Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instituted a new temporary policy, allowing some prospective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates to apply for an open work permit (OWP). This public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an OWP if they have a job offer, a valid work permit, or a work permit that expired on or after May 7th. These […]
After a busy August, and a historic number of draws throughout July, Canada’s Express Entry system has seen changes in the composition of the candidate pool—and in the newcomers who have received invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR). To better inform candidates within the Express Entry pool, and those interested in Canadian immigration, the following breaks down the current […]
Starting this fall, international students in Canada will be allowed to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, an increase from the current limit of 20 hours. The change was announced in April by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, who stated that the new 24-hour cap “strikes the appropriate balance so students have the option to work without […]
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when taking on the responsibilities of a student at the same time. CIC News has compiled a list of steps that will ensure your move to Canada is ultimately a smooth one. Getting started Regional tenant regulations From requiring written notice to inspect […]
For candidates in the Express Entry (EE) pool seeking Canadian Permanent Residency, their CRS score will make or break their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Applicants who qualify for the CEC program are eligible to enter the Express Entry (EE) pool, where they are given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and ranked against other candidates. Every […]
Three Canadian provinces have issued invitations in that latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Immigration is a shared responsibility between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the provincial governments. All provinces and territories in Canada (with the exceptions of Quebec and Nunavut) operate PNPs. Quebec has a seperate agreement with the federal governement that allows for total autonomy […]
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) ends today, August 31. The deadline for communities to recommend candidates to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was July 31, and August 31 was the last date on which recommended candidates could have submitted a permanent residence (PR) application to IRCC. RNIP launched in August 2022 to help encourage newcomers to Canada to settle in […]
Buying a property or business in Canada? When you sell, you might be hit with a tax bill. Many newcomers will be residents of Canada for tax purposes. They will have a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and will have to file income taxes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) annually. Read on to learn about […]
Given the recent announcement that Canada will no longer process work permit applications for individuals in Canada with visitor status, some may be wondering what options remain. Until August 28, visitors in Canada had the option to apply for work permits from within Canada as part of a temporary measure brought in during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
A study released by Remote HR, a global Human Resources firm, has found that Canada ranks among the top ten countries globally for work-life (or, as the study calls it, life-work) balance. Canada placed fifth overall while New Zealand, Ireland, Belgium, and Demark took the top four spots. The data includes rankings for several factors that […]
