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Stage 1: Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations – Assessment and Processing in Canada
Applicants who have received a positive Stage 1 assessment may be eligible for interim status pending the finalization of their application, including a study or work permit as follows:
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2022 Statistic: International Students in Canada
international students in Canada
807,750 international students in Canada at all levels of study at the end of 2022
OINP Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
Overview
The Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream gives foreign workers with a job offer in a skilled occupation the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario.
Your job offer must be in a skilled occupation at TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This stream is open to foreign workers in and outside of Canada.
You must first register in the OINP’s Expression of Interest System and receive an invitation to apply before you can apply online to be nominated by the Ontario government for permanent residence.
If you are nominated, your next step is to apply to the federal government through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). They make the final decision on who becomes a permanent resident.
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Newly Released: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Recognized Employer Pilot
The Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) will help to reduce the administrative burden and simplify the hiring process for repeat Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers who demonstrate a history of complying with program requirements.
Most employers need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before they can submit a work permit application to hire a temporary foreign worker. An LMIA confirms that there is a need for a temporary foreign worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job. It also ensures that the employer’s job offer is legitimate, and that the employer has complied with Program requirements to protect workers.
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IRCC’s Latest Information About Biometrics Collections
Who needs to give their fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
Normally, you need to give biometrics if you apply for
a visitor visa
a work or study permit (excluding US nationals)
permanent residence
refugee or asylum status
an extension of your stay in Canada, known as a visitor record
a work or study permit extension
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Study Authorization Extended for Work Permit Holders
Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps. While they play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programs in which they can enrol to pursue their dreams and create new opportunities.
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Instruction: How to Do Biometrics Collection – Fingerprints and A Photo
Starting in the summer of 2018, when you apply for a visitor visa, study or work permit (except U.S. nationals), or permanent residence you will need to give your fingerprints and a photo. To facilitate repeat travel to Canada, applicants for a visitor visa, study or work permit will only need to give their biometrics once every 10 years.
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An Introduction of Temporary Residents: Visitor Record
A visitor record is a status document issued to visa-required or visa-exempt foreign nationals who are seeking to enter or are in Canada. It specifies the conditions and validity period of their temporary stay in Canada. A visitor record may be issued to
extend or limit the length of stay of a temporary resident in Canada
specify conditions applicable to the temporary resident during their stay
Canada Visa Category Codes on Your Passport Counterfoil
When do I receive a visa counterfoil?
Unless you are from a visa-exempt country, you could receive a counterfoil for any of the following reasons:
Employee Reference Letter and Letter of Employment
What these three letters have in common is that they all need to come from your employer. Aside from that, there are several differences between them. a reference letter is like a letter of employment, but it’s more detailed and discusses whether you’re an exemplary employee. There are many times you may need a letter of employment, such as when you’re renting or buying a house. It’s a method of proving you have consistent income, so your employer needs to verify that you work for them. To do this, you need to send a detailed request to the right person in your company.
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Guide 5487: Applying for a Work Permit outside Canada
This is not a legal document. The explanations and definitions are not legal definitions. In case of a discrepancy between the language in this document and the relevant legislation or regulations, the legal text in the legislation and regulations prevails.
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COVID-19 Public Policy: LMIA Based or LMIA Exempt Work Permit Application Currently in Canada with Visitor Status
A temporary public policy has been issued to allow certain temporary residents in Canada with a visitor status to apply for a work permit from within Canada.
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Labour Market Impact Assessment valid for a maximum period of six months
1. What is the expiry date for LMIAs?
2. What is the difference between the LMIA expiry date, duration of an LMIA and work permit expiry date?
3. What about job offers that start more than 6 months after the LMIA is issued?
4. Can ESDC/Service Canada issue an LMIA with an expiry date of less than 6 months?
5. Do employers have to wait until they have recruited a foreign worker to apply for an LMIA?
6. Does the maximum 6 month expiry apply to all components of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program?
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Extend or Change Your Live-In Caregiver Program Work Permit
Extend or change your Live-In Caregiver Program work permit
The date your work permit expires is on the work permit. This is also the date that your temporary status in Canada expires. If your status expires, you must leave Canada. You should apply to extend or change the conditions of your current work permit at least 30 days before the expiry date.
Notice: Important Information for Employers Hiring In-Home Caregivers from Overseas
If you are submitting an LMIA application on or after June 18, 2019 with the intention of hiring a caregiver from outside of Canada for a position located outside Quebec, please be advised that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will not issue a work permit to the foreign national allowing them to work for you.
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Procedural Fairness Letter on Visa, Study Permit, Work Permit, PR Applications
Decision-makers are required to follow the rules of procedural fairness throughout the decision-making process.
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Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)
Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)
Please read this kit carefully before submitting your application. The documentation you provide with your application is necessary to establish that your entry to Canada would not be contrary to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. IRCC may refuse your application if you fail to provide complete, truthful, and accurate materials.