Canada sees all-time high work permits take effect in 2022

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:51 +0000

In 2022, a record 608,420 Canadian work permits took effect. This is close to 200,000 more work permits than in 2021, which saw only 414,000 permits come into effect. Work permits were issued between Canada’s two broad work permit pathways—the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work […]

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Moving to Canada permanently from the U.S: A work-based approach

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:00:02 +0000

U.S. citizens and residents have many immigration pathways available to them that lead to Canadian Permanent Residency. Due in large part to geographic proximity and similarities in work cultures, U.S. residents have had success in finding job opportunities in Canada. Many immigration candidates have leveraged their Canadian work experience to gain permanent residence in Canada. […]

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Global Talent Stream adds five new eligible occupations to program

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2022 18:00:34 +0000

On December 22nd, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expanded the list of eligible occupations in the Global Talent Stream (GTS). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm ESDC is a government department that works to support Canada’s labour force, and so has oversight over many immigration matters—including issuance of […]

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How American residents can work in Canada

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:00:03 +0000

Most U.S. residents need a work permit in order to work in Canada. Work permits in Canada fall under two categories. The first category involves a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Canada’s federal government uses the LMIA to determine how the hiring of foreign workers may impact the wages and employment of workers in Canada. Some […]

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UPDATE: What will Budget 2022 mean for Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:12:16 +0000

Canada’s Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland has just unveiled Canada’s first budget since the September 2021 federal election. The budget outlines the Canadian government’s planned spending and revenue. It is one of the most important announcements made by the federal government each year since it outlines the state of Canada’s economic and fiscal health and what […]

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What will Budget 2022 mean for Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:12:16 +0000

Later today, Canada’s Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, will unveil Canada’s first budget since the September 2021 federal election. Note: The announcement is set to come around 4 PM EST. CIC News will update this article following the announcement. The budget outlines the Canadian government’s planned spending and revenue. It is one of the most important […]

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