Understanding and applying through specialized LMIA applications

As part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada—under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—companies must submit a request for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This document is needed to hire a foreign worker and determine the impact of their hiring on the Canadian labour […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Ontario and Prince Edward Island hold draws for Provincial Nomination Programs

Ontario and Prince Edward Island have issued invitations to apply to candidates through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week.

By Edana Robitaille

Study: Canadians are more supportive of immigration than ever

The Environics Institute of Canada, in partnership with the Century Initiative, has released survey data on Canadian’s opinions on immigration. The Environics Institute is a research agency that conducts public opinion surveys and collects data on Canadian issues such as the government or economy. Century Initiative is a registered charity run by business leaders and […]

By Edana Robitaille

How to submit your Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 immigration application

Between October 12 and October 20, Canada conducted a lottery to issue 23,100 invitations to apply (ITAs) for the 2022 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).

By Vimal Sivakumar

Immigration may help Canada lower interest rates

On October 26, the Bank of Canada (BoC) increased the policy interest rate by 50 basis points, up to 3.75%.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Express Entry CRS score drops to 496

On October 26 Canada’s held its most recent all-program Express Entry draw.

By Edana Robitaille

Immigrants make up largest share of Canada’s population in over 150 years

Statistics Canada has released the results of the 2021 census, which includes the most recent statistical portrait of immigration and ethnocultural diversity in Canada.

By Edana Robitaille

Staying in Canada after graduation with a PGWP

International students bring a vibrant, new, and fresh perspective to the academic landscape in Canada when they arrive from their home countries to study at a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI).

By Vimal Sivakumar

IRCC: PGP 2022 immigration lottery has been completed

The lottery for the 2022 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is now complete.

By Vimal Sivakumar