Up to 10,000 more skilled workers could be admitted to Canada in 2012 Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney told Parliament last week that he intends to increase skilled workers in Canada by between 8,000 and 10,000 during 2012, up from the current 47,000 to between 55,000 and 57,000. “The government’s number one [...]
Michael Niren on CTV News about US Citizens applying for Canadian work visas: “Reverse Brain Drain”
Due to the downturn in the US economy, Canadians are experiencing a “reverse brain drain”. Americans are seeking employment in Canada and are applying for Canadian work permits in record numbers. I was interviewed by Jennifer Ward on CTV this month about my experiences at my office with Americans applying for Canadian work visas. I [...]
New cap on Canada work permits for temporary foreign workers comes into effect on April 1
Some temporary foreign workers’ time in Canada limited New changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program are designed to protect temporary foreign workers but will also limit their time in Canada: temporary foreign workers who have worked in Canada for four years will not be allowed to work in Canada until another four-year period has [...]
LMO not required for Haitians to work in Canada before applying for Work Permits
Haitians exempt from Labour Market Opinion (LMO) to work in Canada Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today that, “It’s important for Haitians already in Canada to know that if they need a work permit, they can now obtain one much more easily.” While most people will need a labour market opinion (LMO), which [...]
LMO approved. Now on to the Work Permit
Dear Mary, Thank you so very much for finding out about the LMO and passing on the good news. Mr. C. and myself are totally delighted with the positive result. Could you please inform me when the Work Permit Application has started. Thank you so much for all your time and effort. Best Regards. Tarek
Three temporary workers in Canada facing deportation
Temporary workers in Canada didn’t have proper work permits Three temporary workers in Canada are facing deportation for accidentally overstaying their temporary work permits. The three workers are being called the “Three Amigos” in their small community, and the three amigos were working for over a hear and a half in Alberta until the poor [...]
Changes to Canadian Work Permit Rules coming in April 2011
April 2011 Big Regulatory Changes for Canadian Work Permits Applying for a Work Permit for Canada will become more difficult come April 2011. Regulations concerning “employer compliance” with respect to hiring temporary foreign workers will be coming into force in the new year. In addition to demonstrating that the temporary foreign worker qualifies for the [...]
New Act introduced to "protect" Canadian foreign workers by denying work permits
Protecting “vulnerable” Canadian foreign workers On Friday, the Canadian government unveiled Bill C-56, the Preventing Trafficking, Abuse and Exploitation of Vulnerable Immigrants Act, which amends some of Canada’s immigration laws to prevent the exploitation or trafficking of Canadian foreign workers. “Vulnerable” immigrants, according to the act, could be anyone working in a field where there [...]
New Canada Work Permit Rules to protect foreign workers coming soon
New Canada Work Permit Rules to be implemented in April New rules to protect Canada’s temporary foreign workers were announced almost one year ago but Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney has announced that they are now ready to be implemented on April 1, 2011. “The government is taking action to protect temporary foreign [...]
Canadian Work Permit mixup puts Quebec Man out of work
Date mix-up on Canadian Work Permit could have been avoided Ahmed-Seghir Guettaoui, originally from Algeria has been waiting for Citizenship and Immigration Canada to process his permanent residence application on humanitarian and compassionate grounds – for seven years. Guettaoui owns his own barbershop in the town of Aylmer, Quebec. One day at the end of [...]
Work Permits for Canada Renewed for Americans for 3 Years
Work Permits for Canada renewed thanks to Niren and Associates Michael, Shabnam We just wanted to express our gratitude for the outstanding job Shabnam did in getting our Canadian work permits renewed. After the hassles we had last time we certainly appreciate getting 3 more years on our first attempt. Regards, Dave S and Ken [...]
Proposed Changes for Canadian Work Permit Regulations may affect Migrant Visa Workers
Canadian Work Permit changes not for the better Months after reporting on how foreign workers in Canada on work visas made the difference between their families in their home countries merely existing or flourishing, a proposal to the government may impact the ability of these workers to earn money and stay long-term in Canada. There [...]
Some Canadian Visa Applications Now Online but Beware
The Canadian Government has created a system for online visa applications. In late December, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced that those seeking Canadian work permits or visitor extensions can now utilize the online system. The online application system is supposed to eliminate some of the costly and time consuming problems that arise [...]
Canadian Work Permit Approved
Canadian Work Permit approved Vian, Things went fine [at the Canadian Consulate]. The officer had a few concerns but I was able to overcome those and she issued me a Canadian Work Permit letter and gave it to me. She also approved Fernando subject to getting a medical exam by a designated medical practitioner in Columbia. [...]
