Audiologists and speech language pathologists are already in short supply but Canada jobs are set to grow over the next eight years despite record-breaking levels of immigration. That is going to be a boon for foreign nationals hoping to get their permanent residence here through Express Entry occupation-targeted draws. Under the changes announced by Immigration,
Month: July 2023
International students who want to keep studying in Canada can apply online to extend their study permits and should do so at least 30 days before their current ones expire. Now, study permits – and extensions of those permits – require that the international student pay a $150 fee. But Ottawa is temporarily waiving those fees for
Internationally-trained chiropractors hoping to get their permanent residence in Canada through Express Entry are now the focus of occupation-targeted draws. Under the changes announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at the end of May, Express Entry will now be more responsive to labour market needs through occupation-targeted draws. Express Entry streams include the
HIV-infected family-class immigrants and refugees who are dependents no longer need to inform their sponsors that they have tested positive for the life-long condition. “Beginning July 7, 2023, automatic partner notifications of applicants in the sponsored family class and dependent refugee class who test positive for HIV will be discontinued,” notes the Immigration, Refugees and
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has developed category-based selection criteria for Express Entry lotteries. One of the categories includes occupations in trades such as carpenters, plumbers, and contractors. The selection criteria were determined based on labor market projections, consultations with IRCC partners and stakeholders, and discussions with provincial and territorial governments. The implementation
Thousands of Canada jobs for carpenters are expected to be available in the next eight years, providing opportunities for foreign nationals with these skills and work experience to gain their permanent residence in Canada through Express Entry programs. Under the changes announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) at the end of May, the
Ontario is spending $2.6 million for four free training projects to help more than 300 newcomers to the province, including displaced Afghans and Ukrainians, in their bids to land good Canada jobs. “The Canadian dream is alive and well in Ontario, and we need all hands on deck to build it,” said provincial Immigration Minister
so, the Ontario Entrepreneur Success Initiative (ESI) may be the right program for you. In this article, we acknowledge the large entrepreneurial talent pool from Nigeria that aligns with the advantages of the Ontario Entrepreneur Success Initiative. Created to bring the benefits of business immigration to regions outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the
The landscape of Canada Express Entry draws has shifted significantly in the last two weeks with the introduction of occupation-specific draws. The new draws began with 500 invitations for healthcare workers on June 28. Since then, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 10,100 candidates, with only 1,500 of them coming through all-program draws.
British Columbia has conducted new draws, issuing at least 203 invitations through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program. The July 11 draws were split into two categories: general and targeted. In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 152 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international
A welding industry organization that provides certification, management systems registration and training says the shortage of welders for Canada jobs is so severe it could become a crisis for the industry. “The Canadian welding industry is experiencing a shortage of welding professionals in several provinces and sectors due in significant part to an aging Canadian
Quebec immigration has conducted in a new draw through the Arrima Expression of Interest system, targeting tech, engineering, health and education occupations. The June 29 draw targeted three categories of candidates with 1,218 invitations. The first category targeted tech occupations with a minimum score of 584 in the Quebec Expression of Interest points system, who
International students can change schools when they are unhappy with their college, university or program – or simply graduate and want to continue with post-graduate studies – but they must inform Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of these changes. In early July, Canadian immigration officials reminded international students of that obligation and laid out
Canada has issued 2,300 Invitations to Apply in a first Express Entry draw to target candidates with French language proficiency. The July 7 draw was the fourth this week, featuring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 439, the lowest of all the draws conducted. This week has seen Canada move fully into draws targeting specific
Alberta has announced the details of five draws featuring 289 invitations through the Express Entry-linked stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The June and July draws saw invitations issued in a number of different categories. On June 20, 68 invitations were issued construction occupation candidates with an Alberta job offer. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking
Prince Edward Island has issued invitations to apply to 90 skilled worker Canada immigration candidates in a new provincial draw. The June 29 draw saw invitations issued through the Labour Impact and Express Entry Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) stream. Read More Top 10 Most In-Demand Jobs in Canadian Province of Prince