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Recent Changes Open Door for Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers
Recent Changes Open Door for Family Members of Temporary Foreign Workers

March 24, 2023 Family members of Temporary Foreign Workers may now be eligible for work permits thanks to recent changes within Immigration Canada to meet the country’s ongoing labour demands. Jasmine Somal, an FH&P Associate practising Immigration Law, reviews the changes and who can now apply for an open work permit in 2023.

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Why are Express Entry draw scores so high?
Why are Express Entry draw scores so high?

March 10, 2023 High scores for the Express Entry Skills Immigration program may be alarming or discouraging, causing dismay and hopelessness based on the level of competition. Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, provides an analysis of why the scores are so high and how candidates can increase their chances of earning a high score to secure permanent residency in Canada.

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New English Language Test Approved by IRCC
New English Language Test Approved by IRCC

February 17, 2023 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has approved a new English Language Test that will be officially accepted later this year. Jasmine Somal, an FH&P Associate practicing Immigration Law, provides an overview of the new test and who will be eligible to take it when applying for Canadian immigration.

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More Opportunity For Skilled Immigrants With Latest Express Entry Draw
More Opportunity For Skilled Immigrants With Latest Express Entry Draw

January 27, 2023 A recent Express Entry draw indicates that Canada intends to invite more skilled immigrants this year than in previous years. Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, explains that process and the increased opportunity from the latest draw.

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Reviewing New Federal Regulations for Foreign Buyer Ban
Reviewing New Federal Regulations for Foreign Buyer Ban

January 13, 2023 The Foreign Buyer Ban is now in effect in Canada and the federal regulations have been released to further clarify the exemptions. Associate Jasmine Somal and Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, review those regulations and provide an update on those impacted by the new Ban.

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Law Talk Podcast Tackles The Foreign Buyer Ban
Law Talk Podcast Tackles The Foreign Buyer Ban

December 12, 2022 This new ban begins on January 1, 2023 for residential and commercial properties, how will this affect you?

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Navigating Canada’s New Foreign Buyer Ban
Navigating Canada’s New Foreign Buyer Ban

December 06, 2022 Associate Jasmine Somal explains the new Foreign Buyer Ban in Canada, including the known exceptions, and how FH&P Lawyers can help navigate this evolving market.

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Will technology Solve the IRCC Backlog?
Will technology Solve the IRCC Backlog?

November 14, 2022 Backlog, delay, and slow processing times, are becoming synonymous with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

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Physical Presence Requirement of an Employer in British Columbia under the BCPNP
Physical Presence Requirement of an Employer in British Columbia under the BCPNP

November 03, 2022 The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals interested in immigration and settling in their respective locations.

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Self-Employment under the Express Entry System
Self-Employment under the Express Entry System

October 26, 2022 Self-Employment under the Express Entry System

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Physical Presence Requirement for Citizenship
Physical Presence Requirement for Citizenship

September 19, 2022 Applying to become a Canadian citizen is exciting but you must first satisfy the physical presence requirement.

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