Canada goes all out to attract technology workers
On June 27, 2023 the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, announced the creation of a new and groundbreaking “Tech Talent Strategy” that is intended to attract...
View ArticleChoosing an Immigration Professional: Responsibilities and Remedies
The Canadian immigration law landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years. New programs and guidelines are being introduced at a fast and furious pace and many of the old rules that...
View ArticleEmployer incentives: becoming a ‘Trusted Employer’ to hire foreign workers
As immigration lawyers we are frequently consulted by Canadian employers about how they can hire foreign workers to fill job vacancies. The generic answer without knowing anything about the employer or...
View ArticleCanada announces ‘Digital Nomads’ strategy
The term “digital nomad” has been in use for over 25 years to describe a person who supports themselves by working remotely, rather than at a fixed location, which allows them to freely travel the...
View ArticleEmployer Update: What should Canadian employers be prepared for before hiring...
There is a constant discussion in mainstream media about the need for foreign workers to maintain and support the Canadian economy. Practically, however, it is not that easy for employers to bring...
View ArticleUpdates to family reunification policies will benefit new applicants
At our immigration law office we frequently consult with clients about spousal sponsorships, which involves an application by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to sponsor their spouse or...
View ArticleUncharted territory: Canada doubles cost-of-living requirements for student...
On December 7, 2023, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced that, starting January 1, 2024, international students will be required to have more funds...
View ArticleThe Party’s Over! Dramatic changes are brought in to curtail Canada’s...
On January 22, 2024, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Marc Miller made the seismic announcement that Canada will set caps to limit the number of new...
View ArticleThe immigration game has changed for Mexico
On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 11:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Honourable Marc Miller, re-imposed a visa requirement on...
View ArticleBC PNP Changes Longstanding Rules for International Master’s Students
Last week on March 19, 2024, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) announced significant upcoming changes to its International Post-Graduate (IPG) stream that will make it more...
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