July 22nd, 2023 at 01:53 am
Canada Immigration Updates: Open Work Permits, Temporary Residence & Biometrics for PR
Work permit openings, Canadian family sponsorship, and biometrics for prospective residents of Canada. Find all the necessary details in this article.
Maple Rush
Just within 48 hours, all 10,000 available work permits in Canada for Americans on H-1B visas were filled. Although it was only accessible for a year, the number of applicants for Canada’s open work permit stream for US citizens with H-1B visas exceeded the initial maximum of 10,000 spots in just two days.
This quick adoption highlights the tremendous demand among US citizens with H-1B visas for the chance to work and live in Canada. In a move intended to increase labor mobility between Canada and the United States, the open work permit stream quickly filled, demonstrating the popularity of the program.
To increase labor mobility between Canada and the United States, individuals who currently possess a United States H-1B speciality occupation visa may be qualified to apply to work and reside in Canada. Those who possess an H-1B speciality occupation visa from the United States may be qualified to apply to work and reside in Canada.
The H-1B visa holders’ temporary public policy is now closed. No more applications are accepted because the intake ceiling of 10,000 primary candidates has been achieved. This overwhelmingly positive answer demonstrates how ready and enthusiastic H-1B visa holders are to look into job prospects in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for vacant work permits must currently reside in the United States and have a valid H-1B specialized occupation visa to qualify as eligible for Canada’s H-1B visa holders.
Application Process
The application includes supporting documents such as a copy of the H-1B visa, forms I-797A and I-797B, the government of the United States’ approval notification, and evidence of presence in the United States (such as form I-94, a utility bill, or an income tax report).
IRCC Targets STEM Occupations in Another Development
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published the results of the first Express Entry lottery for individuals with experience in STEM-related fields of employment. This is consistent with the selection criteria that the minister announced on May 31.
On July 5th, 500 applicants were called to the draw. Many of those who are already in the express entry pool may also be qualified for the new H-1B open work permit. The Canadian government will probably examine the program’s effects on labor mobility as it develops and consider whether to make any additional changes or openings to satisfy the demands of a constantly evolving global workforce.
Canada Family Sponsorship Open Work Permits
Available right now for Outland applications, Family Reunion is a new initiative by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada and a key component of Canada’s immigration strategy. IRCC wants to enable more families to stay together.
Those who are currently in Canada as students, temporary workers, permanent residents, or Canadian citizens are now eligible for an open work permit along with their spouses, partners, and dependents. Open work permits were previously only accessible to applicants sponsored by an Inland employer or already residing in Canada on a temporary residence visa (TRV).
The new rule now makes anyone seeking open work permits from outside of Canada through Outland sponsorship possible. Spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, and dependent children over the age of 18 are all considered family members. To be eligible for open work permits, IRCC strives to process all spousal sponsorship applications in 12 months.
Family members may qualify for an open work permit if they have the same residential address as their sponsor in Canada and have a valid temporary resident status, maintain their status, or are eligible for and have applied to restore their status, according to IRCC.
Foreign National
The foreign national is a;
- First and foremost, a principal applicant who has filed a permanent residence application under the spouse or common-law partner category. Or, a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner under the family category approved for processing by IRCC.
- Secondly, has submitted a work permit application with a maximum two-year permit period requested.
- Third, the recipient of a sponsorship application made by their common-law partner (a Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
- Fourth, at the time of application, shares the same Canadian residential address as their sponsor.
- Also, possesses a valid temporary residence visa for Canada or is qualified for and has applied for status restoration.
On the other hand, foreign Nationals also is
- A dependent child listed as an accompanying family member in the application for permanent residency comes first.
- Secondly, has submitted a work permit application with a maximum two-year permit period asked.
- Also, shares the same Canadian residence as the major applicant and their sponsor at the time the application was submitted.
- Lastly, possesses a current temporary residence visa for Canada or is qualified for and has applied for status restoration.
Canada’s Ongoing Commitment to Family Reunification
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the aforementioned action on May 26. Along with other policies to promote family reunification came the introduction of open work permits for Outland spousal sponsorship.
- Faster processing times for spousal applications for temporary residence visas (TRV)
- Additionally, new processing tools specifically designed for spousal TRV candidates
- Lastly, open work permit renewals for those whose permits expire between August 1 and December 31, 2023
IRCC is dedicated to reuniting families more rapidly and enabling them to work and support themselves once they arrive. By doing this, Canada strengthens its economy and social fiber while also assisting recent immigrants in realizing their full potential.
Biometrics for PR Applicants
Express entrance draw, open work permit stream, tech talent strategy, and provincial immigration were the focus of biometrics for PR candidates. All applicants for Canadian permanent residence must now submit biometric information, comprising a digital photo and fingerprints. Utilizing biometrics helps confirm applicants’ identities and stops fraudulent activity.
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