Truck drivers now eligible for Express Entry
Last week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued NOC 2021 and made 16 new businesses eligible for Express Entry. Truck driving is one of them due to the significant….
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Study: International students largely reside in the province where they received their first study permit
A recent analysis of international students in Canada shows that the majority of those who obtain a study permit in a certain province remain in that province for the next….
400,000 new jobs added in Ontario and Saskatchewan as vacancies remain high
Job vacancies across all sectors increased by 3.8% in September to 994,800 open positions within Canada. Most of these new jobs were in Ontario and Saskatchewan. The job vacancy rate….
IRCC will implement internal changes based on gender analysis plus audit
CIC Updates Received an internal memorandum from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) containing recommendations based on the latest Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA) audit released by the Office of….
Canada invites 4,750 candidates to most recent Express Entry draw
On November 23, Canada held its most recent All-Program Express Entry draw. This is the eleventh draw since the resumption of draws for all events on 6 July. Immigration, Refugees….
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island draw provincial nominations
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island this week issued an invitation for candidates to apply through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec….
Canada Immigration Options for US Visa Holders
The H-1B visa is a United States work permit that allows foreign-born citizens with specialized knowledge or a ‘fashion model of qualification’ to work in the United States. There are….
British Columbia changes points allocation for PNP applicants
On 16 November 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) changed its points system to modify the point allocation for applicants. In summary, the points system (which, like the….
Understanding the Intra-Company Transfer Program Pathway for Obtaining a Canadian Work Permit
Canada offers various ways to obtain a work permit for foreign nationals wishing to work in this country. One of the programs that exist in Canada is called the Intra-Company….
How does IRCC see my country?
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released its strategic plan for Asia and the Americas. IRCC has goals of cooperation for countries in both regions, hoping to drive better….
Starting today, international students can temporarily work more than 20 hours per week
As of today, international students in Canada are temporarily able to work no more than 20 hours per week during the academic year. Last month, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada….
How can you expect Express Entry to change in 2023?
Express Entry is just the name of Canada’s online system that is used to cumulatively manage skilled worker applications from three different programs – the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the….
Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia issue invitations to apply for provincial nominations
This week, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan issued an invitation to apply to skilled labor candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of….
Express Entry candidates will be affected by NOC changes implemented today
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will today transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system, a change that has been in the works since its….
Annual immigration report sheds light on IRCC’s pandemic recovery effort
The Government of Canada has released its annual report to Parliament on immigration for 2022. The report summarizes the value of previous years’ developments in the Canadian immigration sector across….