LMIA: Everything You Need To Know + 10 Important Frequently Asked Questions!
Looking to increase your Express Entry points with a job offer? Discover how a valid LMIA-backed offer can add 50 to 200 points to your CRS score and help you fast-track your permanent residency in Canada. Read on to explore...
Updated Processing Times for LMIA Applications at ESDC
On March 6, 2024, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced updates to the processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications across different categories. According to data from all processing locations, the average time to process LMIA requests...
Real estate for non-Canadians: Property Ownership ban extends
In the dynamic landscape of Canadian real estate, understanding the laws surrounding property ownership, particularly for non-Canadians, is paramount. With recent extensions and amendments, navigating the intricacies of these regulations becomes essential for both residents and potential investors. Let’s delve...
Canada accelerates accreditation for foreign health professionals
The Canadian Government is aiding 6,600 foreign health professionals in their transition to working in Canada, allocating $86 million toward credential recognition. This funding will be distributed among 15 organizations focusing on improving the recognition of foreign credentials in critical...
First IEC Candidates of 2024: 11,922 Invitations Issued
During the past week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the first selection of 2024 from the International Experience Canada (IEC) pool. From January 1 to January 12, Canada extended invitations to 11,922 young individuals to apply for an...
Canada’s Immigration in 2024: An Overview of Future Landscape
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to roll out a series of impactful changes in 2024 that will significantly influence newcomers to Canada. The Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026 underscores Canada’s ambitious target of welcoming 485,000 permanent residents...
International Experience Canada: Now Open for 2024
On December 11, 2023, Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada made an announcement regarding the commencement of the 2024 International Experience Canada (IEC) Program. This program invites nearly 90,000 young individuals from IEC partner regions to participate, and the application...
November Labour Market Insights
In November, there was a slight uptick in employment by 25,000, leading to a reduction in the employment rate to 61.8% in the labour market. This decrease was attributed to population growth outpacing employment growth. The unemployment rate rose to...
Canada Increases the Inadmissibility Fees
Commencing on December 1, 2023, the Canadian Government will enact yearly modifications to inadmissibility fees applicable to foreign nationals seeking status changes within Canada. These adjustments are calculated in accordance with inflation rates from April 2018, leading to an increase...
H-1B Visa Holders Look for Employment in Canada
Numerous skilled individuals holding H-1B visas in the United States are turning to employment opportunities in Canada, driven by layoffs in the tech sector and stringent immigration regulations. The policies implemented during the tenure of former President Trump have heightened...
