Canada to welcome Colombians, Haitians, and Venezuelans through new permanent residence pathway

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:15:55 +0000

On October 10th, Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that Canada will welcome up to 11,000 Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans through a new humanitarian permanent residence pathway. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration Starting this fall, Colombian, Haitian and Venezuelan foreign nationals located in Central or South America or the Caribbean who […]

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IRCC outlines new guiding principles for the PNP

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:18 +0000

CIC News has obtained an Access to Information Request (ATIP) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) outlining new guiding principles for how the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) distributes allocations to the provinces. Provinces have a limit on the number of candidates they can invite through the PNP. Each year, the federal government allocates a […]

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Settlement providers call on IRCC to extend services to temporary residents

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:28:20 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the findings of its CFP 2024 Stakeholder consultations. IRCC runs the Settlement Program and Resettlement Assistance program to help newcomers adapt to their new life in Canada. The department partners with organizations throughout Canada to ensure newcomers get the assistance they require. IRCC is responsible for funding […]

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British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba invite candidates in latest PNP results

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:53 +0000

Three of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Candidates are invited to apply under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) when provincial governments believe that they will integrate into the economy easily and support the local labour force by filling urgent gaps in in-demand sectors. The provinces select candidates either from the federal […]

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Low unemployment and high participation rate indicate persistent job vacancies in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:45:12 +0000

Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals signs of healthy employment, as the country’s economy continues to normalise after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest report covering September of 2023, Canada’s unemployment rate—the number of unemployed individuals in the country over the age of 15, divided by the country’s total labour force (population aged 15 […]

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Low unemployment and high participation rate indicate persistent job vacancies in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:45:12 +0000

Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals signs of healthy employment, as the country’s economy continues to normalise after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the latest report covering September of 2023, Canada’s unemployment rate—the number of unemployed individuals in the country over the age of 15, divided by the country’s total labour force (population aged 15 […]

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Do you want to come to Canada as a digital nomad?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:00:46 +0000

In June, Canada announced the launch of the Tech Talent Strategy. Part of the strategy was to promote Canada as a destination for digital nomads. A digital nomad is a person who can perform their job remotely from anywhere in the world. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Under […]

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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023: A newcomer’s guide to online safety in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:15 +0000

This guide provides a step-by-step journey into understanding, recognizing, and safeguarding against potential cyber threats. With October being Canada’s Cyber Security Awareness Month (#CyberMonth2023), Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) is looking to reinforce the importance of cyber security. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration This is an especially important topic for newcomers to […]

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What you need to know about spousal open work permits

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:52 +0000

Spouses, common law and conjugal partners of Canadian citizens or permanent residents can get an open work permit while their sponsorship application for permanent residence is being processed. Sponsor your family for Canadian immigration The benefit of a spousal open work permit is that sponsored individuals can work for almost any employer in Canada and […]

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Express Entry targeted occupations: How many STEM workers does Canada need?

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:00:22 +0000

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs are one of the five categories of occupations that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is choosing to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Express Entry category-based draws launched earlier this year. Express Entry selects immigrants with particular qualifications such […]

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