The top jobs for international students in Canada
As of November 15th, 2022, international students holding a valid study permit in Canada can now work an unlimited number of hours, during school semesters, until the end of 2023. Discover your options to immigrate to Canada After analyzing reputable sources (IDP, CTV, ApplyBoard) on top jobs available to international students in Canada, CIC News…
Why do people leave their jobs in Canada?
A new study by Statistics Canada reveals that workers in Canada overwhelmingly leave their jobs for reasons other than being laid off, or unsatisfied with their employment. Learn more about Canadian immigration and discover your options Some of the most common reasons for leaving a job included going back to school, retiring, having an illness…
Federal ruling: the importance of avoiding misrepresentation in Canadian immigration applications
Ting Li was a citizen of China, but her two children were studying in Canada. She had previously obtained a temporary resident visa (TRV) so that she could be in Canada and spend time with her children. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration In 2021, Ting received a job offer as a purchasing…
IRCC invites 667 candidates in Express Entry PNP-only draw
IRCC held the sixth Express Entry draw of 2023 today. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued invitations to 667 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 748. The draw was only applicable to candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program. This was the fourth program-specific draw of 2023 following results of the…
March is IRCC’s Fraud Prevention Month
Every year in March, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) participates in the Canadian governments Fraud Protection Month to shed light on the fraud experienced by newcomers to Canada and how they can protect themselves. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Canada’s immigration process can be complex and daunting. Many prospective immigrants hire…
The Canadian citizenship oath could just be a click away
Since 1947, swearing an oath is a legal requirement to becoming a Canadian citizen. Swearing an oath is a solemn vow taken by citizenship applicants to abide by Canadian laws and fulfil their duties as citizens. Typically, new citizens must swear or affirm the oath before a citizenship judge at virtual or in person ceremonies….
IRCC extends policy that allows visitors to obtain work permits if they have valid job offers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that any foreign national who receives a job offer while in Canada will be able to apply for, and receive, a work permit. This is an extension of the COVID-19-era temporary public policy that was set to expire today. To be eligible to apply, an applicant looking…
Canada sees job vacancies decrease for third consecutive month, as strong hiring persists
December 2022 marked another productive month for Canada’s post-COVID recovery efforts. Total job vacancies fell to 848,000, while payroll employment (the number of people receiving either pay or benefits from their employer) increased as 91,400 positions were filled in the final month of 2022. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration While the Canadian…
IELTS Writing Task 2: Preparing to write, how to generate ideas
Many students start writing before planning what they are going to say. This could lead to a writing response which is disorganized and could negatively affect their score. In this blog, we’ll look at how you can improve your writing skills and suggest some ideas for effective planning so that you are ready for test…
Recent immigrants more likely to be employed than those born in Canada
Over the next three years, Canada will aim to welcome roughly 1.45 million immigrants; with 60% projected to be through economic class programs. Learn more about Canadian immigration and discover your options This wave of newcomers is projected to have multiple positive effects for the Canadian economy, and society—some of which can already be seen,…