Immigration minister Sean Fraser announced on Dec 2nd, 2022 that Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expand the eligibility of Open Work Permits (OWP) to the spouses of OWP holders. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm What are Open Work Permits? Work permits allow foreign nationals (i.e.: individuals […]
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In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election bid announcement, Canada has once again seen an uptick in immigration interest from the United States. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Citizens from the United States are able to move to, and work in Canada with relative ease, especially under free trade agreements like […]
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Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today. The IEC program allows youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years living in any of Canada’s […]
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In order to be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship, you must: Be a permanent resident Meet Canada’s physical presence requirement File your taxes (if necessary) Pass a Canadian citizenship test (if you are between ages of 18-54) Prove your language skills (if you are between the ages of 18-54) Schedule a Free Canadian Citizenship […]
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Immigration to Canada is often a huge decision, that brings with it better-quality education, healthcare, earnings, and all-around living standards. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, […]
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Some foreign nationals looking to work in Canada temporarily can do so without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is the labour market test the Canadian government requires when an employer is looking to hire a foreign national due to labour shortages. However, Canada also allows certain foreign nationals to also work […]
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Overview The Significant Benefit Work Permit (SBWP) is a special work permit available to workers whose hiring would deliver significant benefit to Canada, either economically, culturally and/or socially. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm As part of the International Mobility Program (IMP), applicants for the SBWP will not need […]
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Ontario is Canada’s most popular landing destination for immigrants. Through Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is called the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), immigrants can receive a provincial nomination which allows them to apply for permanent residency. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The OINP launched in 2007 to respond to skill […]
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CIC News has obtained an internal memorandum from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) containing recommendations based on the most recent Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA) audit, released by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). The audit determines if government departments are using GBA when implementing policies and programs. This year’s audit also sought […]
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Across all sectors, job vacancies were up by 3.8% in September, to 994,800 vacant positions within Canada. The majority of these new job additions were in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The job vacancy rate (total number of vacant positions as a proportion of labour demand) increased to 5.7%., […]
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A recent analysis of Canadian international students suggests that most who receive a study permit in a certain province tend to remain in that province for their next period of study or work. The Conference Board of Canada is a non-profit research organization that focuses on analyzing economic trends, organizational performance and issues related to […]
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Last week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the NOC 2021 and made 16 new occupations professions eligible for Express Entry. Truck driving is among them due to significant labour shortages within the sector. NOC 2021 is a revision of Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) system. A shortage of truck drivers The industry is […]
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Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of Canada’s family class immigration efforts, as Canada places a big emphasis on keeping loved ones together in this country. The larger category of spousal sponsorship breaks down into two similar but still distinct sub-sections — inland spousal sponsorship and outland spousal sponsorship. Understanding the different kinds of spousal […]
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On November 23, Canada held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw. This is the eleventh draw since all-program draws resumed on July 6. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 4,750 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 491. Eligible candidates were invited from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), […]
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In two recent speeches on November 10th and 14th, Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem spoke to attendees and the media about how immigration may be the key to achieving labour market stability and correcting the course of inflation. His speeches addressed “the future of workers and jobs” by tackling questions that included: Why […]
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The lottery for the coveted invitation to apply (ITA) to the 2022 Parents and Grandparents program has concluded. This year, 23,100 ITAs were distributed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the hopes that they will receive 15,000 complete applications. Get a Free Super Visa Telephone Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm If […]
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Tomorrow, Canada will be making its second-ever FIFA World Cup appearance, the country’s first in 36 years. After flaming out of the tournament in the group stage of the 1986 World Cup, losing all three matches and scoring a grand total of 0 goals, Canada looks to have a much better showing in Qatar this […]
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Ahead of the release of its next immigration plan, the province of Quebec is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants already living in Quebec. As part of this new immigration program, Quebec would target “graduates from francophone CEGEP colleges and universities as well as […]
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Canada provides foreign nationals looking to work in this country with different ways to obtain a work permit. One of the programs that Canada has in place is called the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) program. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm This program is for individuals who are, as the […]
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently released their strategic plan for Asia and the Americas. IRCC has collaboration aims for countries in both regions, hoping to drive better immigration to Canada, increase collaboration with governments in these regions (particularly around the economy, and aid for refugees and asylum seekers), and promote Canada’s immigration pathways […]
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Manitoba and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination can be advantageous […]
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On November 16th 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) changed its points system to modify point allocations for applicants. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration To summarize, the points system (which, like in Express Entry-managed programs is used to assess applicants’ eligibility for immigration under permanent residence) has changed in the […]
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Last week Nova Scotia launched its new francophone immigration action plan. The report, Growing Nova Scotia’s Francophone Population – An Action Plan for Success (2022-25), outlines the province’s strategy for growing the population of French speakers. It was created by the Nova Scotia ministries of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI) and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie […]
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) presented these IRCC Digital Modernization slides to immigration representatives including the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section in a meeting on October 12, 2022. What follows is an overview designed to provide a look into the steps IRCC is taking to modernize application management systems. Why Canada has prioritized […]
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In a ceremony that is said to be the first of its kind in Canada, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) organized and hosted a permanent residency celebration for over 35 international student alumni on October 26, 2022. An occasion to honour and acknowledge the achievements and resilience of their former international students, the […]
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