We have been retained by a client who has been working under an International Experience Canada (IEC) class for more than half a year in Ontario. The client was from a French-speaking…
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Because of a strong relationship we had made with one of our clients, they continued to return to us for legal assistance. Initially, we helped this client obtain a study permit, more…
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We assisted a client with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application as they needed a specialized medical assistant to fill a position. They found that none of the candidates within Canada…
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After being refused three times for previous Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application, we were successful in securing a LMIA for an employer in need of a caregiver for his two young…
Continue ReadingThe Global Talent Stream provides Canadian employers with expedited access to global workers with specialized talent. The Global Talent Stream is part of the Global Skills Strategy implemented in June, 2017 and…
Continue ReadingESDC has announced the requirement of a new “Job Match” service for all employers who wish to use the LMIA application system to recruit foreign workers to Canada. The traditional advertising requirements…
Continue ReadingCanadian employers who are preparing to submit an LMIA application will be required to comply with the new advertisement requirements. Beginning August 28, 2017, an employer will be required to use the…
Continue ReadingOn 9 March 2017, Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development, and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced a new “Global Talent” pilot stream for temporary…
Continue ReadingEffective 13 December 2016, the cumulative duration limit no longer applies to all current and future work permit applications submitted in Canada, overseas, and at ports of entry. Applications in progress are…
Continue ReadingEmployment and Social Development Canada has changed their online policy in relation to Owners/Operators. As of 25 August 2016, to qualify as an owner/operator, the foreign national must demonstrate: a level of…
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