Newfoundland and Labrador set to begin virtual immigration and job fair series this week

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:00:25 +0000

Beginning on September 20, Newfoundland and Labrador will hold their first of five virtual immigration and job fairs for foreign nationals. This Wednesday, the provincial government in Newfoundland and Labrador will be conducting a virtual immigration and job fair for prospective newcomers to Canada from countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Discover if […]

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The top Canadian immigration developments to expect for the rest of 2023

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:12 +0000

Fall and the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period are typically busy seasons for developments from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canada’s immigration system in general. While there are a lot of moving parts to Canada’s immigration system, there are several key developments to watch for as the year comes to a close. […]

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Work permit options for TV and film productions in Canada

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Canadian government has recognized the importance of allowing TV and film personnel to enter Canada quickly and efficiently, since their entry is vital in creating jobs in the country and attracting significant investments. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm TV and film productions can bring essential personnel to […]

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All Canadian permanent residence applicants must now submit biometrics

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:00:45 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its policy regarding the collection of biometrics for permanent resident applicants. As of June 14, anyone applying for permanent residence (PR) must submit biometrics, regardless of if they have previously submitted them for a temporary residence permit. The update to the published policy means that IRCC is […]

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World Refugee Day: How Canada empowers refugees to succeed

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:00:08 +0000

Today, June 20, is World Refugee Day. It is a day recognized around the globe that celebrates the success of refugees in their new lives. More importantly, it also recognizes how much must be done to offer support and a high quality of life to people who have fled their homes, often in traumatic circumstances. […]

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The fastest growing industries for newcomers to Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:16 +0000

Canada is known for having a stable and strong economy. Post-pandemic, the country has seen a strong rebound in several sectors, many of which are seeing rapid growth. One of the key factors in Canada’s continued economic growth is the country’s high immigration targets. The Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 shows that Canada will admit 500,000 […]

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IDP Education: Canada the most appealing international student destination according to new survey

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 13:00:44 +0000

An Emerging Futures study conducted by IDP Education conducted in March shows that Canada is the top destination of choice for international students. This is largely because of the opportunity to gain work experience after graduating. Over 25% of survey respondents selected Canada as their top choice for international study out of four major destination […]

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Canadian work experience requirement removed for engineers in Ontario

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:02 +0000

On May 23 in Toronto, Monte McNaughton, the Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development announced that Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is the first professional association in the province to remove the Canadian work experience requirement from their application criteria. The minister says removing the Canadian work experience requirement will help qualified professionals […]

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IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TFWP participants

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 18:27:33 +0000

A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December 2022, would apply to foreign workers who already have a Canadian work permit […]

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IRCC considering new method of processing work permits for TWFP participants

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 11 May 2023 18:27:33 +0000

A recent Access to Information Request (ATIP) to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) obtained by CIC News shows that the department is considering a new method of processing work permits for some foreign workers. The measure, which was proposed in December 2022, would apply to foreign workers who already have a Canadian work permit […]

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