Great news for hopeful candidates eyeing provincial nomination in British Columbia! The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has recently concluded its fifth Skills Immigration draw of October, with a significant number of candidates receiving Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Key Highlights of BC PNP’s Latest Draw The recent draw, which took...
In Quebec, the Ministry of Immigration annually releases an updated list of occupations eligible for simplified processing through the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) system. This process is unique to Quebec, which operates independently from the rest of Canada in terms of its immigration policies, regulations, and programs for foreign nationals seeking residency in the...
As per the latest insights gleaned from a comprehensive study by the esteemed financial management consulting firm Normandin Beaudry, the labor force across Canada is poised to witness a notable upswing in their paychecks come 2024. The survey, which involved a comprehensive analysis of over 700 companies spanning the expanse of the nation, has shed...
Canada’s Express Entry system has witnessed dynamic changes in its draw patterns, reflecting the country’s adaptable immigration strategy. In recent weeks, Canada has conducted various draws, targeting specific categories such as healthcare, French proficiency, and occupation-based segments. These draws, each with its distinct Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-offs, demonstrate the country’s commitment to fulfilling...
The Start-Up Visa program in Canada has garnered substantial attention for its ability to attract immigrant entrepreneurs, with recent data from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) highlighting a notable uptick in participation. Over the first half of this year, the SUV saw a commendable increase of 6.3 percent in the number of new permanent...
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada is witnessing encouraging signs of economic recovery, as suggested by Statistics Canada’s latest Labor Force Survey. The report, covering September 2023, highlights a stable unemployment rate of 5.5%, consistent with the rate at the beginning of the year. Concurrently, the employment rate remained steady at 62% throughout...
Recent minimum wage hikes across six provinces in Canada represent a positive shift in the Canadian labor market, providing improved financial stability for hourly workers. These increments, implemented as of October 1, 2023, are anticipated to have a meaningful impact on various sectors, particularly for newcomers to the country. Understanding labor laws and employment rights...
Canada’s Express Entry system has witnessed a transformative shift in 2023, marked by the introduction of category-based draws aimed at prioritizing specific occupational sectors. One of these categories that has gained significant attention is the skilled trades sector. This move is part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s broader strategy to bridge the labor...
In a recent development, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have made a significant change to the Express Entry application process. Starting from October 1st, 2023, applicants are no longer required to undergo an upfront medical examination before submitting their application for permanent residence through Express Entry. The Immigrant Medical Exam (IME) Requirement Traditionally, the...
