Canada – Ontario Pilot Program: Accompanying Dependents of Temporary Foreign...
A pilot program will be launched allowing working-age dependents of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) to apply for work permits. Related posts: Canada: Labour Market Opinion Must be Used Within Six...
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A Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement has recently been signed, effective 1 August 2009, which impacts immigration regulations for Peruvian nationals coming to Canada. Related posts: Canada – Ontario...
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Chinese nationals who hold valid visas for the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the Schengen Area may now enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for seven days. Related posts:...
View ArticleCanada: New Permanent Resident Cards Introduced
Foreign nationals obtaining permanent residence will automatically receive the new cards, while existing permanent residents will receive the new card when renewing their current arrangements. Related...
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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recently released Income Tax Technical News (ITTN) No. 40, which deals with administrative policy changes for taxable employment benefits, including over-time meals and...
View ArticleUS: IRS Offers Guidance on Deemed Dispositions for Persons Emigrating from...
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service released Rev. Proc. 2010-19 on March 8, 2010. The Rev. Proc. provides guidance for individuals who were subject to the Canadian exit tax upon their emigration from...
View ArticleCanada: Labor Market Opinion Exemption Extended
Canada’s facilitated processing program, which exempts employers from the labor market opinion requirement for seven types of IT occupations, has been extended until further notice for employers in...
View ArticleCanada: Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect
The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA) took effect on August 15, 2011 and offers relaxed Canadian immigration procedures for Colombian citizens and permanent residents. The agreement expands...
View ArticleIndia: New Social Security Agreement Signed with Sweden
India recently signed a social security agreement (SSA) with Sweden. 1 Such SSAs generally help employers and their globally mobile employees avoid dual social security contributions and help ensure...
View ArticleTop Tips for Moving to Canada
Canada is an attractive destination for people that want to move abroad, with its cosmopolitan cities, unblemished landscape and multicultural society. Comprising of ten provinces and territories,...
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