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LMIA Streams 2025: Pick High-Wage, Low-Wage, or GTS Fast
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LMIA Streams 2025: Pick High-Wage, Low-Wage, or GTS Fast

Canada’s LMIA system now operates at two speeds: eight-day approvals for Global Talent Stream roles and months-long queues or outright freezes for man …

2025-05-31 13:30:00 4 min read
LMIA 101: What Canada Expects Before You Hire a Foreign Worker
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LMIA 101: What Canada Expects Before You Hire a Foreign Worker

If your Canadian company is hiring foreign workers, you may need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). But do you know when, and why? For HR teams …

2025-05-30 21:35:10 3 min read
Work Smarter: Immigrants and Canada’s Job Market Gaps
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Work Smarter: Immigrants and Canada’s Job Market Gaps

Canada needs immigrants to sustain its economy, yet many newcomers face job mismatches, lower pay, and recognition barriers. A new 2025 study reveals …

2025-05-27 19:09:24 2 min read
Open Work Permits for Hong Kong Residents Ending Soon
Open Work Permits for Hong Kong Residents Ending Soon

Open Work Permits for Hong Kong Residents Ending Soon

Canada's special open work permit program for Hong Kong residents concluded earlier than anticipated, officially ending on February 7, 2025. This init …

2025-05-26 20:24:04 2 min read
Immigrants Get 75 Days to Challenge Visa and PR Rejections
Immigrants Get 75 Days to Challenge Visa and PR Rejections

Immigrants Get 75 Days to Challenge Visa and PR Rejections

Canada just gave immigrants more time to appeal denied applications. This article explains the new 75-day deadline for judicial reviews and its impact …

2025-05-25 12:45:21 3 min read
Colombians Working in Canada: LMIA Exempt Jobs You Should Know
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Colombians Working in Canada: LMIA Exempt Jobs You Should Know

For many Colombians, settling in Canada represents a major opportunity, but also a challenge filled with legal procedures and complex requirements. Fo …

2025-05-22 19:11:52 2 min read
Colombians in Canada: Top Provinces to Immigrate to in 2025
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Colombians in Canada: Top Provinces to Immigrate to in 2025

As more Colombians seek stability and opportunity abroad, Canada has become a preferred destination. Immigration trends reveal clear provincial prefer …

2025-05-21 19:51:55 3 min read
Choose Citizenship Over PR? Data Shows It’s Worth It
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Choose Citizenship Over PR? Data Shows It’s Worth It

Is Canadian citizenship really worth it if you’re already a permanent resident? Many immigrants ask this question. Is it just a passport—or a life upg …

2025-05-18 20:40:39 3 min read
Lena Diab Takes Over Immigration: What Changes Are Coming?
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Lena Diab Takes Over Immigration: What Changes Are Coming?

Canada has a new face at the helm of immigration: Lena Metlege Diab, a seasoned provincial leader with a proven track record. Her appointment follows …

2025-05-15 16:25:37 Updated : May 20, 2025 2 min read

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