Individuals who are accredited foreign representatives to Canada (for example, diplomatic, consular or official personnel) and their accredited family members can’t become permanent residents while they are still accredited. Their privileges and accredited status must have ended before they may be issued a visa or confirmation of permanent residence. The following guidance applies to officers…
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Ottawa, August 28, 2024— Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has ended a temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada, effective immediately. IRCC introduced the policy in August 2020 to help visitors who were unable to leave the country due to COVID-19 pandemic–related travel restrictions. Under the…
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From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release August 20, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada continues to take action to ensure the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. The Program is designed as an extraordinary…
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Applicants in certain immigration classes must submit a completed foreign educational credential and an equivalency assessment (Educational Credential Assessment [ECA] report issued by a designated organization or professional body to immigrate to Canada. Note: Certain immigration programs may have additional ECA-related requirements. Therefore, also consult the program-specific Program Delivery Instructions with regard to ECA requirements.…
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