On July 31, 2013, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) announced the latest changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The changes concern mostly about Canadian employers’ application for Labour Market Opinion (LMO), with the aim to “ensure…
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LMO and Work Permit Application Updates
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Exotic dancers no longer eligible for work permits
Canadian employers will no longer be able to hire temporary foreign workers as exotic dancers or for other sex-trade work. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced last Wednesday (July 4, 2012) that they will no…
Foreign workers face being sent home over work permit snar
Service Canada delays are leading to work-permit renewal rejections, putting thousands of foreign workers at risk: http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/immigration/article/1123302–foreign-workers-face-being-sent-home-over-work-permit-snarl Source: thestar.com
What is an Arranged Employment Opinion (AEO)? And what is the current processing time for AEO applications?
An AEO is a document issued by Service Canada in support of a person’s application under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Applicants with a valid AEO will score extra points in the FSWP point schedule. More importantly, they are…
How long does the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) application take in Toronto?
Due to the coming into effect of the new regulations, the Temporary Foreign Workers Program is experiencing longer processing time. Expect a minimum of 30 business days after you file the application in Toronto. A total processing time of 6-8…
In issuing a work permit or labour market opinion, how is the genuineness of the job offer assessed?
Genuineness of job offers may be assessed by different officers. In applying for a labour market opinion (LMO), a Service Canada/Human Resources and Development Canada officer will make the assessment. If no LMO is required, an overseas visa officer will…