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June 9, 2025: The West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) has officially introduced its priority sectors and occupations. The program is currently accepting applications from employers who wish to obtain designated status. Applications for community recommendations will commence in early July. In addition, the program will soon provide information regarding the application process for community recommendations.
The process of extending a work permit in Canada can be intricate, necessitating meticulous consideration of numerous regulations and procedures. It is crucial to comprehend the available options for work permit extensions in Canada. Given the recent limitations placed on LMIA applications, extending a work permit has become increasingly difficult.
Saskatchewan is introducing specific caps to guarantee that our finite nomination allocation is distributed strategically among all economic sectors. This strategy promotes improved settlement results, prevents any one sector from disproportionately utilizing the program, and aligns with new federal mandates while catering to the province's varied economic requirements.
Before submitting an LMIA application, it is essential to check if any low-wage positions are situated in CMAs by following these steps. If any positions are found in a CMA, you must then verify the CMA’s unemployment rate using the provided table. If any job locations are within a CMA that has an unemployment rate of 6% or higher, your application will not be processed.
IEC Young Professionals candidates will need to have a valid job offer in Canada prior to their arrival, and participants will need to work for the same employer, in the same location, during their stay in Canada.
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The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots for Child Care and Home Support facilitate the permanent immigration of skilled workers with job offers in these sectors to Canada.
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