Foreign Workers with Post-graduate Work Permits
Q: I am a foreign national working in Canada with a postgraduate work permit. I was wondering how an applicant who just finished his or her 3 year Post-Graduation work permit will…
Continue ReadingQ: I am a foreign national working in Canada with a postgraduate work permit. I was wondering how an applicant who just finished his or her 3 year Post-Graduation work permit will…
Continue ReadingQ: I am a Registered Nurse and I would like to immigrate to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker. I am required to take two IELTS tests, the academic and general but…
Continue ReadingThe IAD will be reducing its court rooms from 8 to 6 during the summer so expect some additional processing delays.
Continue ReadingQ. What are the wait times for the removal of conditions in Entrepreneur Cases by region? I have heard reports that wait times can be as long as 4 years. Is there…
Continue ReadingQ. It is my understanding that the advanced medical examination of dependants of in-Canada spousal applicants is not currently available under CIC policy. I have heard that these applicants must wait until the visa office…
Continue ReadingQ. I have a friend who submitted a FSW application in March 2008 and her application has already been processed. However, I submitted my application in December, 2007 and my application is…
Continue ReadingBRRA intended to speed up refugee determination process while respecting procedural fairness. Initial hearing before Refugee Protection Division (RPD) conducted by public servant decision-makers. New Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). New interview instead…
Continue ReadingMost failed refugee claimants will be removed within twelve months of receiving a decision following implementation of BRRA. PRRA function will be switched to IRB but removals will be conducted faster, often…
Continue ReadingAll Labour Market Opinions (LMOs) assessed for: Genuineness of the job offer Consistency of the job offer with FPT agreements Returning employers must also demonstrate compliance Compliance = Employer provided (i) wages, (ii) Working…
Continue ReadingRegulating timelines for IRB proceedings Pre-removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) function to be transferred to the IRB 1 year after implementation of the new system. When the PRRA function is transferred to the…
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