by JR Law Office | Sep 19, 2024 | Blog
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed as an extraordinary measure to be used only when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are not able to fill job vacancies. Given current labour market conditions, and to further reduce the reliance of...
by JR Law Office | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately. Read more:...
by JR Law Office | Aug 28, 2024 | News
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the federal government is “looking at a number of options” to re-evaluate permanent resident levels in Canada and says any upcoming changes will not be “cosmetic” but “significant.” Read more:...
by JR Law Office | Aug 26, 2024 | News
“In response to the current employment environment, the following changes will be implemented, effective by September 26, 2024: The Government of Canada will refuse to process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Low-Wage stream, applicable in census...
by JR Law Office | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog
IRCC updated their requirement for Educational Credential Assessment – specific requirement for Architectural degree and Pharmacists! Read more here:...
by JR Law Office | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog
The premier of Quebec has announced a six-month freeze on new temporary foreign workers coming in to work low-wage jobs in the Montreal area, a move he deems necessary to protect the French language and public services. Read more here:...
by JR Law Office | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog
Learn about this year’s updates, news and announcements for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Updates are organized by the month they were issued. Read more here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2024-ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-updates
by JR Law Office | Jul 3, 2024 | Blog
OINP Employer Job Offer – In-Demand Stream has increased the eligible job code as of July 2, 2024 – this is very exciting for many foreign workers in Ontario for a bigger opportunity to become PRs: The position offered must be outside the Greater Toronto Area (City of...
by JR Law Office | Jun 24, 2024 | News
“It is sad to see if this program is so unclear, giving a hope to those who need this program without any sight in end” Read more:...
by JR Law Office | Jun 12, 2024 | News
Document hints at changes for foreign students’ work permits — “we need clarity and predictability in this area – constant changes in 2024 make international students and foreign workers anxious” Read more here:...