mobility Program 2021 Clarification of who is a “student in a health field” has been added. Additional information has been provided on who does not meet the requirements of this work permit exemption. The
Read Morespecial processing instructions for the owner/operator category of the LMIA will be removed
On February 18 it was officially announced that as of April 1, 2021, special processing instructions for the owner/operator category of the LMIA will be removed. Although the program will still technically exist, the removal of this special processing effectively cancels the owner-operator program, as it will now follow the criteria of the regular LMIA.
Read Moreinvites 27,332 Express Entry
Saturday Surprise: Canada invites 27,332 Express Entry candidates in bold move The Canadian government shows it is serious about achieving its 401,000 Immigration Levels Plan target in 2021 despite the coronavirus pandemic. In what has been a year full of surprises, even yesterday’s Express Entry draw managed to catch all of us off guard. Immigration,
Read MoreNew Canada-Ukraine deal to expand immigration
Ukrainians may find it easier to move to Canada post-coronavirus, as the two countries establish a new Mobility Working Group Canada and Ukraine have established a new Mobility Working Group, immigration minister Marco Mendicino announced Wednesday. The new partnership will look to improve mobility opportunities for Ukrainian nationals who are looking to move to Canada. Immigration,
Read MoreCRS drops to 360 in new Alberta PNP draw
Alberta’s second draw of January doubles the invitations and lowers the CRS requirement. After months of inaction, Alberta has now released details of a second draw held in January.On January 28, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued 100 invitations to Express Entry candidates, who had scores of at least 360 on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). These invited
Read MoreOntario invites Express Entry candidates in new PNP draw
Ontario has invited Express Entry candidates who may be eligible for a nomination from the Human Capital Priorities Stream. Ontario invited immigration candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for a provincial nomination, on February 2. A total of 283 candidates were invited, with Comprehensive Ranking System scores between 466 and 467. source: cicnews
Read MoreNew policy Government of Canada for students
Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada January 8, 2021—Ottawa—International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic has presented myriad challenges for international students. Most
Read MoreProgram delivery update: COVID-19 – Public policy
exempting certain out-of-status foreign nationals in Canada from immigration requirements A temporary public policy was established on July 14, 2020, to exempt foreign nationals from certain requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) if they met certain conditions. The public policy has been extended to August 31,
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