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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.
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot is designed to provide rural areas with access to initiatives that tackle labor shortages and assist local enterprises in securing the workforce they require. Meanwhile, the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot aims to enhance the influx of French-speaking immigrants into Francophone minority communities located outside Quebec.
Starting January 21, 2025, only the spouses of specific international students and foreign workers will be permitted to apply for a family OWP. Moreover, the foreign worker must have a minimum of 16 months remaining on their work permit at the time their spouse applies to the OWP. Dependent children of foreign workers will no longer qualify for the work permit.
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