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New Temporary Policy – Workers do not have to leave Canada while applying for work permit
On August 24, 2020, The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a temporary change to Canada’s work permit policy. Workers who are here on a visitor status and have a legitimate job offer, can apply for employment-specific work...
Covid-19 and International Students
COVID-19 has impacted everyone, and international students have especially been left wondering what their academic future in Canada holds. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented several public policies that international students should...
Rural Municipalities
The Right Move for Canadian Immigrants Provincial Nominee Programs: The Canadian government implemented new programs that work closely with assisting immigrants in their move to rural communities. There are two new programs launched by the federal government. The...
Business Immigration
The Canadian government’s plan is to continue bolstering Immigration because of the pivotal advantage it adds to the economy. According to the latest World Bank annual ratings Canada is ranked 23 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, The strategic...
Updates: Immigration Canada
Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada Updates 1) Border Restrictions with the United States have been extended until the end of August. 2) Individuals applying for a study permit or work permit from within Canada are exempt from biometrics. 3) Individuals who are...
Temporary Resident Permits
Temporary resident permits are flexible and used to address exceptional circumstances. Primarily, when a temporary resident is inadmissible. Or, the foreign national becomes inadmissible. Temporary resident permits are classified as the temporary “fix” for...
Temporary Resident Visa
Temporary resident visas is a way to come to Canada. The officer balances economic, social, cultural and humanitarian reasons with the health and safety of Canadian citizen’s. Officers may grant entry if the applicant satisfies the threshold. In 2016, Immigration...
Optional or Discretionary Travel
Update: Non-optional and non-discretionary travel: COVID-19 program The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined the difference between optional/discretionary and non-optional/discretionary travel. These measures have come into effect due to...
Humanitarian and Compassionate Program
The Canadian government created a discretionary program for people to apply for permanent resident status. Most methods set by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for immigrating to Canada require that the applicant meet rigid criteria. Now, the...
Our Office is Moving
We Are Moving! Attention all, we are thrilled to announce that our law firm will be moving into a new office located on 201-83 Garry Street. Carolina Fridman Law Corporation has been consistently growing for the last few years. Which is why to meet the demands of our...
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Canadian Immigration Lawyer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba that can help you find your path to Canada.