Certain jobs and employers can give you an advantage in seeking Canadian permanent residence. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most important considerations prior to accepting a job offer for Canadian immigration. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the government is working on changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). In an address to the Liberal caucus in Edmonton on Sept. 10, Carney said that moving forward the TFWP “must...
Since July, processing times for most application types have seen minor to significant changes. In this article, we’ll go over the change in processing times for applications for permanent residence, work permits, study permits, temporary resident visas, and citizenship. This...
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 202 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial immigration to candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Of these 202 ITAs issued on August 29, 125 were distributed...
Pierre Poilievre has claimed that the federal government has issued work permits in excess the planned “cap” for 2025. But the figures presented to support this claim are misleading. Join the Angus Reid Forum and get $5 in points! In...
On August 28, the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) issued 231 invitations to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), through the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). Candidates were invited through two different streams of the program,...
Effective immediately, employers hiring for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-based jobs must use the “Direct Apply” feature on Canada’s National Job Bank, as part of the advertising requirements to receive a positive LMIA. These employers must also consider all applications...
This past Labour Day, the Ontario Government announced it will be making it easier for out-of-province workers in regulated professions to begin working in Ontario. This change, known as the “As of Right” framework, will allow certified professionals to become...
This week, Manitoba conducted another round of newcomer selections, issuing thousands of skilled workers and graduates invitations to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Candidates were invited under the program’s International Education Stream, Skilled...
If your parent or grandparent was a Canadian citizen, then it is quite likely that you have citizenship by descent—even if you were born outside Canada. If you do have citizenship by descent, then you’ll be able to apply for...
