A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada sometimes needs before they can hire a Temporary Foreign Worker.
June 22, 2023
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada sometimes needs before they can hire a Temporary Foreign Worker.
On June 15, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, announced the expansion of the Francophone Mobility Program which was created to allow a Canadian employer to make a job offer to an eligible candidate with a moderate command of French for all National Occupation Classification (NOC) apart from jobs in primary agriculture.
Canada, known for its welcoming attitude towards immigrants, has established a unique program called the Start-up Visa Program. The program is designed to attract innovative entrepreneurs from around the world to start their businesses in Canada.
The Government of Canada has just expanded the electronic authorization (eTA) program to cover persons traveling to Canada from 13 new countries.
Beyond the warm weather, the month of June is highly anticipated for a very different reason. IT’S PRIDE! A time to celebrate love, resilience, and diversity for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
Panellists Valerie Kleinman and Emre Esensoy provide you with the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
Early this week, the Government of Canada announced the signing of a new Canada-South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement to strengthen ties with South Korea.
Canada is a beautiful and diverse country that attracts people from all over the world. From its friendly people and strong economy to its breathtaking natural landscapes, there are plenty of reasons why someone might want to move to Canada. However, immigrating to Canada can be a complex and lengthy process. Here are the top 5 ways to immigrate to Canada.
On May 8th, 2023, the Government of Canada announced the extension of its Agri-Food Pilot. The Government launched this pilot in May 2020 to help temporary foreign workers in the agricultural sector transition to permanent residence. The pilot was scheduled to end on May 14th, 2023. The pilot will now run until May 14th, 2025.
Good news for our healthcare system and for foreign-trained nurses. Provincial governments in Canada are reducing regulatory barriers that prevent foreign-trained medical professionals from practicing in Canada.
On May 10, 2023, the Federal Government introduced a new and revamped design for the Canadian passport.
Nigerian nationals wishing to study in Canada face a number of distinct challenges. Although not unique to Nigerians, there are several factors that contribute to being refused entry to Canada. Based on our experience, these are the top five reasons applicants from Nigeria are refused study permits.
If you’re looking to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, the Express Entry program is an excellent option. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the tool used to assess applicants for Express Entry. The CRS score determines who gets invited to apply for permanent residency.
Panellists Stephen Green and Sonia Sidhu provide you with the latest developments in Canadian immigration.
More than 155,000 federal public service workers across the country are on strike after the federal government and their union representatives (the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)) were not able to reach an agreement.
As a law firm that specializes in immigration law, we are excited to share with you information about the Federal Start-Up Visa Program, which is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs to Canada.
It is becoming increasingly common for recent Canadian graduates to look for employment in the United States. Depending on one’s circumstance, there are multiple different avenues for Canadian citizens to obtain work authorization in the US.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows employers in Canada to hire foreign workers when Canadians or permanent residents are not available. The TFWP involves an employer in Canada making an application to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If ESDC/Service Canada determines that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a neutral or positive impact on the Canadian labour market, a positive LMIA may be issued to the employer, which a foreign national can then use in support of their application to work in Canada.
New amendments have been announced by the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen for The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act. These amendments came into force on March 27, 2023.
2021 brought about a terrifying change in Afghanistan – the Taliban took over the government. 2022 brought about a terrifying change in the Ukraine – Russia invaded a sovereign nation and demanded that the Ukraine act to placate their demands. Canada attempted to take action on both fronts, but one of the schemes has been much more effective than the other and the clear difference between the two schemes needs to be recognized and criticized.