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CANADA – To Join the Apostille Convention
May 23, 2023
Global Affairs Canada announced on 16 May that Canada is adopting the Apostille Convention. The Apostille Convention simplifies the process of legalizing documents for use in other countries who are members of the Convention.
Read MoreCANADA – New Passports Unveiled
May 15, 2023
A new design for Canadian passports have been unveiled. The new passports will be more secure with a number of enhanced security features.
Read MoreCANADA: 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.
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