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MESIDOR IMMIGRATION NEWS & UPDATES
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Ontario updated the average application processing times for the OINP
On July 27, 2022, Ontario updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). As of now, the processing...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 12, 20221 min read
The government of Canada has introduced a new update regarding the bridging open work permits
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a new program delivery update announcing new instructions for bridging...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 8, 20221 min read
Temporary foreign workers are subject to new regulations in Canada
The government of Canada announced on July 6, 2022 about the regulations amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jul 5, 20221 min read
Ottawa has introduced new instructions for Quebec Selection Certificate holders
The government of Canada introduced a new update for specific Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently in Quebec [R205(a) –...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
May 21, 20221 min read
The government of Canada has updated the LMIA exemption categories
The government of Canada updated on May 12, 2022 about the open work permit labour market impact assessment (LMIA) exemption categories...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
May 8, 20221 min read
A new program delivery update regarding the refusal to process caregivers’ work permit applications
The government of Canada published on May 3, 2022 about a new program delivery update regarding the refusal to process caregivers’ work...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
May 3, 20221 min read
Canada has increased the median wage for foreign workers working with LMIA
The government of Canada published new changes regarding the median hourly wages for employers offering temporary foreign workers...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Canada updated instructions regarding the refusal to process work permit applications for caregivers
The Canadian government updated the Ministerial Instructions (MIs) on April 22, 2022, allowing officers to refuse to process overseas...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Apr 12, 20221 min read
The bureaucracy in Quebec slows recruitment of foreign workers
Quebec, unlike other provinces, has an advantage and can facilitate the hiring of foreign workers in more than 200 in-demand professions...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Apr 12, 20221 min read
ESDC has updated processing times for LMIA applications
ESDC updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under the various streams. Based on...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Apr 12, 20221 min read
ESDC announced amendments to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) introduced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to tackle the...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Mar 4, 20221 min read
The public policy allowing visitors to apply for a work permit has been extended
The government of Canada has extended the public policy allowing certain visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit. The public...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Mar 3, 20221 min read
The Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser met with Ukrainian Community
The Minister of Immigration, Sean Fraser met with members of the Ukrainian community on a webinar organized by the Ukrainian Canadian...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Quebec has introduced a new list of in-demand occupations under the LMIA
The government of Quebec has introduced a new list of in-demand occupations for employers who plan to hire temporary foreign workers...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Feb 7, 20221 min read
Applicants meeting the minimum language requirement does not guarantee a visa approval
Applicants must prove their language skills by meeting minimum language requirements when applying for a permanent residency or a work...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Updates on eligibility instructions for Quebec Selection Certificate holders
The government of Canada updated instructions for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently residing in Quebec on January 31,...
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Arisnel Mesidor, M.A., RCIC-IRB
Jan 6, 20221 min read
The LMIA application processing times take longer after updating the system
Service Canada has encountered unforeseen technical issues after updating the system to modernize and improve the Labour Market Impact...
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