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Updates to Alberta 'No LMIA' List

Mar 09 2018 OneTerra

Updates to Alberta 'No LMIA' List Credits to ImmPulse In May 2017 we advised that (ESDC) Employment and Social Development Canada had partnered with the government of Alberta to disallow Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) to be issued for certain occupations. We further advised in December 2017 that the list had been updated once again.

Manitoba Updates PNIP

Mar 09 2018 OneTerra

Each Canadian province and territory maintains its own provincial nominee program (PNP). Though these are primarily systems geared toward providing (or achieving) permanent residence, selection in these program will also have consequences for the ability to secure temporary work permits as well.

Countries Requiring Canadian Immigration Medical Exam is Changing

Mar 09 2018 OneTerra

Canadian law provides that foreign nationals (including international students and foreign workers) coming to Canada for 6 months or more, who have resided in â€˜designated countriesâ€™ for 6 or more consecutive months in the last 1 year, must undergo an â€˜Immigration Medical Examâ€™ (IME). Designated countries are those identified as having a higher risk of medical concerns. (In addition, people involved in certain fields such as health care, child care, or food preparation would also need IMEs.)

Manitoba Updates PNIP (Provincial Nominee Immigration Program)

Nov 29 2017 OneTerra

Each Canadian province and territory maintains its own provincial nominee program (PNP). Though these are primarily systems geared toward providing (or achieving) permanent residence

Countries Requiring Canadian Immigration Medical Exam is Changing

Nov 29 2017 OneTerra

Canadian law provides that foreign nationals (including international students and foreign workers) coming to Canada for 6 months or more, who have resided in â€˜designated countriesâ€™ for 6 or more consecutive months in the last 1 year, must undergo an â€˜Immigration Medical Examâ€™ (IME).

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) New Immigration Figures

Nov 06 2017 OneTerra

On November 1, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (â€œIRCCâ€) released new immigration targets for 2018, 2019, and 2020

The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (AINP) is Changing

Oct 30 2017 OneTerra

Alberta has announced that effective January 2, 2018, all of its economic class Provincial Nominee categories will be streamlined.

New Definition of Age of Dependent Now in Force

Oct 30 2017 OneTerra

New definition of age of dependants now in force News Release From Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

CETA: Reducing barriers to labour mobility

Sep 26 2017 OneTerra

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA): Reducing barriers to labour mobility

Canada: New Customs Card

Sep 20 2017 OneTerra

The Canadian government has now introduced an app that allows travellers to complete the Customs Card declaration on their smartphones.

LMIA Recruitment Update

Aug 17 2017 OneTerra

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the government agency responsible for Canadaâ€™s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), has announced that new, stricter, regulations will go into place on August 28

US: Executive Order Update

Jun 27 2017 OneTerra

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed today to let President Trumpâ€™s executive order go into effect. Reversing the actions of lower federal courts the Supreme Court will hear full arguments as to the orderâ€™s legality in October. This decision allows the Executive Order to go into effect for people with no strong ties to the United States.

Canada Bill C-6: Changes to Citizenship Act

Jun 26 2017 OneTerra

On June 19, 2017, Bill C-6 received Royal Assent, resulting in a number of changes to the current Citizenship Act. Several changes came into effect on June 19, 2017, and others are expected to come into effect in late 2017 and early 2018.

Global Talent Stream as related to Temporary Foreign Workers

Jun 14 2017 OneTerra

The Global Talent Stream (GTS), a fast-track stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), has launched as of June 12, establishing a two-week standard for the processing of work permit applications for highly skilled occupations. The two categories of the GTS target high-growth companies, and workers in identified in-demand occupations.

Canada: Path to Permanent Residency Express Entry Update

May 29 2017 OneTerra

The latest Express Entry draw took place on May 17, 2017. Invitations to Apply (ITAâ€™s) for Canadian permanent resident status were issued to 3,687 candidates in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 415 or above. This is the second time the minimum CRS requirement has dropped to 415 points, the lowest point total since being introduced in January, 2015.

Alberta Limits Positions That Can be Filled by Foreign Workers

May 15 2017 OneTerra

The government of Alberta and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) have partnered to deal with a concern in the Alberta labour market.

2017 Canada Federal Budget Update: Immigration and Mobility

Mar 24 2017 OneTerra

As announced in November 2016, the Federal Government is moving forward with plans to implement a new Global Skills Strategy (GSS) to facilitate faster access to top global talent for companies doing business in Canada that are committing to bring new skills to Canada and create more Canadian jobs.

President Trumps Revised Travel Restriction Suspended by U.S. Federal District Courts

Mar 17 2017 OneTerra

On March 15, 2017, two federal judges issued nationwide temporary restraining orders to block the implementation of U.S. President Trumpâ€™s â€œExecutive Order Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United Statesâ€ before it could come into effect on March 16.

Preclearance Bill C-23

Mar 09 2017 OneTerra

Bill C-23 known as the Preclearance Act, 2016 was tabled in the House of Commons on June 17, 2016 by Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale. The bill would enshrine in law a reciprocal agreement for customs and immigration pre-clearance signed by the governments of Stephen Harper and Barack Obama in 2015. Both houses of Congress passed the U.S. version of the bill in December.

New Executive Order on Travel Restrictions Signed

Mar 08 2017 OneTerra

United States President Donald Trump on March 6, 2017 signed a new Executive Order that suspends the entry of nationals from six designated countries including Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen with Iraq no longer included. The travel restriction lasts 90 days from March 16, 2017 and may be extended.

US Immigration Ban and Canada

Feb 14 2017 OneTerra

Canada is a major source of temporary entrants to the United States with over 13 Million entries to the United States for business or pleasure in 2016.

British Columbia PNP

Sep 06 2016 OneTerra

The government of British Columbia issued a total of 319 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) in a draw on June 29, 2016.

IRCC Service Update

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

IRCC provided a service update in their recent newsletter.

Canada to Lift Mexican Visa Requirements

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

In 2009, in the face of surging numbers of refugee claimants, Canada instituted a visa requirement for Mexican citizens to travel to Canada.

Implied Status Update

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

Implied Status is the right to remain and work in Canada while a work permit extension application is in process. As long as the person has submitted their application prior to the expiration of the current work permit, that person may continue to work in Canada until a decision is made on their extension.

Requirements for Citizens of Romania and Bulgaria

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

The government of Canada is set to remove Romania and Bulgaria from the list of countries whose citizens require visas in order to travel to Canada.

Express Entry Scores July 2016

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 13, 2016 invited 747 candidates with 482 or more Comprehensive Ranking System points.

Manitoba PNP

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

Manitoba conducted the 18th draw for the Skilled Worker category of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP).

Consulate of Myanmar

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

Effective immediately, the Consulate of Myanmar only accepts applications of travellers entering Myanmar within 30 days of visa submission

Consulate of Zambia

Jul 31 2016 OneTerra

Effective immediately, the Consulate of Zambia requires travelers applying for tourist visas to include a copy of their tour itinerary along with their visa application.