Canada’s new essential worker stream reaches intake cap Immigration Canada is no longer accepting applications for essential workers who do not work in healthcare. Canada’s new immigration stream for English-speaking essential workers in non-healthcare-related positions has reached its limit of 30,000. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to introduce new open work permit for essential workers and international student graduates Temporary residents who applied for the new pathway to permanent residence for essential workers and graduates can now get an open work permit while they wait for the results of their application. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino has announced a new open work permit option for essential workers and international student graduates in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
COVID has increased demand for these jobs in Ontario 9 occupations that have seen more job openings in Ontario due to the pandemic. The pandemic has overhauled the way Canadians work. While some sectors have seen widespread job loss, others are on the lookout for even more talent. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada temporarily exempting some immigrants from medical exam In-Canada immigration applicants may not need to do an additional medical exam for their permanent residency application. Foreign nationals who are in Canada may not have to complete an medical exam as part of their immigration application. By Shelby Thevenot
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IRCC provides more clarity on eligibility criteria for six new immigration pathways New guidelines released by IRCC are meant to help IRCC staff assess applications for essential worker and international graduate streams. On May 26, IRCC released new program guidelines that offer more clarity on the eligibility criteria for its six new permanent residence programs. By Kareem El-Assal
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 International Graduate stream reaches cap IRCC is no longer accepting applications for the new PR pathways for international student graduates. Canada’s new International Graduate stream for English-speakers has reached its limit of 40,000 applications. By Shelby Thevenot