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Canada Has Over 1 Million Job Vacancies for New Workers
The May 2022 edition of Statistics Canada’s monthly payroll employment, wages, hours, and job vacancy report has been made public. The research indicates that for the first time since May 2021, fewer employees in Canada are receiving income or perks from their company. According to the report, which was created using information from the Survey […]
Canadian Provinces Are Looking for New Immigration Agreements
The Saskatchewan government said on July 28, 2022, that it wants more control over its immigration system. The announcement was made the same day that Jeremy Harrison, the immigration minister for Saskatchewan, and the other immigration ministers for Canada, including Sean Fraser, his federal equivalent, met in New Brunswick. The ministers’ agreement to create a […]
New Canada Permanent Residency Program for Relatives of Victims of Air Disasters
Families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 can now apply for permanent residency through a new program established by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). According to a government press release, the new permanent residency track is available to anyone who wants to move to Canada […]
What Canadian Businesses Can Do To Limit Work Visa Processing Time Delays
Delays at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are having a severe impact on Canadian businesses, academic institutions, and government-funded organizations that access immigration (IRCC). In June 2022, a poll was done by the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC), a non-profit organization with a focus on workforce mobility issues. The poll received responses from 33 organizations […]
Express Entry 229 August 17, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 2250 Lowest Qualifying Score: 525 Express Entry Draw August 17, 2022 #229 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw August 17, 2022 #229 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 17th, 2022, which was the 229th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program. The draw offered 2,250 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 525. This is the second Express Entry draw of […]
Express Entry 228 August 3, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 2000 Lowest Qualifying Score: 533 Express Entry Draw August 3, 2022 #228 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw August 3, 2022 #228 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on August 3rd, 2022, which was the 228th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program. The draw offered 2,000 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 533. This is the first Express Entry draw of […]
Open Work Permits and Extensions Now Available for PGWP Holders
Earlier in the year, the IRCC announced future plans to help PGWP holders retain legal status in Canada who may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many temporary residents rely on the Post-Graduate Work Permit to help them stay in Canada after graduating but with immigration slowing down over the past two years, this […]
Express Entry 227 July 20, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 1750 Lowest Qualifying Score: 542 Express Entry Draw July 20, 2022 #227 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw July 20, 2022 #227 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 20, 2022, which was the 227th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program. The draw offered 1,750 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 542. This is the first Express Entry draw of […]
How to Show Proof of Self-Employed Work Experience for Canada Immigration
You must include documentation of your employment experience when submitting an Express Entry application for immigration. How can you do it if you’ve already only worked for yourself? If you want to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker through one of the Express Entry programs but have self-employed experience or have run a business without […]
What to Do While You’re Waiting in the Express Entry Pool
So, you’ve already submitted your Express Entry profile and now you’re waiting in the pool. You may be wondering what you should be doing during this waiting period. While you wait in the pool, get ready to accept an invitation to apply. If Canada invites you to apply, you’ll have 60 days to submit a complete application. […]
Express Entry 226 July 6, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 1500 Lowest Qualifying Score: 557 Express Entry Draw July 6, 2022 #226 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw July 6, 2022 #226 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on July 6, 2022, which was the 226th Express Entry Draw. This draw was not specified toward a certain program. The draw offered 1,500 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 557. This is the first Express Entry draw of […]
Spike in Immigration Interest to Canada Due to New US Abortion Restrictions
Recently online searches about moving to Canada from the United States have surged by 850%. This happened after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week on June 24th, 2022. Many people across the country were upset with this change and searching for new living options. With political climates always changing in the […]
Express Entry 225 June 22, 2022 Total Invitations Issued: 636 Lowest Qualifying Score: 752 Express Entry Draw June 22, 2022 #225 – CRS Score
Canada Express Entry Draw June 22, 2022 #225 The latest Express Entry Draw took place on June 22nd, 2022, which was the 225th Express Entry Draw. This draw was targeted towards the Provincial Nominee Program candidates only. The draw offered 636 ITA to those with a cut-off score of 752. This is the second Express Entry […]
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Business Development Manager/Officer
Interested in immigrating to Canada, and have experience in research, market trends, or strategy formulation? Luckily, Canada provides options for you to immigrate and advance your career. Canada is looking for skilled workers such as business development managers, market researchers, and other occupations alike to settle. Job Description (NOC 4163/41402) Business development managers, market researchers, […]
Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
The IRCC has created several streams across Canada that target skilled workers with the experience and education to contribute to the country’s labor force but what French-speaking applicants don’t know is they have a major advantage. Some of these worker streams, like Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, are more defined and specified with language proficiency […]
