Get your Labour Market Impact Assessment applications in or face further delays, government warns employers Processing delays for foreign worker LMIA applications have skyrocketed in recent months, sparking government advisory

Employers who require a Labour Market Impact Assessment under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program should submit their application “as soon as possible” in order to avoid worsening delays, the government says. 

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Canada maintains 2018 high of 3,900 invitations in latest Express Entry draw Minimum CRS score in October 29 draw was 442

The Government of Canada has issued 3,900 Express Entry candidates an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held October 29. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score in this latest draw was 442. 

By Stephen Smith

Four of Canada’s largest provincial immigration draws so far this year have happened in October Express Entry streams among those in Ontario, PEI, BC and Saskatchewan that set new year-to-date invitation records

Four new 2018 records have been set in October for the most invitations issued so far this year through provincial immigration streams in Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Ontario and British Columbia. 

By Stephen Smith

Record number of small Canadian businesses reporting skilled labour shortage Canadian Federation of Independent Business says greatest shortages reported in B.C., Quebec and Ontario

A record 47 per cent of small Canadian businesses report that they are experiencing a shortage of skilled labour, a monthly survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has found.

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Applications for immigration to Newfoundland and Labrador up by 25% over 2017 Province's action plan calls for increasing immigration to 1,700 people each year by 2022

Applications for immigration to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador have increased by 25 per cent this year compared to the first 10 months of 2017, the province’s government says. 

By Stephen Smith

Highly skilled job seekers from India turning to Canada over U.S., study shows Canada's booming tech sector may be part of the reason for rise in job searches from India

A rising number of job seekers from India are looking for work opportunities in Canada over the United States, with searches for tech jobs leading the way, a recent study says. 

By Stephen Smith

CanadaVisa News Briefs | October 15 to October 23, 2018

The CanadaVisa News Briefs bring you Canadian immigration updates that took place in the past weeks.

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Ontario issues new invitations to Express Entry candidates Invitations issued through Ontario's Skilled Trades and French-Speaking Skilled Worker streams

Pour lire cet article, cliquez ici.  Ontario has announced new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence for Express Entry candidates, including a 2018 high of 439 invitations through its Skilled Trades Stream on October 19. 

By Stephen Smith

L’Ontario émet de nouvelles invitations aux candidats d’Entrée express Des invitations émises par l’intermédiaire du Volet des travailleurs de métiers spécialisés de l’Ontario et celui des Travailleurs qualifiés francophones

Le 19 octobre, un nombre record d’invitations à présenter une demande de désignation provinciale pour les candidats Entrée express furent émises par l’Ontario. Les 439 invitations qui furent émises par le biais du Volet des travailleurs de métiers spécialisés est le record de l’année.

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