Unlike other countries with crazy flip-flops over immigration, Canada knows what it wants—more skilled immigration. However, this emphasis on skilled immigration has meant that immigration has become an urban phenomenon in Canada. As per the 2016 census, 22 percent of Canada’s population are foreign born immigrants. And, 61 percent of all immigrants reside in just...
Provincial nomination programs or PNPs allow Canadian provinces to determine immigration eligibility norms suited to their individual and unique needs and requirements. An immigrant qualifying for provincial nomination just has to fulfill standard federal norms related to health, admissibility, funds etc. to qualify for Canadian permanent residence. Understanding Intent to Settle One requirement that...
With 200,000 skilled workers competing for 85,000 H-1B visas every year, the American dream had, for quite some time now, become a matter of luck than real talent or capability for foreign tech workers. Now, President Trump’s decision to suspend the H-1B work permit and employment-related EB-immigrant visas has made one thing clear for tech...
In the fast-paced and ultra-competitive world, employers just cannot afford to wait months for the work permit formalities to be completed for an in-demand position without qualified domestic workers. This is why Canada has setup the Global Talent Stream, which is a unique stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This stream offers fast-track processing...
Unlike most other countries, Canadian provinces have the option of creating immigration streams aimed at skilled workers of specific occupations. But creating or modifying streams can be a complicated process, which is why most provinces opt for a specific stream for in-demand occupations. The list of in-demand occupations can change easily, which means provinces can...
With just 2-3 program-specific draws in a year, many foreign skilled workers in the EE pool got ITAs and became Canadian permanent residents without even coming across a program-specific EE draw. Express Entry is the application system for: Federal Skilled Worker Program Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canada Experience Class program. The CRS scoring system...
Between February and April 2020, Canada lost around three million jobs and the average unemployment rate soared from around 5.6 percent to 13 percent. However, this doesn’t mean your dream of finding a job and settling in Canada is over. But for Nurses, Canada Immigration for Nurses in 2020 is in high demand right now....
Receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA for Canada) is always good news. It means your formal immigration application can begin with submission of the application form and supporting documents. Further, it also indicates that you stand a good chance to succeed provided the information submitted in your profile was accurate The Covid-19 pandemic forced Canada...
The world’s preferred destination for immigrants has decided to restrict issue of new green cardsas well as short-term work permits. Ostensibly aimed at protecting American workers, thisdecision is likely to impact both the US as well as its neighbor Canada for a long time ahead.A quick comparison of immigration-centric responses by Canada and the USA...
