Audits and inspections of employers of temporary foreign workers in Canada could be initiated randomly or due to specific concerns of compliance, to ensure that employers comply with the Temporary Foreign Worker…
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Canadian citizenship was not legally recognized until 1 January 1947, and unfortunately at that time, dual citizenship was not recognized. However, this changed in 1977 with the enactment of the Citizenship Act,…
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The short answer is yes. A permanent resident (PR) will lose their status in only two ways relating to residency obligation. So, when your PR card expires your status does not. What…
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A visitor visa (also known as a temporary resident visa) or an eTA (electronic travel authorization) is required for certain foreign nationals who wish to visit or travel through Canada. You may…
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On 19 December 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to eligibility requirements to the pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) for individuals from Iran [1]. Usually, individuals are not eligible to…
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Canada is a beautiful and vibrant country sharing five great lakes with the United States, and is home to ten provinces and three territories. With five to six months of cold weather…
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Immigration to Canada and the movement of individuals from one country to another for the purpose of resettlement is an integral piece of Canadian history. People immigrate to Canada for a multitude…
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While a Super Visa is similar to a visitor visa in that it allows a holder to travel to Canada as a visitor, there are several important differences between a regular visitor…
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As we all know, immigration is the primary source for Canada to address the acute labour shortage in many industries and at many levels. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continuously try…
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To increase protection of temporary foreign workers while they are in Canada, new amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) came into force on 26 September 2022. Employers…
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