The United States has always been a nucleus for technology and innovation, attracting talent worldwide. Though, as reported by the Cato Institute in Washington, the employment-based green card backlog has 1.4 million skilled immigrants in waiting. These immigrants face long waiting periods and are unaware of numerous Canadian immigration options available. Thus, international tech workers...
On April 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made an announcement to increase the federal minimum wage by 7% to $16.65 per hour in order to keep up with inflation. The surge of $1.10 per hour comes after the 6.8% rise in the consumer price index in 2022. Recently, an announcement was made...
When a spouse or partner is sponsored to come to Canada, there can be legal problems if the relationship breaks down. This is especially true when it comes to family law and immigration law. The issues that can arise in this situation may include concerns about maintaining immigration status, sponsorship undertakings, and spousal financial support....
In the recent Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island have issued nominations to eligible applicants. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a Canadian immigration pathway that permits provinces and territories to nominate people for permanent residency based on the economic requirements of the particular province. British...
Certainly, it is extremely important for newcomers to Canada to have affordable access to goods and services. Fortunately, the latest data shows that telecom services are becoming increasingly pocket-friendly across Canada. Recently a study was conducted on Canada’s Price Comparison for Telecom services which discloses that both wireless and home internet services experienced a fall...
Canada has continued to invite immigrants for permanent residency through the Express Entry program. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just held an all-program Express Entry draw for the third consecutive week, inviting a total of 7,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score...
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are considered to be the best option for economic-class candidates who want to obtain permanent residence in Canada. These programs were designed to help provincial and territorial governments fill specific labour gaps in their region. Most of the Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, operate a PNP. With...
Recently, four Canadian provinces conducted draws through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). As per the latest immigration levels plan, PNP is the principal pathway for economic immigrants to gain entry into Canada. The program intends to distribute the benefits of immigration across the country and help provinces address the specific labour and demographic challenges they...
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Sean Fraser, has announced a new immigration pathway that aims to connect employers in Canada with skilled refugees and displaced people. The pathway will be available under the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), which was designed to help employers hire skilled refugees and other displaced...
