Immigration and Citizenship

Immigration and Citizenship

Introducing: BC’s Temporary Foreign Workers Registry

Effective December 15, 2020, the BC Government has rolled out a new requirement for all British Columbian employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers.

Immigration and Citizenship

New Trade Agreement Makes Canada More Accessible to Foreign Professionals

On December 30, 2018 the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”) came into force presenting new opportunities for facilitating the temporary entry of “business persons” into Canada from 10 signatory countries in the Asia-Pacific Region: Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

Immigration and Citizenship

Global Skills Strategy and Short-Term Work Permit Exemptions

In June 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) guaranteed faster processing for certain work permit applications.

Immigration and Citizenship

Hiring Young, International Talent: LMIAs Not Required

Hiring international mobile youth is a good alternative to address your labour needs. The Canadian government has bilateral reciprocal agreements with countries around the world to allow exchange of youth to work and/or study abroad. There are three types of work permits for international young workers: Working Holiday Program (WHP), Young Professional (YP) and International Co-op.

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Do International Students Need a Work Permit?

Do International Students Need a Work Permit? Question: I am a Manager in a hotel and have had a couple of international students who have recently graduated from a BC college or university tell me that they can come and work for me. All I need to do is to offer them a job and… Continue reading Do International Students Need a Work Permit?

Immigration and Citizenship

Temporary Foreign Workers Program Updates

The Federal government has recently updated and added to the available Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) streams.

Immigration and Citizenship

Mobilité Francophone: How BC Tourism And Hospitality Employers Can Recruit Skilled Talent From Brussels

Struggling to hire service supervisors, managers or other specialized service occupations (e.g. Chefs, Cooks, Bakers, Executive Housekeepers, F&B Supervisors, F&B Managers, etc.)? Mobilité Francophone may be of interest to you and Actiris Brussels can assist.

Immigration and Citizenship

Tips for When Hiring Newcomers to Canada

Skilled immigrants are not only new to Canada — they’re new to your organization. A well planned orientation that introduces them to your workplace culture and sets out expectations, helps increase employee retention and productivity.

Immigration and Citizenship

International Experience Canada-LMIA’s Not Required

Hiring international mobile youth is a good alternative to address your labour needs.