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Should you worry about the 226 day processing time for work permit applications submitted from inside Canada?

What is the real impact of a 7 1/2 month processing time for work permits submitted from inside Canada? It all depends on your situation before submitting your application: Applying to extend your closed work permit with no changes: the principle of “maintainted status” allows you to keep working during the time it takes IRCC […]

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Which jobs will soon no longer be exempt from proof of recruitment efforts in LMIA applications in Québec?

In one month, companies in Quebec will lose the opportunity to hire temporary foreign workers in 27 low-skilled jobs without having to show proof of efforts to hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Even with the recent announced restrictions on Low-Wage LMIA’s, it is still very feasible to hire foreign workers in areas where the

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Open work permits for spouses and common-law partners: don’t miss your chance!

On September 18th, the Minister of Immigration announced that they will be restricting access to spousal open work permits this fall. The date was not specified, and the details have not yet been announced, so it’s best to hurry up and apply under the current rules before the announcement is finally made! For temporary foreign

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