On May 6, 2021, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (“IRCC”) launched the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence Pathway (“TR to PR”) for essential workers and international students in Canada. On July 26, 2021, IRCC broadened the benefits of this pathway. Candidates can now apply for a coveted open work permit while their temporary residence status is still in place (until a decision is made on their permanent residence application). This open work permit allows those who are awaiting a decision on their application to extend or remain in status during this transitional period.
BlogCanada Supports Immigration from Hong Kong! Ottawa Announces Two New Permanent Residency Pathways
8 June 2021by Catherine Sas, K.C.
Today, the Honourable Marco E.L Mendicino, Minister of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced two new pathways that offer Canadian permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who are currently in Canada. Canada and Hong Kong share a long historic relationship and Canada has continuously shown a commitment to support the citizens of Hong Kong. In June 2020, China imposed controversial National Security Laws in Hong Kong which threatens the security, liberty and privacy of Hong Kong nationals.
BlogMinister Announces New Pathway to Canadian Permanent Residence for Temporary Workers and International Graduates
22 April 2021by Catherine Sas, K.C.
On April 16, 2021, Canada’s Immigration Minister, The Honorable Marco Mendicino announced new, progressive pathways to Canadian Permanent Residence status for up to 90,000 temporary workers in health care, and in essential occupations as well as international graduates who are currently in Canada. The new policies extend to temporary foreign workers in 40 health-care-related occupations, such as nurses, social workers, and doctors, as well as workers in 95 other occupations, which include a variety of essential occupations ranging from cashiers to caregivers, and factory workers.
BlogMinister Mendicino announces Covid-friendly work permit program
12 January 2021by Catherine Sas, K.C.
On January 8, 2021 Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Honourable Marco Mendicino, announced a unique COVID-friendly work permit program for current and former holders of Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs). International students who complete their education in Canada are eligible for work permits of 1 to 3 years duration depending upon the length of their program of study.
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17 September 2017by Joey Zhao
Congratulations Catherine Sas, Q. C., for being listed in Canada’s Best Lawyers for the 12th consecutive year!
Canadian Immigration ProgramsHow do I get a work visa for Canada?How do I immigrate to Canada?Working in CanadaCanada’s Express Entry Immigration Program: Two Years in Review and What Lies Ahead for 2017
18 January 2017by Catherine Sas, K.C.
When Canada's new immigration program, Express Entry, was introduced on January 1, 2015, it completely transformed Canada's economic immigration stream. Gone were the days where an applicant controlled their own destiny!
BlogCanadian Immigration ProgramsTraveling to CanadaWorking in CanadaVisitors, Students and Workers: Be prepared for entry to Canada!
12 July 2016by Catherine Sas, K.C.
Temporary entry to Canada - whether as a visitor, student, or worker - is a privilege and not a right. Whether you are coming to Canada from a visa exempt country or even if you have been granted a visa, your entry to Canada is not guaranteed and you must be prepared to explain the purpose of your entry to Canada to a border official. This reality may be particularly perplexing for someone who has already applied for and obtained a visa from overseas. The visa merely allows you to present yourself at Canada's door - it is not assured that you will be able to enter. And do not presume that the information that you presented at the Canadian visa office abroad, will be available to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer at the port of entry. You need to be prepared that you will be making this application essentially all over again to assure the border official that you are seeking entry to Canada for a valid purpose. Be sure to bring all the necessary supporting documentation for your proposed stay. The same is true for a student or worker.
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16 June 2016by Joey Zhao
September 19, 2016 Catherine Sas will speak at the International Bar Association session “Where will my nanny/plumber come from? Middle and low-skilled worker shortages in light of the migrant currents...
BlogCanada Immigration LawyersCanadian Immigration ProgramsHow do I get a work visa for Canada?Owner/Operators Filling the Gap in Business Immigration Programs
1 June 2016by Victor Ing
It has been over two years since June 2014 when the federal government permanently shut down the federal immigrant investor pathway to Canadian permanent residence. Under the former program, foreign investors and entrepreneurs could obtain permanent residence in exchange for a one-time lump sum investment to Canada. The program was finally scrapped over widespread criticism that it was not generating long-term benefits for Canadians and because many viewed the program as a way for immigrants to buy their way to Canadian citizenship. Unsurprisingly, the new immigration Minister, the Honourable John McCallum, has already publicly stated that there are no current plans to restart or reinvent the troubled program.
BlogCanadian Immigration ProgramsHow do I get a work visa for Canada?Working in CanadaStudents Beware: Are you Allowed to Work while Studying in Canada?
15 December 2015by Victor Ing
Attracting and retaining international students has long been a priority for Canada’s immigration program. Every year thousands of students from all over the world enter Canada to seek a quality education. The top source countries of international students in Canada in the past 10 years have been China, India, Korea and France.
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