Canada’s immigration system is designed to give primacy to economic immigrants, which includes not just skilled workers but entrepreneurs and business persons as well, over all other categories. Virtually every province has a business immigration stream as a part of its nomination programs. Yet, there are two federal immigration programs that business persons can explore...
Quebec and Ontario account for more than 85 percent of all the Covid-19 cases in Canada and unemployment rates for April 2020 for these two provinces have risen significantly. Further, the two provinces have witnessed the biggest fall in number of hours worked between February and April 2020. Yet, this doesn’t mean the economic impact...
What will happen to my student visa application now that my university has suspended all classes due to Covid-19? My work permit is pending renewal and I am required to travel abroad for a personal emergency in the family. Will I lose status if my work permit expires when I am abroad. My spouse studied...
Two million jobs lost in April 2020—such headlines can easily compel you to question your planof getting a job in Canada and qualifying for permanent residence through Express Entry orprovincial nomination. Right Immigration Strategy for Canada can help you land a job in the Post-Pandemic Canadian Economy.Yet, looking beyond scary headlines can help you realize...
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Canada into a lockdown with normal commercial and economic activities facing significant disruptions. The shutdown of the economy bar essential services has resulted in a 350 percent surge in monthly unemployment between February and March 2020. Immigration is invariably the first target as economic and political compulsions force policy makers...
The Covid-19 pandemic may have compelled educational institutions to use virtual learning or distance learning tools for stranded students. So, is this how studying in Canada look like in the coming years? Should somebody planning on the study, work, settle route to Canadian permanent residence look at distance learning courses seriously? Not really. If a...
Express Entry for skilled workers and provincial nomination if you don’t fit into the eligibility requirements of the federal programs. Life would be a lot easier for everybody if only immigrating to Canada were that simple. Qualifying for an EE Invitation to Apply (ITA) or provincial nomination is never about simply applying under all available...
Obtaining Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a requirement imposed on Canadian employers seeking to hire a temporary foreign worker. This is done to ensure qualified citizens or permanent residents of Canada are not ignored by foreign workers who may be prepared to work for lower wages. A closed work permit i.e. a work permit...
Overview of mistakes/errors that applicants often commit and the consequences of such mistakes. The conclusion focuses on the benefits of having an experienced immigration lawyer throughout the application. In a merit-centric points-based immigration system like Canada, receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) is an important milestone in your attempt to become a Canadian permanent residence....
