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 [...]