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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? Canadian immigration authorities have released new instructions to their officers that detail how an employer audit is triggered, the inspection process, documents that may be requested to verify an employer’s compliance and how compliance will be assessed.
What does the change mean? Although employer inspections under the International Mobility Program are already underway, these new instructions give employers greater insight into the process so they may better prepare in the event they are audited.
Details: The instructions detail the compliance regime and give guidance to the officers of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on conducting compliance inspections. The key points are:
BAL Analysis: Employers are encouraged to read the instructions and understand the inspection process. Most inspections will be based on random selection and involve document requests rather than site visits; only companies suspected of serious violations are likely to be investigated on site. Employers should work with their BAL team so they will be fully prepared with necessary documentation and other evidence of compliance with work permit program rules.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Canada. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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