• November 14, 2013

    Work Permit Processing Times

    Canadian Work Permit Processing Times The length of time or Work Permit processing times it takes to process work permit applications may vary depending on the location where the application is submitted. A visa officer can refuse a work permit application if the foreign worker [...]

  • November 14, 2013

    Temporary Foreign Worker TFW Initiatives

    Based on ongoing input received by CIC and HRSDC from provinces and territories, employers, industries, labour representatives and worker advocates, some of the concerns most often raised include: Lengthy processing times and delays in relation to the entire process of hiring a temporary foreign worker. [...]

  • November 20, 2013

    Live-in Caregiver Labour Market Opinion and Employment Contract

    Live-in Caregiver & Labour Market Opinion When proceeding with your intention to apply as a live-in caregiver in Canada, you must first find an eligible employer who is willing to file for a Labour Market Opinion on your behalf. Before hiring you, your employer must: [...]

  • November 14, 2013

    Different Kinds of Foreign Workers

    Type of Foreign Workers Some temporary foreign workers come to Canada with open work permits, meaning that they can work in any occupation. In 2010, there were about 58,500 entries by Open Work Permit holders, including young people coming to Canada on a working holiday [...]

  • November 14, 2013

    What is a Temporary Foreign Worker TFW

    The Temporary Foreign Worker Program enables employers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages when Canadians or permanent residents are not readily available. It is jointly managed by CIC and HRSDC under the authorities of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Regulations (IRPR). [...]

  • November 14, 2013

    Prospective Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker TFW

    Temporary Foreign Workers or TFW The government plans to do cross-country consultations on the program, and it says it will closely monitor the effects of the measures announced in April. Some labour economists have been calling for a review of the program to determine if [...]

  • November 14, 2013

    Employer Responsibilities

    Effective July 31, 2013, the following changes will be implemented to the program in an effort to essentially put the onus on employers to abide by the rules of the program. English and French are now the only languages that can be identified [...]

  • November 10, 2013

    Pros and Cons to Hiring a Live in Caregiver

    Live in Caregiver Pros and Cons Pros The caregiver will always be available and dedicated to providing the appropriate care to address your immediate needs. Having a live-in caregiver does provide continuous "peace of mind" to your family, knowing that your loved ones are receiving [...]

  • November 14, 2013

    Accelerated Route Abolished

    Another change that will slow down the growing number of temporary foreign workers who have been coming to Canada in recent years is the suspension of the accelerated process for obtaining an LMO. The LMO is also being changed to include new questions to ensure [...]

  • November 10, 2013

    FAQs: Live in Caregiver

    Live in Caregiver FAQs There are a number of various qualifications to become a Live-in caregiver in Canada. You require a positive Labour Market Opinion from an employer in Canada, confirmation of employment, sufficient educational background as well as experience as a caregiver, [...]

  • July 22, 2015

    Do Professional Athletes need a work permit for Canada Video

    Video: Are you an athlete and unsure if you need to obtain a work permit? Watch our video on Professional Athletes to find out if you are exempt from the requirement for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). https://thevisa.ca http://toimmigrate.com If you like this video, [...]

  • November 10, 2013

    Live in Caregivers

    Live in Caregivers in Canada Live-in caregivers are those who are qualified to provide care to children, elderly persons or persons with disability without requiring supervision. Live-in Caregivers are also required to reside in the home where they work. Both the employer and the employee [...]