Category: Current Affairs
Supreme Court Support for Quebec Skilled Worker Program Applicants
The Supreme Court has ruled against the Quebec government’s decision to bring in changes to certain policies in the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). The QSWP is a Canadian immigration…
The New Temporary Foreign Worker Rule a Worry for Quebec
On April 30th 2015, a new set of regulations would come into effect, changing the present Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) criteria for the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW). The TFW…
The Canadian Four Year Rule for Temporary Foreign Workers Now in Place
The Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)’s 4×4 year policy for the Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) came into effect from April 1st 2015. This policy was introduced in April 2011 seeking…
Job Opportunities Opening up in British Columbia in the Coming Decade
British Columbia (BC) will soon have lots of job vacancies opening up in various professions in the coming decade as more and more of the working population nears retirement. Given…
NEW LMIA EXEMPTION RULES DISCOURAGES EMPLOYERS FROM HIRING FOREIGN WORKERS
From 21st of February 2015, employers who seek foreign workers through their International Mobility Program face new and challenging regulations and charges. Under the new work permit application process, employers…
Not the End of the Road for Temporary Foreign Workers Facing the New 4in-4out Limit
When the new “4in-4out” policy, introduced by the Canadian authorities to stop the misuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) visa, comes into effect on 1st of April 2015, thousands…
Increasing Number of Immigrants Seeking to Settle in Saskatchewan
The number of new immigrants seeking to settle in Saskatchewan has seen marked increase in the recent years. Infact, in the past decade there has been a triple-fold increase. According…
ABBOTT AUSTRALIA – THE NEW STRINGENT IMMIGRATION POLICIES
In December 2014, Australia was rudely awakened by the Sydney Siege. Man Haron Monis took around 20 hostages on gun point in Lindt Chocolate Café in Martin Place, Sydney. Man…
Immigration process to Canada for Self Employed
Canada has a programme for foreign nationals who would like to be self-employed while in Canada. With two years of relevant experience within a 5 year period immediately prior to…
New Bars in Place for Sponsorship
Canada is now rectifying some flaws it had in its earlier Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations policy, which was formulated to protect family members who migrate under the Family Class,…
New Filing Procedure and Fees for LMIA-exempt Work Permit
Canada has now added a new fee structure and filing procedure for Work Permit applications that are exempt from LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment). LMIA is a document provided by…
USCIS to Offer US Visas to Spouses, Grandchildren
United States, 11th February: US immigration reform will allow spouses and grandchildren to come to the US legally. This will be possible under the expanded Central American Refugee Program. USCIS…