A Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to ensure that hiring an international worker will have a positive or neutral impact on the Canadian labor force. Work permits that require an LMIA come under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Canada permits some international workers to immigrate to Canada to work without an LMIA. These...
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EIU Ranks Three Canadian Cities in the Top 10 of the Global Livability Index 2022
The only country with three cities in the top ten is – Canada. In their 2022 Global Livability Index, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has ranked 172 top cities from all over the world, of which, Canadian cities made known in the top ten. The EIU’s rankings are based on several important factors, such as...
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Canada to Introduce a New PR Pathway for Temporary Residents
Recently, Canadian Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser stated that the federal government is planning to introduce a new PR pathway for temporary residents. The details on this are still limited, however, the minister specifically mentioned that “Canada is currently experiencing a lot more temporary immigrants than the estimated arrivals as per the immigration levels plan”. Earlier...
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Applying for Canada Community Pilots Immigration—All You Need to Know to Get Started
One reason why immigration is a controversial topic in other countries is because there is a mismatch between the talent required by employers and communities and the actual immigrants admitted by the government. Skilled immigration is a simple and uncontroversial affair in Canada because of the country’s decentralized approach towards immigration. Canada’s provinces have more...
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International Graduate with a Business Idea? An Overview of all PNP Business Streams For You
Canada has the most ambitious immigration targets for any developed country in the world. One way Canada intends to achieve this target is by attracting foreign students and retaining a large number of international graduates through programs designed specifically for foreign students. For skilled workers, there is the Post Graduation Work Permit, Express Entry, and...
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Prepare for the Next Big Canada Immigration Announcement—Here’s a 4-Step Action Plan for You
What’s worse than not receiving an ITA in the 27,000-ITA EE draw in February 2021 or being ineligible for the six new PR streams for essential workers and international graduates? It’s being eligible but not being able to apply due to incomplete documentation, expired language results, or lack of settlement funds. Canada needs more and...
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Finding the Right Province for Skilled Workers & Students—the Right Canada Immigration Strategy
How do I choose the right province for Canadian immigration? How to select province for Canada immigration? Should I choose the province first and then search for a job in Canada? Or, do I just immigrate to the province where I get a job? Canada immigration programs are so transparent and merit-centric that identifying the...
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Think Hiring an Immigration Attorney is a Waste of Money? 4-Point Reality Check Ahead
Why you should use an immigration professional for your Canada immigration application? The same reason why you hire architects and engineers to design your home, plumbers for pipe work, and carpenters for making furniture—it’s never as easy as it looks. A cursory look at the immigration process including the detailed eligibility requirements of various Canada immigration...
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Canada Immigration and Language Proficiency— English & French Testing Systems, and Minimum Scores Explained
When Canada introduced six new PR streams, the one that caused the maximum excitement among applicants was the stream for international graduates. The new stream gave 40,000 international graduates in Canada a chance to qualify for direct permanent residence. The stream had language proficiency requirement of CLB 5 or higher, which was significantly lower than the...