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July 18, 2024 Officers are informed that the LMIA exemption codes for intra-company transferees are C61, C62 or C63. These instructions have been updated to reflect this change. Updated instructions International Mobility Program: Canadian interests – Significant benefit – Intra-company transferees [R205(a)] (exemption codes C61, C62, C63) International Mobility Program: Canadian interests – Significant benefit – Intra-company transferees – General…
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These instructions provide operational guidance related to temporary special measures for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents of Canada directly affected by the 2024 wildfire season in Canada. These measures are effective July 19, 2024 and are in place until November 30, 2024. They apply to temporary resident clients applying to restore or extend…
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From: Canada Border Services Agency News release July 4, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario New regulatory amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) will help improve processing efficiency at the border, strengthen border integrity and enhance public safety. The regulatory amendments allow a Minister’s Delegate to issue a removal order directly at the port of entry for straightforward transborder criminal…
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In these instructions “officers” refers to both employees of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and of the Canada Border Services Agency. The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) was created through bilateral agreements between Canada and the participating countries. The program falls under subparagraph R200(1)(c)(iii), as a labour market impact assessment is required. Under this program, employers…
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