Understanding and applying through specific LMIA applications

Hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada requires an LMIA—however, there are 6 specific applications that employers can take advantage of, depending on the circumstances surrounding the hiring of foreign workers. Companies as part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada under the Temporary Foreign Employee Program (TFWP) submit a request to Employment […]

Immigration can help Canada lower interest rates

Rising interest rates across Canada will burden Canadians to borrow money for housing and make many other debt-based purchases. Read more below to find out why immigration could be the solution. On 26 October, the Bank of Canada (BoC) increased the policy interest rate by 50 basis points, to 3.75%. 2023 has been a year […]

Ontario and Prince Edward Island Hold Draws for Provincial Nomination Programs

The two provinces issue ITAs in the most recent draw. Ontario and Prince Edward Island this week issued invitations to candidates to apply through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of .) Most Canadian provinces and territories (Québec and Nunavut) Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited […]

Living in Canada after graduating with PGWP

Obtaining a post-graduation work permit is one of the routes that international students looking to live in Canada can start building a life here. International students bring a vibrant, new and fresh perspective to the academic landscape in Canada when they come from their home countries to study at a Canadian Designated Educational Institution (DLI). […]

How Canada is modernizing the submission system for spouse and common-law partner sponsorship programs

IRCC is transitioning to 100% online applications for most permanent immigration programs, including both inland and outbound spouses and common law partner sponsorship. Read more about these changes below. To improve customer service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is fully digitizing the application submission process for Canada’s inland and outbound spouse and common-law partner […]

Express Entry Draw #234: CRS drops to 496

Canada invited 47250 candidates with scores of at least 496 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canada Immigration on October 26, 2023. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) did not specify a schedule for this draw from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Invited candidates now have 60 days to apply for permanent Canadian residency. In the previous […]

Canada introduces stronger protection for temporary foreign worker program

Amendments to the program are intended to protect worker’s rights and improve workplace safety. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), along with Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), have announced amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations relating to Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). In total, 13 amendments have been drawn up to strengthen protections […]

Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people

IRCC has released new data showing that the size of the backlog has remained unchanged over the past one month. Canada’s immigration backlog remains at 2.6 million people, according to new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. IRCC released the updated data on its website on 14 October, which is operational till 30 September. […]

IRCC aims to give citizenship to 300,000 people in this financial year

The memo shows the citizenship target for 2023 and makes recommendations on the processing of applications. citizens to be welcomed by Canada for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The memorandum prepared by the Operations, Planning and Demonstration Division of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to a senior official recommends that the IRCC process a total […]

How to Maximize Your Express Entry CRS Score if You’re 30 or Over

Age is an important factor in immigration through Express Entry and some applicants are penalized for their age. Here are several strategies you can adopt to maximize your Express Entry CRS score as an applicant who is over the age of 30. Express Entry is the largest source of immigration into Canada. When applicants apply […]

Canada lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all travelers with criminal records

Removing the vaccine mandate makes it easier for all travelers to enter Canada, but there will still be steps to take for those with criminal records. As of October 1, Canada has lifted all COVID-19 related travel restrictions, meaning unvaccinated travelers are no longer allowed to enter Canada from abroad without requiring any tests or […]