Canada invites 4,750 candidates in latest Express Entry draw
[ad_1] This is the tenth draw since the all-event draw resumed on 6 July. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 4,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 494. Qualified candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal. Skilled […]
New Brunswick announces new immigration pilot for critical workers
[ad_1] On November 7, 2023, the provincial government of New Brunswick announced an all-new immigration pilot project: the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP). The pilot (a joint project between the federal and provincial governments) aims to address the critical labor shortage in New Brunswick. The pilot is unique in that it will not only […]
How do I go from the US to Canada?
[ad_1] As a US resident looking to immigrate to Canada, you have several options at your disposal. Which option you pursue will depend on your individual circumstances and goals. To achieve their Canadian immigration goal, US residents will need to meet specific criteria consistent with the program for which they apply. Economic Category: Express Entry […]
Canada’s PNP Immigration Targets Continue to Move Beyond Express Entry
[ad_1] The Immigration Level Plan announced on November 1 would increase the target of permanent residents coming to Canada to 500,000 per year by 2025. A large part of the overall target increase is an increase in allocations under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). In 2023 the program invited a total of 83,500 new permanent […]
Understanding the Requirement for Proof of Citizenship in Canada
[ad_1] Citizenship is important for a number of reasons, including making people feel at home and comfortable in Canada. Citizenship in this country also gives us a way to accomplish key goals, including voting in federal elections, obtaining a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and getting a job. To meet the above goals, some Canadians will […]
Statistics Canada data shows immigrants have higher employment rates
[ad_1] Statistics Canada has released labor force survey data for October 2023. Overall, the unemployment rate has recovered from an increase in May-September, but is still in line with September’s 5.2%. The biggest gains in employment were in manufacturing, construction, and housing and food services while employment decreased in wholesale and retail trade as well […]
Annual immigration report sheds light on IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort
[ad_1] The Government of Canada has released its annual report to Parliament on immigration for 2023. The report summarizes the value of previous years’ developments in the Canadian immigration sector across all areas of business. It is issued in conjunction with Canada’s Immigration Level Plan, the official immigration target that will serve as a guideline […]
Canada to welcome 500,000 new immigrants in 2025
The Immigration Level Plan serves as a guide to the number of immigrants that Canada aims to welcome over the next three years. Canada just released its Immigration Level Plan 2023-2025. Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023. The target will increase to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024. This will further increase […]
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 […]
How to submit your Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023 Immigration Application
The IRCC has completed its 2023 PGP Lottery and released its guide outlining the steps to submit an application for the 23,100 Canadians who received invitations to apply this year. Here is a summary of those steps. Between October 12 and October 20, Canada conducted a lottery to issue 23,100 Invitations (ITAs) to apply for […]
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 […]