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How Canadian employers can hire immigrants permanently An article for Canadian employers who want to hire a foreign worker through the Express Entry system.

Canada’s Express Entry system is the main immigration pathway for foreign workers, but it is only open to “skilled” occupations. In this article, we will help you understand what is considered to be a “skilled” occupation, what makes a “valid job offer,” and how to help your new employees to become permanent residents.

By Shelby Thevenot

How to hire immigrants for jobs in Canada Learn about the process for hiring foreign employees to work in Canada.

Every year, Canadian employers fill hundreds of thousands of jobs with foreign workers.

By Shelby Thevenot

CIC News celebrates 25th anniversary reflecting on past, looking forward to the future We have grown a lot over the past quarter-century, and we are not stopping.

The world is constantly evolving and so are we. Over the years, CIC News has become one of the Internet’s most popular sources of information on Canadian immigration—and we do not take that lightly.

By Shelby Thevenot

CIC News: Our top 25 stories from the past 25 years CIC News turns 25 today. Here is a walk down memory lane.

CIC News was born on November 30, 1996.

By Kareem El-Assal

How to get Express Entry points with a Canadian job offer Not all job offers are equal in the eyes of the Express Entry system. Here's what you need to know when calculating your CRS score.

You can get extra points in the Express Entry system for having a job offer that meets certain conditions.

By Shelby Thevenot

It is now easier to get a Bridging Open Work Permit in Canada Immigration applicants no longer need to wait until 4 months before their work permit expires to apply for a BOWP. They may be eligible for a BOWP even if their work permit expired.

Canada recently announced changes to the Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) program that will make it more accessible.

By Shelby Thevenot

Work in Canada: How to Get a Work Permit Canada has over 100 different work permit pathways. Discover your options.

Each year, Canada issues hundreds of thousands of work permits to talent from all over the world.

By Daniel Levy

Graphic designers now among film and TV workers who can get expedited work permits A new public policy allows graphic designers working on film and TV production in Canada to skip the lengthy and expensive LMIA process.

If you are a graphic designer working on a live-action film or TV show, coming to Canada just became easier.

By Michael Schwartz

Visitors in Canada continue to have access to work permits IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce.

Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits.

By Alexandra Miekus