Background Canada’s Criminal Code sets out criminal offences in Canada, and dictates the potential punishments for those offences. Canadian immigration law then creates classes of inadmissible entrants to Canada based primarily on distinctions in prospective punishment levels as set out … Continued
In addition to federal immigration programs, each province of Canada administers a nominee program (or, in the case of Quebec, a selection program). These programs allow provinces to determine immigration nomination/selection criteria which they consider beneficial to their specific provinces. … Continued
The International Experience Class (IEC) provides young people from various countries the opportunity to receive a Canadian work permit, allowing them to work in Canada for a limited period of time (typically one year, in some cases, two years). Currently, … Continued
In June 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented the ‘Global Talent Stream’ (GTS), which is a streamlined system for corporations to secure foreign workers in certain innovative sectors, or high-growth fields. (See http://www.kranclaw.com/2017/06/canadas-global-skills-strategy-implemented-today/ for details.) The GTS has … Continued
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new program whereby prospective students from: China India The Philippines, and Vietnam can secure study permits through a new fast-tracked system called the ‘Student Direct Stream’. To qualify, a student from … Continued
Effective June 5, 2018, citizens of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) will no longer require a visa to travel to Canada. Like almost all other non-visa nationals (the most notable exception being U.S. citizens), U.A.E. citizens will require only an … Continued
The Global Talent Stream (GTS) is a valuable tool that allows employers to expedite the hiring of foreign workers where the employer can show that either: They are an ‘innovative’ organization (Category A), or They are hiring for a position … Continued
Background As noted in a prior issue of ImmPulse™, Canada was at some point in the future to broaden the list of people who would require biometrics to enter Canada. Until now, the requirement has only been placed on nationals … Continued
Though details are not yet fully defined, and though this appears to be a stepping stone toward even bigger changes on the issue, the Canadian government is easing considerations with regard to inadmissibility for people with medical issues. Please note … Continued
Background The process for an employer in Canada to seek government permission to hire a foreign worker is known as a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application. These applications are processed by the government agency known as Service Canada. Within … Continued