Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for newcomers
Saskatchewan introduces two new PNP pathways for newcomers in healthcare and agriculture professions. The province’s Immigration and Career Training Minister, Jeremy Harrison, stated that the new pathways are another way the province is aligning its immigration program with current immigration needs. He further stated that with labor shortages reported across the nation, creating new provincial […]
IRCC Introduces Open Work Permit Options For PNP Applicants
IRCC introduces open work permit options for PNP applicants. The public policy will enable eligible newcomers to obtain an open work permit (OWP), a valid work permit, or a work permit that expires on or after May 7. These individuals must also possess a support letter from the province or territory where they reside. This […]
The State Of The Express Entry Pool As Of September 2024
After a busy August and a historic number of draws throughout July, Canada’s Express Entry system has seen changes in the composition of the applicant pool and in the newcomers who have obtained Invitations To Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. Today, we will discuss the state of the Express Entry pool as of September 2024. […]
How Many Hours International Students Can Work In Canada?
How many hours international students can work in Canada? Well, international students will be allowed to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, an increase from the present limit of 24 hours. Immigration Minister Marc Miller declared the change in April, stating that the new 24-hour cap’ strikes the appropriate balance so students have […]
Rural And Northern Immigration Pilot Program Is Now Closed
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program is now closed. The deadline for communities to recommend applicants to IRCC was July 31. August 31 was the last date on which recommended applicants could have submitted a permanent residency application to IRCC. RNIP was launched in August 2022 to encourage newcomers to settle in remote regions […]
Three Canadian Provinces Invite Applicants In Latest PNP Draws
Three Canadian provinces invite applicants in latest PNP draws. Immigration is a shared responsibility between IRCC and the provincial governments. All territories and provinces operate their own PNPs except Quebec and Nunavut. Quebec has a separate agreement with the federal government that allows for total autonomy over the selection of its economic immigrants. Every government […]
How To Extend Your Visitor Status In Canada?
Canada will no longer process work permit applications for people with visitor status. Some individuals might wonder what alternatives remain. So, here’s how to extend your visitor status in Canada. Until August 28, visitors to Canada had the option to apply for work permits from within Canada as part of a temporary measure brought in […]
Canada Ranks In The Top Ten Nations For Work-Life Balance
Canada ranks in the top ten nations for work-life balance. The nation is placed in the fifth position overall, while New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark, and Belgium took the top four spots. The data includes rankings for various factors influencing an employee’s work-life balance. These include statutory annual leave, sick pay percentage, minimum wage, hours worked […]
Immigration Minister signals big changes to Canadian PR numbers
The Immigration Minister signals big changes to Canadian PR numbers in the upcoming Immigration Levels Plan. Specifically, Miller stated that he was looking at the number of alternatives to address permanent immigration into the country and that any upcoming changes to immigration levels would be ‘significant’ and not simply ‘cosmetic’. When further asked to elaborate […]