Due to record growth in the technology sector and resulting need for skilled labour, the Canadian province of Alberta has introduced a new immigration program to recruit technology workers. The program, called Accelerated Tech Pathway, was announced by Alberta’s Minister of Labour and Immigration Tyler Shandro on January 13. However, the province had already began application intake for […]
In its second draw in two days, Ontario invited 502 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 12. Invited candidates had profiles in the Express Entry system with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 464 and 467. In the new draw, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited candidates who may be eligible for the Express Entry Human Capital […]
An article for Canadian employers who want to hire a foreign worker through the Express Entry system. Canada’s Express Entry system is the main immigration pathway for foreign workers, but it is only open to “skilled” occupations. In this article, we will help you understand what is considered to be a “skilled” occupation, what makes a “valid […]
A greater proportion of core-aged newcomers were employed than before the pandemic, according to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey. Canada’s employment rose 55,000 in December, while unemployment was little changed. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey captured economic conditions during the week of December 5 to 11. The reference week was just before the Omicron variant became widespread […]
Alberta issues more immigration invitations than its previous PNP draw. Express Entry candidates saw the minimum CRS score requirement increase slightly. Alberta invited 150 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on December 14, an uptick from the previous provincial round of invitations. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of […]
Canadian immigration options for people living in the Emirates. If you are living in the United Arab Emirates with your eyes fixed on the northwest, here are some of the pathways you can take to get Canadian permanent residency— which may eventually lead to citizenship. In this article, we hope to show you some options […]
A look at what we can expect over the next 12 months. The coronavirus pandemic is set to continue to loom large over Canadian immigration in 2022. The pandemic is causing Canada to constantly update its travel restrictions. It has also created greater application backlogs, and a shift in Canada’s policies to prioritize applicants within […]
A summary of Canadian immigration programs: Express Entry, PNP, Quebec, and family sponsorship. If 2022 is your year to immigrate to Canada, here are some options to become a permanent resident. In this article, we are going to discuss four pathways to Canadian immigration: Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Quebec immigration, and family sponsorship. There are actually more […]
Statistics Canada’s study on immigrant mobility names Vancouver, Toronto and Edmonton as the cities with the best immigrant retention. Studying where immigrants prefer to stay is important in developing policies that attract newcomers to a particular area. Through mobility data, we learn what sorts of places immigrants find attractive, and what factors play into their […]
Learn about the process for hiring foreign employees to work in Canada. Every year, Canadian employers fill hundreds of thousands of jobs with foreign workers. If you want to hire foreign talent, the first step is to determine if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). A positive LMIA signals to the federal government that there […]