Quebec Experience Program

Understanding and applying through specialized LMIA applications An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada—however, there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.

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

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

What immigration authority does Quebec have? Quebec has its own immigration authority with programs and selection criteria unique to the province.

The federal government of Canada has a leading role in welcoming and settling immigrants throughout Canada. However, Quebec has more immigration authority than any other province.

By Julia Hornstein

How to immigrate to Canada as a nurse in 2022 There are a number of pathways for nurses to immigrate to Canada.

The pandemic has exacerbated the need for nurses in Canada. One of the ways to fill job vacancies in the industry is to offer pathways to permanent residency for foreign nurses.

By Shelby Thevenot

15 jobs in Quebec in high demand due to COVID-19 The pandemic has caused some occupations in Quebec to be more in-demand than others.

Canada released a government study that highlights the jobs that were affected by the pandemic in Quebec.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Quebec Experience Program: Knowledge of French for spouses now required Spouses included in Quebec Experience Program applications will now be required to demonstrate knowledge of spoken French.

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Starting July 22, 2021, spouses included in applications submitted under the Quebec Experience Program will have to show knowledge of spoken French.

By Alexandra Miekus

You can come to work in Canada during the pandemic Temporary foreign workers are exempt from the COVID-19 travel restrictions and can come to Canada for work.

People looking to work in Canada temporarily may still be able to do so despite COVID-19-related travel restriction. This applies to all types of work and is not exclusive to health care or other essential work.

By Mohanad Moetaz

How to immigrate to Canada as a nurse An overview of Canadian immigration programs for nurses plus new temporary PR pathways available to healthcare workers in Canada.

The pandemic has exacerbated the need for nurses and other health professionals in Canada. Even before coronavirus swept the globe, Canada had been experiencing a shortage of nurses, and as such there are a number of immigration pathways targeting these healthcare professionals.

By Michael Schwartz

Quebec Experience Program applications can now be submitted online Paper applications will no longer be accepted as of January 26.

Applications for the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ or Quebec Experience Program) can be submitted online as of January 12 through the Arrima platform.

By Mohanad Moetaz