Expansion of Eligibility for Temporary Foreign Workers
The Honourable Ministers of Immigration, Tourism and Finance have announced a three phased plan to address the labour shortage challenges faced across Canada, by expanding the eligibility of temporary work permits to family members of the principal applicants. Expanding work permits to the spouses and working-age children of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) will benefit employers […]
Canadian Permanent Resident Increase
Recently, the federal government has announced a plan to significantly increase the number of permanent residents invited to Canada each year, while also addressing labour shortages and reuniting families more quickly. This framework is essential to ensure Canada’s future prosperity, as it increases the amount of skilled and experienced workers admitted to Canada; at present time, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
New Path to Permanent Residency for Undocumented Workers in Canada
A new avenue to permanent resident status is in the works for undocumented workers in Canada, as a program under the federal government continues developing. This new program is meant to tackle the “underground economy” of undocumented workers living in Canada, many of whom are former legal residents who have since lost their status. There […]
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 […]
