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1. Nicole Scherzinger — Pussycat Doll, X Factor judge, and your mega-fierce pinsan.

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Nicole’s dad was Filipino, but her parents split when she was a baby. She changed her surname from Valiente to Scherzinger when her stepfather adopted her.

2. Sharon Leal — Dreamgirl and your talented actressate.

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Sharon’s mom is Filipino and her dad was an American military policeman, but they broke up before Sharon was born.

3. Kevin Nadal — author, comedian, and your overachieving Ivy Leaguer kuya.

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Kevin was born into a Filipino family in Santa Clara, California. He rose to fame when he started an online petition against ABC when they made Philippine med schools the butt of a joke on Desperate Housewives.

4. Bruno Mars — singer-songwriter and your super-suave kapatid who rocks at karaoke.

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Bruno was born Peter Gene Hernandez to a Filipino mom and a Puerto Rican-Jewish dad and grew up in Hawaii. Most likely loves Spam.

5. Christine Gambito — celeb YouTuber and your hilarious auntie who does spot-on impersonations of your dad.

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Christine, aka HappySlip, is a YouTube star thanks to her comedy skits about her Filipino family. She was born in Virginia and is a super mom to her own three kids.

6. Alec Mapa — actor, comedian, and your fun titowho takes you out shopping.

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Alec was born in San Francisco to a Filipino family. He’s best known for his roles onUgly Betty and Desperate Housewives.

7. Lea Salonga — Tony-winning actress, Disney legend, and your fab tita who plays video games with you.

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Lea originated the leading role in the musical Miss Saigon when she was discovered in the Philippines as a teenager and won a Tony Award for her performance.

8. Jose Llana — musical theater actor and your coolninong who takes you to Broadway shows.

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Jose was the only native-born Filipino to be cast in a new concept musical about Filipinos, Here Lies Love.

9. Vanessa Hudgens — actress and your youngerkapatid whose musicals you always saw in high school.

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Vanessa grew up with an American dad and a Filipino mom. “I love Filipino food,” she told the Philippine Inquirer in 2007. “I love halo-halo, pancit, and adobo. I eat rice every day.” Girl gets it.

10. Allan Pineda — Black Eyed Pea, rapper, and your awesome Grammy-winning kuya.

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Better known as apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, Allan was born in Pampanga, Philippines, to a Filipina mother and an American father.

11. Charlyne Yi — actor, comedian, and the bunso who will shave her head for laughs.

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…while singing “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O’Connor. She was born to a Filipino mother in Los Angeles.

12. Jo Koy — comedian, Chelsea Lately panelist, and your brother-in-law who brings the 30-rack of San Miguels to the party.

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Born Joseph Glenn Herbert, Jo took up “Jo Koy” as his stage name, originally a nickname his Filipino mom gave him.

13. Manila Luzon — drag queen, RuPaul’s Drag Racealum, and your favorite nin@ng.

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Born Karl Westerberg, Manila’s mother is Filipino. She fashioned her drag name from the capital city of the Philippines (Manila) and the country’s largest island (Luzon).

14. Enrique Iglesias — Platinum-selling artist and your really hot kuya all your friends have a crush on.

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Enrique was born in Madrid to the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and the Filipino journalist and socialite Isabel Preysler.

15. Caterina Fake — founder of Flickr and your ninangwho always goes, “Uy! Picture, picture!”

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Caterina was born in Pennsylvania to a Filipino mother. She graduated from Vassar College in 1991 before launching Flickr in 2004.

16. Ben Cayetano — fifth governor of Hawaii and yourlolo who will sneak you ube ice cream behind your mom’s back.

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Ben is the first Filipino-American governor in the United States. His father Bonifacio moved from the Philippines to Hawaii where he raised Ben.

17. Monique Lhuillier — fashion designer and your glamorous tita who will create your wedding gown.

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Monique was born in Cebu City to the high-society Lhuillier family that owns a chain of pawn shops in the Philippines. She received the Philippine Medal of Honor in 2006.

18. Lou Diamond Phillips — Tony-nominated actor and your dad’s best pare.

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Lou was born at the Subic Bay U.S. Naval Station in Zambales, Philippines, to a Filipino mom and an American military dad.

19. Hailee Steinfeld — Oscar-nominated actress and your pamangkin who will go so far.

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Hailee’s maternal grandfather is Filipino and her mother is Filipino interior designer Cheri Domasin-Steinfeld.

20. Vanessa Minnillo-Lachey — actress, model, and your gorgeous ate who did beauty pageants.

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Vanessa was born in Angeles City, Philippines, to an American father and a Filipino mother to whom she’s estranged.

21. Jose Antonio Vargas — Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and your kapatid who will fight for your immigration rights.

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Jose became an immigration activist after he penned a personal essay in The New York Times about moving from the Philippines and growing up without proper legal documentation in California.

22. Jessica Hagedorn — playwright and your funkylola who will impart life lessons over a pot of her delish adobo.

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Jessica was born in Manila to parents who were both half-Filipino. She wroteDogeaters, a novel that illustrates the experiences of the Filipino diaspora. It earned a National Book Award nomination and an American Book Award.

23. Cassie — singer, dancer, and your ate who taught you how to dance hip-hop while it was raining in the streets.

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Cassie’s dad is Filipino — her last name is Ventura — and she grew up in Connecticut.

24. Rob Schneider — actor, comedian, and your wise-cracking tito whose questionable jokes you laugh at anyway.

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Rob’s grandmother was a Filipino and married his grandfather, an American army private, while he was stationed in the Philippines.

25. Shannyn Sossamon — actress and your hippinsan who named her son Audio Science.

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Really, though; and her second son’s name is Mortimer. Shannyn cites a mix of ethnicities as her heritage, Filipino among them.

26. Darren Criss — actor, musician, and your other hot, nerdier kuya who all your friends have a crush on.

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Darren’s mom was born in Cebu, Philippines. During a recent trip to the Philippines, he told Spot.ph, “All of my aunts are like, ‘Darren, eat! You’re so thin; eat!’” Sounds about right.

27. Charice Pempengco — songstress and your out-and-proud pinsan who is proud of her heritage and sexuality.

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Charice grew up in Laguna, Philippines, and rose to fame with the help of Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey. She recently came out as gay on the Philippine talk show The Buzz.

How Long does it Take to Bring a Foreign Worker to Canada? Gaano katagal makakuha ng foreign worker sa canada?

Many employers know that, when looking for a new employee, time is of the essence. In the days, weeks, or months that an important position remains unfilled, a company can lose untold sums of money and valuable resources. It is therefore important for employers hiring abroad to be aware of the timeframes needed to bring in various foreign workers from abroad.

The length of time between identifying a foreign hire and that hire beginning work in Canada can vary greatly. Factors such as the employee’s nationality and occupation, as well as fluctuations in government workloads and requirements, can greatly affect the time that it takes for an application to be processed. In this article, CIC News has outlined a few of the most common scenarios that employers face when bringing workers to Canada, as well as some tips for bringing in workers in the fastest timeframe possible.

A Typical Scenario – Labour Market Opinion Application

A typical work permit application requires the Canadian employer to secure a positive Labour Market Opinion. Issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), an LMO confirms that a Canadian employer is permitted to hire a foreign worker for a particular job. LMOs are issued based on evidence provided by the employer showing that there is a shortage of Canadian workers who are qualified for the position or that hiring a foreign worker will benefit the local labour market in some way.

Before applying for an LMO, employers are generally required to advertise the position in Canada for a period of four weeks. Conducting advertising that meets ESDC’s requirements is usually the main factor in delaying submission of an LMO as each occupation has specific advertising requirements. Other required documentation is routine and can typically be prepared by employers.

Once an LMO application is prepared, employers can submit their application to a Service Canada office responsible for their province. Once the application is submitted, employers can expect a minimum processing time of 1-2 months. This timeframe varies widely depending on the workload of the office to which the application has been submitted.

In Quebec, jobs that require an LMO also require a certificate d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ)issued by Immigration Quebec. This requirement does not add significantly to the total processing time, but it does involve more participation on the part of the foreign worker compared to applications in other provinces.

Minimizing LMO Processing Delays

Expedited processing of LMOs is possible, but rare. To have an application expedited, an employer must demonstrate an unusual situation where the lack of a foreign worker is causing a significant problem, such as a work stoppage.

The total time required to obtain an LMO may also be reduced if the position is exempt from the normal advertising requirements. In this case, the employer can apply for an LMO immediately rather than waiting four weeks to complete recruitment efforts. Common advertising exemptions include specialized service technicians, entertainment sector positions, owner-operators, and post-graduate work permit holders.

If an initial LMO application is refused, re-applying can take several months in total, particularly if new advertising is requested. For this reason, minimizing the risk of refusal by avoiding common mistakes is crucial.

Determining if a Temporary Resident Visa is Needed

Once an LMO has been approved, the timeframe for bringing in a foreign worker largely depends on whether or not that worker needs a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada.

Whether or not a worker needs a TRV depends on their citizenship. If a worker is from a TRV-exempt country, they do not require a visa in order to come to Canada. Instead, he or she could request their work permits in person when entering Canada. If a worker requires a TRV, he or she must apply through a Canadian visa office and wait to receive a visa before travelling.

Timeframe for a TRV-exempt Foreign Worker

If a worker is TRV-exempt, he or she can come to Canada as soon as the Canadian employer receives a positive LMO and can present a work permit application to an immigration officer at a port of entry (Canadian airport or land border crossing).

TRV exempt workers should be aware that they may be asked to show proof of their eligibility to work in Canada. This can include carrying a copy of the positive LMO as well as other supporting documentation. Workers must enter Canada within six months of an LMO’s approval date in order for the LMO to remain valid.

Even if a worker is TRV-exempt, he or she may still require additional permission to enter Canada. This is most commonly needed if the worker possesses a criminal record. A worker may also be required to undergo medical examinations before being issued a work permit. A medical examination is generally required if the worker will be working with children or in the public health field and/or has been residing temporarily in certain countries. In the event a TRV-exempt worker requires a medical, he or she will be required to submit their work permit application to a visa office.

Timeframe for a Foreign Worker Requiring a TRV

TRV requirements can increase the waiting period significantly. Processing times vary from office to office. Individuals should be prepared to submit a full application with supporting documentation as needed. Supporting documentation can sometimes be tedious to collect. This is especially true for applications that require to submission of police clearance certificates.

Employers hiring individuals who required TRVs should be aware that it can be difficult to plan a timeline for arrival until a TRV is obtained. Once the visa is issued, both parties will be able to make more concrete plans. As with TRV-exempt applications, the physical work permit will be issued to the foreign worker when they enter Canada at a border crossing or airport. Visas are typically valid for the expected length of the job in Canada.

Best Case Scenario – LMO-Exempt Work Permit

In some cases, the requirement for an LMO may be waived if the job in Canada and the foreign worker meet certain criteria. This includes:

• Intra-company transferees;
• NAFTA and GATS professionals;
• International Experience Canada participants; and
• International Students who have recently graduated from Canadian institutions

Being able to qualify for one of these LMO-exemptions significantly reduces the amount of time it will take to bring the foreign worker to Canada. If a foreign worker requires a TRV, they may apply for their work permit at a visa office without having to wait for the employer to obtain an LMO.

If a foreign worker is exempt from requiring a TRV, they may apply for a work permit directly at a Canadian port of entry once the Canadian employer provides them with an employment offer.

Advice for Employers – Plan Carefully

Every year tens of thousands of foreign workers enter the Canadian workforce for set periods of time. Although the process of identifying a qualified worker and receiving the necessary authorization to bring them to Canada can at times seem daunting, it is well within reach for even small organizations.

“Enterprises of all shapes and sizes can benefit from the global talent foreign workers have to offer,” said Attorney David Cohen. “The key to bringing a worker into Canada is for the employer to approach the process from an organized and realistic standpoint.”

what is federal skilled worker?

Federal Skilled Worker applications are assessed based on an applicant's ability to become economically established upon immigration to Canada

Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa, Canadian Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must:

• Have at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past 10 years in one of the 50 eligible occupations; or
• Qualify for Arranged Employment with a Labour Market Opinion and a full-time, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer; or
• Have completed a PhD in Canada, or have completed two years of study in Canada towards a PhD, in both cases at a recognized institution; and
• Pass a minimum threshold of language ability for one of Canada's two official languages (English/French)

In addition, Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) applicants must attain at least 67 points based on Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) immigration selection factors.

A maximum of 25,000 total applications will be accepted under this stream. A maximum of 1,000 applications will be accepted per eligible occupation. 

The selection factors are summarized as follows:

• Education: Applicants are awarded up to 25 points.
• Language Skills: Applicants are awarded up to 28 total points (24-first official language, 4-second official language).
• Work Experience: Applicants are awarded up to 15 points for paid skilled work experience acquired in the last 10 years. A minimum of 9 points is required.
• Age: Applicants are awarded up to 12 points.
• Arranged Employment: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points.
• Adaptability: Applicants are awarded up to 10 points.

In addition to fulfilling eligibility and points requirements, applicants must show that they have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and their dependants after arrival in Canada. Applicants and their dependants must also undergo medical examinations and security clearances as part of the Canadian immigration application process.

Processing Times

Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) Processing Times vary from one Canadian Immigration Visa office to another.

Processing Fees

Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) Government Processing Fees vary with exchange rates.

Federal Skilled Worker Application Process

Learn more about how the process works, from the very start to landing as a Permanent Resident.

Applicants intending to reside in Montreal or another city in the Province of Quebec are subject to the Quebec selection criteria.

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Breaking News: Re-Opening of 

Federal Skilled Worker Program

On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, the Government of Canada announced new occupations and caps for the popular Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. Additional important information has been announced for the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) programs.

The new changes go into effect for all three programs on May 1, 2014.

“This is a long-awaited and exciting announcement for applicants all over the world,” saidAttorney David Cohen. “I am certain that in the coming days we will see an incredible amount of excitement generated for the FSW program in particular, which has historically been the most popular path to Canadian Permanent Residency.”

Federal Skilled Worker Announcements

Effective May 1, 2014, the FSW will be accepting an overall total of 25,000 new applications. Applicants must have at least one year of work experience in one of 50 eligible occupations. A maximum of 1,000 applications will be accepted per eligible occupation.

The eligible occupations include many widely practiced professions. They are as follows:

1. Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (NOC 0013)
2. Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (0015)
3. Financial managers (0111)
4. Human resources managers (0112)
5. Purchasing managers (0113)
6. Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (0121)
7. Managers in health care (0311)
8. Construction managers (0711)
9. Home building and renovation managers (0712)
10. Managers in natural resources production and fishing (0811)
11. Manufacturing managers (0911)
12. Financial auditors and accountants (1111)
13. Financial and investment analysts (1112)
14. Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (1113)
15. Other financial officers (1114)
16. Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (1123)
17. Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (1212)
18. Property administrators (1224)
19. Geoscientists and oceanographers (2113)
20. Civil engineers (2131)
21. Mechanical engineers (2132)
22. Electrical and electronics engineers (2133)
23. Petroleum engineers (2145)
24. Information systems analysts and consultants (2171)
25. Database analysts and data administrators (2172)
26. Software engineers and designers (2173)
27. Computer programmers and interactive media developers (2174)
28. Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (2232)
29. Construction estimators (2234)
30. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
31. Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (2243)
32. Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety (2263)
33. Computer network technicians (2281)
34. Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (3011)
35. Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (3012)
36. Specialist physicians (3111)
37. General practitioners and family physicians (3112)
38. Dietitians and nutritionists (3132)
39. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (3141)
40. Physiotherapists (3142)
41. Occupational therapists (3143)
42. Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (3214)
43. Medical radiation technologists (3215)
44. Medical sonographers (3216)
45. Licensed practical nurses (3233)
46. Paramedical occupations (3234)
47. University professors and lecturers (4011)
48. Psychologists (4151)
49. Early childhood educators and assistants (4214)
50. Translators, terminologists and interpreters (5125)

Applicants under the FSW program will be assessed according to the same criteria as 2013. Applicants are assessed on a points grid that takes into account important factors such as education, language skills, work experience, age, and adaptability to Canada. All applicants must meet minimum language requirements in either English or French.

In addition to skilled workers, the FSW program includes streams for PhD holders and individuals who have received eligible job offers from Canadian employers. A maximum of 500 PhD applicants will be accepted under the upcoming program. Applicants who hold valid job offers are not subject to any intake caps.

“While it is exciting to see so many occupations on this list, the most popular are likely to fill very quickly,” said Attorney David Cohen. “I strongly encourage anybody interested in this program to seize the moment and prepare to submit their application much sooner rather than later.”

Federal Skilled Trades Announcements

The FST program is for applicants with experience in a skilled trade. As of May 1, the FST program will be accepting a maximum of 5,000 applications for review. All NOC B level trades will be eligible for this program. This amounts to a total of 90 different occupations.

A maximum of 100 applications will be accepted under any single occupation. The 90 eligible occupations fall into the following general categories:

• Major Group 72: Industrial, electrical and construction trades;
• Major Group 73: Maintenance and equipment operation trades;
• Major Group 82: Supervisors and technical occupations in national resources, agriculture and related production;
• Major Group 92: Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators;
• Minor Group 632: chefs and cooks;
• Minor Group 633: butchers and bakers

Canadian Experience Class Announcements

The CEC program was created for individuals who have already gained skilled work experience in Canada. As of May 1, the program will accept a maximum of 8,000 new applications. Any skilled occupation is eligible*, however for NOC B level occupations a maximum of 100 applications will be accepted per occupation.

*The following six occupations are not eligible to apply under the CEC:

• Administrative officers (NOC 1221)
• Administrative assistants (1241)
• Accounting technicians/bookkeepers (1311)
• Cooks (6322)
• Food service supervisors (6311)
• Retail sales supervisors (6211)

What This Means for Applicants

Many prospective immigrants have been eagerly waiting for these changes to be announced. This new information confirms that all three programs are open for business once again.

The FSW program is more open to applicants than it has been in the past few years. The cap has increased more than five times over, from just 5,000 last year to 25,000 this year. In addition, the number of eligible occupations has more than doubled, from just 24 last year to 50 as of May 1. This means that skilled workers who were not eligible for the program in previous years because of their professional experience may now be eligible to apply.

“I am excited to hear that Canada is opening up its doors to so many talented professionals,” said Attorney David Cohen. “This is the last time applicants can apply under the FSW program in its current format. Starting in 2015, the Government of Canada has announced that it will be transitioning to a new immigration selection system known as ‘Express Entry’. This is just one more reason for interested applicants to act now, and take steps toward achieving their immigration goals.”

Canada has Highest Rate of Job Satisfaction Levels

Canadians are the most happy with their jobs, according to a recent study. The study reported that approximately two thirds, of 64 percent, of Canadians said that they loved their job or ‘like it a lot’. A full 24 per cent of Canadians love their jobs so much that they said they would even work for free.

A mere two per cent of Canadians stated that they hated their job. Young people are more likely to be dissatisfied with their work, though dissatisfaction rates rose to only 13 per cent.

Canadians were surveyed in addition to residents of the US, India, and a number of European countries. Other countries reported job satisfaction rates significantly lower than in Canada, such as only 26 per cent in the United Kingdom and 34 per cent in Germany.

This report reinforces similar studies, most notably one conducted by the Bank of Montreal (BMO) in September revealing that over half of Canadians believe to be working their ‘dream job’.

Changes to Labour Market Opinion Process - Effective Dec. 31

Four changes to the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) application process will come into effect on Tuesday, December 31. They are as follows:

1. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) may no longer issue an LMO to an employer or group of employers who offer stripteases, erotic dances, escort services or erotic massage.

• This change has been made in order to protect temporary foreign workers from possible exploitation.

2. Employers must comply with new conditions. Under these new conditions, employers must:

• Retain any document that relates to employer compliance with working conditions for a period of six years. This period begins with the first day of employment of a foreign worker on a temporary work permit. For this same period, the employer must be able to demonstrate that information they provided on their LMO application is accurate.
• Make a reasonable effort to ensure that their workplace is free from employee abuse.
• Hire or train Canadian workers, or make reasonable efforts to this extent, if this was a factor that led to work permit issuance.

As of December 31, 2013, employers will be required to complete an update LMO application form.

3. ESDC and Service Canada will have the authority to conduct inspections to ensure that employers are complying to work permit regulations. This authority will last for a period of 6 years, starting from the first day of a worker’s employment by their employer.

• During an inspection, employers may be asked to demonstrate that they have complied with Federal and Provincial labour conditions and/or conditions set out in their LMO. Inspectors may:
  • Request documents to prove compliance;
  • Conduct on-site inspections without a warrant; and
  • Interview foreign workers or Canadian employees, by their consent.

If an employer is determined to be non-compliant, they will:

• Be deemed ineligible to hire foreign workers for two years;
• Have their name, address, and ineligibility published on a public list;
• Be issued negative LMOs on any pending applications; and
• May have previously issued LMOs revoked

4. ESDC may now suspend or revoke LMOs, or refuse to process LMO applications, under public policy considerations. Employers whose LMOs may be suspended or revoked will be contacted and given an opportunity to address concerns.