Canada’s immigration system is so transparent and meritocratic that the toughest part about moving to Canada is often finding a job in the country. However, this does not mean you can simply accept the first job offer you get from a Canadian employer. Accepting very low wages or taking up a job in the wrong...
Planning your undergraduate or graduate degree in Canada is a huge decision that can change your life forever. However, there’s more to studying in Canada than just being accepted by a university or college in Canada. To enter and study in Canada, your study permit application needs to be accepted. And this is not...
The pandemic and resulting lock downs led to a very sharp surge in job losses across the world. Canada too was hit hard with the unemployment rate surging to beyond ten percent during the pandemic. While it has come down to 7.8 percent as per the latest data, that’s still a big number. The biggest...
I want a job in Canada but am not sure whether Canadian employers in my industry are hiring or not. How has the pandemic impact my occupation in Canada? Are there enough jobs for foreign skilled workers or are the vacancies likely to be filled by Canadians only? I know there are many job vacancies...
Six out of every ten immigrants settling in Canada is an economic immigrant i.e. a skilled worker or an entrepreneur. With an ambitious target of more than 1.2 million immigrants by 2023, Canada wants to attract more and more economic immigrants because they are most likely to productively contributed to the Canadian economy after settling...
Every eighth worker in Canada is employed either in agriculture or in any of the numerous agri-food industries operating in the country. Canada’s demographic challenges mean these labor-intensive industries are in desperate need for young and efficient workers. This is probably why Canada has setup a pilot immigration program specifically to attract skilled workers in...
Canada or US? US or Canada? No skilled worker exploring work opportunities abroad or even a young student comparing foreign study destinations can avoid this tricky and confusing question. The US has been the top destination for skilled immigrants and young students for decades. But, the past decade has seen random policy changes, suspension of...
More and more developed countries are realizing the importance of having a meritocratic, transparent, and predictable immigration system, especially for skilled workers and other economic immigrants. A chaotic immigration system with arbitrary rule changes and frequent controversial proposals pushes not just skilled workers but even internationals students to other more immigration-friendly destinations. It’s safe to...
Planning to study in Canada? You will have to decide whether you will stay or leave before completing university. A 4-point guide that will help you work and settle in Canada. Why study in Canada? Why does a young student living in India, China, Vietnam, or any other emerging county want to study in Canada?...
