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...
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Hire Foreign Workers and Prep Your Business for the Post-Covid Economic Revival
The Covid-19 pandemic is certainly the biggest challenge the world has faced in a very long time. Yet, it is not the end of modern civilization, which means you need to start planning for the future. And you should prepare for the Post-COVID Canadian Economy. Unlike past pandemics, we have avoided horrendous casualties by sacrificing...
Finding a Job in Canada—Understanding Wages and Other Requirements for a Valid Job Offer
Finding a job in Canada is the first step a foreign worker can take towards a happy and prosperous life in Canada. But just any job offer will not help you work and settle in Canada. Finding a Valid Job Offer in Canada can be challenging. Read ahead to learn more nitty-gritty details. The job...
Future After Covid-19—Start a New Life by Immigrating to Canada
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...
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...
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...