Express Entry: Couples and the Comprehensive Ranking System ANALYSIS: What partnered immigration candidates should know about Canada's Express Entry system. If you are applying for immigration through the Express Entry system with your spouse, you are going to be scored differently from single applicants. By Michael Schwartz
Canada’s international graduates: Don’t lose hope ANALYSIS: There remain plenty of opportunities for international graduates to become Canadian permanent residents.Many were hoping to benefit from the English-speaking International Graduates stream that Canada launched on May 6. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s new immigration streams have already surprised us ANALYSIS: The early results have been pleasantly surprising.The early results of Canada’s six new permanent residence streams have been surprising for all the right reasons. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadian immigrant labour market outcomes were improving before COVID A recent Statistics Canada report examines how immigrant employment rates and wages compared to Canadian-born workers over the past two decades.Before the pandemic, labour market performance gaps between Canadians and immigrants were either closing or remaining steady. By Shelby Thevenot
David’s Blog| On the new immigration programs for essential workers and graduatesThe pandemic has highlighted the importance of essential workers, yet before the launch of the new pathways, there were limited options for workers in many of these occupations to become permanent residents. By David Cohen
Why Canada is focusing on immigration candidates living in the country ANALYSIS: Canada depends on immigrants to support economic recovery, and the pandemic presents challenges.With international travel low and immigration targets high, Canada has been opening pathways for domestic immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Mohanad Moetaz
Why demand is strong for Canada’s 6 new immigration programs ANALYSIS: There are nearly 1.5 million workers and students in Canada. Some 90,000 new permanent residence spots will be available beginning May 6.Canada’s recent announcement is being met with great fanfare. By Kareem El-Assal
Will Canada remain appealing to immigrants after the pandemic? ANALYSIS: Why Canada will likely remain a prime destination of choice for global talent when COVID-19 is behind us.Canada was an extremely attractive destination to global talent prior to the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigration: Let’s not forget about the Canadian citizens of tomorrow ANALYSIS: How Canada can welcome new immigrants in a way that protects the health and safety of the Canadian public.Canada operates the most innovative and adaptable immigration system in the world. By Kareem El-Assal
