Clarification on ‘implied status’ for work permit extensions
Applicants applying to extend their work permit in Canada have been receiving letters from IRCC that state the following: “Please attach this letter to your
Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong
Canada announced a new immigration initiative that will attract students and youth from Hong Kong to Canada by offering a new open work permit and
2021-2023 Immigration Level Plan
The government announced new immigration targets for the next three years to help the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19 and drive future growth with health,
Entrepreneurs benefiting from award wining innovative and dynamic Entrepreneurship Learning Platform
Empowered Startups, a designated business incubator, provides an innovative and dynamic Entrepreneurship Learning and Workplace Platform. This online platform received two Silver 2020 LearnX Awards:
2020 Parents and Grandparents Program set to open from Oct 13 to Nov 3, 2020
The Government announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, building further on the commitment to reuniting families. Over a 3-week
Changes to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
As of October 1, 2020 the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has made several changes to its program: A new online portal is available to
Whistler Immigration and Canada Caring Society announce partnership to create impactful change
Whistler Immigration is very excited to be partnering with Canada Caring Society to provide support and services to vulnerable people facing immigration challenges, particularly people
COVID Travel Ban Leads to Family Tragedy, Whistler Immigration Offers Hope
Canada’s current immigration policy places restrictions on family members wishing to come to Canada which has resulted in tragic consequences for many families across the
Employer registration required to hire Temporary Foreign Workers as of Dec 15, 2020
The BC Government announced that employers who wish to hire foreign nationals through three federal programs — the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the Home Child-Care
Employers preparing for busy season with an Unnamed LMIA valid for 6 months
Employers anticipating a higher workload in the near future can prepare themselves and act now to secure authorization to hire foreign workers later. They are
Whistler Labour Survey
Finding and retaining employees in Whistler is challenging and has become even more difficult since the outbreak of COVID-19. We collaborated with the Whistler Chamber,
BC PNP Announces New Fees
The BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has increased the fees for Skills Immigration applications and requests for review submissions. The new fee for the
Canada changes interpretation of “parent” under the Citizenship Act
Canadian families are diverse and everyone deserves the same rights and opportunities. In recognition of the diversity of Canadian families, the Honourable Marco E. L.
BC PNP extends Tech Pilot until June 2021
The BC PNP Tech Pilot helps employers address their talent needs and provides a fast-tracked, permanent immigration pathway for foreign workers and international students with
BC Chamber AGM passes policy resolution ‘Helping BC Employers Attract and Retain Employees’
We are delighted that the policy resolution ‘Helping BC Employers Attract and Retain Employees by Increasing BC PNP Yearly Nomination Allocation’ was passed by the
