Don’t Shoot the Airline Company- CBSA’s IAPI is the other side of the eTA
There is no doubt that Canada’s electronic Travel Authorization (“eTA”) regime, set to go into full legal effect a little over a month from now, will be disruptive to the process of travelling to Canada. As I have covered in an earlier blog on the topic, the eTA will create several consequences for those seeking […]
New LMIA Exemption for Film/TV Production Workers and the Pathway to Permanent Residency
As of February 17, 2016 CIC (now “IRCC”) will open up a new exemption to the Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) requirement which should open up Canada’s television and film production industry to select temporary foreign workers (“TFWs”). It appears from the program delivery instruction provided by IRCC (here) that this exemption is aimed at […]
CIW Post #3 – Not All Trade Agreements Treat Professionals the Same
We’re extending the CIW (Corporate Immigration Week) to the end of the month! R. 204(a), of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (“IRPR”) provide certain Professionals exemptions from the onerous Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) process. Whether a Professional qualifies depends on the specific Trade Agreement Canada has entered into and the terms of the Trade Agreement. […]
CIW Post #1: “National Occupation Classification Code – Challenges and Opportunities”
The National Occupational Classification code, more commonly referred to as the “NOC code” is under a whole lot of scrutiny these days. In fact, one of the more aggressive recommendations of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Report “Immigration for a Competitive Canada: Why High Skilled International Talent Is at Risk” is for Canada to consider abandoning […]
Corporate Immigration Week on VIB!
Friends/Followers: This week, we will explore the world of Corporate Immigration both from the prospective of an Canadian employer looking to bring on international talent as well as a potential foreign national employee looking to see if the proposed Canadian employer is a good fit. I don’t put myself out as an expert on these […]
The Value of an Immigration Consultation – Important Considerations for Potential Clients
Recently, I have found in my practice an increase in the number of the paid consultations I am doing for potential clients, many of whom have chosen to stay on as long-term clients. With that being said, I find that paid consultations in general are often misunderstood both from prospective clients searching for a representative and […]
Tracking What it Updates – One Simple Step IRCC Can Take to Enhance Procedural Fairness
When new changes occur to IRCC’s Guidelines and programs it can take several forms and be communicated to applicants in several ways. Of those communication methods, we see most often Program Delivery Updates, Notices, and new Operational Bulletins. Legislative changes are often announced through Ministerial Instruction and the GOC’s Canada Gazette. Most of these changes are relatively well-documented […]
