The Canadian Experience Class
Temporary workers gaining work experience in Canada, and foreign students studying in Canada who are graduating from their field of study, can apply with the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Express Entry for permanent residency. Otherwise known as the Canadian Experience Class application process, the goal of this program is to successfully transition […]
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Ontario currently accepts the highest number of immigrants within Canada on a yearly basis. Foreign applicants wanting to immigrate to Ontario can benefit from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) application process through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although the Government of Canada will continue to have the final say on application status, […]
Caregiver Pilot Programs
A caregiver is responsible for providing basic care and assistance to complete daily tasks for youth and seniors, including individuals with physical and mental challenges. Caregivers are represented by one in every four Canadians, and it has become increasingly popular to hire a foreign worker as a caregiver to Canadian families. Presently the Immigration, Refugee […]
Understanding Spousal Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 18 years of age and older, need to apply for Spousal Sponsorship to sponsor their foreign partner to live permanently in Canada. Recently the Canadian government has made changes to the Spousal Sponsorship application to make the process more efficient for applicants. These changes include a reduction in the number […]
International Experience Canada (IEC) Explained
Foreign youth between the ages of 18 and 35 can apply to participate in the International Experience Canada (IEC), which provides successful applicants the opportunity to temporarily move to and work in Canada for a period of up to 2 years. The IEC program is hosted under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, otherwise known as […]
Foreign Athletes and the Journey of Immigrating to Canada
Sports is one of the greatest means of social bonding across Canada. Canada’s sporting culture is represented through both amateur and professional sports, varying in ages from children to adults. Participation in sports promotes both a healthy and active lifestyle while encouraging social interaction. Foreign athletes and coaches have a large involvement in Canadian sports, […]
Foreign Workers in the Canadian Film and Television Industry
The Government of Canada has recognized the many benefits associated with the growth of the film and television industry across Canada, including increases within the economy, local jobs, and a development in infrastructure. Foreign workers in the television and film industry require a work permit to work on location in Canada. Work permits are divided […]
Exploring Canadian Work Permit Options
Canada welcomes foreign workers to temporarily work in Canada to help address shortages in the labour market. Skilled foreign workers can explore three work permit options when applying to work in Canada. One work permit option is that of the Employer-Specific Work Permit. To apply for this permit, an employer needs to demonstrate that there […]
Understanding the LMIA Median Wage
An employer seeking to hire a temporary foreign worker in Canada may require a Labour Market Impact Assessment document, better known as an LMIA or confirmation letter, prior to doing so. This document will provide confirmation that a temporary foreign worker is required to fill the job vacancy for the employer, as the employer has […]
Improvements to Immigration Pilot Programs
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada, also known as the IRCC, has made improvements to their Pilot Programs recently which can provide benefits to temporary workers or temporary visitors with an opportunity to extend their stay. The benefits can also provide individuals without status the opportunity to gain status and lead to permanent residence. Immigration to […]
