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Work Permit
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Ackah Business Immigration Law
2023 Working Holiday IEC Visa
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Canada's 2023 working holiday IEC visa program opened on January 9 for applications. The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is a great way for young people to gain international work…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
How CUSMA Can Help Americans Work in Canada
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CUSMA facilitates cross-border labour mobility for Americans to work in Canada by streamlining regulations, removing barriers that previously hindered the process and expediting the work permit process. The Canada-United States-Mexico…
ImmigrationProf Blog
New York Employers Eager to Hire Migrants, but they Cannot do so
Migrants are prohibited by federal policy from securing work permits until 180 days after an asylum application is filed. The situation in New York City highlights the quagmire this puts immigrants and employers…
The Mobile Workforce
Canada’s Work Permit Program for U.S. H-1B Visa Holders Maxes Out in 48 Hours, as U.S. Conducts Second H-1B Lottery
By María E. Ferré, Grace Shie, John Corgan
On July 18, 2023, Canada’s newly announced program offering open work permits to holders of U.S. H-1B visas closed after it reached the maximum number of applicants – less than…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
5 Fastest Ways For Employers To Bring Foreign Workers To Canada
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Canada is a country with a growing economy and a strong demand for skilled workers. As a result, the Canadian government has made it relatively easy for employers to bring…
Canadian Labour and Employment Law
Canada’s First-ever Tech Talent Strategy
By Stephanie MacIntosh, Nell Slochowski
On June 27, 2023, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship launched Canada's new Tech Talent Strategy. Through this strategy, Canada hopes to improve on existing measures and introduce new…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
Episode 70: Latest Immigration Updates June 2023
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Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses the many immigration changes Canada made in May and June 2023 on the Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah podcast. BOOK YOUR FREE CASE…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
Canada Launches Open Work Permit For H-1B Visa Holders
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Canada Announced 6 New Tech Immigration Initiatives To Attract Global Tech Talent Starting July 16, 2023, the Canadian government will introduce a new immigration stream to allow 10,000 H-1B visa…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
Episode 63: Is It A Good Time To Apply For An LMIA?
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Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah discusses as a Canadian employer or a business owner how to determine when is a good time to hire a foreign worker and how to…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
What Is The Processing Time For A Canada Work Permit?
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The processing time for a Canada work permit varies depending on the type of work permit you are applying for, your country of citizenship and the time of year you…