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. […]
EXPRESS ENTRY UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2024
After a record-breaking July and a busy August, Canada’s Express Entry system has seen shifts in the candidate pool and in ITA recipients. Here’s a snapshot of the current pool composition and cut-off scores from the past month to keep you informed about Canadian immigration. THE CURRENT STATE OF EXPESS ENTRY POOL What Were the […]
The Road Ahead: Canada’s Immigration Plan for the Rest of 2022
The pandemic has altered how we see Canada immigration and the procedure by which people move here for employment or higher education.
Job Vacancies In Canada Hit Record High In First Quarter Of 2022
Based on information from the Labor Force Survey, the report estimates that there will be 558,000 jobs Vacancies in the first quarter of 2022. It is up from 534,000 in the fourth quarter of 2021.
