The report shows that Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies
Quebec boasts a low unemployment rate and a record amount of job openings to begin the year. The provincial and federal administrations have proposed a number of initiatives to assist immigrants in order to overcome labour shortages. The epidemic has altered the labour market in Quebec. According to a report by the Institute du Québec, […]
3 Tips to Get a OINP Employer Job Offer
Getting an OINP Employer Job Offer With many foreigners looking to Canada as a land of freedom and opportunity, a place where they can make a new life and gain the benefits of full employment in a rich, stable economy, it’s little wonder that there’s interest in the OINP Employer Job Offer programs. The hard […]
Express Entry: 787 PNP candidates invited
On April 13, 787 Express Entry candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada. All of the invited candidates had received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and had a CRS of at least 782. Because Express Entry candidates receive an automatic 600 points boost when they receive a provincial nomination, […]
Unemployment rate among Canadian immigrants at historic low
According to Statistics Canada’s March Labour Force Survey, the unemployment rate among immigrants who arrived in Canada during the last five years was at an all-time low. The freshly issued study depicted the state of the Canadian labour market for the week of March 13 to 19. Overall, unemployment in Canada declined 0.2 percentage points […]
Canadian immigration fees will be increased after April 30th
On April 30, Canada will raise the fees for all permanent residence applications. Economic, permit holder, family, and humanitarian classes will all see fee rises. For the first time since 2002, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increased permanent residence costs to account for inflation in 2020. IRCC declared at the time that it will […]
Canada relaxes temporary foreign worker program rules to address labour shortages
Canada has taken steps to make it easier for Canadian firms to hire foreign workers on a temporary basis. These actions, which were announced on April 4, are in reaction to a nationwide labour shortage. At the same time, Canada has a low unemployment rate and a large number of job openings. Bringing in temporary […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Hong Kong Immigration to Canada
Approximately 205,000 Hong Kong Canadians live in Canada, with the majority of them immigrating in the late 1980s and early 1990s prior to the change in sovereignty of Hong Kong. Because of this, there are many Hong Kong Canadians who hold dual citizenship, and Canada is an attractive place for people from Hong Kong to […]
Fully vaccinated travellers no longer need COVID-19 test to come to Canada
Fully vaccinated travellers no longer require a pre-arrival COVID-19 test to enter Canada as of April 1. Before crossing the border, travellers must still give confirmation of vaccination status and all other required information using the ArriveCAN app, which can be used on a desktop or mobile device. Regardless of their immunization status, travellers who […]
Canada invites 919 PNP candidates in Express Entry to apply on March 30
On March 30, Canada invited 919 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. In the current invitation round, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) solely invited individuals from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 785 to be invited. Because PNP candidates got an automatic 600 […]
IRCC back to 12-month processing for spousal sponsorship applications
In January 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that the 12-month processing requirement for new spousal sponsorship applicants had been reinstated in Canada. Efforts to modernize Canada’s immigration system have allowed Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to get back on schedule, according to a government press release. In addition, the IRCC has created a […]