On January 9, 2024, the Government of Ontario held two draws in the Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW) Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  The province issued 821 targeted invitations to apply (ITAs) to tech and healthcare occupations and 630 ITAs for skilled trades workers....

According to a Statistics Canada study, there are the highest Employment rates for immigrants who Landed from Africa and Asia than other regions. For immigrants over 15 years old in 2023, employment rates were:  Africa: 67.7%,  Asia: 66.3%,  Latin America: 66%,  North America: 56.6%, and  Europe: 56.6% (national average: 62.7%). ...

International Experience Canada (IEC) 2024 opened on December 11, 2023, allowing youth from eligible countries to submit profiles. The first round of invitations started on January 8, 2024, with the number of issued invitations expected to be announced on January 12, 2024. The IEC 2024 fees are CAD 172, with...

Statistics Canada published a new study exploring links between the employment rate in Canada of core working-age immigrants and the duration of their stay in Canada. The data highlights that immigrants with over ten years of stay had the highest employment rates, while recent arrivals (within the last five years)...

From January 1, 2024, employers recruiting through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) must adjust foreign workers' wages to match updated prevailing rates, as per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Although some employers are exempt, this usually requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The Job Bank updates provincial...

On January 4, 2024, the Office of Immigration of Prince Edward Island published a schedule for invitation rounds in 2024 via the Expression of Interest system for individuals to apply for the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).  PEI schedule for invitation rounds in 2024 The invitation rounds...

A recent study from the UK-based firm Givetastic has put Canada at the top of the list of most preferred work destinations worldwide. This conclusion was drawn after examining the average monthly search volume for keywords such as "jobs'' and "work," translating as needed.  The study surveyed individuals in 164...

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began implementing steps to improve the credibility of Canada's international student program. The government verifies international students' acceptance letters through an online portal for Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). Institutions have ten days for verification, the failure of which will cause the student visa application...

The Express Entry System,  Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), International Student Programs, Parents and Grandparents Program, and IRCC plans to leverage AI are a few of the insights into Canadian Immigration in 2024. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to welcome 485,000 permanent residents in 2024. The Express Entry System...

On December 29, 2023, the Government of Manitoba held the last MPNP Draw of 2023 for Ukrainian candidates. In the 21st draw for Ukrainian candidates, the province invited 89 candidates through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in this draw.  To be eligible, applicants must be Ukrainian citizens, have a...