Work in Canada in 2009, your best options explained

2008 seen many changes to Canadian immigration, particularly with regard to Canadian business visas and work permits.

A number of significant developments occurred that impacted Canadian companies in terms of employing foreign nationals and contracting foreign service providers.

In December, Canada announced that it was increasing the duration of the NAFTA Professional work permit for American and Mexican citizens from one year to three years.

Improvements to the Post Graduate work permit program means that foreign nationals who graduate from Canadian universities may apply for an open work permit within ninety days of their graduation. The work permit is valid for three years, after which the holder’s employer can sponsor them for permanent residency.

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