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End of Flagpoling for Work and Study Permits at the Border from December 23, 2024. Check link below
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NEWS UPDATE
End of Flagpoling for Work and Study Permits at the Border
As part of Canada’s Border Plan, the Government of Canada has announced that, effective December 23 at 11:59 pm ET, work and study permits will no longer be issued to individuals flagpoling at a port of entry.
Flagpoling refers to the practice where foreign nationals with temporary resident status in Canada exit the country and then re-enter after a brief visit to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon in order to access immigration services at the border.
According to Canadian Government, this practice has been consuming considerable border resources, diverting Canadian and U.S. officers from essential enforcement tasks and contributing to longer wait times for cross-border travelers. Applications and renewals for work or study permits must be processed through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Anyone attempting to flagpole for a work or study permit will be directed to submit their application to IRCC unless they qualify for specific exemptions.
For more information, click on the "NEWS UPDATE" link below to visit Government of Canada website.
*IMPORTANT UPDATES
(1) End of the Student Direct (SDS) Stream and Nigeria Student Express
The Student Direct Stream (SDS), launched in 2018, offered expedited processing for eligible post-secondary students from several countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, India, and others. Nigeria had a similar program, the Nigeria Student Express (NSE). In alignment with its commitment to program integrity and fairness, Canada has ended both the SDS and NSE programs as of November 8, 2024. Students can now apply through the regular study permit stream, which accepts Guaranteed Investment Certificates as proof of financial support. Canada remains open to international students from around the world.
(2) Changes in LMIA Applications effective September 26, 2024:
For most employers, there is now a 10% cap on the proportion of low-wage TFWs per location. Certain sectors, like healthcare and construction, may have an increased cap of 20%. However, businesses with fewer than 10 employees are limited to hiring only one or two TFWs in low-wage positions.
Employers with fewer than 10 employees nationally
Employers (including private household employers) with a total workforce size of fewer than 10 across all worksites in Canada must now complete the "Cap for low-wage positions" section of the LMIA application form. This total workforce size includes the vacant positions requested on the application and TFWs on previously approved LMIAs who have yet to start their employment.
Employers will be limited to hiring 1 TFW (for industries with a 10% cap) or 2 TFWs (for industries with a 20% cap).
Regional Unemployment Restrictions: LMIA applications for low-wage roles in locations with unemployment rates of 6% or higher will not be processed. This applies to Census Metropolitan Areas, promoting the hiring of local workers where unemployment is significant.
Duration Reduction: The permitted employment duration for low-wage positions has been shortened from two years to one year.
Exemptions for Essential Sectors: Certain sectors essential to food security, agriculture, and healthcare have exemptions to these restrictions. Additionally, caregiving roles in private households are generally exempt from these caps.
If you have any questions about the TFW Program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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