(IRCC) recently released their . IRCC has collaboration aims for countries in both regions, hoping to drive better immigration to Canada, increase collaboration with governments in these regions (particularly around the economy, and aid for refugees and asylum seekers), and promote Canada’s immigration pathways and (by extension) interests. Asia IRCC’s primary objective in Asia is migration […]
Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through (PNPs) this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous towards gaining permanent […]
On November 16th 2021, the To summarize, the points system (which, like in(BCPNP) changed its points system to modify point allocations for applicants.is used to assess applicants’ eligibility for immigration under has changed in the following ways: Points have been removed for (NOC) skill levels. The NOC system is Canada’s main way of classifying jobs, and […]
Last week Nova Scotia launched its new francophone immigration action plan. The report, outlines the province’s strategy for growing the population of French speakers. It was created by the Nova Scotia ministries of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI) and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie in collaboration with Fédération Acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Conseil de Développement […]
(IRCC) presented these slides to immigration representatives including the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section in a meeting on October 12, 2022. What follows is an overview designed to provide a look into the steps IRCC is taking to modernize application management systems. Why Canada has prioritized improving its immigration systems Canada recognizes that […]
In a ceremony that is said to be the first of its kind in Canada, the organized and hosted a permanent residency celebration for over 35 international student alumni on October 26, 2022. An occasion to honour and acknowledge the achievements and resilience of their former international students, the celebration was attended by the mayor of Calgary, among other key […]
(IRCC) will be transitioning to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system today, a change that has been in the works since the announcement on July 27. This move will cause shifts in eligibility for some of Canada’s 100+ immigration programs, including Express Entry. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration For instance, while […]
An H-1B visa is a United States work permit that allows foreign born nationals who have specialized knowledge, or fashion models ‘of merit”, to work in the United States. There are aspects of the H-1B visa program that can cause complications for workers, such as the time limit. Some H-1B visas are valid for up to […]
As of today, international students in Canada are temporarily able to work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year. Last month, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that students would now be allowed to work more than 20 hours a week between November 15, 2022, and December 31,2023. This is a one-time measure […]
Statistics Canada recently posted their citizenship insights from the 2021 census data, with key findings around new and future citizens in Canada. Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Canada at a glance The main report on citizenship—”A portrait of citizenship in Canada from the 2021 census”—revealed that out of […]
