Skilled Workers

Computer engineers, computer programmers, software engineers and designers among those benefiting from easier access to work in Canada

The Global talent Stream is now available to employers in the province of Quebec, allowing them to hire certain skilled foreign workers quickly with a two-week processing time standard for applications.

The pilot program was introduced in 2017 under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the Global Talent Stream works to fast track work visa applications for eligible foreign workers with skills required by Canadian employers in fields such as Information Technology and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

In recent years, more immigrants are gaining permanent residence with Canadian work and study experience.

If you have accumulated at least 6 months related work experience within the past 3 years and can provide minimum IELTS 6 in each proficiency you are eligible to apply for Permanent residency through Express Entry.

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant / Data Scientist (NOC 21211)

An internal report by the Government of Canada shows highly skilled economic immigrants earning the same or more than the average Canadian annual income soon after their arrival.

advertisement of job opening for at least four weeks in the Canadian job market for at least four weeks before applying for an LMIA is the first step of the work permit process.

The PNP is a popular option for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada.

A recent study from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business titled “Labour shortages are back with a vengeance” found that 54% of businesses could not find all the staff they need, with only 42% reporting being able to fully staff their operations.

In a bid to improve client service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is completely digitizing the application submission process for Canada’s inland and outland spousal and common-law partner sponsorship programs.

According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be over 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first time ever, Canada’s population grew by over one million people in a single year.

What you need to know ahead of November 16, when IRCC switches to NOC 2021.

Canadians will head to the polls in October to elect a new federal government, which could bring ‎changes to Canada’s current immigration policies. ‎

If you are American or Mexican, you may be eligible for a work permit under CUSMA.

Quebec has its own programs and criteria for foreign skilled workers hoping to settle in the province.

The Canadian government facilitates work permit processing for foreign tv and film industry workers.

The Canadian government fast-tracks work permits for individuals in the IT sector.

Between its launch in 1967 and the start of the pandemic, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was the main immigration pathway for skilled workers to come to Canada. Following a temporary pause that has been in place since December 2020, Express Entry invitation rounds for FSWP candidates are set to resume in July. Also, the processing standard for new applicants is expected to return to six months.

Express Entry candidates should know that increasing their score beyond the eligibility requirements is key, and that being eligible to enter the pool is a different thing than having enough points to obtain an ITA.