Pivoting North: A Guide for U.S. Residents Looking to Move to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:00:48 +0000

To attract more global tech talent to Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently opened a new three-year Open Work Permit stream for H-1B holders living in the United States (U.S.). After opening the stream for applications on July 16, the federal government announced that it was closing the program after reaching the intended […]

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Global tech workers flock to Canada: 32,000 newcomers in one year

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:57:25 +0000

Between April 2022 and March 2023, more than 32,000 global tech industry workers came to Canada for work according to a recent report from The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN). What follows will now go deeper into the report from TECNA and CTN, which highlights some of the top […]

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See where Canada ranks globally for average salary in these 10 in-demand jobs

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:00:42 +0000

World-renowned employment agency and consulting firm Randstad released a list of the 15 most in-demand jobs in Canada for 2023. What follows will provide an outline and overview of where Canada ranks globally in average annual base salary (unless otherwise noted) for the top 10 in-demand jobs identified by Randstad, which can help readers understand […]

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Looking to gain Canadian permanent residence? Here are tools to increase your French language ability

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:00:57 +0000

Recent months have seen Express Entry begin targeted category-based draws for candidates in the federal pool who meet Canada’s economic and demographic goals. For 2023, one of these candidate categories is those with French-language proficiency. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already held targeted draws for this group, inviting candidates with French proficiency; and […]

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Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever category-based selection for trades occupations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 3rd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 1,500 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for candidates in the Skilled Trades. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds targeted round of Express Entry invitations for French speakers on August 2nd

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. On the 2nd of August, the department issued invitations to apply to 800 candidates in a targeted category based Express Entry draw for people with French language proficiency. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was […]

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Canada holds all-program round of Express Entry invitations

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:49:38 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates in the latest Express Entry draw of 2023. The department issued invitations to apply to 2000 candidates in an all-program Express Entry draw. The minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 517. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout […]

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Charges laid in scam that impacted 700 Indian international students

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:00:41 +0000

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against Brijesh Mishra for his involvement in defrauding 700 international students from India. The release from June 23 states that Mishra was charged with the following: IRPA Section 91(1) Unauthorized Representation or Advice for Consideration – one count IRPA Section 126 Counselling Misrepresentation – one count […]

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Canada’s Premiers want more control over immigration like Quebec

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:40:53 +0000

The leaders of Canada’s provinces met in Winnipeg this week to discuss shared priorities. The Premiers highlighted some areas that require urgent action. Three of these areas are linked closely to immigration. Building a strong labour force; Improving health care; Addressing housing needs Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Premiers have been […]

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Canada holds yet another Express Entry draw on July 12

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:21:40 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. On July 12th the department invited 3,800 candidates in a French language category-based draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 375.  Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week.  Here is […]

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