Many skilled workers and young students make the mistake of equating the Canada Immigration Plan with just immigration targets. There’s no doubt that knowing how many immigrants Canada is targeting every year for the next three years is very useful information. These numbers can help you assess your immigration prospects and make it easier for...
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Best Country for Foreign Students—450,000 International Students in Canada in 2021
A record 450,000 study permits took effect in Canada in 2021. The ‘taking effect’ number includes students entering Canada from abroad as those already in Canada now applying for a permit to study in the country. This number is very significant for multiple reasons. The previous record year was 2019 that saw around 400,000 study...
International Mobility Program—Advantage Skilled Workers with LMIA-Exempt Jobs in Canada
Why do skilled candidates often struggle to find a job in Canada? The answer— Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Under the Temporary Foreign Worker program, a Canadian employer can hire a foreign worker only after proving that he/she has not found a suitable candidate in the country. This is proved by applying Employment and Social...
No Room for Complacency—A Million Job Vacancies Doesn’t Mean Canada Immigration is Easy for International Graduates
A million job vacancies in Canada! Vacant job positions hit record high in Canada! Finding a job in Canada has never been easier! Headlines like these may make it seem like simply studying in Canada is enough for international graduates to land a job here. There’s no doubt that the pandemic has resulted in a...
Hire a Foreign Worker and Bid Adieu to Shortage of Skilled Workers for your Business
The pandemic has ended the problem of shortage of jobs has been replaced by shortage of skilled workers. Today, Canadian employers paying hiring bonuses and higher-than-normal wages to find skilled workers to fill vacant positions. If you are a Canadian business owner, then it’s time to acknowledge that your hiring strategy needs to change going...
Immigrant Retention—Key Metric to Identify Best Provinces and Cities for Canada Immigration
What’s the best province in Canada for skilled workers? This question may seem very simple, but this is probably the most complicated aspect of immigrating to Canada. Choosing the right province can make life very easy for you and your family in Canada. Conversely, settling in the wrong province can have a negative impact on...
No Better Time to Negotiate a High-Wage Job in Canada—Are you Prepared?
The terrifying situation for employees staring at millions of job losses at the peak of the pandemic has been completely reversed. Today, employers are staring at a huge shortage of talent even as demand has spiked as the world reopens after the pandemic. As a skilled worker looking for a job in Canada, how can...
Ready for FSWP Draws in 2022? Boost Your FSWP Points for an Express Entry ITA in 2022
It’s safe to say that 2022 is going to be a very different year as compared to 2021. The pandemic is definitely under control, international travel has opened up, the job situation is looking good, and it’s extremely likely that there is going to be an Express Entry draw for Federal Skilled Worker Program this...
Immigrants are Fueling Canada’s Startup Success Stories—Is Your Startup Idea Ready to Fly?
Excited about the idea of immigrating to Canada but not sure you fit into any of the skilled worker immigration programs? If you are an entrepreneur looking for options other than the conventional business immigration streams of different PNPs, then Canada’s Startup Visa program may be just the perfect option for you. Immigration and Canada...