Law Office of Luxmi Vasan

11/29/2023

In response to my previous post about the visitor's visa, I've received numerous inquiries seeking assistance in obtaining a work permit. I want to emphasize that possessing a visitor's visa alone does not grant permission to work in Canada.

Many jobs in Canada require a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for foreign nationals seeking employment. Having an employer who is willing to offer you a job with an accompanying Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) significantly enhances your chances of successfully applying for a work permit in Canada.

Please note that just having a visitor's visa won't grant you the permission to work in Canada.

11/25/2023

Tips for visitors with a valid visa:in Canada!

Merely holding a visitor visa in Canada doesn't automatically grant the right to apply for a work permit.

Until February 28, 2025, foreign nationals visiting Canada on a tourist or visitor visa can still qualify to apply for work permits.
Visitors in Canada can now apply for and receive a work visa without leaving the country Those interested in transitioning to a work permit must adhere to specific criteria, which include obtaining a supporting Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or securing a valid job offer (with the condition that the job is LMIA-exempt) from a Canadian employer.

Contact Law Office of Luxmi Vasan for more information at 416-335-8311.

06/07/2022

Good News for Parents and GrandParents!
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced enhancements to Canada’s super visa program.

Enhancements to the super visa program for parents and grandparents will help reunite families more easily and for longer.

These enhancements will make it easier for Canadians to reunite with their parents and grandparents in Canada and will allow super visa holders to stay for a longer period of time. These changes, which come into force on July 4, 2022, will increase the length of stay for super visa holders to 5 years per entry into Canada.
More importantly, people who have a super visa also have the option to request to extend their stay by up to 2 years at a time while in Canada.

01/26/2022

Class-action suit looms as Dye & Durham fee hikes anger lawyers!

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-class-action-suit-looms-as-dye-durham-fee-hikes-anger-lawyers/

01/13/2022

Police request assistance identifying suspects in Mortgage Fraud investigation,
Update,
Photographs of two men released

01/03/2022

Real estate agencies must operate under the following conditions:

property viewings by appointment only
no open houses

01/03/2022

As of January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. the following measures will be in place for at least 21 days (until January 27) subject to trends in public health and our health system.

Social gatherings are permitted under the following conditions:
indoor gatherings limited to five people or fewer
outdoor gatherings limited to 10 people or fewer
Organized public events are permitted under the following conditions:
indoor events limited to five people or fewer
outdoor events have no limits on number of attendees, but face coverings and/or masks must be worn when distancing (two metres or more) cannot be maintained.

05/21/2021

12/10/2020

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications for permanent residence from refugee claimants who work in Canada's health-care sector and provide direct care to patients on December 14, 2020.

07/26/2019