The simple answer is at least 3 years out of the last 5 years, but there’s more nuance than that. In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for citizenship. But keep in mind, […]

There may be solutions for foreign nationals to overcome criminal and medical inadmissibility to Canada. Canada welcomes millions of visitors, tourists, workers, students and immigrants each year. Nevertheless, Canada has admissibility requirements that each foreign national must meet before they are allowed to enter the country. Such requirements include passing a criminal background check and […]

Each week, CIC News brings you a review of draws held under Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs. Here is a look at PNP draws held between July 11 and 15. This past week, Ontario held a large new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw and BC held its weekly PNP invitation round. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the […]

Canada is the only country to have three cities in the top ten Three Canadian cities have made the top ten in the list of the world’s most livable cities in the Global Livability Index 2022.   This year Calgary, Alberta tied with Zurich for third place. It outranked Zurich in education and infrastructure but fell […]

The Canadian government facilitates work permit processing for foreign tv and film industry workers. Television and film production companies can bring workers to Canada through the TV and Film Production Work Permit Category if they can demonstrate that the work to be performed by the foreign worker is essential to production. If you submit your work permit […]

Canada offers many temporary and permanent options to attract global tech talent. Canada’s tech sector is booming, and industry growth is expected to continue outpacing the number of skilled tech workers in the Canadian labour force. This growth comes from a mix of startups and large companies, such as Google and Amazon, investing more money […]

There are many pathways for graduates stay in Canada The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) has recently released the results of their 2021 annual international student survey. The survey contains data from over 41,000 students from 67 Canadian educational institutions. International students provided input on their experiences with all aspects of studying in Canada. They answered questions […]

ANALYSIS: Ontario gaining more control over immigrant selection would have big implications across Canada. The Toronto Star reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to ask the federal government for more control over immigrant selection to help the province address its historic labour shortages. Ontario’s immigration minister, Monte McNaughton, said in an interview that hundreds of thousands of […]

If you are an employer looking to hiring a foreign worker, you may need a Labour Market Impact Assessment. The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force.   The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is […]

Express Entry draws will get bigger so long as Canada still aims to welcome record-breaking numbers of immigrants. Express Entry draws have resumed, meaning candidates eligible for all programs have the chance to apply for permanent residence.   On July 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a total of 1,500 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Comprehensive […]