ESDC Raises Wage Requirements For High-Wage Stream Of TFWP
ESDC raises wage requirements for high-wage stream of TFWP. Effective November 8, applicants applying through the high-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will need to earn hourly salaries at least 20% higher than the median wage for their positive relative to where they work in order to be eligible. Moreover, the federal government […]
IRCC Issues 648 ITAs in the latest PNP-Only Express Entry Draw
IRCC issued 400 ITAs to CEC applicants in the latest draw. Applicants required a minimum score of 539 to be considered. In another recent draw, IRCC issues 648 ITAs in the latest PNP-only Express Entry draw. Applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 791 to be considered. In recent months, IRCC has developed a pattern […]
Ontario and British Columbia Issue ITAs In The Latest PNP Draws
Ontario and British Columbia issue ITAs in the latest PNP draws. The Provincial Nominee Program was introduced in 1998, allowing territories as well as provinces to share immigration responsibilities with the federal government, thus promoting the benefits of immigration across Canada. Obtaining a provincial nomination does not automatically grant permanent resident status. However, it significantly […]
Top Companies That Grant LMIA-Exempt Work Permits In Canada
Foreign nationals might be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit if hired by one of the eight Canadian companies primarily based in the tech sector. Earlier this month, IRCC introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream. The stream is one of the four pillars of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy, designed to bolster economic […]
IRCC Declares Eligible Programs For PGWPs
IRCC declares eligible programs for PGWPs, i.e., Post-Graduation Work Permits. Under the new guidelines declared in September, some international graduates at various levels of study who apply for a PGWP after November 1 will now need to meet additional field of study requirements to be eligible for a work permit. Note: Field of study requirements […]
IRCC Offers Financial Assistance For Gazans Arriving In Canada
IRCC offers financial assistance for Gazans arriving in Canada. The department states that this assistance will help Gazans meet their basic needs upon arrival, like food, shelter, and clothing, while they look for work. Moreover, IRCC will release more details about the program ‘when available.’ The immigration minister, Marc Miller, states that offering settlement and […]
Application Pool Closes For International Experience Canada 2024
Application pool closes for International Experience Canada 2024. IRCC opened the 2024 pool last December. The IEC is a work permit program for youth from more than 30 countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements with Canada. IEC work permits provide holders with a specific number of years to temporarily live and work in Canada. […]
What We Know About The Upcoming Immigration Levels Plan
Between now and November 1, IRCC is going to table the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan. The plan sets a target for the number of permanent residents that will be admitted to Canada in the coming year, with nominal targets for the two years after that, spanning a total of three years. In addition, the plan […]
Quebec Imposes A Country Cap For Regular Skilled Worker Program
Quebec imposes a country cap for Regular Skilled Worker Program. The province is limiting the number of foreign nationals to a maximum of 25% from any one country. The Quebec Minister of Immigration, Jean François Roberge, announced a new policy on October 9. The policy is effective from October 9, 2024, to October 9, 2025. […]