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  Canada to introduce  3-year open work permit for H-1B visa holders New 3-year open work permit for H-1B visa holders IRCC will improve labour mobility in North America by creating a streamlined work permit for H-1B speciality occupation visa holders in the US to apply to come to Canada. Right now, many workers in high-tech fields are employed in companies with operations in Canada and the US, and those working in the US often have a H-1B speciality occupation visa. As of July 16th 2023, H1-B holders in the US and their accompanying immediate family members will be eligible to apply to come to Canada. The approved applicants will receive an open work permit for up to three years, which means they can work for almost any employer in Canada. In addition, their spouses and dependents can also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa. IRCC believes this will expand available opportunities for skilled workers to continue to pursue careers in th...

Portugal TRC through ARTICLE 89, PARAGRAPH 2 The expression of interest is preferably submitted through the electronic platform (SAPA Portal) and the application is submitted personally on a standard form signed by the applicant or his/her legal representative and may be submitted at any SEF’s directorate or regional delegation, which, after proceedings and decision, will forward it to the directorate or regional delegation of the applicant’s area of residence Passport or any other valid travel document; Evidence of regular entry in Portuguese territory (holder of a valid visa, when required, or entry into Portugal within the period of the visa waiver); Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence, as per the provisions of Order Number 1563/2007, of 11 December; Extract from the criminal record from the country of origin; Extract from the criminal record from the country of residence for more than one year (when not Portugal); Permission for SEF to check Portuguese criminal rec...

Good News: Visitors can continue to apply for work permits inside Canada until 2025 Visitors can continue to apply for work permits inside Canada with temporary policy extended by 2 years. Foreign nationals who are in Canada as visitors and who receive a valid job offer will continue to be able to apply for and receive a work permit without having to leave the country. Visitors applying under this public policy who held a work permit within the last 12 months will also continue to be able to request interim work authorization to begin working for their new employer more quickly.  This COVID-era temporary public policy has been extended by 2 years, until February 28, 2025. Leaving this temporary policy in place makes visitors an option for employers in Canada, as many are facing significant labour shortages during this period of economic expansion. Prior to this temporary policy change, those applying to work in Canada would typically need to apply for...