Is It Enough To Live In Ontario As A Newcomer?
Is it enough to live in Ontario as a newcomer? Ontario, along with Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, increased the legal minimum hourly wage paid to workers as of October 1. Most increases are incremental and tied to the rate of inflation. For instance, in Ontario, the minimum wage has increased from $16.55 an […]
Alberta Launches New EOIs For AAIP Worker Streams
Alberta launches new EOIs for AAIP worker streams. Starting September 30, applicants who want to apply for AAIP worker streams need to submit a Worker Expression Of Interest (EOI). To do so, applicants need to access the AAIP portal and complete an online form with information about themselves. The province states that those who submit […]
British Columbia and Ontario Issued More Provincial Nominations
British Columbia and Ontario issued more provincial nominations for skilled workers. Applicants were invited to two separate draws for their professional experience within in-demand sectors of the Canadian economy or a combination of their skilled work experience and language abilities in English and French. Note: Each Provincial Nominee Program uses its own scoring system to […]
Do You Have To Submit Biometrics To Be In Canada?
Do you have to submit biometrics to be in Canada? Well, IRCC will college your biometrics if you are aged between 14 and 79 and applying for, claiming/ requesting: What Are Biometrics? Biometrics refers to data that will help confirm your identity. When giving biometrics, IRCC will collect: Who Needs To Get Biometrics? Do you […]
Canada’s Express Entry ITA Comparison This Year vs. Last Year
Canada’s Express Entem has changed in the last two years. Here’s Canada’s Express Entry ITA comparison this year vs. last year. Well, in 2023, IRCC introduced category-based selection draws under Express Entry, a policy that enables the immigration department to target applicants who meet the nation’s economic and demographic needs. So, have these changes made […]
Three Canadian Provinces Invite Applicants In Latest PNP Draws
Three Canadian provinces invite applicants in latest PNP draws. Ontario and British Columbia have done so through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs. PNPs were introduced in 1998 to help spread the benefits of immigration throughout parts of Canada that historically did not attract many newcomers. IRCC shares responsibility for immigration with Canada’s provincial governments. Through […]
How Much One Needs To Save Up To Move To Canada?
Many Canadian immigration pathways have a minimum funds requirement. These funds vary depending on the path. You must prove to IRCC that you have enough money to support yourself during the first few months of your stay. This will also make it easier to cover living expenses while seeking work and permanent accommodation. Well, here’s […]
Canada Ranks As The Fourth Best Nation In The World
According to the US country rankings for 2024, Canada ranks as the fourth best nation in the world. The nation achieves an overall indexed score of 94.1. Notable performances around scoring factors for quality of life, entrepreneurship, and agility helped contribute to the nation’s strong ranking. This year, Switzerland took the top spot with an […]
IRCC Issues 4000 ITAs To CEC Applicants In The Latest Draw
IRCC issues 4000 ITAs to CEC applicants in the latest Express Entry draw. Applicants required a minimum score of 509 to be considered. Today’s draw was the third of the month and follows two last week, in which 911 applicants were invited from the Provincial Nominee Program and 1,000 applicants were invited in a category-based […]