Sep 26, 2023 Navigating the Path to Canadian Immigration for Transportation Professionals In recent times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) inaugurated its Express Entry category-specific draw, focusing on professions within the transportation sector. This initiative marks Canada’s effort to address discernible employment gaps and shortages within its national labour market, although the strategy is not without its pros and cons. Rationale... Read More
Sep 8, 2023 IRCC Moves from a True Annual Lottery System to a ‘Year In, Year Out’ System for its Parental Sponsorship Program Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will accept up to 15,000 complete applications under the Parents and Grandparents sponsorship program. On October 10, 2023, IRCC will initiate the process of sending out invitations to 24,200 potential sponsors who have expressed interest in the program, with the... Read More
Aug 30, 2023 Canada’s Shifts How it Selects Candidates Under Express Entry As we reported in May, Canada introduced pivotal shifts in how it issues Invitations To Apply under the Express Entry system, which governs Canadian Experience Class and Skilled Worker permanent residence applications. Transitioning from Points to Categories Until recently, Canada operated its Express Entry system using a purely points-based mechanism.... Read More
Aug 17, 2023 Latest IRCC Express Entry Round: July 15, 2023 In the most recent Express Entry draw held today, on August 15, 2023, a total of 4,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to eligible candidates. This draw encompassed the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program, Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and certain Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).... Read More
Jul 19, 2023 Open Work Permits for H1B Holders reached 10,000 Applicants in 48 hours. News Alert: IRCC's portal states that the brand new program that granted 3-year open work permits to H1B holders has already reached it's 10,000 applicant cap. The success of this program demonstrates how the U.S., which is unable to pass immigration law reform due to political gridlock, is a fertile... Read More
Jul 15, 2023 Path to Permanent Residence for Ukrainians in Canada As Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine continues, Canada is increasing its efforts to provide sanctuary and support to those affected by the violence. Since the introduction of the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) in March 2022, Canada has provided a temporary safe haven to over 166,000 Ukrainians. Today, the... Read More
Jul 12, 2023 The Latest IRCC Express Entry Rounds: July 11 and July 12 In this past week, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held two rounds of its latest Express Entry draw. Between these two draws, the IRCC invited a total of 4600 candidates to apply for Permanent Residency in Canada. The details for each of these two draws are described below: July... Read More
Jul 9, 2023 Canada should have a law against the requirement for Canadian Work Experience The Toronto Star has published an excellent expose that shines a light on how Canadian companies are squandering new talent in this country and damaging Canada’s economy as a whole. Kudos to Nicholas Keung for his excellent reporting. The main culprit is the age-old and insidious requirement for Canadian experience,... Read More
Jul 9, 2023 Innovation at the Forefront: Canada’s Ambitious New Approach to Immigration and Tech Talent Attraction The Canadian Government has displayed renewed focus on the country's blossoming role as a prime attraction for global tech talent. The aim is not just about meeting the demands of current job market but also about fostering an environment that attracts the required talent to shape the future job landscape.... Read More
Jul 9, 2023 The Latest IRCC Express Entry Rounds: A Week of Opportunities The first week of July has been a busy one for the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Express Entry system. With four rounds of invitations, the IRCC has opened doors for thousands of potential immigrants, each round targeting a different group of skilled individuals. Here's a recap of the... Read More
Jul 6, 2023 Hire H-1B Visa Holders on Canada’s new Open Work Permit – Limited Opportunity! Dear Canadian Business Leaders, We are delighted to inform you about an exciting new development in immigration policy that can greatly enhance your ability to secure skilled personnel from the high-tech sector in the United States. As of July 16, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has initiated a... Read More
Jun 28, 2023 Canada Ups Its Game in Global Tech Talent Recruitment The Canadian government is leaning into Canada's nascent status as a global frontrunner in tech talent recruitment and attraction, with the goal of not only satisfying current high-demand job vacancies but also drawing in the skills and business acumen necessary for the creation of future jobs. This approach, unveiled by... Read More