The past two decades have witnessed economic recessions, natural calamities, and social unrest across the world. Yet, the Covid-19 pandemic is unique because it has effectively transformed our world and permanently changed the way we will live, work, do business, and travel in the future. Canada Immigration during Covid 19 has changed what the future...
Author: Eivy Joy Quito
Finding a Job in Canada—Understanding the NOC Matrix
NOC Matrix means National Occupational Classification Matrix (Canada). The NOC matrix is a standardized system that categorizes all the occupations in the Canadian labor market. Every occupation is allotted a NOC code along with an associated job title, lead statement, and list of major duties and responsibilities. Barring exceptions like international graduate streams or business...
More Power to Communities—Understanding Canada’s Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot Program
One of the most unique features of Canada’s immigration system is that the provinces are free to create nomination programs and streams with eligibility conditions for foreign workers based on their unique needs and requirements. The Rural & Northern Immigration pilot program is a significant development that goes a step further and permits rural communities...
3-Step Overview of the US EB-3 Visa Application Process
Every year, the US makes 40,000 visas available under the EB-3 category, which covers skilled workers with at least two years of work experience, professionals with a US Bachelor degree or its foreign equivalent, and unskilled workers performing non-seasonal labor. With 10,000 visas reserved for the last category of unskilled workers, there are 30,000 visas...
Looking to Hire a Foreign Worker? 4-Point Overview of the Canadian Immigration System
Canada has a stable and predictable immigration system and a well-defined strategy targeting a million immigrants in the next three years. The emphasis on economic programs that specifically target foreign skilled workers give Canadian employers the option of combining domestic and foreign talent to target faster and sustainable business growth. Yet, hiring foreign talent can...
Startups and Self-Employed Persons—Overview of the Canada’s Federal Business Immigration Programs
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...
How Will Covid-19 Impact Immigration Programs of Quebec and Other Canadian Provinces?
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...
Professional Immigration Assistance – Necessary in normal times and Absolutely Invaluable during Emergencies
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...
Right Immigration Strategy for Post-Pandemic Canadian Economy and Job Market
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...