The Federal Budget – What are the immigration implications? This week the Federal government tabled its final budget before the 2019 election. There are some significant immigration implications as a result of new and additional funding measures. Here’s what you need to know: Global Talent Stream Now Permanent The Global Skills Strategy (GSS) helps […]
New Pathways to Permanent Residence for Caregivers Announced IRCC has announced positive changes to its immigration programs for caregivers. Two new pilot programs will be announced shortly. One of the main changes is that a caregiver’s eligibility for permanent residence will be assessed before the work permit is issued. After two years in Canada […]
Good News for International Students and their Employers: Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program IRCC has announced changes to the highly-popular Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program. It is an important program for employers who rely on hiring recent graduates from Canadian colleges and universities. Effective February 14, 2019, students now have 180 days […]
Attention Oscar Nominees, Past Winners & All Others in the Arts and Entertainment Fields! Canada is known as a popular destination for filmmakers and performing artists. Canada’s immigration law permits many entertainers and those working in the entertainment industry to work in Canada without a work permit or obtain a work permit relatively easily […]
We are proud to announce that Who’s Who Legal’s publication of Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2018 names four (4) of our lawyers as experts and “practitioners who excel in the corporate immigration field and stand out for their excellent work….” The publication, based in London, England, prepares its results based on research and analysis obtained […]
Corporate Immigration Law Firm is seeking an Law Support Clerk with 1 to 3 years of experience. This position is full time but flexible work hours may be accommodated. Administrative duties will include but are not limited to: Maintaining the reception desk and reception area Greeting clients and taking coats, offering beverages Answering main phone […]
Welcome to the Corporate Immigration Law Firm Newsletter. We hope you find the information provided relevant to your immigration needs. Our objective is to highlight recent changes in immigration that are of interest to our readers. Please contact us at: info@cilf.ca with topic suggestions for future issues. Today’s topics: 1. CILF ON THE MOVE! New address @ […]
US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)’s most recent update on the issue of Canada’s legalization of marijuana and border crossing on October 9, 2019 notes that all usual admissibility laws, rules and regulations will continue to be enforced by their officers. USCBP reminds travellers that US Federal Law governs immigration matters, despite certain state laws […]
Some employers ask candidates during the recruitment process whether they are allowed to work in Canada on a permanent basis, to help them identify if a work permit is required, either now or in the future. But is this legal? Recently, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) pronounced itself on this issue in Haseeb […]
