As of August 28, temporary residents in Canada on a visitor visa are no longer permitted to apply for a job-supported work permit from within Canada. The temporary policy allowing visitors to apply for these work permits was introduced in August 2020 to assist some visitors in Canada who were unable to return home because of border […]
In an interview with CTV News on August 26, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced that he was considering changes to permanent immigration levels to Canada. Specifically, Miller stated that he was “looking at a number of options” to address permanent immigration into the country and that any upcoming changes to immigration levels would be […]
Coming to Canada as an international student can be a daunting experience. Beyond managing your studies, you’ll need to adapt to a new culture. Thorough preparation and the right services can help ensure a smooth transition as you navigate your academic path. Arriving in Canada Upon arrival at a Canadian border, the Canadian Border Services […]
For some applications to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), you’ll need to submit a paper application, as opposed to applying online. If you submit a paper application, you may be able to link your paper application to your online IRCC account. Click here to see if your application can be linked. Linking your application to your online account […]
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the second Express Entry draw of the week. The department invited 3,300 candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC)- only draw. To be considered, candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507. Yesterday, the department invited 1,121 candidates in a Provincial Nominee Program-only (PNP) draw. Candidates needed a […]
As of September 26, Canada’s government will no longer process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for the Low-Wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in some census metropolitan areas (CMAs). Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) will not process LMIAs in the Low-Wage stream in CMAs with an unemployment rate of 6% or higher. No further details have been released regarding which […]
On August 16, New Brunswick announced that it would stop issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the New Brunswick Express Entry category of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). According to the province, it has already used its full allocation of ITAs for candidates in this stream. New Brunswick has not made its allocation numbers public for 2024. The province says applications that were […]
Starting September 3rd, the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) to applicants in Montréal will be suspended for job offers with hourly wages below $27.47 CAD (the Quebec median hourly wage). This measure is expected to be in place for the next six months and has been approved by the federal government of Canada. The suspension […]
Following an extended period of increased scrutiny on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages have weighed in—speaking out against abuses of the system on the part of employers in Canada. On August 6th, Minister Boissonnault held a press conference on behalf of Employment and Social Development […]
Immigration,Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently extended the deadline to apply for a work permit by those participating in the Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. The deadline to apply for an open work permit is now March 31, 2025, for CUAET participants who are currently in Canada as temporary residents. However, unlike previous CUAET measures, these […]
