In general, foreign nationals require a work permit for legal authorization to work in Canada, but there are exceptions allowing business visitors to perform certain kinds of work without needing a permit.Business visitors can work without needing a permit because...
On December 18, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the deadline for changes to Canada’s first generation limit (FGL) by three more months.The new deadline is March 19, 2025.Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law...
When sponsoring your spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner for Canadian permanent residence, your partner may be eligible to obtain an open work permit (OWP).The sponsored person can only apply for this OWP after you have submitted your application to sponsor...
Anita wakes up at 7:30 a.m. to her Samsung clock app. She picks up her phone to check her calendar and plan her day.She’s grateful she signed up for the Samsung SmartStarts program after she moved to Canada to go...
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates for provincial immigration this week.Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programsAlbertaBetween November 29 and December 17, Alberta held 15 draws across multiple streams.Overall, over 1,700 candidates were issued invitations...
On Tuesday 17 December, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that Express Entry candidates will no longer receive extra points for having a job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).Prior to this change, a candidate with a valid...
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process.This policy also extends the eligibility...
If you’re new to Canada and interested in managing your own investments, self-directed investing might be an option for you.It is one way to make your own decisions on where to invest your money. In this article, we’ll explore what...
Interested in moving to and working in Canada? The International Experience Canada (IEC) pool is now open and accepting candidate profiles for the 2025 season.Under the IEC program, youth from certain countries can receive work permits.In contrast to many other...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to end flagpoling."Flagpoling will no longer be an option," said Immigration Minister Marc Miller, in a televised speech on Tuesday, 17 December.Consult with an experienced immigration representativePeople will no longer be able to...
