TERMINATED? LET GO? WHAT HAPPENS TO MY WORK PERMIT?
During the past six months, we have been handling an increasing number of calls and messages from foreign nationals in Canada whose employment has been terminated by their Canadian employer and who wish to consult us on what their immigration options are. Can they look for employment with another employer? Can they accept a job… Read more
ENTERING CANADA WITH A DUI, DWI OR IMPAIRED DRIVING CONVICTION
Background If you’re traveling to Canada to visit, work or study, or to attend a business meeting, a professional function, or a family gathering, and you have previously been convicted in the United States or elsewhere of an impaired driving offense such as a DUI (driving while under the influence), DWI (driving while impaired) or… Read more
NEW CANADIAN VISA ALLOWS SHORT TERM WORK ASSIGNMENTS WITHOUT A WORK PERMIT
New short term visas allow managerial or professional-level foreign workers to work in Canada on short-term assignments without a work permit, or a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Visas are available for single-entries of up to 15 days once every six months, or up to 30 days once every year The Canadian government has introduced… Read more