Category-based Express Entry draws focus on candidates who have specific work experience and education.A candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score plays an important role in their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada.For this reason, obtaining an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from World Education Services (WES) can make a […]
A five-billion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant being developed in Windsor, Ontario was recently in the news due to reports that say that the plant will employ 2,500 people “by the time hiring is complete in 2025.”Coinciding with Canada’s noted commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the development of this EV battery plant – and the required […]
Emails have been sent out from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inviting applicants to apply to sponsor parents or grandparents as part of the 2023 intake of the Parents and Grandparents Program.If you have received an email, you and the parents and grandparents you want to sponsor must submit a complete application online through the Permanent Residence […]
In June, Canada announced the launch of the Tech Talent Strategy. Part of the strategy was to promote Canada as a destination for digital nomads. A digital nomad is a person who can perform their job remotely from anywhere in the world.Under current Canadian immigration rules, a digital nomad only needs visitor status to relocate to […]
You may be eligible for Canadian citizenship if you were born outside of Canada and at least one of your biological or legal parents at birth were a Canadian citizen.Proof of Canadian citizenship allows you to enjoy all the benefits of being a Canadian, including voting in federal elections, getting a social insurance number (SIN), access to universal […]
Manitoba made history last week when the province elected Canada’s first First Nations premier.Wab Kinew, leader of Manitoba’s NDP, was elected on October 3 and will replace Conservative Premier Heather Stefanson. He is a former rapper, author, journalist and was the first director of Indigenous inclusion at the University of Winnipeg. He was elected as […]
Building a good credit score is very important for newcomers to Canada, as it is an indication on how well you manage credit and pay back loans.Credit scores are established by the Canadian Credit Bureau and are based on whether or not you pay your bills on time, have money still owed, or have missed […]
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officials must consider the possible impacts on Canadian workers before granting foreign workers a permit. Therefore, a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is often mandatory.However, if a ‘significant benefit’ exemption is recognised, the need for an LMIA can be bypassed—specifically if the advantages gained from granting a work permit greatly surpass the […]
This guide provides a step-by-step journey into understanding, recognizing, and safeguarding against potential cyber threats.With October being Canada’s Cyber Security Awareness Month (#CyberMonth2023), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) is looking to reinforce the importance of cyber security.This is an especially important topic for newcomers to Canada, as it is particularly vital that Canada’s more vulnerable […]
Canada has admissibility requirements that a foreign national must meet before they are allowed to enter the country, which include passing a criminal background check and completing a medical examination. What is criminal inadmissibility? Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) place massive importance on securing the borders from anyone who may pose […]
