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CANADA: Canada-Italy Youth Mobility Agreement and Updates
November 16, 2022
Canada has announced a new youth work experience agreement with Italy and issued further guidance to Canadian employers on responsibilities towards foreign workers.
Read MoreCANADA: New Concession for Foreign Students
October 12, 2022
In recognition of the economic challenges faced by employers, the Canadian government has announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus while class is in session.
Read MoreCanada: COVID-19 Travel and Immigration FAQ
May 20, 2020
Newland Chase Canada immigration experts answer frequently asked questions about restrictions on visas and travel to and from Canada.
Read MoreCANADA: Biometrics Now Required for Certain In-Canada Applications
December 5, 2019
Applicants within Canada for work permit, study permit and visa extensions, as well as for permanent residence, must now give their biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a designated Service Canada location.
Read MoreCANADA: Government Updates Global Talent Occupations List
July 12, 2019
Effective July 2019, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the Global Talent Occupations List.
Read MoreCANADA: Processing Delays and New Wage Thresholds for Labour Market Impact Assessments
April 24, 2019
Warnings from Employment and Social Development Canada that processing times for LMIA applications have increased.
Read MoreCANADA-UNITED STATES: Tech, Talent, and Immigration [Updated: November 19, 2019]
April 5, 2019
Canada takes advantage of tightening U.S. immigration policies of the Trump administration, making its successful Global Talent Stream permanent. Foreign talent in the technology industry is moving north to Canada and its booming tech scene - due in significant part to friendly immigration policy.
Read MoreCANADA: Law Change Makes Drunk Driving a Serious Offence; Potential Implications for Visa Applicants
July 10, 2018
An amendment to the Criminal Code in Canada has doubled the maximum prospective punishment for drunk driving (‘DUI’ – Driving Under the Influence) from five years to ten years. Now classed as “serious criminality” in Canada, a foreign national with a prior DUI, may now be inadmissible.
Read MoreCANADA: Government Adds Three More Occupations to Global Talent Stream
June 14, 2018
On 12th June 2018, the Canadian government marked the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Global Talent Stream pilot by expanding the Global Talent Occupations List, bringing the total number of qualifying jobs on the list to thirteen.
Read MoreCANADA: UAE Citizens Visa-Free Starting June 5
May 31, 2018
Effective June 5, citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will no longer require a visa to enter Canada. UAE nationals will be granted entry with only a valid UAE passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The new visa waiver is applicable for business, tourism, and family visits.
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