In the realm of Canadian employment, keeping pace with the evolving landscape of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times is crucial for employers and foreign workers alike. On March 6, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) introduced significant updates, shedding light on revised processing durations across various LMIA categories. Let’s delve into the...
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ESDC’s Updated LMIA Processing Times: January 2024
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) recently revised the processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across various streams. This update, effective as of January 12, 2024, reflects changes in processing times for different LMIA categories based on data from all processing centers. Streamlined Processing Times The current average processing times have decreased...
Canadian Federal Employees Announced Strike, Leading to Potential Disruptions in Immigration Services
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), a union representing more than 155,000 federal government employees, has announced a strike effective today that will impact most government departments, including Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Strike Overview The PSAC strike is a result of a dispute between the union and the government regarding fair wages,...