In order to work on a temporary basis in Canada, a foreign skilled workers must have a temporary offer of employment from a Canadian employer. If you or a family member are applying for a PR card, you can also apply via an ‘Open Work'. If you are looking for a job, certain positions in Canada may require a person to know their National Occupation Classification Code (NOC Code). This code is used to classify all types of employment by Canadian standards. There are four basic steps to getting a temporary Work Visa Employer applies for labour market opinion (if necessary) Employer extends temporary…

A Visitor Visa also called Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as tourist visa, is an official document that stick by Canadian visa office in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to enter Canada as a temporary resident either as a visitor, a student, or a worker. Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. Foreign national or Visitors are persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and are legally authorized to enter Canada to: visit Canada on holiday (vacation), visit family, conduct business, etc. Visitors are restricted in length of…

First and foremost, the Canadian education system is one of the most well respected in the world. It was founded and continues to strive for excellence and quality, which is obvious in the employees it produces. Students that study in Canada are highly sought after individuals in the work place because Canadian education credentials are valued across the world. Thousands of researchers and international students choose to study in Canada, every year. Study in Canada is an excellent option for students that are pursuing a respected education with an unmatched overall experience. Canada offers a unique environment, suitable for all areas…

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a community-driven program. It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in one of the participating communities. The COVID-19 health crisis has caused some of these communities to limit applications to candidates who are already living in the region. The pilot will launch in participating communities at different times. North Bay, ON Sudbury, ON Timmins, ON Sault Ste. Marie, ON Thunder Bay, ON Brandon, MB Altona/Rhineland, MB Moose Jaw, SK Claresholm, AB Vernon, BC West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC Who can apply To…

The Caregiver pilot program is a program for individuals who wish to migrate and work in Canada as caregivers. Caregiver applicants who are interested in immigrating to Canada have two options. These two programs were launched in 2019 following the closure of the Interim Pathway for Caregivers. The new caregiver pilot program has more flexibility and has more good news for prospective caregiver applicants. Under Home Child Care Provider Pilot (HCCP), and Under Home Support Worker Pilot (HSWP) Caregivers will now only receive a work permit if they have a job offer in Canada and meet standard criteria for economic immigration programs. Once working…

Are you an employer looking for LMIA assistance? LMIA applications process are always a headache and time consuming. Our expertise can help save your business time and costs. Generally, a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required before a Canadian employer can hire a temporary foreign worker (formerly known as a Labour Market Opinion – LMO). In order to obtain an LMIA, employers must advertise the position for at least four weeks and potentially interview candidates who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The LMIA process distinguishes between “high-wage” and “low-wage” employees. Temporary foreign workers whose remuneration is below the provincial/territorial median…

If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your: Spouse, Common-law or conjugal partner, or Dependent children Parents to immigrate to Canada. If you sponsor a family member to immigrate to Canada, you must provide proof that you can: Meet basic needs—such as food, clothing and shelter—for yourself and your family, Support your relative financially and Make sure your spouse or relative does not need to ask for financial help from the government. Find out about common-Law and spousal sponsorship for immigration to Canada. Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their spouse or common-law partner, parents, grandparents, for immigration to Canada. If successful, the sponsored…

Express Entry is open to all skilled immigrants and to allow the government to select the best candidates who are most likely to succeed in Canada, rather than those who happen to be first in line. This application management system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage and process applications received through three of Canada’s federal economic immigration programs for skilled workers. Express Entry is a competitive immigration system, ranking all eligible candidates against one another and then inviting the best ranking candidates to apply for Canadian permanent resident status. Candidates are ranked against one another based on…

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is an innovative partnership aimed at attracting and retaining skilled immigrants and international graduates to meet the unique workforce needs of the Atlantic region. This program is an employer-driven federal immigration program designed to help employers fill permanent labour shortages and skill gaps by supporting foreign nationals for permanent residency. The goal is to ensure the long-term retention and integration of newcomers in Atlantic Canada to help drive economic growth. Initially launched as a three-year pilot, the AIP will be extended by two years to December 2021. This will give IRCC and the Atlantic provinces more…