IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration

IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) anticipates the test will be implemented by early to mid-2023. The name of the new language test was redacted in a May 10 briefing note obtained by CIC News through an access to…

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IRCC has approved new language test for Canadian immigration

[ad_1] IRCC has recently approved the designation-in-principle of a new language test for economic class immigration applicants. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) anticipates the test will be implemented by early to mid-2023. The name of the new language test was redacted in a May 10 briefing note obtained by CIC News through an access…

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BREAKING: PGWP holders can apply for a new open work permit

Canada has released instructions for how certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders can apply for a new open work permit. This is a developing story. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser initially announced the special measure in April. Last week, the minister confirmed that a technical issue caused the delay in releasing further instructions. The instructions are…

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BREAKING: PGWP holders can apply for a new open work permit

[ad_1] Published on August 2nd, 2022 at 11:32am EDT Updated on August 2nd, 2022 at 12:12pm EDT Canada has released instructions for how certain Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders can apply for a new open work permit. This is a developing story. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser initially announced the special measure in April. Last week,…

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How NOC changes affect Express Entry candidates

Canada’s immigration department will switch to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system on November 16, 2022, according to the government’s website. The new NOC will change eligibility for some of Canada’s immigration programs including Express Entry. Currently, in order to be eligible for Express Entry you need work experience that falls…

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How NOC changes affect Express Entry candidates

[ad_1] Published on August 2nd, 2022 at 08:00am EDT Canada’s immigration department will switch to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system on November 16, 2022, according to the government’s website. The new NOC will change eligibility for some of Canada’s immigration programs including Express Entry. Currently, in order to be eligible…

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Entering Canada with a felony conviction

Anyone trying to enter Canada with a felony conviction on their criminal record may be surprised to learn that they might be considered inadmissible. This can be true for residents of any country who would like to immigrate to Canada or even just visit several years post-conviction. However, in some circumstances it may be possible…

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Entering Canada with a felony conviction

[ad_1] Published on August 1st, 2022 at 08:00am EDT Anyone trying to enter Canada with a felony conviction on their criminal record may be surprised to learn that they might be considered inadmissible. This can be true for residents of any country who would like to immigrate to Canada or even just visit several years…

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Canada still has over one million job vacancies

Statistics Canada has released its monthly payroll employment, earnings, hours, and job vacancy report for May 2022. Based on the report, the number of employees in Canada receiving pay or benefits from their employer has decreased for the first time since May 2021. The survey, compiled with data from the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and…

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Canada still has over one million job vacancies

[ad_1] Published on July 31st, 2022 at 08:00am EDT Statistics Canada has released its monthly payroll employment, earnings, hours, and job vacancy report for May 2022. Based on the report, the number of employees in Canada receiving pay or benefits from their employer has decreased for the first time since May 2021. The survey, compiled…

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