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Some migrants in Canada lose work status while applications languish

  • Migrants in Canada are experiencing longer wait times for work permit renewals due to increasing backlogs and changing rules, according to data from Reuters.
  • Losing work status prevents migrants from working or accessing medical care, which is concerning in a country known for its universal health care.
  • Processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments have significantly increased, nearly tripling from 58 to 165 business days since September 2023, according to Canada's employment department.
  • Experts indicate that more applications and changes in immigration rules are contributing to the backlog, with significant implications for migrant families' well-being.
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Some migrants in Canada lose work status while applications languish

Migrants living in Canada are facing longer waits to renew paperwork that would allow them to keep working legally, as growing backlogs and changing rules stymie efforts to maintain legal status, according to interviews and data obtained

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Monday, April 21, 2025.
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