International Women’s Day: Immigration stories throughout Canada
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the achievements of women around the world. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a page dedicated to covering inspiring stories from immigrants across Canada. Many of the stories are about immigrant women who have worked to enrich Canadian communities and make a real difference…
Canadian Tax Return Basics for Newcomers to Canada
As a newcomer to Canada, one important thing you may need to learn about is the Canadian tax system; including the process of filing a tax return. A tax return is a document that you file with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that reports your income, deductions, and credits for a given tax year. Filing…
Canada poised to remain a major destination for immigrants if it can maintain its advantage
Canada’s level of spport for immigrants is unique in the world according to a new report, Public Opinion and Immigration: Maintaining Canada’s Advantage, released by the Century Initiative. The national, non-partisan charity advocates for the economic and societal benefits of increasing Canada’s population to one hundred million people by 2100. They say immigration is a…
More international students than ever are using PGWPs as a springboard to Canadian permanent residency
Many international students who graduate from eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) utilize the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) to extend their stay in Canada in order to work and build a life in this country. Note: As defined by the Canadian government, a DLI is “a school approved by a provincial or territorial government…
8 Tips for the Speaking Component of your CELPIP Test
In this post, we have put together 8 helpful tips for the Speaking component of the CELPIP Test. We’ve heard from many of our test takers that the speaking component of an English proficiency test is one of the most challenging parts of proving their language skills. Follow these 8 strategies to gain confidence and…
Lululemon’s growth is officially recognized as a significant investment project
Under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement (the Agreement), British Columbia can identify significant investment projects that will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure; the ability to bypass having to submit a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
How can TV and Film workers work in Canada?
Canada has played host to productions for some of the world’s all-time most popular movies and TV shows. Parts of 1997’s Titanic (Nova Scotia), 2005’s Brokeback Mountain (Alberta) and 2008’s Twilight (British Columbia) were filmed across different parts of this country over the years. On top of that, in the world of television, Canada has…
How to come to Quebec as a skilled worker
Quebec has a unique status in Canada, with specific provisions and powers in place to protect its distinct culture and language. Although the Canadian Constitution states that immigration falls under both federal and provincial power, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province. In 1968, Quebec launched its own immigration ministry. Discover if You…
British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island invite candidates for provincial nomination
British Columbia, Alberta and Prince Edward Island have invited candidates under their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Getting a provincial nomination can be an advantage for candidates planning to apply for permanent resident status. This is because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Provinces nominate candidates that the government feels will…
Three ways to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada
Criminal inadmissibility can be one of the leading barriers to entry for foreign nationals looking to enter Canada. Offences and convictions ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to fraud and first-degree murder can be reasons that prospective newcomers to Canada may be barred from entering the country. However, the Government of Canada does provide several…