Lawyers here are so kind and sweet and provide so much information in an easy to understand way, especially about visa and obtaining work once in the country. My lawyer was very good and I’m looking forward to having her knowledge in the future for any other immigration needs.
Changes to the Job List for the Federal Skilled Worker Program
As you may have read, a significant backlog of immigration applications has caused the Canadian government to put a temporary stop on the acceptance of applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, the government is going to start accepting applications for the new applications as soon as May 4th, 2013! When the time comes, only […]
Canadian Skilled Worker Job List
The Federal Skilled Worker Program just re-launched, and we are often asked what jobs qualify for this program. The jobs are found on a list called the NOC job list, or the National Occupation Classification. This list of jobs ensures that the definitions of various occupations around Canada are the same across the board, and […]
Can I Work in Canada as a US Citizen?
COVID-19 Update: At this time the IRCC is experiencing work permit application backlogging. Applicants who are working within essential occupations and industries will be prioritized. You can learn more about COVID-19 updates here! Oftentimes, those who are citizens of the United States will be sparked with the interest in making a big move, and believe […]
Teaching in Canada: How to Immigrate to Canada as a Teacher
Migration can be an extremely long and tiring process regardless of which country you are attempting to enter. Depending on the overall motivation when applying for citizenship, some may have a slightly shorter waiting period than others. Federal skilled workers (FSW) are of greater value to a country and are therefore of a higher priority, […]
Immigrate to Canada as a Doctor to Make a Career for Yourself
Canada is a vast country that is in constant need of people to occupy its regions in order to help them to develop. The Canadian government has in place a number of schemes that allow people from other countries to get a Canadian Immigration Visa, so that they can reside in Canada permanently. Canadian Immigration […]
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Nanny
Moving to Canada as a nanny is becoming increasingly popular, and is an excellent life choice for many people. However, Canadian immigration is a complicated legal process, especially if you want to immigrate using a work visa. Canada does offer attractive opportunities for those who plan to live and work in the country using a work […]
LMO and Work Permit Application Updates: New LMIA’s
Below is an interesting guest post about Work Permit Applications, written by my colleague Jeff Jiehui Li who actually used to work for me a few years back. Jeff now has is own practice where he assists clients in family, tax, litigation and immigration law. Thank you Jeff for your contribution! __________________ I have recently encountered a […]
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Dentist
There are a number of good reasons to immigrate to Canada as a dentist. If you are considering moving to this great nation, here are 2 of the best: Canada Is a Great Place to Live Canada is a great country for a lot place to live. The major cities in the country (i.e. Toronto, […]
Canadian Work Permit Expired: Next Steps
A work permit is a special document that allows a foreign national to work in Canada on a temporary basis. There are different types of work permits, and each of these types of work permits may have a different length of validity which eventually expires. Here is what to do if your Canadian work permit […]
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Chef
Every year, chefs from all over the world come to Canada to work and start a new life. In fact, given the cultural diversity and thus incredible variety of restaurant cuisines found in Canada, there are ongoing employment opportunities for almost every type of Chef looking to find work in Canada. According to Canadian immigration […]
How To Find a Temporary Job in Canada 2020
The Canadian immigration process offers many jobs that could open options for permanent immigration to the country. Finding the right job in Canada can be a great opportunity for any qualified worker since more than 50,000 Canadian job postings go unfilled everyday. People who live in other countries can use online searches to find the […]
New Canadian Visa Rules Prefer a Skilled Worker Over an Unskilled Worker
With its low birth rate and an ageing baby boomer generation, Canada faces a labour shortage in the coming years. The Canadian government, however, is taking steps to avoid this problem. It has constituted new rules which give preference to younger immigrants over older ones, after government studies showed that older immigrants found it tougher […]
How to Get a Canadian Work Visa in 6 Steps
Each year, around 200,000 foreign-skilled workers come to work in Canada on Temporary Work Permits. Canadian work permits also known as, Canadian work visas, make provisions for working in Canada without the need to undergo points-based assessments. In order to work in Canada on a Canadian work visa, foreign-skilled workers must have an offer of employment from […]
How to Hire Foreign Workers in Canada in 4 Steps
Let’s have a closer look at the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. This program is a Government instrument through which Canadian employers can bring Foreign Workers to Canada or hire those already in Canada in order to fill a temporary labour shortage. This program can be sought by a Canadian Employer for up to 4 […]
Can My Children Work in Canada?
If your visa authorizes you to work in Canada, the members of your family travelling with you may be able to obtain a job based on the work permit, which was issued to you. If your family members plan to work during their stay in Canada, they should look into whether or not they are […]
