For many newcomers the ability to become a permanent resident (PR) of Canada is one of the most attractive aspects of moving to the country. Permanent residence status gives individuals the ability to reside in Canada, and to study, work, and live as they wish (within the bounds of the law). However, there are also several benefits to attaining PR that […]
Nanos Poll: Majority of Canadians support influx of Temporary Foreign Workers
According to a recent Nanos Research poll, a significant majority of Canadians recognize the importance of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to the country’s economy. The survey of 1,006 people, conducted online and over the phone between December 27 and 29 last year, revealed that over 80% of Canadians “feel that temporary foreign workers are important to the […]
What is an Authorization to Return to Canada?
In Canada, people who are inadmissible to this country are issued either a departure order, an exclusion order, or a deportation order by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and/or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).While it may seem like this would conclusively end an individual’s journey in Canada, the Canadian government offers a document called an Authorization to Return […]
British Columbia projects 1 million job openings in the next ten years
According to British Columbia’s recently released Labour Market Outlook report, the province will add 1 million jobs to its workforce by 2033.The Labour Market Outlook report is a 10-year forecast of the province’s in-demand careers, skills training and education, as well as the industries that may be hiring. The report shows that 65% of the new job […]
The 2024 IEC pool is now open
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) pool.The IEC is a work permit program that allows youth that are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangements with Canada, to temporarily reside and work in Canada. This year’s intake will allow close to 90,000 applicants from over 30 countries the opportunity to gain […]
IRCC invites 1,500 Express Entry candidates in third round of invitations this week
IRCC has invited Express Entry candidates for the third day in a row. Today, invitations were issued to candidates who are eligible for category-based selection in healthcare occupations. In total, 1,500 candidates were invited. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 463. This is lowest CRS score of any Express Entry round of invitations issued in […]
Facing delays in your immigration application? Here are some steps you can take
When applying to work, study or immigrate to Canada, a foreign national must submit their application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC has service standards that provide the usual processing times for applications. However, there can be delays to these processing standards, causing the processing time of the application to be much longer than IRCC’s […]
10 key facts international students should know about Canada’s Post Graduation Work Permit
As many university and college programs come to an end, international students may be considering post-graduation options, which can include applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). This article will provide crucial insights into the PGWP application process to help you understand the intricacies of the program and the associated rules and policies. 1. PGWP has a […]
IRCC launches application tracker for Express Entry and PNP candidates
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that they are expanding online application status trackers to four new categories. These status trackers will allow clients to monitor their application and stay informed on any updates regarding actions that may be required to keep their file moving. The new status trackers are for Express Entry candidates in the Federal […]
Why do you need a good credit score as a newcomer to Canada?
s a newcomer to Canada you will quickly find out the importance of building a good credit score. Financial Institutions and other businesses will generally look at your credit score to determine whether to do business with you or how much money “to lend you”. Here are some quick examples: To rent a property and […]