Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit: 10 Essential Facts for International Students (Part 1)
As international students reach the culmination of their university or college programs, exploring post-graduation options becomes crucial. One of the most sought-after opportunities in Canada is the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Navigating the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) process is crucial for international students aiming to gain work experience and explore opportunities in Canada. This blog […]
IRCC invites 4,800 candidates in latest Express Entry draw
Candidates have been asked to participate in the 13th Express Entry draw of 2023 by IRCC. In an all-program draw, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,800 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates. Candidates needed at least a 488 on the Comprehensive Ranking System. Since April 26, this was the first all-program draw. Candidates […]
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and PEI invite PNP candidates
Exciting News for PNP Candidates! Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and PEI are inviting candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs. Here’s the latest provincial immigration update from May 13 to 19: • Ontario: invited 1694 candidates in skilled trades. • British Columbia: 202 candidates invited through Entrepreneur Immigration, Express Entry BC, and Skills Immigration. • […]
Canada announces new investments in settlement services for immigrants
The extension of funding to service provider organizations across Canada totalling more than $65 million was announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on May 11th, 2023. Pre-arrival services, services for racialized newcomer women, and language instruction for newcomers in Francophone minority communities are all included in the settlement services. If you want to […]
Top 10 Pre-Arrival Checklist for Moving to Canada (Part 2)
A significant step is relocating to a new nation, so being well-prepared can make all the difference. Before you relocate to Canada, there are many things to think about, from acquiring the required documentation to locating housing and preparing for employment. We’ve put together a two-part series on the top ten things you should […]
Median hourly wage updated for 2023 Temporary Foreign Worker Program
After May 31st, all provinces and territories (apart from Nunavut) will see a rise in the median hourly salary. Employees are seen as having low wages if their pay is below the provincial or territorial median wage and as having high wages if their pay is at or above the median. If you want to […]
Significant increase in Parents and Grandparent’s immigration to Canada to start 2023
When compared to January 2022, the number of permanent residents who entered Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Programme (PGP) grew by over 60%. In January 2023, the PGP received 2,065 new permanent residents, up from 1,300 in January 2022. If you want to know more about Canadian immigration, do not hesitate to book an […]
International Nurses Day: Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses
On May 12 of each year, Canada honours International Nurses Day to recognize the contributions nurses make to ensuring that Canadians receive the highest calibre of medical treatment. According to the most recent data on open positions, the healthcare and social support industry had the most open vacancies ever in January 2023 with 162,100. Immigration […]
IRCC invites Express Entry candidates in PNP specific draw
The twelfth Express Entry lottery of 2023 has been conducted by IRCC. In a draw tailored to the Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) distributed a total of 589 invitations to apply (ITAs). The needed Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for applicants was 691. If you want to know more about […]
Average hourly wages in Canada continue to rise for both salaried and hourly employees
Both salaried and hourly workers in Canada enjoyed increases in their average hourly wages in February 2023, according to StatsCan’s most recent data. Between January and February 2023, salaries for paid workers increased nationwide on a monthly basis from $42.37 to $42.58 on average. The same is valid for those who are paid hourly, whose […]