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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
For a skilled worker seeking immigration opportunities, the world can be easily divided into two categories—Canada and the rest of the world. Canada has a stable and functional immigration system where the provinces and the Federal government work together to attract skilled workers and entrepreneurs in large numbers. In the rest of the world, immigration is a...
Why hire a foreign worker? It’s completely natural to have doubts about hiring a foreign skilled worker for your Canadian business. So many legal procedures and formalities along with ongoing immigration compliances. Plus, there will be the cultural challenges of having somebody from another country working with your team. Yet, it doesn’t make sense to avoid hiring...
