Finding a Job in Canada: What you Need to Know as a Newcomer
As a newcomer, one of the most important steps in your transition is finding a job in Canada. Embarking on your job search journey can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. That’s why TD and CanadaVisa are here to help you with the job search resources and guidance you need to succeed….
IRCC issues 4,300 ITAs in latest Express Entry draw
IRCC has held the fifteenth Express Entry draw of 2023. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 4,300 candidates in an all-program draw. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 486. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This was the second draw this month following the one on June 8. That draw…
BREAKING: Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders
Today, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced four additional measures aimed at attracting more global tech talent to Canada. These measures comprise the launch of what Fraser and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are referring to as Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm…
IRCC to provide more flexibility for work permit holders to also study in Canada
On June 27th, 2023, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a new temporary measure that will remove the limit on the length of study programs that temporary foreign workers can enrol in without a study permit. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Through this…
The security screening process for Canadian immigration
The government of Canada requires all immigration applicants to undergo a security screening, which is a thorough background check to ensure that you do not pose a threat to Canadian society. Before you arrive, Canadian immigration officials will conduct a background check in order to make a final decision on your application for admission to…
What are your rights as a tenant? How to rent your first home in Canada
As a newcomer to Canada, it is likely that your first home will be a rented house or apartment. It is important to understand your rights as renter to ensure that renting your new home will provide you with a safe place where you can begin to adjust to your life in Canada. Discover if…
How to request your Canadian immigration GCMS notes
The longest part of the Canadian immigration process for many applicants usually comes in the form of application processing time—the period of time after one submits an application, while they await a decision. This stage can extend for a prolonged amount of time, however there is a way that applicants can get an update on…
Express Entry: What you need to know about healthcare occupations for category-based draws
On May 31st, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Find out if you are eligible for category-based draws Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) intends to focus on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: Healthcare…
Study: Canada home to almost 1 million temporary residents
On June 20th, Statistic Canada released a study titled “Non-permanent residents in Canada: a portrait of a growing population from the 2021 Census”. The study looks at characteristics of non-permanent residents by their reason for temporary residence in Canada, based on results from the 2021 Census of Population. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian…
Open-work permits available for spouses, partners and children of sponsors
During the processing of a family class sponsorship application, some sponsored spouses, partners, and their dependent children, will come to Canada as temporary residents to be with their sponsor. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced at the end of May a temporary public policy allowing these individuals to work in Canada while their application…