Martine @ Imm Care
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Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant at Immigration Care | happy wife and mom to 3 | Bles-Wold Dairy is my home
central Alberta
Joined April 2009
Canada's immigration backlogs and processing times grow a year after job cuts. Now, 300 more positions face the axe
thestar.com
As plans to eliminate 3,300 positions work their way through the system, backlogged applications for temporary and permanent residence grow.
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Hi @JobBankCanada & @ESDC_GC is there an update on when suspended ads will go live again? Some postings have been down for over a month while accounts wait to be re-validated, even after adding the director as the primary officer. Job opportunities aren’t visible to Canadians.
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Another update to AB Advantage Immigration Program intake. They will no longer be accepting applications on a monthly basis, as of Sep 30, AAIP will move to an Expression of Interest model. Not unexpected, with the volume of applications received & limited number of allocations
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Applying for an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada? Be careful of companies that claim they can help you get one! Make sure you apply through the official Government of Canada website: https://t.co/UCU2aFjO6D
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Changes ahead to the TFW program, specifically aimed at "low wage" applications to combat abuse. In AB the high/low wage cut off is $29.50/hr.
thestar.com
But advocates say Ottawa's promises fall short of protecting migrant workers from exploitation. “It's not about a few bad apples,” Chris Ramsaroop said. “The entire system is rotten to the
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Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The #CBSA is committed to identifying & intercepting instances of human trafficking at the border, & working with partners to prosecute those who engage in trafficking. Learn more: https://t.co/fNxd7j0rqO
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Good! Employers preying on the vulnerabilities of TFWs need to face serious consequences. Especially with a ballooning temporary resident pop, who have no viable PR route, & may resort to desperate measures at a chance to stay
calgaryherald.com
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Public policy - open work permits for nomination-ready temporary residents employed in Manitoba with work permits expiring in 2024. Eligibility requirements to follow.
I am introducing a public policy to give open work permits to eligible temporary workers in Manitoba’s Expression of Interest pool under PNP. Within 2 years, we expect eligible candidates to receive an official nomination from Manitoba and become permanent residents.👇
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We know that resettling in a new country can be exciting and stressful. There is a lot of change all at once. During your first year in Canada, you will worry about many things like where you will live and work or how you will learn the language. This can impact your mental
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International student work in Canada: 24 hours per week | CTV News
ctvnews.ca
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says international students will be able to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week starting in September.
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As of April 30, IRCC will implement business program changes: Start-up Visa: Caps on applications per organization & priority processing for those with Canadian backing. Self-Employed Persons: Application intake paused to clear backlog &reform. https://t.co/Fmpt6b48uQ
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Canada bringing back visa requirements for Mexican nationals. The new rules will take effect on 11:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.
cbc.ca
The federal government is reimposing some visa requirements on Mexican nationals visiting Canada, a senior government source tells Radio-Canada.
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@CitImmCanada Suggestion: can @ServiceCanada_E start processing PR card renewals for swifter and maybe even in-person processing?
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Remember when we were outraged about passport processing delays that exceeded mere weeks disrupting travel plans? Why is it not outrageous that it takes @CitImmCanada 90+ days for a renewed #PRcard & disrupt the travel plans of PRs? https://t.co/otzearvunH
globalnews.ca
Canadians in need of new passports have been met with delays in processing for months, putting their travel plans at risk. What's going on?
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The pools for the 2023 @IEC_EIC season are now closed: https://t.co/6T72YawZ6O You can still complete and submit your work permit application if you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Your profile will be removed from the pools if you do not receive an ITA for the 2023
canada.ca
Learn about International Experience Canada (IEC). Discover how to work and travel in Canada through a working holiday visa and other foreign youth programs.
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The IEC 2023 season is closing soon: The final round of invitations for all remaining pools of candidates will take place during the week of October 23, 2023. To be considered for the 2023 season, you must submit your profile before 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on October 23:
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On Oct 10, 2023 24,200 sponsors with an, since 2020 active, expression of interest profile to sponsor their (grand)parent but did not receive an invitation to apply in 2020, 2021 or 2022 - may be lucky this time around. No new expression of interest profiles will be accepted.
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Big News Alert! A Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) in the #TFWProgram, will offer eligible employers a simplified process for hiring, backed by #LMIAs that last up to 3 years Phase 1 for primary ag kicks off in Sep 2023, other employers can access REP in Jan 2024 #CanadianAg
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Already completed your customs and immigration declaration? Use the CBSA Advance Declaration express lanes and skip the line-ups. Listen to what recent travellers had to say about this feature! #Testimonial Learn more: https://t.co/tVyDtUjJic
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We're stuck between every email we've sent and other option we tried telling us to use webform. And then this response telling us webform does not work. I don't know what percentage of litigation problems are created by webform, but in our practice it's way too many. #cdnimm
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