VICTORIA – The provincial government is taking steps to further encourage business immigrants to invest in communities in regional B.C. through the BC Provincial Nominee Program. This is one of a series of steps as part of a commitment in…
Category: Business Immigration
BC Business Program No Longer Accepts Preliminary Applications
Effective September 2, 2011, the application process of Business Skills Category under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has changed. The Program no longer accepts preliminary application under this category. Applications submitted must include all of the following: the…
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 application for foreign workers, what is the substantially the same assessment? Are there any consequences if an employer fails the assessment?
Substantially the Same (STS) assessment is a new mechanism introduced in the recent amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The test determines whether employers of foreign workers have provided wages, working conditions and employment that were substantially the…
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…
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program has been substantially amended recently. What are the major changes?
The regulatory changes made to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) came into force on April 1, 2011. The highlights of the changes are: All employment offers will be subject to a new Genuineness assessment; Employers who have hired foreign…