Foreign nationals may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit if hired by one of eight Canadian companies, largely based in the tech sector. Earlier this month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The […]
Palestinians who have left Gaza will soon receive transitional financial assistance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when they arrive in Canada. The department says that this financial assistance will help Gazans to meet their basic needs upon arrival, such as food, shelter, and clothing, while they look for work. IRCC will release more […]
Those interested in applying for the International Experience Canada (IEC) program have until October 21 to submit their applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) opened the 2024 pool last December. The IEC is a work permit program for youth from more than 30 countries which have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada. IEC work […]
If you’re looking to make Canada your permanent home, you don’t want anything to delay the process. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core can help you reach your Canadian goals faster. Here’s how this IRCC-approved English language test can help you get closer to achieving your Canadian dreams. Book now and start your Canadian journey! […]
If you have a criminal record, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. Only Canadian citizens have a right to enter Canada. Without Canadian citizenship, Canadian authorities may deem that you are inadmissible on account of criminality. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm If inadmissible on account of your criminal […]
If you are a Canadian permanent resident over the age of 18, who has lived in Canada for more than three of the last five years, you may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship. Canadian citizenship differs greatly from permanent residence. For example, naturalized citizens can benefit from dual citizenship, the ability to take […]
Three Canadian provinces have issued candidates invitations to apply for their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. The PNP was introduced in 1998 to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. It does so by sharing responsibility for immigration between the federal governement and provinces and territories. Today, it is one of the leading […]
IRCC has released the updated details surrounding which programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Under new guidelines announced in September, some international graduates at various levels of study who apply for a PGWP after November 1 will now need to meet additional field of study requirements to be eligible for a work […]
Between now and November 1, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will table the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan. Historically, the Plan sets a target for the number of permanent residents that will be admitted to Canada in the coming year, with nominal targets for the two years after that, spanning a total of three years. The […]
Quebec is limiting the number of foreign nationals invited under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) to a maximum of 25% from any one country. The Quebec minister of immigration, Jean François Roberge, announced the new policy on October 9. The policy is effective from October 9 2024 to October 9 2025. For each draw […]
