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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada: What Entrepreneurs Must Know

October 16 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

Whether you are planning to hire foreign workers or you are interested to find ways to retain your foreign workers, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is available to offer you guidance. Learn more about the key concepts surrounding immigration and other aspects when hiring foreign workers.

What you will learn:

  • What is the Start-up Visa Program? Can it help me? How do I apply?
  • How do I go from being a temporary resident to a permanent resident?
  • Can I hire a foreign worker? What do I need to do?
  • What is the National Occupational Classification (NOC)? What might I use it for and why do I need it?
  • What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)? Do I need one? How do I apply?
  • What other resources from the IRCC might be helpful to me? Where can I get more information?

Join us to learn what the IRCC can do for you and your small business.

Speaker Bio:

Samir Yassin joined Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in 2008 and currently works as an Outreach Officer in the Greater Toronto Area. In his current position, he helps Canadian employers learn how Canada’s economic immigration programs can be used to support their hiring needs and help drive economic growth, which positively impact the lives of employers, immigrants, and Canadians alike.

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