Regions in Canada facing a reduction in temporary foreign workers
On August 26th, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) issued a memo that it will pause processing LMIAs for the low-wage stream of the TFWP…
Canada to Stop Handling Low-Wage LMIA Applications in Certain Cities
Canada will stop processing Labour Market Impact Assessments LMIAs for the Temporary Foreign Work Program’s TFWP Low-Wage stream in select census metropolitan areas CMAs on…
Visitors in Canada Can No Longer Apply for Work Permits
As of August 28, 2024, individuals in Canada on visitor visas are no longer allowed to apply for work permits while in the country. This…
Easing entry for skilled workers as Canada faces international talent shortage
Provinces in the Canadian style are in the process of developing strategies to eliminate the serious shortage of skilled trade workers. They hope to coordinate…
What do you need to know about a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)?
If you want to go to Canada for a short visit and are not a citizen, permanent resident, or coming from a visa-exempt country, then…
Study permit rejected? Here’s what to do next
At Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), students whose study permit is rejected have no right to appeal. Still, they may appeal for a review…
Canada’s passport ranked among the top seven globally
What enables the Canadian passport to maintain its place among the world’s most powerful in 2024? Being able to visit 187 countries without a visa…
Work permit application deadline extended for CUAET participants
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently again rearranged the rules of the CUAET program concerning the work permit application for individuals involved…
New Pilot Program to Allow Francophone Students to Have Permanent Residency Directly
International students have long been welcomed in Canada, especially those who want to study in a bilingual and multicultural setting. The Canadian government just unveiled…
How to Boost your CRS score for Express Entry
Submitting your Express Entry profile with a low CRS score may significantly reduce your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent…