Exceptional and Unforeseen Events

As mentioned earlier, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) bears the responsibility for approving all Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemptions for Exceptional and Unforeseen Events. Typically, provinces and territories submit these exemptions based on the criteria outlines in their respective foreign worker agreements or annexes. In most cases, the criteria for Labour Market Impact Assessment
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International Mobility Program – Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Exempt Work Permit Renewals and Extensions for Certain Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ) Holders Currently in Quebec

Quebec’s ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion (MIDI) implemented certain provisions on June 01, 2012. These provisions enabled some work permit holders present in Quebec to submit an application to renew or extend their work authorisations in Canada, without the employer having to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment
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The Validity of the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Assessment

Prior to issuing the visa to the applicant, officers would need to perform various activities. For instance, they would need to verify that the authorities have not revoked or cancelled the positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). For this, they would need to review the relevant details given in the Global Case Management System (GCMS).
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Express Entry Program Needs Fine-tuning

Last month saw 779 applicants qualify under Canada’s newly introduced Express Entry immigration program, accounting for 26% of the total 3,000 applicants who entered the draw for the scheme. The successful candidates are said to have achieved 886 points or more out of a maximum of 1,200. A second draw held earlier this month also
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