Do Americans really move to Canada because of politics? Moving to Canada is an often-cited exit strategy in an increasingly politically divided U.S.A.— how often does it happen? In the wake of Donald Trump’s 2024 election bid announcement, Canada has once again seen an uptick in immigration interest from the United States. By Asheesh Moosapeta
The traits of Canada’s most successful immigrants—Study According to Statistics Canada, pre-landing Canadian work experience, proficiency in English or French, education, and age were all factors that influenced immigrants' earnings in Canada. Recently, Statistics Canada released their report “Immigration selection factors and the earnings of principal applicants”. The report was an update of the 2015 investigation that helped guide development of Express Entry’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS); the main way that skilled foreign workers are assessed by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). By Asheesh Moosapeta
How to immigrate to Canada from Georgia Canada has pathways to permanent residents for Georgians. If you would like to move to Canada and become a permanent resident, here’s an overview of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
What is a Post-Graduation Work Permit? A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is for international students who complete an eligible Canadian post-secondary program. The Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is an open work permit, meaning it allows the student to work for any employer of their choice in Canada and to work for any Canadian employer without needing a job offer. It allows international student graduates to work anywhere in Canada for up to three years. By Julia Hornstein
The cost of creating an Express Entry profile Certain investments are required for those looking to prove their eligibility and submit an application to the Express Entry system. Canada’s Express Entry is an electronic system used to manage applications of skilled workers pursuing permanent residence (PR) in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
What is the Canadian Experience Class? A path for skilled workers with Canadian work experience. Canada’s foreign skilled workers and international students may be eligible for a fast track to permanent residence—the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). By Asheesh Moosapeta
How to immigrate to Canada from Qatar Whether you're a Qatar citizen or an expat in the country, Canada has immigration options for you. If you’re thinking Canada might be your next destination but you don’t know where to begin, here’s a summary of some of Canada’s main economic immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration has greatly increased number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language A new Statistics Canada studies shows the number of Canadians who speak a South Asian language grew faster than the Canadian population in 2021. Immigration to Canada has driven up the number of Canadians who speak a language other than English and French at home, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. By Julia Hornstein
How to get permanent residence with the Canadian Experience Class The Canadian Experience Class was introduced in 2008 as a pathway for newcomers with work experience in Canada to gain permanent residency. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a popular option for temporary foreign workers and international graduates who want to become permanent residents of Canada. It is one of three economic class immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system. By Edana Robitaille
