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  • Work permit Renewal regulations

    If you have a work permit that is going to expire or you want to make changes to the conditions of your work permit, you must submit a new application at least 30 days before your work permit expires. You are legally allowed to stay in Canada while Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) processes your application.

  • 3 interesting options for professionals to apply for fast work permit

    There are many options for foreign nationals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector looking to work in Canada

  • 60% of Foreign Healthcare Pros employed in their field of study in Canada

    Statistics Canada reports that 58% of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in Canada find work in their field, though this lags behind Canadian-educated counterparts. With 500,000 healthcare workers set to retire soon, IEHPs are crucial.

  • A snapshot of job vacancies across Canada

    The job vacancies portion of this update revealed that Canada had over 1,000,000 job vacancies in May of this year.

  • According to the Business Council of Canada survey, increased immigration is vital to Canada’s economy

    Two thirds of Canadian businesses surveyed hire talent from abroad

    Canada works hard to position itself as an ideal home for the best and the brightest global talent across all industries.

    The Business Council of Canada (BCC) recently released a report in which 80 Canadian businesses were surveyed about how they use Canada’s immigration programs to hire skilled workers. The businesses surveyed cumulatively employ over 1.6 million workers. Two thirds of companies surveyed say they recruit talent overseas using Canada’s immigration system. The remaining third hires immigrants who have already relocated to Canada.

    Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 looks to welcome over 450,000 new permanent residents per year by 2024. Canada offers a multitude of work permit and economic class immigration pathways.

    According to the BCC survey, all employers agree that Canada’s labour shortage is widespread, and they face real difficulty finding skilled workers across all industries. Labour shortages are particularly pronounced in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.

    Canada’s tech sector has been hit hardest by labour shortages as industry growth and demand is outpacing the number of skilled workers. Professions such as computer science, engineering and information tech are in high demand.

    Improvement factors:

    Only half of respondents agree that the Immigration Levels Plan for 2022-2024 is adequate to address their business needs and the growing labour shortages. The remaining half indicated that the number of economic immigrants needs to be increased but acknowledged that this is not practical until the government has a plan in place to ensure there is adequate housing and other infrastructure to support new immigrants, such as childcare and healthcare.

    Employers also believe they have a role to play in helping immigrants settle. This can take the form of language training, assisting employees in obtaining recognition of foreign credentials and relocation assistance.

    Canadian businesses expect that competition for skilled immigrants will intensify over the next few years. This is especially true of recent graduates who they say face significant barriers in obtaining permanent residency in Canada due to the time it takes to gain sufficient work experience.

  • Advantages to become international student in Canada

    Canada is one of the world's most attractive destinations for international students.

    Last year, Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students, an all-time record.

  • Alberta Launches New Expression of Interest System for Worker Streams

    Starting today, Alberta has implemented a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for worker streams under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Applicants must now complete a Worker EOI form through the AAIP portal, providing details like education, language proficiency, and work experience in Alberta.

  • Alberta lifts restrictions on temporary foreign workers

    Effective May 1st, Alberta is lifting restrictions on the hiring of new temporary foreign workers.

  • All Canadian permanent residence applicants must now submit biometrics

    Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy regarding the collection of biometrics for permanent resident applicants.

  • Average wages increase as employers look to attract more workers

    Some in-demand occupation categories experienced increases in offered wages even higher than the national average, including:

  • BC PNP issued over 160 invitations

    British Columbia invited immigration candidates in four targeted draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

    126 skilled workers and international graduates with a minimum score of 85 points through the BC PNP Tech stream.

  • BREAKING: Canada to allow international students to work off-campus over 20 hours per week

    Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has announced a new temporary measure aimed at alleviating Canada's historic labour shortages. Fraser says this will allow over 500,000 international students already in Canada to potentially work more hours.

  • BREAKING: Sean Fraser provides update on Canada’s immigration system

    IRCC has also launched a new website to allow the public to track the immigration backlog.

  • British Colombia takes the first step to recognize the international educational credentials

    The Act makes several changes to how international credentials are recognized in the province and streamline the process for applicants. Specifically, it removes Canadian work experience requirements, language testing for some applicants and additional fees for international applicants.

  • Bus and truck drivers eligible for Express Entry

    This move comes as part of Canada’s attempt to mitigate driver shortages in the busing and transport trucking industries across the country.

  • Can business visitor work in Canada?

    Learn how a foreign national coming to Canada to conduct international business activities is considered a business visitor, presuming that they will not enter the Canadian labour market.

  • Can I continue working with an expired Canadian work permit?

    Yes, if you applied for a permit extension/change before your original permit expired, you can continue working under the same conditions as your original permit while your new application is being processed.

  • Can I defer my enrollment after obtaining my Canadian study permit?

    In some situations, international students in this country may need – or be required by their Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI) – to defer their program’s start date to the following semester.

  • Can I extend or renew my Post-Graduation Work Permit?

    Although most Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders will be ineligible to apply for a permit extension, this article will detail if you may be eligible for an extension and the options available if you are not eligible.

  • Can I work in Canada as an international student?

    International students and their spouses or partners may be eligible to work during their studies.