Canada is set to resume all-program, fswp draws from July 6, 2022. Combined with a million job vacancies and Canada’s concentrated effort to tackle its immigration backlog, this probably represents a great opportunity for foreign skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. Why All-Program Draws Matter? Till December 2020, all-program Express Entry draws were the norm...
Express Entry is an application management system. It is the main pathway that the federal government uses to welcome economic-class immigrants through three distinct programs: The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Each Express Entry program requires minimum eligibility criteria that an applicant must...
Minimum wage rates are on the rise in Canada. In 2022, eight provinces and territories have joined the wagon to increase the minimum wage rate, and more are set for the rate bumps by the end of this year. This is great news for the workers looking to see some extra income in their bank...
According to the latest studies conducted by Zumper’s Canadian Rental Report, the Canadian cities with the cheapest rent in Canada range from $600 to $700 per month. Certainly, these rents may be more affordable than in other Canadian cities, however, they are relatively expensive compared to other countries. So, if you’re thinking to move to...
Why is Canada so popular among international students today? Why are young students from India, China, Vietnam, and other countries preferring Canada over past favorites like the USA, the UK, and Australia? One significant difference between Canada and other countries is that international graduates in Canada can easily qualify for the post-study work permit. Other...
Recently, Canadian Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser stated that the federal government is planning to introduce a new PR pathway for temporary residents. The details on this are still limited, however, the minister specifically mentioned that “Canada is currently experiencing a lot more temporary immigrants than the estimated arrivals as per the immigration levels plan”. Earlier...
Canada is planning to come up with a new pathway to Canada Permanent Residence for international students and temporary workers. The House of Commons has mandated the Immigration Minister to come up with new pathways within 120 days. This means there is a very high probability of Canada introducing a ‘TR to PR’ like program...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently announced the creation of a new task force to tackle the immigration delays in order to speed up government services such as passports, airports, and the immigration application process. The special task force will include federal ministers, who will specifically identify the gaps in the process, will review...
The Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser had previously announced that Canada is going to offer an extension to PGWPs expired after September 20, 2021. The Post-Graduation Work Permit holders whose permits are getting expired between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2022, will stand eligible for a one-time extension. The Immigration Minister increased the eligibility...
