Immigration Tips & Guides
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Canadian Citizenship
As house prices continue to soar, the prospect of saving for a down payment on a home has become an elusive dream for many Canadians, especially the younger generation. Last week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced different measures to support Canadians. The First Home Savings Account, launched on April […]
Working In Canada
IRCC has announced an extension to a policy that allows foreign nationals who receive a job offer while in Canada, the ability to apply for a work permit. The IRCC announced yesterday an extension to a COVID-era temporary public policy extension. This policy allows for foreign nationals visiting the country to apply for a work […]
Working In Canada
Canada’s immigration minister announced this week that existing Open Work Permits for Hong Kong residents would be extended for an additional two years. The existing Open Work Permits (OWP) for Hong Kong residents was due to expire this week on February 7th. However it was announced that for those who are eligible, permits will be […]
Working In Canada
As of today, January 30th, some family members of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) are now eligible for Open Work Permits (OWP). As it was announced last month, the IRCC is implementing a temporary measure to grant some family members of the TFW program and the International Mobility Program open work permits. The goal […]
Family Sponsorship
It was announced on December 2nd by Canada’s immigration minister Sean Fraser, that IRCC will begin to extend Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses and working-age children of some current Work Permit holders under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Changes to OWP Eligibility Starting in January 2023, through a temporary 2-year measure, Canada […]
Working In Canada
In response to a labour shortage across the country, Canada recently announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to make it easier for Canadian employers to hire more overseas workers. The latest updates to the TFWP will allow Canadian employers to hire more foreign employees, with fewer restrictions. The changes will also make […]
Working In Canada
Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced that the Agri-Food pilot program is now accepting applications after experiencing delays related to COVID-19. The Agri-Food Pilot program was originally set to open for applications back in April. The program was postponed from its original start date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the Canadian government […]