Express Entry: IRCC invites 4,000 CEC candidates
Chris GribbleIn the third draw of the year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued…
AAIP 2024 year in review: Alberta exceeds nomination target, prioritizes foreign workers for PR
The year 2024 was a big one for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The AAIP issued many nominations, supported many temporary foreign workers in transitioning to permanent residency, enacted…
How Newcomers Can Send Money Abroad with TD Global Transfer™
Are you new to Canada and have family living abroad? Perhaps you need to send money home from time to time? Whether you are supporting loved ones or managing your…
Canada Announces International Student Application Cap For 2025
Canada has announced that it will cap the number of Study Permit applications it receives in 2025 at 550,162. The decision was announced in the Canada Gazette on January 18…
These are the regions in Canada where low-wage LMIAs won’t be processed, as of January 2025
Those considering applying for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) can now access a list of regions where LMIAs will…
These are the TEER 2 and 3 jobs that can still get your spouse a family open work permit
The Canadian federal government has published the list of TEER* 2 and TEER 3 occupations that can still provide for a spousal open work permit. On January 14, Immigration, Refugees…
Canada Doubles Penalties for Employers Abusing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
In a decisive move to protect temporary foreign workers and uphold the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Canada has doubled penalties for non-compliant employers. With higher fines,…