How can TV and Film workers work in Canada?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:05 +0000

Canada has played host to productions for some of the world’s all-time most popular movies and TV shows. Parts of 1997’s Titanic (Nova Scotia), 2005’s Brokeback Mountain (Alberta) and 2008’s Twilight (British Columbia) were filmed across different parts of this country over the years. On top of that, in the world of television, Canada has […]

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The top jobs for international students in Canada

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:30:59 +0000

As of November 15th, 2022, international students holding a valid study permit in Canada can now work an unlimited number of hours, during school semesters, until the end of 2023. Discover your options to immigrate to Canada After analyzing reputable sources (IDP, CTV, ApplyBoard) on top jobs available to international students in Canada, CIC News […]

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Why do people leave their jobs in Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:44 +0000

A new study by Statistics Canada reveals that workers in Canada overwhelmingly leave their jobs for reasons other than being laid off, or unsatisfied with their employment. Learn more about Canadian immigration and discover your options Some of the most common reasons for leaving a job included going back to school, retiring, having an illness […]

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March is IRCC’s Fraud Prevention Month

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:04:45 +0000

Every year in March, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participates in the Canadian governments Fraud Protection Month to shed light on the fraud experienced by newcomers to Canada and how they can protect themselves. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada’s immigration process can be complex and daunting. Many prospective immigrants hire […]

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IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:19:48 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. This is an extension of the COVID-19-era temporary public policy that was set to expire today. To be eligible to apply, an applicant looking […]

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Canada sees job vacancies decrease for third consecutive month, as strong hiring persists

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:00:21 +0000

December 2022 marked another productive month for Canada’s post-COVID recovery efforts. Total job vacancies fell to 848,000, while payroll employment (the number of people receiving either pay or benefits from their employer) increased as 91,400 positions were filled in the final month of 2022. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration While the Canadian […]

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What are my rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 11:00:51 +0000

Canada’s human rights policies are expansive, even extending to foreign nationals who have temporarily come to work in the country. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), and the International Mobility Program (IMP)—the two main paths for foreign workers to work in Canada—foreign […]

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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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Exploring the benefits of a spousal open work permit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:00:21 +0000

Canada hopes to welcome 82,000 new permanent residents to Canada per year under Spousal Partner and children sponsorship programs. However, it can take over a year for Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to process an application under this program. In the meantime, your spouse or partner may be able to obtain a Spousal Open […]

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Canadian immigrants’ efforts to find employment complicated by perceived skills mismatch

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:00:53 +0000

Skilled Canadian immigrants are being confronted by a perception that they may not possess the skills/aptitudes required to perform many of the same jobs in Canada that they might have performed in their country of origin. This perception is built largely on three factors: immigrants’ lack of Canadian work experience, “language problems”, and pitfalls with […]

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