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
The future of Canada’s immigration programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many questions and concerns regarding the future of Canada’s immigration programs. Canada’s immigration programs have been instrumental in addressing labour
Increase in permanent residence fees effective April 30, 2020
The Government has increased its fees for permanent residence, please ensure you pay the right amount: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/increase-permanent-residence-fees-effective-april-30.html How to pay the new fees when applying through
BC temporary foreign worker (TFW) registration
Any person or organization who wants to hire a temporary foreign worker will need to have a provincial Certificate of Registration. Starting in Spring 2020
Corona Virus Update (COVID-19)
December 31, 2020 Negative COVID test result required for air travellers Beginning January 7, 2021, air travellers to Canada are required to present negative results
Brooke Finlay featured in Whistler Profiles of Excellence
We are excited that our Partner and Managing Director Brooke Finlay is featured in the Whistler Profiles of Excellence. Growing up in a small town
Express Entry Updates 2020: Settlement funds
The requirements for proof of settlement funds have changed for 2020. Settlement Funds Settlement funds are only required for certain candidates, depending on the program(s)
Recruitment & Retention Forum for Whistler Employers
Are you wondering how to improve your overall compensation package and retain staff? Whistler Immigration is proud to be sponsoring such an important event hosted
