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Canada introduced a new update for temporary residents
On February 23, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced a new program delivery update for processing procedures for temporary resident applications. The Temporary Resident Program Delivery (TRPD) Division corrected the broken link in the instructions regarding the maintained status (previously called implied status) of temporary resident applications. Applicants, whose second application is submitted during their period of authorized stay in Canada, their status is maintained by the second application until a decision on the second application is finalized. The date and time of receipt of the application are important for determining if the status is maintained under subsection R183(5).
#Maintained_status, #temporary_residents
IRCC announced an online survey for newcomers
On February 23, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced a new online survey for newcomers to conduct their experiences of discrimination in their city or town. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will use the results of the survey to evaluate IRCC’s service and awareness campaigns’ effectiveness. Starting on February 23, 2022, the Government will send invitations to immigrants 18 years old and over who obtained their permanent residency in the years 2015, 2017, and 2019. The online survey will be available both in English and in French. Newcomers will have to complete the survey by March 9, 2022.
#Survey, #discrimination, #IRCC
Ontario updated registration instructions for the Entrepreneur Stream
On February 23, 2022, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) updated the registration instructions for an expression of interest (EOI) for the Entrepreneur Stream. As of now, the OINP has resumed accepting EOIs. Applicants of the Entrepreneur Stream no longer have to contact the program to request an EOI registration form and can now register an EOI using the e-Filing Portal. Applications registered before February 23, 2022, will be manually transitioned into the e-Filing Portal by the OINP staff. The new amendments do not change requirements for the Entrepreneur Stream.
#Ontario, #OINP, #Entrepreneurs, #E_Filling_Portal
New Brunswick accepts truckers under the Skilled Worker Stream
On February 23, 2022, New Brunswick announced the new immigration pathway for truckers. The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has launched a new pathway specific to NOC 7511 to develop the transportation industry in the province and attract well-qualified truck drivers. Employers who want to hire foreign nationals should apply to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and acquire a positive Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Both truck drivers and employers must meet eligibility requirements to be eligible to participate in the program.
#New_Brunswick, #NBPNP, #truckers, #truck_drivers, #LMIA