If you work in the not-for-profit sector, chances are that your organization performs some sort of community service, quite possibly helping disadvantaged persons or designated groups, such as visible minorities, Aboriginals, persons with disabilities or addictions, or women. For this reason alone, not-for-profit organizations are essential to the well-being of our communities and cities. But you already knew that.
Central intake office revises federal skilled worker document checklist
Following the issuance of revised Ministerial Instructions in June 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada also revised its IMM 5612 Document Checklist, which is used for the initial filing of Federal Skilled Worker applications with the Central Intake Office. The language proficiency assessment was an expected addition to IMM 5612. However, what was not expected is the requirement that applicants also submit all documents listed on the specific visa office document checklist applicable to the consular post where the application will be processed.
CIC ends processing of work permit extensions filed concurrently with pending LMO applications
Until recently, a work permit extension application (for a NOC 0, A, or B occupation), which required an approved Labour Market Opinion ("LMO"), could be filed concurrently with a pending LMO application. However, in July 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada ("CIC") posted a notice on its website indicating that concurrent filing would no longer be permitted.