How to get maintained status in Canada Maintained status allows temporary residents to retain their legal status in Canada while waiting for IRCC to process their application to extend their temporary stay. Under Canadian immigration law, all temporary residents have an automatically imposed condition that they are required to leave Canada after their work permit expires. By Edana Robitaille
How NOC changes affect Express Entry candidates What you need to know ahead of November 16, when IRCC switches to NOC 2021. Canada’s immigration department will switch to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system on November 16, 2022, according to the government’s website. The new NOC will change eligibility for some of Canada’s immigration programs including Express Entry. By Shelby Thevenot
Sponsor Content Work in Thunder Bay: We need healthcare workers Thunder Bay offers many job opportunities to immigrants, international students, and foreign workers looking to call Canada home. There is a world of employment possibilities to discover outside of the big city. By Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Can my spouse or partner work while their sponsorship application is being processed? Yes, but only with a work permit. If you are sponsoring your spouse or partner in Canada, they can apply for an open work permit when they apply for permanent residence. By Julia Hornstein
How American residents can work in Canada Canadian work permit options for job-seekers. Most U.S. residents need a work permit in order to work in Canada. By Daniel Levy
Sponsor Content Moving to Canada? What you need to know for a smooth transition How you can make your transition to Canada as successful as possible. Canada is a beautiful and safe country — one that embraces newcomers from all over the world. By Scotiabank
How CSQ holders can extend their stay in Canada Steps Quebec newcomers can take to extend their work permits while waiting on a decision from Immigration Canada. Foreign nationals selected by Quebec under its Regular Skilled Worker Program and its Quebec Experience Program who currently reside in the province may be able to have their work permits extended without needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). By Daniel Levy
How Canada’s new NOC will affect Express Entry eligibility 16 occupations will become eligible for Express Entry and three will become ineligible in November 2022. Details of how the updated National Occupation Classification (NOC) system will affect Express Entry eligibility have been released. By Shelby Thevenot
Quebec skilled workers can now submit applications for open work permits through the IMP+ Skilled workers from foreign countries who already have a CSQ can now apply for an open work permit while awaiting the federal government's final decision on their permanent residence. A new pathway to bring in skilled workers who have been selected by Quebec and are waiting for permanent residence is now open for applications. By Alexandra Miekus
