work permits

E-1 Visas for Canadian production companies

March 18, 2020 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring, 0

Canadian production companies that sell films and/or television productions to US-based companies (including US studios, independents and streaming services) can face difficulties when sending their key personnel to the United States. The issue frequently arises when some or all of the Canadian production is scheduled to take place on location in the US.

employment law, foreign nationals, Labour Law, trade workers, visas, work permits

An overview of Canada’s Start-Up Business Class

July 17, 2019 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring, 0

Despite the fact that the United States (and many other western countries) have adopted more restrictive immigration policies, Canada remains relatively open to accepting new immigrants.

corporate immigration, employment law, immigrant entrepreneurs, immigration program, work permits

How the legalization of marijuana will affect your ability to travel to the United States

May 15, 2018 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources

The legalization of marijuana (both in Canada and in some US states) has created considerable uncertainty for Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and other foreign nationals.

Cannabis Act, cross-border travel, employment law, Legalization of marijuana, marijuana possession, travel to the US, work permits

IRCC announces details of global skills strategy

July 19, 2017 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Announcements and Administration, Corporate Immigration, Employment/Labour Standards, Government Budgets, Throne Speeches and Plans, Health and Safety, Human Resources, Payroll, Recruiting and Hiring, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

On June 12, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced details of its Global Skills Strategy. First announced in November 2016, the Global Skills Strategy is intended to help promote global investment in Canada and support the Government of Canada’s Innovation and Skills Plan.

employment law, foreign nationals, Global Skills Strategy, Global Talent Stream, health and safety, hiring temporary foreign workers, Labour Market Impact Assessment, LMIA, temporary foreign workers, Unions, work permits, working conditions

Canadian visitors to be automatically considered for multiple entry visas

February 12, 2014 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring

As of February 6, 2014, visitors to Canada will automatically be considered for multiple-entry temporary resident visas (“TRVs”). A multiple-entry TRV will allow a visitor to enter Canada on multiple occasions, during the validity period of the visa, without having to reapply each time. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has also increased temporary resident application fees as of February 6, 2014.

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Making Canada’s asylum system faster and fairer has potential ramifications for Canadian businesses

February 20, 2013 Occasional Contributors Corporate Immigration, Employee Relations, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring

The refugee determination process has been a hotly debated topic in Canadian immigration. These changes could affect the Canadian workforce, which has been experiencing a shortage of skilled labour in a number of provinces. It is too early to say whether these change will be a good move or a bad one for Canada, but it is evident that Canada will be accepting more refugees than ever before.

asylum system, Business, Canadian businesses, Canadian immigration, Canadian workforce, Citizenship and Immigration, company culture, competitive advantage, employment law, Foreign workers, Hiring foreign workers, human resource development, legitimate refugees, Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act, skilled labour, small businesses, work permits

Employment termination and maintenance of lawful status in Canada

August 16, 2012 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Recruiting and Hiring

Foreign nationals who hold work permits in Canada sometimes wonder what will happen to their immigration status if they quit their jobs or are terminated by their Canadian employers. Surprisingly, the termination of a foreign national’s employment does not automatically invalidate his or her work permit or underlying temporary resident status. However, foreign nationals who travel abroad after the termination of their employment might not be able to return to Canada even if their work permits technically remain valid.

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Pilot project for dependents of high-skilled Canadians or permanent residents returning to Ontario could go farther

December 16, 2010 Henry J. Chang, Dentons LLP Corporate Immigration, Human Resources

On November 24, 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“CIC”) announced that it was implementing a pilot project to grant open work permits to foreign spouses, common law partners, and dependent children of skilled Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents who are returning to Ontario for work. However, the pilot project is extremely limited.

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