CIC applies new procedure for LMIA-exempt temporary foreign workers Canadian immigration has added new requirements for the employment of foreign workers who are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). As of February 21, 2015, any Canadian employers who wish to hire LMIA-exempt foreign workers must now pay Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) a fee and provide information about their business. These new requirements are
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Canada Work Permit Options For Foreign Companies – Canadian Immigration News
Options for Doing International Business in Canada Whether to meet with Canadian clients, or otherwise expand into the Canadian market, businesses outside of Canada sometimes need to send representatives into the country. These work-related trips have begun to receive heightened scrutiny from Canadian immigration authorities, often resulting in untimely delays or even refusals for businesses previously accustomed to sending employees to Canada. Fortunately, foreign business
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Biometric Requirements – Canadian Immigration News
With the implementation of the Temporary Resident Biometrics Project, Canadian immigration is now requiring “biometric data” from visitors, students and temporary workers from designated countries. Biometrics is the measurement of an individual’s physical characteristics, such as facial features and fingerprints. This data will allow Canadian immigration officers to verify that the identity of individuals when they arrive in Canada. There are currently 30 countries that
Government Cracks Down On Citizenship Fraud – Canadian Immigration News
Chris Alexander, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, congratulated the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Nova Scotia in their efforts to crack down on residence fraud in the province. The RCMP recently charged a Bedford, Nova Scotia resident with several criminal code offences including misrepresentation and false representation. The Minister stated that this thorough investigation conducted by the RCMP should represent a warning to
Canada Welcomes First Permanent Residents From Federal Skilled Trades Program – Canadian Immigration News
Canada recently welcomed its first successful applicants through the Federal Skilled Trades program, one of Canada’s newest Canadian immigration programs. Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, was present to welcome the very first successful permanent resident applicant under the Federal Skilled Trades program. The applicant is originally from Ireland and will be working in Ontario as a plumber. Mr. Alexander explained that his government
City of Montreal Ranked #1 for University Experience in the World
Canada’s increase in popularity can be attributed to its great educational institutions, reasonable cost of living and tuition, as well as a facilitated path from study permit to eventual Canadian permanent residency. According to a recent poll conducted by China’s Bank of Communications and the Economist Intelligence Unit, the city of Montreal was ranked number one in the world for university experience. Chinese students make
Chris Alexander: Canada’s new Citizenship and Immigration Minister
Former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, Chris Alexander, was recently appointed Canada’s new Minister of Citizenship and Immigration as part of Prime Minister Harper’s cabinet shuffle. The former diplomat was first elected as a Member of Parliament 2 years ago, and has over 18 years of service as a Canadian diplomat. Mr. Alexander is replacing Jason Kenney, who held the position since 2008. Mr. Alexander says
Record Number of International students attend Canadian Universities in 2012
Over 100,000 Canadian study permits were issued to new international students in 2012, making it a record-breaking year for the Canadian education system. The number of international students coming to Canada has been rapidly growing in recent years, with an increase of 60% since 2007 and growing at a rate of nearly 7% annually. Currently, there are approximately 260,000 international students in Canada who are