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July 15, 2021—Ottawa—The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced…
In two days, (May 6, 2021), the Canadian government will begin accepting applications for its new pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications under the following 3 streams:
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The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. Depending on the program, workers can stay anywhere from one to three years.
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February 12th, 2021, Canada announced new support measure to assist international students in Canada. These new measures are meant to help international students studying abroad and online with Canadian institutions.
Hong Kong residents will be able to apply for new open work permits beginning on February 8, 2021. Valid for up to 3 years, these permits will allow Hong Kong residents to gain valuable employment experience and make significant contributions to Canada. Hong Kong residents must have graduated with a Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree in the last 5 years, or hold an equivalent foreign credential. A post-secondary diploma program must be a minimum of 2 years.
Canada has been actively responding to the changing situation of the pandemic as new COVID-19 variants emerge. The rules on travel restrictions are constantly changing as the pandemic gets worsens.
This year, Canada has overtaken the United States as the most popular destinations for international students. In fact, ending 2020, studies conducted by education.com have concluded that Canada is the number one destination in the world for those looking for an international education.
With 51% of immigration quotas for 2021 set aside for more skilled and financially well-off individuals, Canada seeks to grow its technology sector (Statistics Canada).
There is a lot of talk recently around Owner Operator LMIAs, and despite how it might sound, this is not exactly a program or category of its own. However, this can be a great way to enter Canada if you're looking to purchase and run a business.
As of the beginning of 2020 Canada had 642,000 international students. This brings Canada to third in overall standings for popular destinations of international students. Canada currently sits just behind the United States and the UK in overall numbers of international students. Together these three countries making up 85% of all international students globally.
To apply for a permanent resident card renewal or a citizenship, the IRCC asks applicants to provide many identity documents. The requirements for identity documents are different in PR renewal and citizenship cases.
Many international couples struggle to find time to be together. Often this comes through working holidays or short term work permits. However, these are just temporary solutions. Permanent Residency can be difficult, and other programs tedious. Because of this, spousal sponsorship may be the preferable option if you are planning on moving to Canada for the long term.
Canada's Start-up Visa program is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs wanting to live in Canada. This program also provides both the resources needed to succeed in business, as well as a clear path towards immigration, and investment opportunities. For serious entrepreneurs, there is no better way to start a business.
Studying in Canada can be a great opportunity for those looking for an international education. Canada remains at the to of the list for many students studying abroad, and for good reason. Studying in Canada provides students with great access to education, and high level careers, both in the country and abroad.
Today Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has released some interesting news regarding Hong Kong residence. The Government has announced new immigration measures supporting students and youths from Hong Kong, as part of path for them towards permanent residency.
On October 13th, we last wrote about the 2020 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship intake. The Government of Canada at that time, had implemented a lottery system for sponsoring parents and grandparents. This came at the beginning of a three week window of opportunity, for all those wishing to sponsor a loved one to apply.
Earlier this year in July, the European Union re-opened its borders to non-essential Canadian travel. Canada has since been one of only 14 countries on this list. However, the EU has since removed 4 countries from this list due to rising Covid-19 cases, Algeria, Montenegro, Morocco, and Serbia. Now Canada has joined the ranks of cordoned off countries.
Effective October 13th, the Government of Canada will implement a lottery system for sponsoring parents and grandparents. There will be a three week window for those interested in this program to submit their applications of interest. Following this applicants will be drawn from the lottery to be able to apply for a sponsorship. Those chosen will have 60 days to apply. In addition these spots have been reduced from 20,000 last year to only 10,000 this year, with the remainder added to next years intake of 30,000.
Canadian Government will be changing its restrictions on international student entry into the country. Plans to reopen the borders to international students.
There's good news for those apply for spousal sponsorship this year. The IRCC announced on September 24th, that they will be increasing the amount of decisions made to 49,000 by the end of the year. This means 6000 applications processed per month by December.
The world is changing and most industries have been persuaded to change with it. Social pressure from clients and customers alike is driving companies to diversify in gender as well as race, and in many other areas. This change is a step forward for modern society and a big change of pace for companies. Businesses are now looking inward, becoming more introspective in regard to who and how they hire. However, to find what they need to satisfy the growing demand for highly educated works, and more diverse culture, they have to look outward.
Are you a skilled entrepreneur looking for new opportunities abroad? Well, maybe the Canadian Start-up Visa program is exactly what you’re looking for.
Temporary foreign workers an international students may also apply for CERB as long as they meet the same criteria as Canadian citizens. In addition, they must also hold a valid Social Insurance Number. Which is good news for the many foreign workers in the service industry, as it continues to be highly impacted by the pandemic.
Why are so many coming to Canada through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). For starters, its a great opportunity for foreign entrepreneurs to start a new life in BC, and to contribute to its growth.
Economic immigration in Canada is growing, and its exactly what we need. Find out whats driving the push to bring in highly educated workers.
One of the hardest things in life for many, is too be apart from their significant other. The distance between them feeling as far as the time apart is long. But there are alternatives for those with Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency. We are in fact talking about spousal sponsorship.
Investment immigration has become the top choice for many coming to Canada. Foreign invest in Canada grew by 60% form 2017~2018 alone. That's an increase from $32~$51 billion, of which around 60% went to B.C., Ontario, and Quebec.
Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit and, if approved, receive the permit without having to leave the country.
Canadian government is allowing foreign nationals to entering the country for work as long as they have applied for a valid work permit or letter of introduction (also known as a POE), before boarding a plane to Canada.
With 51% of immigration quotas for 2021 set aside for more skilled and financially well-off individuals, Canada seeks to grow its technology sector. Buts what is making so many skilled laborers make the move to Canada so suddenly?
With airlines such as Air Canada reducing their international network from 53 to 13 locations, and the ever-growing number of Covid-19 cases in major travel hubs such as in the United States, many international travelers may find themselves looking for other options. For some this means staying in Canada longer.
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