Bridging Open Work Permits (BOWP) allow work permit holders to continue working in Canada while awaiting a decision on their permanent residence (PR) application. Eligible foreign nationals can be issued a BOWP for up to two years in duration, and BOWPs may be extended at an immigration officer’s discretion. Open Work Permits (OWPs) such as […]

If you’re a permanent resident applying for Canadian citizenship, you can take action to avoid potential pitfalls in your application, which might result in delays. Citizenship applications can be quite involved, and it’s easy to make mistakes that might result in delays. This article will go over common reasons that citizenship applications can become complicated, […]

The federal government has released its quarterly list of census metropolitan areas (CMAs) where low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) will not be processed. In August 2024, it was announced that the government would stop processing LMIA applications under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for CMAs with an unemployment rate […]