How Quebec employers can hire foreign workers more quickly
Chris GribbleIf a Canadian employer wants to hire a foreign national, they must usually receive approval from the Canadian government through a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The purpose of the…
The Bank of Canada just raised interest rates again. What does this mean for newcomers?
The Bank of Canada (BoC) recently announced another rise in interest rates, up to 4.5%, or up 25 basis points from 4.25% on December 7, 2022. While this is the…
IRCC approves Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration applications
IRCC has just announced it has approved the Pearson Test of English for Canadian immigration applications. Beginning in “late 2023”, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) will join CELPIP and…
Canada Invites 893 Candidates In First PNP-Only Express Entry Draw Of 2023
Canada has conducted a new Express Entry draw aimed at Provincial Nominee program candidates, issuing 893 Invitations to Apply. The February 1 draw featured a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of…
IRCC invites 893 PNP candidates in new Express Entry draw
IRCC has held its third Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued permanent resident invitations to 893 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates with a minimum…
Ontario Targets 53 Tech and Health Occupations In New PNP Draw
Ontario has issued 611 Canada immigration invitations to technology and healthcare candidates in a new draw through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The January 31 draw saw through the…
British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues At Least 280 Canada Immigration Invitations
British Columbia has conducted a new draw through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program, issuing invitations to at least 280 candidates. The January 31 draw saw invitations issued in four…
Enhanced vs. Base Provincial Nominations—What is the difference?
Since its implementation in 1998, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has helped a plethora of people immigrate to Canada. Candidates looking to apply through the PNP will potentially have two…
Aircraft Assemblers Can Now Immigrate To Canada Through Express Entry
Canada is now allowing foreign nationals who have skills and experience as aircraft assemblers to apply for permanent residence in Canada under the Express Entry system’s Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. The change…