In A Flash
On February 29, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) introduced new entry requirements for Mexican citizens travelling to Canada. As a result, most Mexican citizens will now require a Temporary Resident Visa, rather than an Electronic Travel Authorization (“eTA”), when traveling to Canada by air. This article summarizes these new entry requirements and the impact on Mexican citizens and Canadian employers.
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In A Flash
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (‘IRCC”) has extended a temporary public policy allowing certain study permit holders to work off-campus more than 20 hours per week during the academic session. This policy, initially set to expire on December 31, 2023, will now be extended until April 30, 2024.
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In A Flash
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has announced that select construction occupations will be prioritized through targeted Invitations to Apply. This articles summarizes the requirements that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to receive a targeted Invitation to Apply and the potential benefits for construction industry employers in British Columbia.
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In A Flash
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced temporary changes that will help to address Canada’s current labour shortages.
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In A Flash
The IRCC announced a new one-time pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates. It will also assist the federal government in meeting its target of admitting 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021.
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