In a recent announcement, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that they will be adding four new categories to the online application status tracker system. With these status trackers, clients will be able to keep track of their applications and be informed of any updates regarding actions that may be required to move their...
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is transitioning from its National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2016 to an updated NOC 2021. With the transition to NOC 2021, IRCC has made 16 occupations eligible for Express Entry, including transport truck and bus drivers, two occupations with significant labour shortages throughout the country. Lack of School Bus Drivers...
Members of Parliament Salma Zahid and Rechie Valdez announced that caregivers can now apply for permanent residence in Canada with 12 months of work experience instead of 24. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will ensure that applicants have the required amount of work experience before approval is granted to them. The change will take...
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced changes to the way applicants applying for a Super Visa can pay for their medical insurance coverage. The applicant must have private medical insurance that meets all the following criteria to qualify for the Super Visa: It covers medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation; It provides at...
This week, Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba invited candidates to apply through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). A majority of Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own provincial nominating programs (PNP). Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nominations. Receiving a provincial nomination can be helpful...
The number of professions is seeing increased hiring in Canada, as outlined in a recent report “20 Canadian roles in demand”. As a result of the study calculated growth rates for each profession (excluding jobs that are not salaried full-time or part-time roles) based on the titles of millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members...
The Express Entry draw for 2023 was held on February 2. A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 489. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 3,300 candidates with a minimum score of 489. The draw was only applicable to candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program for the first time since...
Canada is expanding its open work permit options for Hong Kong nationals, according to immigration minister Sean Fraser. A statement issued by the Minister of Labour in Toronto indicated that the Open Work Permit (OWP) for Hong Kong residents would be extended for a further two years, which had been intended to expire today. For...
This week, the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba invited candidates to apply through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Several Canadian provinces and territories operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Through these programs, candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can help you gain permanent residency. Unlike Canada’s immigration...
