The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held both a general and targeted draw on November 28th . The province issued 253 invitations to apply (ITAs) for general candidates, and at least 75 ITAs to targeted professions . All provinces (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) hold their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs); an economic immigration pathway by which provincial […]

Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses of some Work Permit holders. What are Work Permits? Work permits allow foreign nationals (i.e.: individuals who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of Canada) to work in Canada. Typically Work Permits are issued for […]

In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election bid announcement, Canada has once again seen an uptick in immigration interest from the United States. Citizens from the United States are able to move to, and work in Canada with relative ease, especially under free trade agreements like CUSMA. Given this, do more Americans immigrate to Canada, in the […]

Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.   The IEC program allows youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years living in any of Canada’s 36 partnering countries […]

In order to be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, you must: Be a permanent resident Meet Canada’s physical presence requirement File your taxes (if necessary) Pass a Canadian citizenship test (if you are between ages of 18-54) Prove your language skills (if you are between the ages of 18-54)              […]

Immigration to Canada is often a huge decision, that brings with it better-quality education, healthcare, earnings, and all-around living standards. A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, and level of income). Of these, 83% were working in their primary field, […]

Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).   An LMIA is the labour market test the Canadian government requires when an employer is looking to hire a foreign national due to labour shortages. However, Canada also allows certain foreign nationals to also work here […]

The Significant Benefit Work Permit (SBWP) is a special work permit available to workers whose hiring would deliver significant benefit to Canada, either economically, culturally and/or socially. As part of the International Mobility Program (IMP), applicants for the SBWP will not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) during the application process. The LMIA is Canada’s internal assessment to judge what […]

Ontario is Canada’s most popular landing destination for immigrants. Through Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is called the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), immigrants can receive a provincial nomination which allows them to apply for permanent residency. The OINP launched in 2007 to respond to skill shortages in certain areas and offer easier investment routes for […]

CIC News has obtained an internal memorandum from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) containing recommendations based on the most recent Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA) audit, released by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).   The audit determines if government departments are using GBA when implementing policies and programs. This year’s audit also sought to discover […]