I want to hire a foreign worker but without the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. I urgently need to appoint a foreign skilled worker but don’t have the time to wait for LMIA processing. The LMIA process is too expensive. Is there a simpler and easier way to hire a foreign worker for my...
How Canada’s points system makes immigration easier for the right candidate and tougher for the wrong candidate. Why is Canada the top-destination for skilled workers and international students today? One key factor is its merit-centric immigration system. So, if you want to study, work, or immigrate to Canada, then you need to understand how its...
Immigrating to Canada always seems like a simple and straightforward thing as long as you focus on the best-case scenario. Unfortunately, life rarely follows the best-case route, which means you need to plan and prepare for various contingencies and issues not just when thinking to apply for Canada PR but also after you have submitted...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
