IRCC reveals new Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) System
On November 16, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had transitioned to the new 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system. But what does this mean for newcomers looking to immigrate to Canada? The NOC system (2016 version)...
An increase in immigrants preferring to settle outside major metropolitan areas
The population of Canada has continued to grow thanks to the booming success of immigration. The Government of Canada reported that immigration is the primary driver of population growth. They also predict that immigrants could represent anywhere between 29 per...
IRCC’s Commitment to Attracting and Retaining International Students
The Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) tabled a report back in May that addressed international students’ challenges. It specifically focused on both recruitment and acceptance rates for those in Quebec and the rest of...
International Students can soon work over 20 hours per week, per new IRCC mandate
This morning, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that international students who are in Canada and have off-campus work authorization on their study permits would be allowed to work over 20 hours per week while studying. “International students are, in my...
Everything You Need to Know About the New TR2PR 2022 Program
The Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) program ran from May 6, 2021, to November 5, 2021. It helped provide immigration options to essential workers, international student graduates, and French speakers. Originally, it was created at the time to help...
Learn why Spousal Sponsorship Programs are on the rise
Spousal sponsorship applications have been on the rise since 2016, reaching their highest level in two decades and are on target to see an 8 per cent increase from last year. The number of new approvals has increased every year...
Private Quebec Colleges Won’t Qualify For PGWP
Starting in September 2023, studying at private colleges in Quebec will no longer allow international graduates to apply for their Post Graduation Work permit (PGWP). This measure looks to bring the province of Quebec in line with other Canadian provinces....
Canada Will Extend Super Visa Stays
Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, announced changes to the Super Visa Program. These enhancements will extend the stay of parents and grandparents in the country and allow them to use international insurance while they are in...
Canada Plans to Welcome 500,000 Newcomers This Summer
Now that the travel restrictions are lifted, Canada is willing to welcome more newcomers this summer. From foreign workers to international students, people from different categories will arrive in the following months. Overall, despite the restrictions of the pandemic, Canada...
New NOC Eligibility and Impact For the Express Entry System
The Canadian government will change the NOC eligibility to allow 16 occupations to qualify for the Express Entry. These changes will begin in November 2022. The new NOC system will affect how IRCC assesses work experience for PR candidates, admitting...
