Is Canada immigration all about just skilled worker immigration? Certainly not! Can I immigrate to Canada if I own a business or have a startup idea? Definitely! Is business immigration the same as startup immigration in Canada? No. What’s the difference between business and startup immigration in Canada? There are many similarities but some key...
Author: Eivy Joy Quito
Pandemic-Proof Your Business—Time to Start Hiring Foreign Workers for your Canadian Business
The last few months of 2021 was a learning experience for most owners of businesses in Canada. After being forced to shut down or work at reduced capacity through the pandemic, businesses found it impossible to cater to demand due to shortage of workers. Canadian business were staring at more than a million vacancies when...
PGWP is not an Automatic Option—Know the PGWP Exclusions to Avoid Regrets Later
Why is Canada the most popular foreign study destination in the world? Some countries have very good educational institutions while others have lots of opportunities for skilled workers. But what makes Canada unique is the combination of quality education, good opportunities, and the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Advantages of the PGWP LMIA-exempt work permit, which...
World’s Favorite Immigration Destination—Pilot Programs Key to Canada’s Successful Skilled Immigration Strategy
What’s the biggest difference between Canada’s immigration system and the immigration framework of other developed countries? In one word—stability. Canada’s immigration system is always changing. New programs and streams are being introduced. Provinces are updating the list of their in-demand occupations. Immigration draws are being held all the time and authorities are changing and revising...
TEER to Replace NOC—Understanding the Changes to Canada’s National Occupational Classification
The National Occupational Classification or NOC Code is a fundamental part of Canada’s skilled worker immigration programs. And it is going to be replaced by a completely new classification system in 2022. Canada conducts a review and overhaul of its occupational classification system once in every ten years. By the end of 2022, the NOC...
Good News for Skilled Workers—Canada’s Pro-Immigration Policies Are Here to Stay
Is it safe to plan your future in Canada? Will Canada continue its immigration-friendly policies? Or it is just a short-term trend that will quickly change and leave international students and foreign skilled workers high and dry? Considering the way the US quickly decided to do away with its pro-immigration policies, it’s natural to worry...
Avoiding Fake Canada Job Offers—4-Point Guide for All Foreign Workers
Canada needs millions of workers. And you just got a Canada job offer right in your inbox. That’s good news? Not necessarily. Know how to check whether the job offer you have received is genuine or not. Did I Apply for the Job? The pandemic has resulted in huge job vacancies in Canada. Yet, getting...
20 Countries, 4,000 Students and One Choice—No Better Foreign Study Destination than Canada
There have been multiple surveys pointing towards the same conclusion and now another survey covering 4000 students across 20 countries has identified Canada as the preferred study destination for international students. Canada’s popularity remains undiminished despite the fact that classroom teaching is unlikely to begin very quickly and that virtual learning is going to be...
Federal, Provincial and Now Municipal—A Look at Canada’s Latest Upgrade to its Immigration Strategy
2022 is definitely going to be an eventful year for Canada immigration. FSWP draws will be back on the table, provinces will continue announcing new streams, and 2022 fall will see the NOC system being replaced by TEER categories. Despite all this, the biggest development of 2022 is likely to be the deployment of the...








