Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents, and changes to Express Entry are on the way. Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told CBC News the new program will be a permanent pathway for temporary residents. It will be […]
You no longer have to be fully vaccinated to board a plane or train in Canada, but mask mandates still apply. As of 00:01 Eastern Time on June 20, Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. Canadian government officials said the suspension of […]
A list of some of the common crimes that may make someone criminally inadmissible to Canada, and steps to overcome inadmissibility. Generally speaking, any act that is illegal both in the country where it took place and in Canada creates the potential for inadmissibility issues. That being said, the Canadian government offers options to allow […]
Canada to end vaccine mandates for domestic travellers, transportation workers As of 00:01 Eastern Time on June 20, Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. Canadian government officials said the suspension of vaccine mandates reflects an improved public health situation in Canada. Nearly […]
Canada invited 932 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on June 8. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new draw. As a result, the minimum score required to be invited in this draw was 796. The score was relatively high because PNP candidates get an automatic 600 Comprehensive Ranking […]
If you are hiring a foreign worker, you may have to advertise your job opening first as part of the work permit process. Canadian employers who need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) in order to hire foreign workers will oftentimes need to complete an advertising requirement. The purpose of the advertising requirement is to demonstrate […]
In addition, the Immigration Minister may designate international medical insurance companies to provide coverage to Super Visa applicants in the future. IRCC has just announced major reforms to the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa. Effective July 4, 2022: The length of stay for Super Visa holders will be increased to five years per entry […]
Study at private Quebec colleges will no longer be eligible toward a PGWP application, a move the government says is to protect the integrity of the international student program. Graduates of unsubsidized private learning institutions in Quebec will no longer be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) starting September 1, 2023. The measure is intended […]
The Quebec government has expanded the list of occupations eligible under the Facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment process to include entry-level jobs. Quebec has published an updated version of the list of high-demand jobs for which the process of hiring temporary foreign workers is made easier. The procedure for Quebec employers seeking to hire foreign skilled […]
Canada is pledging $1.5 million to remove barriers on immigrants who want to work in health care. The parliamentary secretary to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced nearly $1.5 million in funding to help newcomers work in the Canadian health sector faster. The funds are intended to promote collaboration and information sharing in the health sector. Specifically, […]
