Getting through Canadian ports of entry for 2010 games a challenge if
unprepared: Ernst & Young
Firm advises 2010 Olympics participants to be informed of border entry requirements
"International athletes, coaches, media crews and workers arriving in
With just a few months to go before the next Olympic Games, a stalled visa application process can be costly to organizers. Employers struggling to meet deadlines and contractual obligations imposed by the
"A special application process was recently implemented to ensure smoother entry into
Some of these measures include: - Providing transportation for foreign workers to and from their home country - Paying up front for accommodation during the designated work period
Ernst & Young and Egan professionals are available to explain the Canadian immigration requirements and procedures, as well as to outline what individuals entering the country should do beforehand to avoid these challenges.
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