BALANCE YOUR STUDIES AND WORK! INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA CAN WORK-OFF CAMPUS FOR UP TO 24 HOURS WEEKLY.
As of November 15, international students in Canada now have the opportunity to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus during their studies. This exciting update was confirmed by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), bringing more flexibility and opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience while pursuing their […]
INDUSTRIES WHERE WORK PERMIT HOLDERS STAY THE LONGEST AFTER BECOMING PERMANENT RESIDENTS.
According to the new statistics Canada report, healthcare and social assistance sectors have the highest retention rates for temporary foreign workers (TEWs) who gain permanent residency. The study revealed significant variation in retention rates across different sectors, showing how many TEWs continue working in the same field after obtaining PR. Which industries retained the most […]
WORK PERMIT PATHWAYS FOR GRADUATES NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR PGWPs: OPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For graduates with expiring PGWPs or those who will soon be ineligible for post-graduation work permits, there are alternative pathways available to maintain legal work status in Canada. Recent and upcoming graduates can explore various options to continue working legally in the country. International graduates who have recently completed their studies can explore a variety […]
ONTARIO CLOSES ITS ENTREPRENEUR STREAM, WHILE BRITISH COLOUMBIA INCREASES PNP NOMINATIONS
Ontario officially closed its Entrepreneur Stream on November 4, following a pause in applications since December 2023. On November 5 and 6, British Columbia held draws through its Provincial Nominee Program, selecting both entrepreneurs and skilled workers for immigration to the province. Provincial Immigration Updates: November 1-8 Ontario The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has […]
DREAM OF PEMANENT RESIDENCY? MANITOBA’S NEW PILOT PATHWAY CAN MAKE IT A REALITY!
On November 15, the Manitoba government announced the West Central Immigration Initiative, a three-year pilot program to address labour shortages in the rural west-central region. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving seven rural municipalities and Gambler First Nation. The program aims to attract skilled workers to fill critical workforce gaps, drive economic growth, and […]
IRCC INVITES PNP CANDIDATES IN THE LATEST DRAW
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 174 candidates to apply in the latest Express Entry draw, exclusively for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 816. Express Entry draws have occurred for two consecutive weeks. Last week, 1,933 ITAs were issued to candidates […]
ESDC HAS UPDATED THE WAGE CRITERIA FOR THE HIGH-WAGE STREAM OF THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced exciting updates to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), notably increasing the minimum hourly wage requirements for the high-wage stream. Starting November 8, applicants in this stream will need to earn at least 20% above the median wage for their position based on their work location to […]
IRCC HAS ISSUSED 4000 INVITATIONS TO APPLY (ITAs) FOR THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS IN THE LATEST EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw, specifically for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 509 to qualify. This draw is the third of the month, following two last week that invited 911 candidates […]
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY FROM CITIZENSHIP?
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY FROM CITIZENSHIP? In Canada, permanent residents (PR) have many rights similar to citizens. However, PRs are not citizens. Citizens can vote and hold a passport. PRs must maintain their status to stay. They can lose their status if residency requirements aren’t met. Understanding these differences helps with long-term plans in […]
IRCC HAS INTRODUCED A NEW WORK PERMIT ALLOWING SELECT CANADIAN TECH COMPANIES TO HIRE WITHOUT AN LMIA
*An LMIA assesses the impact of hiring foreign workers on the Canadian job market. For a permit, it must be “positive” or “neutral.” WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS NEW WORK PERMIT? To qualify for a work permit under the Innovation Stream, applicants must: This stream is open to eligible applicants both inside and outside Canada. […]
