The simple answer is at least 3 years out of the last 5 years, but there’s more nuance than that. In order to become a Canadian citizen you need to have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the five years immediately before you apply for citizenship. But keep in mind, […]
This past week, Ontario held a large new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw and BC held its weekly PNP invitation round. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the […]
If you are an employer looking to hiring a foreign worker, you may need a Labour Market Impact Assessment. The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a […]
Express Entry draws will get bigger so long as Canada still aims to welcome record-breaking numbers of immigrants. Express Entry draws have resumed, meaning candidates eligible for all programs have the chance to apply for permanent residence. On July 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited a total of 1,500 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence. The Comprehensive Ranking […]
Canada’s unemployment rate – June’s Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada shows Canada’s labour market is still tightening, making it difficult for Canadian employers to find workers. Employment fell by 43,000 last month. It marks the first employment decline not associated with public health restrictions since the beginning of the pandemic. The reason employment fell is mainly […]
Canada works hard to position itself as an ideal home for the best and the brightest global talent across all industries. Canada’s economy – The Business Council of Canada (BCC) recently released a report in which 80 Canadian businesses were surveyed about how they use Canada’s immigration programs to hire skilled workers. The businesses surveyed cumulatively employ […]
Canada’s Immigration Minister: “Today, I am pleased to announce that Express Entry draws have officially resumed and applications will be processed at our 6 month processing standard. I look forward to welcoming skilled workers who will are essential in addressing Canada’s labour shortages.” Canada has invited Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates for the first […]
A guide to Canada’s spousal sponsorship process. If you are planning on getting married this summer, you can start your application to sponsor your spouse now. How to sponsor your spouse or partner Getting married, Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their foreign national spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner to live with them in Canada and become a […]
Becoming a Canadian citizen – Apply for Proof of Citizenship if you want Canadian citizenship by descent. Americans as well as others born outside of Canada to first generation Canadian citizens may be able to gain Canadian citizenship by descent. The Canadian government invites such individuals to apply for Proof of Citizenship. This process is available […]
Express Entry program is the main way the Canadian government welcomes economic-class immigrants. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses the Express Entry system to manage applicants for three distinct programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Each of the three programs have minimum eligibility criteria that a candidate must meet before […]
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