There are going to be significant Canadian Immigration changes in 2022. In October 2021, it was announced that Canada’s immigration system will overhaul the way it classifies occupations in the fall of 2022 with a NOC revamp. Then in December 2021, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the mandate letters Read more…
This work permit is designed to facilitate the transfer of employees from a foreign-based company to its related Canadian branch or office. Another primary benefit of this type of work permit is that in most cases the applicant will be entitled to have their spouse accompany them on an open Read more…
If you are an international student fulfilling 100% of your studies online, while residing outside of Canada, you may be eligible to apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) program upon completion of your study program. Students have also been granted additional time, because Canada has extended the period in Read more…
If you’ve recently moved in with your significant other, or are planning to, you’re entering a high-stakes game. Things could go well, and the cohabitation arrangement could blossom into a long-term relationship or even marriage. But if things don’t work out, breakups can be very messy. A cohabitation or prenuptial Read more…
To expedite the immigration of Ukrainian refugees to Canada, the federal government is opening up new pathways.
This article covers a few of the most common questions about LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt Work Permits. Canada issues hundreds of thousands of work permits each year to talented individuals around the world. To support its economic and social objectives Canada opens its doors to foreign workers, with the opportunity to Read more…
For many international students, studying in Canada is a dream come true. Receiving that letter of acceptance from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) can feel like the hard work is behind you. But, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), roughly 30% of all Study Permit applications are Read more…
Canada is ranked #2 in the William Russell “5 Best Places to Live in the World in 2021”, based upon a high average ex-pat salary, quality of life, healthcare and education. It has 3 of the 20 Best Student Cities in the World: Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto. Canada has become Read more…
Canada has become one of the top destinations for international students. It’s a large, multicultural country, with top-rated universities, and a plan to welcome more than 1.2 million new permanent residents by 2023. More than any country, Mainland China felt the pandemic’s impact, and the number of applications for Canadian Read more…
For many students, studying in Canada has become even more attractive, thanks to the Student Direct Stream. The Student Direct Stream program launched in 2018 is a replacement to the former Student Partners Program (SPP). Most of Canada’s international students have hailed from India, China, and Korea. With the expansion Read more…