TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs. This […]

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The 2025 IEC pool is now open

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:00:09 +0000

Interested in moving to and working in Canada? The International Experience Canada (IEC) pool is now open and accepting candidate profiles for the 2025 season. Under the IEC program, youth from certain countries can receive work permits. In contrast to many other work permit-issuing programs, applicants to the IEC candidates are provided significantly more certainty […]

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Do you qualify as a work-permit-exempt business visitor?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:37 +0000

Foreign nationals generally require a work permit for legal authorization to work in Canada, but in certain scenarios you can be exempt from needing a work permit if you qualify as a business visitor. Business visitors are foreign nationals who come to Canada to preform various business activities, but do not intend on entering the […]

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Report identifies occupations set for salary increases in Canada in 2025

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:52 +0000

A report by Randstad Canada has shed light on salary trends to watch in 2025, as well as the professions that could see the biggest pay bumps. The recruitment company’s 2025 salary guide covers over 1,000 sectors of activity across Canada, providing an in-depth look into salaries for entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level roles across the […]

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Five things newcomers can do to succeed in the Canadian job market, according to a new report

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:00:08 +0000

A new report offers insight into steps newcomers in Canada can take to enter and thrive in Canadian workplaces. Titled “Talent to Win,” the report was compiled by Deloitte and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), and published in October. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm The authors interviewed […]

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Can I get Ontario health coverage on a work permit?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:00:29 +0000

Work permit holders in Ontario may be eligible for provincial healthcare coverage, depending on their current residence and working status in the province. The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) can cover medical services such as: Appointments with a family doctor; Visits to walk-in clinics and some other health care providers; Emergency room visits; Medical tests, […]

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These industries have the highest retention rates for work permit holders who become permanent residents

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:30:50 +0000

The healthcare and social assistance sectors had the highest retention rates of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) who become permanent residents, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. The study by Stats Can found that the retention rate—the percentage of TFWs who remained working in the same sector after having received permanent residency (PR)—varied dramatically […]

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Work permit options for international student graduates no longer eligible for PGWPs

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:29:36 +0000

For recent and upcoming graduates who will no longer be eligible for post-graduation work permits, or for those with expiring PGWPs, there are other options available for gaining legal status to work in Canada. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Recent international graduates may want to consider some of […]

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Canada ranked as #1 destination for job seekers

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:55:31 +0000

A new study has named Canada as the top destination that people are looking to move to for work. According to job search platform, Jobseeker, Canada was the most frequently searched for destination for relocation among all the countries reviewed. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration It was especially popular among those looking […]

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How can my foreign employees legally work in Canada?

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:46 +0000

To avoid running afoul of Canadian authorities, you should ensure that any foreign employees you require to work in Canada are legally authorized to do so. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm You have three main options: Work permit exemptions; The International Mobility Program (IMP); and The Temporary Foreign […]

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