Working in Canada

When you and your family are looking to move to Canada you may not think of all the little things that are needed to become successful. Whether you are searching for a Canadian job in another country or searching for a job while you’re in Canada, you will need to create a resume. A resume […]

While those interested in immigrating to Canada most commonly choose Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver as a final destination, they often don’t consider the vast opportunity that exists in other parts of the country. The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) seeks to draw skilled immigrants to the Atlantic provinces of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and […]

British Columbia recently defunded legal aid for immigrants and refugees, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t embracing immigrants. They are looking for a different type of immigrant, the educated, innovative, and business-type of an immigrant. At the BC Tech Summit, Vancouver’s biggest tech industry confab, Christy Clark spoke to the packed convention hall. Christy Clark […]

If you’re planning on hiring foreign workers under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), you most likely need a labour market impact assessment (LMIA). And if you’ve never applied for one before, you most likely have a number of questions about the LMIA requirements as well as the process. How much does it cost? How […]

Immigration news update: We have some very exciting news to share with you today: the Government of Canada has promised to look into its foreign worker policy. Under the new liberal government, we have seen quite a few positive changes and we are hoping more will follow. Here are some of the changes: There were better […]

A caregiver will usually work in the home and help their clients with daily activities, such as bathing and bathroom functions, taking medication, and some housework. In contrast, someone working as a nanny is responsible for providing nurturing care to one or more children with duties related to cleaning and cooking tasks. Moving to Canada to be a […]

One of the greatest aspects of Canadian culture is the numerous educational institutions that teach children and adults valuable skills and knowledge. More than 16 percent of the Canadian population is currently between the age of 5-19, while more than 13 percent of the population is between the ages of 20-29. The combination of these […]

Secrets to Successful Open Work Permits in Canada We receive a lot of questions regarding work permit applications. So today, I would love to talk about these type of applications. Work permits offer great benefits, including being able to support yourself while you’re in Canada financially, as well as improving your professional experience. And also […]

Canada Quebec Immigration The Quebec Skilled Worker program has no list of eligible occupations. If the criteria set out by Immigration Quebec are met, individuals will qualify for the program regardless of their occupation or field of expertise. The Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration program is different from other Canadian immigration programs in that it involves two steps. […]

I’d like to talk to you about some recent important changes that have been made to the work permit application process. Specifically, Labor Market Impact Assessment or LMIA. The LMIA has commonly replaced the LMO, Labor Market Opinion, and this is one of the first steps in the work permit approval process. In order to […]

If you’re qualified in a skilled trade and want to become a Canadian permanent resident, the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is probably the right choice for you. Need to make sure you fulfill all the Federal Skilled Trades Program requirements? Then look no further than our simple, five-minute guide below – we’ll tell you […]

With over 330,000 temporary foreign workers currently in Canada, it’s safe to say that Canadian employers rely on the experience and skills of internationally trained workers. In most cases, temporary foreign workers enter the country tied to a specific job and employer. If you’re an employer looking to hire foreign workers, chances are you may […]

Earlier in the year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that the new Federal Skilled Worker program will be open to educators, lecturers, professors and teaching assistants who are interested in immigrating to the country. Canada’s New Federal Skilled Worker List Needs Teachers Interestingly, it’s the first time since 2008 that educational occupations have been added to […]

Busy Physician gets his Canadian Permanent Residence I am a busy physician and I wad referred to Niren and Associates. After a meeting, I entrusted my application to their hands. Sonia Grewal was handling my case and did a sterling job of quarter-backing the entire process. One year later I have my PR and am […]

As recently reported in the Vancouver Sun – Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that the federal immigration department has dropped the live-in requirement from its caregiver program. The federal government has also divided the program, which offers permanent residence to caregivers after working two years in Canada, into 2 streams – Child Care and a new […]