Navigating the Canadian International Mobility Program for Work Permits.
This course provides an in-depth examination of work permits under the International Mobility Program (IMP), which allows foreign nationals to work in Canada without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Participants will explore the various categories of work permits available under the IMP, including those based on international agreements, Canadian interests, and reciprocal employment opportunities. The course will cover the legal framework, application processes, and key criteria required for obtaining work permits through this program, with a focus on how these permits can be utilized by both individuals and employers.
In addition, the course will delve into the practical considerations and challenges of navigating the IMP, including the role of visa exemptions, the importance of compliance with immigration regulations, and strategies for successful work permit applications. Through real-world examples and expert insights, participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage the complexities of the IMP, whether they are advising clients, managing corporate immigration needs, or seeking to work in Canada themselves.
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IMEDA Immigration Education Alliance offers a comprehensive and diverse range of educational events, producing 30-35 seminars annually, totaling over 100 CPD hours. Catering to both junior and senior professionals, these seminars cover all areas of immigration law, practice management, ethics, and professionalism, ensuring valuable insights for every attendee. IMEDA is committed to continuous improvement and is one of the few providers that consistently offers CPD education in the area of immigration law in both English and French. Feedback from participants is highly valued, as IMEDA strives to enhance the educational experience and meet the needs of its audience.
Senior Associate at Green and Spiegel LLP
Alexandra Cole is a senior associate at Green and Spiegel LLP in Toronto. Alexandra practices in all areas of Canadian immigration and citizenship law including work, student and visitor visas and permits, Immigration and Refugee Board hearings, Federal Court litigation, permanent residency, admissibility and enforcement matters, investigations, and humanitarian and compassionate applications. She values client relationships and places importance on detailed and vigorous client representation. Alexandra specializes in the area of Labour Market Impact Assessment applications and in employer compliance matters under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and International Mobility Program. She is a knowledgeable advocate for employers and temporary foreign workers. Throughout her time at Western Law School, Alexandra was a supervisor and case worker for the immigration services team at the free clinic, Community Legal Services. She also volunteered her time with the Pro Bono Students Canada, Family Law Project, and to the community program, London Lawyers Feed the Hungry.
Senior Associate at Green and Spiegel LLP
Peter Salerno is a senior associate at Green and Spiegel LLP. His practice consists of advising international corporations, businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals in all areas of Canadian immigration and citizenship law, including issues related to temporary and permanent residence status, citizenship and admissibility. Peter has co-authored the book “Temporary Entry Into the Canadian Labour Market” (Emond, 2021) and was recognized in 2022 as a “Rising Star” by the Legal 500 for his Canadian business immigration practice. He also leads the Temporary Entry course in Queen’s University’s graduate program, Immigration and Citizenship Law, as well as frequently appears before the Federal Court of Canada, the Immigration Division, and the Immigration Appeal Division. Prior to his call to the bar in 2016, Peter completed his undergraduate degree in history from York University and studied at the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. As a law student he worked at the Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration (ORAM), gained administrative law experience at the Canadian Transportation Agency in Ottawa and attended Queen’s University’s Bader International Study Centre, completing the intensive international public law program.
