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 […]
An Employers’ Guide to LMIA Applications 
Increases in labour shortages across Canada are having a severe impact on Canada’s economy, including limiting the ability for companies to sustain and increase productivity. To address labour shortage issues, many Canadian companies are applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire temporary foreign workers. The LMIA application process can take up to three […]
How can I Immigrate to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program?
Provinces and territories seek skilled workers to immigrate to Canada using the Provincial Nominee Program, otherwise referred to as PNP. This program is designed to attract educated, skilled workers to immigrate directly to a specific province to fill a specific labour need. Within PNP, immigrants can become a permanent resident of Canada using Base and […]
New Program for International Students with Expired Work Permits
Due to pandemic backlogs, many international students have been stuck in “immigration limbo” as they await news of their immigration status. To address this problem, Canada is rolling out new interim measures to allow these students to stay and work legally in the country. This program is meant for students whose permits have expired or will expire […]
What you need to Know about Sponsoring your Spouse
Here in Canada, we are midway through the summer, which means we are reaching peak wedding season. Whether you are getting married to a foreign national, or already have a spouse who you would like to reunite with in Canada, you may need to submit a sponsorship application, so they can gain permanent resident status. Whether […]
New Canadian Fast-Track Immigration Path in the Works
If you have come to Canada as a temporary worker or international student, you will be happy to learn that the Canadian Government has a new immigration program in the works. This new program will help to fast-track the immigration process for those applying for Permanent Residency from within Canada, helping the country to reach […]
5 Benefits to Becoming a Canadian Citizen
If you have been living in Canada as a Permanent Resident (PR) you may not feel that you need to take the next step and obtain Canadian Citizenship. As a Canadian Citizen, you will be able to call yourself a Canadian, and have pride in your new country… but what other benefits are there to […]
Proposed Changes to Canada’s Express Entry Criteria
Modifications have been proposed to Canada’s Express Entry system, which would change the way foreign workers are selected to be invited to apply for permanent residency. Under current rules, the immigration minister does not have the ability to invite candidates from the Express Entry pool based upon certain work experience, educational credentials, or language skills. […]
