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Am I admissible to Canada if I have been charged or convicted of a crime?

Foreign nationals can be found to be inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of criminality under Canada’s immigration law. This can be because of both minor and serious crimes. If…

What is the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program?

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, or the OINP, is Ontario’s economic immigration program and an immigration pathway for foreign nationals to became Canadian permanent residents. The main objective of the…

How vulnerable work permit different from other work permits?

This work permit is for foreign workers in Canada who hold a valid employer-specific work permit, or a permit issued under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, and are being abused…

As a foreign worker on implied status, does the expiration of my Social Insurance Number (“SIN”) mean I can no longer legally work in Canada?

No. If you are on implied status, meaning that you applied to extend your work permit prior to the expiry of your initial permit, you may continue to work under…

My company name change: Do I need a new work permit?

Generally, yes. If your employer has changed the name of the company, you are required to demonstrate the name change and provide proof of the links between the new company…

Effects on foreign workers in a merger or acquisition of their employer

Generally, a foreign worker is not required to secure a new work permit in the following circumstance: The companies (i.e., the original employer and the new employer) run the same…

Do I require an eTA or Temporary Resident Visa to work in Canada?

The answer depends on the citizenship of the foreign worker. Some foreign nationals require an eTA or visitor visa to be authorized to travel to Canada. Therefore, foreign workers from…

I didn’t apply to extend my work permit before it expired. What can I do now?

You may be eligible to restore your status as a temporary worker if you meet the following requirements: Submit an application to restore your status within 90 days of the…

Can Employers Request Foreign Workers to Forfeit Rights?

No. A foreign worker cannot agree to or contract out of his/her rights as prescribed under either the Employment Standards Act, 2000 or the Employment Protections for Foreign Nationals Act,…