TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map: High-Wage and GTS Duration Extension

Policy effect

Maximum employment duration for the High-Wage Stream and Global Talent Stream was extended from two years to three years to assist with recruitment and permanent residency qualification.

Conditions and exceptions

Validated condition or limit: Maximum employment duration for the High-Wage Stream and Global Talent Stream was extended from two years to three years to assist with recruitment and permanent residency qualification.

Official source excerpt

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… months). - The maximum duration of employment for High-Wage and Global Talent Streams workers will be extended from two years to three years. This extension will help workers access pathways to qualify for permanent residency, enabling them to contribute to our workforce for the long-term. Effective April 30: - For seven sectors with demonstrated labour shortages, such as Accommodation and Food Services, employers will be allowed to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFW Program for low-wage positions for one year. All other employers will be allowed to hire up to 20% of their workforce …

Review method

Two separate automated exact-claim source reviews

Other Canada changes operative in 2022

• 2022-01-01Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Atlantic Immigration Class) — SOR/2021-242
• 2022-01-01Transition of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot to the Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
• 2022-01-15Mandatory Entry Vaccination Requirements for Previously Exempt Groups
• 2022-02-15Emergency Border and Entry Compliance Measures
• 2022-02-28Phased Easing of COVID-19 Border Restrictions and Post-Arrival Testing Requirements
• 2022-03-04Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Excessive Demand)
• 2022-03-09Expiry of Live-Action Film/TV Graphic Designer LMIA Exemption
• 2022-04-01Mandatory Electronic Submission for Temporary Residence Applications (MI51)
• 2022-04-26Electronic Travel Authorization Exemption for US Lawful Permanent Residents (SOR/2022-80)
• 2022-04-30Increase in Permanent Residence Fees
• 2022-06-21Increase to Immigration Loans Program Funding
• 2022-06-23Legislative Authority for Targeted Express Entry Invitations
• 2022-06-23Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Resettlement Update
• 2022-07-04Enhancements to Parent and Grandparent Super Visa Program
• 2022-07-26Express Entry Ministerial Instructions 2022-1: Online Studies Exclusion
• 2022-07-2818-Month Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Extensions
• 2022-08-03Permanent Residence Pathway for Families of Air Disaster Victims
• 2022-08-08Resumption of Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD) Renewals
• 2022-09-01Distance Learning policy transition for PGWP eligibility
• 2022-09-01Transition Period and Scope Reduction for Distance Learning Measures (PGWP)
• 2022-09-15RNIP Work Experience Criteria Update
• 2022-09-23Express Entry Eligibility Expansion for Physicians
• 2022-09-26Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) — SOR/2022-142
• 2022-09-27Conclusive Findings of Fact in Organized Criminality Inadmissibility Determinations (SOR/2022-198)
• 2022-09-29Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Refugee Sponsorship
• 2022-10-12Streamlining Immigration Medical Examination (IME) Requirements
• 2022-11-01Update to International Experience Canada (IEC) Bilateral Agreement with Italy
• 2022-11-16Temporary Policy for Refugee Claimants' Open Work Permits
• 2022-11-16Transition to National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021
• 2022-12-19Temporary Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Waiver for Iranian Nationals