05 Dec Ottawa published new instructions for International Mobility Program
Ottawa published new instructions for International Mobility Program
On December 2, 2022, the Government of Canada published a new update for International Mobility Program (IMP) and employer-specific work permit processing. As a result of changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) regarding the protection of foreign workers, the government will improve protections for temporary foreign workers by obligating employers to provide foreign workers with information about their rights in Canada. In addition, the government will strengthen its ability to effectively conduct inspections involving third parties by providing documents in support of inspections.
IRPR, #IMP, #foreign_workers, #foreign_worker_protection, #work_in_Canada
IRCC extended work permits to family members of temporary foreign workers
On December 2, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new instructions for employers and temporary workers. Canada is expanding its work permit program to include family members of temporary foreign workers. This will help address labour shortages by making it easier for employers to find the needed workers. Effective January 2023, Canada will temporarily expand work eligibility to spouses and dependent children of all ages for two years. It is estimated that this will offer working opportunities to the family members of more than 200,000 foreign workers. This initiative provides a greater chance for foreign workers who want to come to Canada and employers seeking labour solutions.
IRCC, #temporary_foreign_workers, #foreign_workers, #work_permit
Manitoba issued invitations to 305 candidates in draw #160
On December 2, 2022, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In round #160, MPNP issued 206 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score to get the LAA in this category was 775 points, 22 points fewer than the previous draw. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 43 LAAs. The lowest score in the SWO category was 673 points, 13 points fewer than in the previous round. In addition, Manitoba invited 56 candidates in the International Education Stream. Thus, in this draw, Manitoba has issued LAAs to 305 candidates, including 31 Express Entry candidates. MPNP has invited 6,076 candidates in 2022, and 1,251 received invitations in the Express Entry.
Manitoba, #MPNP, #International_students, #PNP, #SWO, #SWM
MPNP announced expression of interest system notices
On December 2, 2022, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) published Expression of Interest system notices. Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocates a quota of nominations to the MPNP. The MPNP uses these nominations to issue Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) through Expression of Interest draws. However, the MPNP can only approve as many applications for a specific year as nominations are available. For example, in 2022, the MPNP can approve 6,367 applications. As of now, the Federal Government has yet to announce a quota of nominations for 2023.