17 min
130: Business Immigration Series: Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement Canadian Immigration Podcast
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Title: Navigating Work Permit Options Under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
Host: Mark Holthe
Guest: Alicia Backman-Beharry
Introduction:
Mark Holthe welcomes listeners to the podcast and introduces the topic of free trade agreements, specifically focusing on the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
Alicia provides insights on the status and history of the agreement, highlighting its importance and recent updates.
Key Points:
Historical Context: Alicia discusses the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement as Canada's first with a South American country, established in 1997 and modernized in 2019 to include a chapter on trade and gender.
Trade and Gender: The modernized agreement includes progressive steps like a chapter on trade and gender, focusing on cooperation between parties to support women entrepreneurs and women in SMEs.
Chile's Progressive Moves: Discussion on Chile’s progressive nature and its ongoing negotiations with other international trade agreements.
Eligibility and Work Permits:
Details on who is eligible for work permits under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
Comparison with other existing trade agreements and work permit programs.
Professional Category Nuances:
Alicia explains the specific nuances for professionals within the agreement, including education and licensing recognitions.
Application Process:
Guidance on the online application process for Chilean professionals, including the requirement for a visa and submission through the employer portal.
Representative Tips:
Mark and Alicia advise immigration practitioners on how to clearly outline the nature of the work permit and the associated exemption codes to avoid misunderstandings.
Sponsor: Joorney Business Plans - Specializing in preparing business plans for intercompany transfers under free trade agreements.
Conclusion:
The hosts encourage listeners to send in future topics or participate in the podcast.
Contact Information:
To book a consultation: https://www.holthelaw.com/consultation
YouTube Channel: Canadian Immigration Institute
Email: mark@Canadianimmigrationinstitute.com
Endnote:
Reminder for professionals to include biometric fees and allow time for biometrics upon arrival in Canada.
Insights into the experiences of those navigating the immigration process without preparation.
Remember to check out our sponsor, Joorney Business Plans, and use promo code HOLTHEJOORNEY10 for a discount on your first business plan.
Stay tuned for more episodes on our Business Immigration Series and reach out if you have topics to suggest or insights to share!
Title: Navigating Work Permit Options Under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
Host: Mark Holthe
Guest: Alicia Backman-Beharry
Introduction:
Mark Holthe welcomes listeners to the podcast and introduces the topic of free trade agreements, specifically focusing on the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
Alicia provides insights on the status and history of the agreement, highlighting its importance and recent updates.
Key Points:
Historical Context: Alicia discusses the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement as Canada's first with a South American country, established in 1997 and modernized in 2019 to include a chapter on trade and gender.
Trade and Gender: The modernized agreement includes progressive steps like a chapter on trade and gender, focusing on cooperation between parties to support women entrepreneurs and women in SMEs.
Chile's Progressive Moves: Discussion on Chile’s progressive nature and its ongoing negotiations with other international trade agreements.
Eligibility and Work Permits:
Details on who is eligible for work permits under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
Comparison with other existing trade agreements and work permit programs.
Professional Category Nuances:
Alicia explains the specific nuances for professionals within the agreement, including education and licensing recognitions.
Application Process:
Guidance on the online application process for Chilean professionals, including the requirement for a visa and submission through the employer portal.
Representative Tips:
Mark and Alicia advise immigration practitioners on how to clearly outline the nature of the work permit and the associated exemption codes to avoid misunderstandings.
Sponsor: Joorney Business Plans - Specializing in preparing business plans for intercompany transfers under free trade agreements.
Conclusion:
The hosts encourage listeners to send in future topics or participate in the podcast.
Contact Information:
To book a consultation: https://www.holthelaw.com/consultation
YouTube Channel: Canadian Immigration Institute
Email: mark@Canadianimmigrationinstitute.com
Endnote:
Reminder for professionals to include biometric fees and allow time for biometrics upon arrival in Canada.
Insights into the experiences of those navigating the immigration process without preparation.
Remember to check out our sponsor, Joorney Business Plans, and use promo code HOLTHEJOORNEY10 for a discount on your first business plan.
Stay tuned for more episodes on our Business Immigration Series and reach out if you have topics to suggest or insights to share!
17 min