Canada’s Immigration Digitization Initiative

Canada has become the fastest-growing country in the G7. Canada’s population has grown by 1.8 million since the 2016 census, and this has been primarily due to its immigration policies. The May 11, 2021 Canadian census data shows that Canada’s population has risen twice as fast as other G7 countries, including Germany, Italy, France, Japan, the UK and US. Almost 37 million people now consider Canada their home. This growth was driven by immigration, not …

International Mobility Program (IMP)

Canada issues hundreds of thousands of work permits each year, to support its economic and social objectives. Many of those workers will seek permanent residency (PR) in Canada. The International Mobility Program (IMP) is one of the most common immigration pathways. IMP was created to advance Canada’s diverse economic and social interests. Eligible foreign national workers can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under the International Mobility Program (IMP) to obtain a work …

The C11 Work Permit “Significant Benefit” Immigration Pathway

In Canada, there are more than one hundred immigration pathways available, for studying or working in Canada and beginning the process of pursuing permanent residency (PR). The C11 pathway is an LMIA-Exempt work permit for self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs who can demonstrate their potential for providing significant economic, social and cultural benefits to Canadians. Under the C11 work permit, professionals and entrepreneurs can enter Canada temporarily to establish their self-employed ventures or businesses. The International …

Canadian Immigration Changes for 2022

There are going to be significant Canadian Immigration changes in 2022. In October 2021, it was announced that Canada’s immigration system will overhaul the way it classifies occupations in the fall of 2022 with a NOC revamp. Then in December 2021, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the mandate letters he submitted to Sean Fraser and his cabinet for 2022. On February 2nd, Canada held a new Express Entry round of invitations, and on February …

Intra-Company Transfers (ICT) to Canada

This work permit is designed to facilitate the transfer of employees from a foreign-based company to its related Canadian branch or office. Another primary benefit of this type of work permit is that in most cases the applicant will be entitled to have their spouse accompany them on an open work permit. If you work for a company that has parent or subsidiary offices, branches, or affiliations in Canada you may be able to obtain …

International Online Students are Eligible for Canada’s Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)

If you are an international student fulfilling 100% of your studies online, while residing outside of Canada, you may be eligible to apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) program upon completion of your study program. Students have also been granted additional time, because Canada has extended the period in which students can follow their online studies, from December 31st in 2021 to August 31st in 2022. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a …

Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements

If you’ve recently moved in with your significant other, or are planning to, you’re entering a high-stakes game. Things could go well, and the cohabitation arrangement could blossom into a long-term relationship or even marriage. But if things don’t work out, breakups can be very messy. A cohabitation or prenuptial agreement could be a very useful document for many common-law couples. Without such an agreement in place, couples who break up after living together could …

Working in Canada Under LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt Work Permits

This article covers a few of the most common questions about LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt Work Permits. Canada issues hundreds of thousands of work permits each year to talented individuals around the world. To support its economic and social objectives Canada opens its doors to foreign workers, with the opportunity to immigrate and become Canadian citizens. Does What I Plan to do Qualify as Work? If you’re visiting family in Canada as a foreign national, but …

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