130: Business Immigration Series: Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Chile's Progressive Moves: Discussion on Chile’s progressive nature and its ongoing negotiations with other international trade agreements.

4. 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.

5. Professional Category Nuances:

   • Alicia explains the specific nuances for professionals within the agreement, including education and licensing recognitions.

6. Application Process:

   • Guidance on the online application process for Chilean professionals, including the requirement for a visa and submission through the employer portal.

7. 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: [email protected] 

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.

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Stay tuned for more episodes on our Business Immigration Series and reach out if you have topics to suggest or insights to share!