If you are employed in Canada and your work permit is nearing its expiration date, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the procedures for renewing your permit or modifying its terms.Renewing or updating a Canada work permit is vital for staying legally employed. It will also ensure uninterrupted work opportunities and contribute to personal stability.Requirements for Extension of Work PermitThe candidate can apply to extend or amend a work permit if:-Extending Your Stay as a Worker: You must meet the eligibility criteria for the type of work permit you are applying for.Modifying Conditions on Your Work Permit: You may need to update your work permit if there are changes to: The type of work you are doing.Your employer.Your authorized work location, including situations where restrictions were imposed due to a medical examination.Updating Personal Information: If updating your gender information, you will need to submit the Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier form [IRM 0002].How to Extend Employer-Specific Work Permit?An employer-specific work permit allows candidates to work based on a few conditions set by the department. Your employer-specific work permit can be extended or amended if:-Extension of Your Job Position: This refers to an extension in the length of your current employment term.Changes to Your Job Details: This includes updates such as revised pay rates, and the addition of new responsibilities.Receiving a New Job Offer: If you have accepted a position with a different employer, you must apply for a new work permit to begin the new job.The candidate cannot start working for a new employer until and unless they have an updated work permit. All the conditions must be fulfilled to extend your work permit.How to Extend Open Work Permits?An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada in different locations at a specific period. The conditions under which you can extend your work permit are as follows:-Spousal Open Work Permit: You may be eligible for a spousal open work permit if your spouse who is sponsoring remains qualified.Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Although PGWPs are generally non-renewable, you can explore alternative immigration options, including Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) or employer-specific work permits, to extend your time in Canada.Open work permits offer significant flexibility, making them a popular choice among international workers. It offers several perks such as no restrictions, ease of job mobility, and pathways to Canada PR Visa. Calculate Your CRS PointsSteps to Apply for Work Permit Extension or AmendmentYou must follow these steps to get your work permit extended or amended:-Step 1 – The candidate must gather all the required documents and scan them accordingly.Step 2 – You must review the instruction guide given on the IRCC office website. It will help you to fill out the application accurately.Step 3 – Complete the online questionnaire given on the website. Once you are done, you will receive the document checklist.Step 4 – You will have to pay the application fee depending on the type of work permit. The work permit fee costs around $155 and the open work permit holder fee is around $100.Step 5 – After you have paid the fees, you can then track the status of your application.You can remain in Canada under the same conditions as your current work permit until a decision is reached. This is referred to as “maintained status” or “applied status.” If your application is approved, you will get an updated work permit reflecting the new conditions or extended validity period.Alternatives if your Work Permit is not ExtendedThere are several alternatives that you can follow if your work permit does not get extended or amended. The four major alternatives are:-Permanent Residency: You can consider options such as the Express Entry system, which evaluates candidates based on factors like work experience, education, and language proficiency. Alternatively, you can explore Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) if you meet the specific demands of the province.Switch to a Study Permit: If you meet the requirements, transitioning to a study permit allows you to stay in Canada. Additionally, studying in Canada can improve your language skills and help you build local networks.Apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP): If you have applied for permanent residency, you might qualify for a BOWP. It allows you to stay employed while awaiting a decision. This permit provides stability during the transition period and ensures you maintain a valid status in Canada.Leave Canada and Reapply: In certain situations, it may be necessary to exit Canada and submit a fresh application for a work permit from abroad. While this step can be challenging, it allows you to ensure your application aligns fully with current guidelines.The updated guidelines for work permit extensions in Canada provide clarity and flexibility. It will make it easier for temporary workers to maintain their status and impact Canada immigration. These changes demonstrate Canada’s commitment to supporting its workforce and being inclusive to its immigrants.Subscribe for FREE and stay updatedwith the latest Canada Immigration News!Source: canada.ca
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Luis Diaz was fouled in Liverpool clash. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)
Liverpool were 1-0 winners over Girona in the Champions League on Tuesday night and former Reds star Steve McManaman feels his old club got a little lucky. The Merseyside club arrived into the clash in Spain having won all five of their Champions League matches and Arne Slot’s men kept up their 100 per cent record with the victory.Girona caused Liverpool a lot of problems in the first half and the Reds boss can thank his goalkeeper Alisson Becker for keeping the home side out. The Merseyside outfit were much better in the second 45 minutes and it was during this half that the biggest talking point of the game emerged.Donny van de Beek would commit a clumsy challenge on Luis Diaz – who has recently been linked with a move away from Anfield – in the Girona box when the Dutch midfielder barely stepped on the winger’s heel.The referee viewed the coming together as a foul after being sent to the VAR monitor, resulting in Mohamed Salah converting the spot-kick.The incident sparked a lot of debate on social media and former Liverpool star Steve McManaman felt his old club were lucky to get the decision.
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Steve McManaman on the Liverpool penalty incident
Liverpool star Luis Diaz earned Liverpool a penalty. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)Speaking after the match, McManaman stated that he thought the penalty was harsh and compared it to the unpunished fouls that often happen during corners and free-kicks.“You expect the midfielders to go to close down and if you stand on an inch of his heel, it is very unfortunate,” the pundit said on TNT Sports. “With all respect, it is a contact game. We see a lot more contact at corners and free-kicks that go unmentioned so I don’t think it was a penalty regardless of the result.”
“He’s given the referee an opportunity to make a decision or VAR to get involved” ?@rioferdy5 and Steve McManaman give their verdict on Liverpool’s penalty ?
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 10, 2024Liverpool will feel fortunate that they were awarded the penalty but Van de Beek gave the referee a decision to make after making the clumsy foul in their own box.Slot’s men were not at their best in Spain but as seen several times this season, the Reds found a way to come away from the match with all three points. https://www.caughtoffside.com/2024/12/10/liverpool-champions-league-tnt/
When it comes to home theater sound, one of the best brands to go with is Samsung. Over the last several years, Samsung surround sound systems and soundbars have done a phenomenal job at enhancing movie nights, which is why we’re always on the lookout for Samsung soundbar deals. As luck would have it, we came across a great one earlier today:
Right now, when you purchase the Samsung 3.1ch HW-Q6CC Soundbar, you’ll only pay $200. At full price, this model sells for $380.
Why you should buy the Samsung 3.1ch HW-Q6CC Soundbar
The HW-Q6CC is a Dolby Atmos soundbar, which means it can virtualize a full Atmos speaker configuration. Expect immersive audio, regardless of where you choose to sit or stand, plus a nice balance of highs, mids, and lows. And if you ever decide to relocate the soundbar to another room, Samsung’s Adaptive Sound Lite tech will automatically recalibrate the HW-Q6CC to the new space you place it in. Connectivity couldn’t be more effortless either: Thanks to HDMI eARC, you only have to worry about one wire going to your TV.
Far more than a home theater system, you’ll also be able to use the HW-Q6CC to stream music from a phone or tablet using Bluetooth. Pair two devices simultaneously and enjoy fast playback with Samsung’s Tap Sound feature, which lets you start playing a song from your phone through the Samsung soundbar just by tapping one device to the other.
While it’s hard to say how long this markdown is going to last, Samsung deals like this one have gone pretty quickly in the past. That being said, today might be the best day to save. Take $180 off the Samsung 3.1ch HW-Q6CC Soundbar when you purchase at Walmart, and be sure to check out our list of the best Walmart deals for even more holiday discounts!
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The case in which two city lawyers are accused of forgery has taken a new twist after a prominent law firm has been implicated for alleged convenience in misleading court.
In the letter dated December 3, 2024 to the Inspector of Courts, pastor Daniel Walugembe has accused the lawyers, Robert Ssenfuka and Umar Nyanzi of SK and Partners Advocates of colluding with their colleagues at H&G Advocates to commit the alleged crimes.
Through his lawyers, Walugembe states that there is coordinated convenience between H&G Advocates and SK and Partners Advocates whose sole intention is to mislead and bias court against him which is very unfortunate and regrettable.
“Your worship, it is evident that in the letter written by H&G Advocates dated 23rd December 2021, requested for certified copies of proceedings, plaint, affidavit of service, and written statement of defense, consent judgment and decree in Civil Suit No. 699of 2017. Indeed in the letter dated 9th December 2022,” reads the petition adding that Natukunda Jeneva the Deputy Registrar certified the same documents.
According to the petition seeking for the intervention of the judiciary authorities into the matter, Walugembe insists that nowhere the registrar “gave any agreement to H&G advocates which they purportedly passed on to SK and Partners who are their conduits.”
Petition indicates that H&G Advocates is the law firm that represents Makerere University in the case litigated with Walugembe before the Land Division of the High Court; “But at no single point has H&G ever brought this purported sale agreement to disapprove or show inconsistent in his claim.”
The petition copied to the Chief Justice and other lawyers, the lawyers; Ssenfuka and Nyanzi are accused of concocting information and documents with a view of misleading court.
Through his lawyers of Alma Associated Advocates, Walugembe accused the lawyers of misleading court in the sworn statements to the principal judge that their client, Dr Ntwatwa Lule has never been party to earlier cases before the High Court.
“On that basis alone, it is our considered view that a person who can advise his client to lie on oath cannot be trusted at all. To demonstrate to you the perpetual lies of the accused persons in the affidavit they drafted for their client, drawn by SK and Partners Advocates, they advised their client to lie that he has never been party to application number 434 of 2019,” reads the complaint.
The petition copied to the chief justice, judicial authorities and lawyers was in response to complaints challenging the private prosecution of the lawyers Ssenfuka and Nyanzi.
Ssenfuka and Nyanzi both attached to SK & Partners Advocates are accused of fraud in regard to alleged forgery of agreements for Kibanja in Katanga near Wandegeya.
Last week, the Magistrates Court at Buganda Road, Jalia Basajjabalaba issued criminal summons against Ssenfuka and Nyanzi to answer accusations of forgery and uttering false
The duo is expected to appear in court on December 17, 2024 for plea taking and also for hearing formal application in which they are challenging the legality of the charges.
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It is alleged that the lawyers Ssenfuka and Nyanzi attached to SK & Partners Advocates while acting for and on behalf of their client, Dr Ntwatwa Lule committed criminal acts.
Court documents indicate that the accused lawyers are alleged to have committed forgery, uttering false documents and conspired to commit a felony when knowingly and unlawfully altered sales agreements dated February 9, 1996 and August 13, 1996 respectively.
H&G Advocates Accused of Forgery as Court Documents in Walugembe Case Face Scrutiny