March 27, 2023 As of January 9, 2023, participations to the International Experience Canada (IEC) program are counted when foreign nationals have their work permit issued at the port of entry (POE). If foreign nationals do not come to Canada before their POE letter of introduction expires, it does not count as a participation. This…
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March 27, 2023 The instructions have been updated to clarify that in-Canada refugee claimants must apply for a study permit online separately, and they can no longer apply for a study permit by using the form entitled Schedule 12 – Additional Information – Refugee Claimants Inside Canada (IMM 0008) or when submitting a claim through the…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officers should be familiar with the legislative and regulatory authorities in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). Identity Management Legislative reference IRPA or IRPR reference Travel and identity document requirements for temporary residents R52(1) Exceptions – travel and identity document requirements…
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March 16, 2023 On September 23, 2022, the Ministerial Instructions were amended to: expand the geographic boundaries for seven of the eleven participating communities, so more employers are able to participate. The communities expanding their boundaries are: North Bay (Ont.), Sudbury (Ont.), Timmins (Ont.), Thunder Bay (Ont.), Moose Jaw (Sask.), West Kootenay (BC) and Vernon…
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