If you’re an employer or foreign worker looking to apply for a low-wage LMIA under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), take note: As of April 4, 2025, the federal government has updated its list of cities (called Census Metropolitan Areas or CMAs) where...
As of June 21, 2024, recent graduates from Canadian schools are no longer eligible to apply for Post Graduation Work Permits at a port of entry (via flagpoling). What does this entail for new graduates in Canada? Recently, IRCC provided a program delivery update for...
On May 31, 2024, IRCC invited candidates in the Express Entry system in a rare Canadian Experience Class-only invitation. What does this tell us about where the future of Express Entry draws are heading? On May 31, 2024, IRCC conducted a rare invitation that included...
There have been important updates for several immigration programs recently, including the Parent-Grandparent Sponsorship program, the Self-Employed Program, and one related to the temporary Hong Kong Stream A and B pathways. What are those updates and how will they...
On January 22, 2024, The Minister of Immigration Mr. Marc Miller announced several significant changes to the study permit program which will have an impact on many applicants for the foreseeable future. Study Permit Cap The first primary change that was announced is...
On March 15, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued whapping 7,000 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The draw was for all programs, which include Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the...
I have stumbled upon a recent small research with young Canadians, young people that have immigrated to Canada but are thinking of leaving the country for good in the next 2 years. It is an interesting fact, and I would like to discuss here with a more informal...
Today, I would like to share one of my Start-Up Visa Program clients’ success story. Photo-On-Net In this technologically advanced era when people take more than one trillion digital photos in a year, Photo-on-Net, incorporated in Canada in October 2021, is...
On January 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,500 invitations to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The draw was for all programs, which include Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal...
Today, PEI invited 7 business applicants from their EOI pool, which was the last draw of 2022. Draws for the PEI business immigration program is like clockwork, happening every 3rd Thursday of the month unlike other provinces of Canada. This is obviously one advantage...
On November 16, 2022, Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) system updated from the 2016 version to the 2021 version. An update such as this is not unusual, as it has been standard practice for Canada to re-evaluate and upgrade to a new version of the NOC...