The New Express Entry System Explained
The Canadian Law Group lawyers of NPZ attended an informative Webinar hosted by the representatives of CIC who manage the incoming Express Entry system. We wish to share what we have learned with our subscribers. For those who don’t yet know, as of January 1, 2015, applicants in the Foreign Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades, and […]
The Provincial Nominee Programs of British Columbia and Manitoba
British Columbia, (hereinafter “BC”), Canada’s westernmost province, is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Although BC happens to be Canada’s third most populous province, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (hereinafter “BC PNP”) offers three ways for you to become a permanent resident of BC: Skills Immigration; Express Entry BC and Entrepreneur […]
Update on Post-graduate work permit
Effective February 14, 2019, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) revised the Post-Graduation Work Permit (“PGWP”) program. Now, students have 180 days from the time the school issues final marks to apply for PGWP, in contrast to 90 days earlier. The students must have a valid study permit at “some point” during these 180 […]
Update On Canada’s Border Measures
On January 10, 2022, Government of Canada updated document requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). This Program allow students who have graduated from eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit and gain valuable Canadian work experience. Skilled Canadian work experience in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type 0 […]
VISASERVE’s Comprehensive Guide: Navigating U.S. and Canadian Holiday Travels for Foreign Nationals
Intro: The holiday season brings festive cheer and increased international travel from mid-November through mid-February. All travelers need to interact with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the U.S. and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) when entering Canada. Additionally, some may need to visit the respective Consulate Offices. Guidance for U.S. Travel: 1. Verify […]
2023 Canadian Immigration Law and Policy Updates Summary
Economic and Foreign Worker Programs: Innovation-Stream Work Permits:Â Introduction of a new category exempting certain employers from Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirements. Work Permits for H-1B Visa Holders:Â Temporary policy allowing H-1B visa holders in the U.S. to obtain Canadian open work permits. Expansion of the Start-up Visa Category:Â Extended duration and accessibility of open work permits […]