Documents, timelines, fees and changes: 138 articles on “Work and work visas” in Canada, plus help from a lawyer.
According to IRCC data as of September 22, 2026 (compared with September 16), processing times for work permits, visitor visas and super visas changed for several countries, while study permit times…
Alberta held two provincial immigration draws between July 16 and July 21, with 82 invitations issued for provincial nomination. Alberta invites workers in agriculture and construction to apply for…
Canada's immigration department has found that the permanent residence program for self-employed individuals is no longer fit for purpose. The program has a significant backlog, high refusal rates,…
Canada's immigration department has updated its processing time estimates for temporary residence applications. Wait times for work and study permits have increased, with applicants from Pakistan…
Canada has restricted the issuance of LMIA-exempt work permits to current employees. New employees are no longer eligible.
Canada's immigration department has released updated data on temporary residence application processing times. Changes affect work permit and other categories.
Canada's immigration agency issued four invitations for permanent residence through Express Entry, requiring a minimum CRS score of 368.
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Manitoba is inviting international student graduates, skilled workers, and francophones to apply for provincial nomination. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to…
Having a Canadian ancestor can significantly reduce university tuition costs. Canadian universities charge international students much more than Canadian citizens.
Canada has raised the wage thresholds for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This change takes effect on July 17, 2026. Canadian employers will no longer be able to renew or initiate new work…
Nova Scotia is expanding nominations for workers with expiring permits. This one-time initiative targets foreign workers in the province.
Work permit processing times in Canada have decreased. Nigeria leads with a five-week reduction. In-Canada work permit processing times have also declined.
British Columbia is issuing invitations to skilled workers in priority care and construction occupations. This may be an opportunity for you to obtain a provincial nomination.
Starting July 10, the federal government will begin processing low-wage LMIA applications in eight Canadian regions, including Halifax, Winnipeg, and Regina.
Canada's immigration department has held its second-ever Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience. To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 392.
LMIA processing times have increased for low-wage and high-wage streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. However, three streams saw a decline in LMIA wait times.
Ottawa has reported an increase in non-compliance with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). 12% of employers were found to be non-compliant.
Wait times for temporary residence applicants in Canada have risen, with increases across nearly every category.
Two Winnipeg MPs announced work permit extensions for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program candidates, affecting about 2,700 workers.
British Columbia conducted a new selection round through its Entrepreneur Immigration category, targeting entrepreneurs with plans to establish a new business or acquire and grow an existing one.
Manitoba has invited 77 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination. This is the 13th selection round.
Temporary residence wait times in Canada have fallen. Work permit processing times have eased by 15 days. Applicants from Nigeria also saw a one-week improvement.
Citizens of 28 countries can get easier access to Canadian work permits. The International Experience Canada program allows some to work in Canada for up to 2-3 years.
The Alberta Immigration Program is inviting workers in healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture to apply. A total of 743 invitations have been issued.
Canada has released the latest LMIA processing times. While LMIA wait times increased for nearly all streams under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the permanent resident stream saw a nearly…
IRCC issued 4000 invitations to healthcare and social services workers. Candidates needed a minimum of 475 CRS points.
Canada's immigration department issued 271 invitations to physicians to apply for permanent residence. Candidates needed a minimum CRS score of 223 to be considered.
The processing time for in-Canada work permits has fallen to 144 days, the lowest this year. This decrease in processing time is a positive trend for migrants.
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