Category: news
Category: news
Immigration Canada switches to NOC 2021
The new NOC codes are here—how it affects Express Entry candidates, PNPs, and others applying for Canadian immigration. Canada is now using NOC 2021 to classify occupations for immigration and temporary residence applications. The changes are now in effect and have major implications for people who are applying for permanent residency, work permits, and those
Read MoreTruck drivers are now eligible for Express Entry
Canada is experiencing a shortage of truck drivers due to pandemic layoffs and an aging workforce. Last week Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the NOC 2021 and made 16 new occupations professions eligible for Express Entry. Truck driving is among them due to significant labour shortages within the sector. NOC 2021 is a
Read More400,000 new jobs in Ontario and Saskatchewan
Ontario and Saskatchewan add 400,000 new jobs, as vacancies remain high In the latest report, job vacancies and payroll employment remain high, while unemployment sees decreases in September. Across all sectors, job vacancies were up by 3.8% in September, to 994,800 vacant positions within Canada. The majority of these new job additions were in Ontario
Read MoreHow to study in Canada as an Indian student
Indian students make up over 30% of Canada’s international students. According to a recent study by the Canadian Bureau of International Education, Canada is a top choice for international students due to its reputation as a safe, stable, and tolerant country in addition to the quality of its educational institutions. This is especially true for
Read MoreHow to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia
Canada offers over 100 economic class immigration programs to Saudi residents. Canada is a popular destination for individuals living in Saudi Arabia because of the various economic opportunities offered in a variety of coveted sectors such as information and communication technology, health, science and engineering related fields. Due to factors such as English proficiency, education
Read MoreHow to become a Canadian citizen if you are an American
Americans with at least one Canadian parent can gain Canadian citizenship by submitting a “Proof of Citizenship” application. Canada allows citizenship by descent for Americans born to first generation Canadian citizens. Given the strong ties between the United States and Canada, it is quite common for Americans with at least one Canadian parent to go
Read MoreCanada’s high job vacancy rate means immigration will be even more critical to the labour market in the future
As Canada rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly reliant on immigration to fill large gaps in the labour force. Canada’s unemployment rate is at a record low of 5.1%, resulting in significant worker shortages. Job vacancies are more than 80% higher than they were pre-pandemic. These vacancies are in large part due to
Read MoreEst-il avantageux de connaître le français pour immigrer au Canada?
Vous vous demandez si le bilinguisme ou la connaissance du français peut ouvrir les portes de l’immigration au Canada? La réponse est oui. Le gouvernement canadien considère que l’immigration francophone est essentielle à la préservation du patrimoine bilingue du pays. Afin d’attirer davantage de personnes parlant français au Canada, et ainsi assurer la croissance et
Read MoreCanada’s population growth at highest level in more than 30 years
113,700 new immigrants arrived in Canada in the first quarter of 2022. As of April 1, 2022, Canada’s population was estimated to be nearly 39 million people. This is a population increase of nearly 128,000 people over three months from January 1. This marks the highest rate of growth in the first quarter of a
Read MoreLiberals move to bar sanctioned Russians from Canada through immigration amendments
The government tabled proposed amendments to federal immigration law in the Senate on Tuesday to ensure foreign nationals subject to sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act are inadmissible to Canada. The changes would allow the Canada Border Services Agency to deny entry to, and remove, people who have been sanctioned, and would enable Immigration,
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