Are you struggling to fill key positions in your Canadian business?   Have you considered hiring a foreign worker?   Not only can this expand your talent pool, but it can also lead to long-term benefits for both you and the worker.    Here are some of the benefits of hiring a foreign worker through an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) and sponsoring them for permanent residency in Canada:    Access to a wider talent pool:   By hiring foreign workers, you have access to a diverse pool of candidates with a range of skills and experiences. This can help you find the best fit for your business needs.    Lower recruitment costs:   Recruiting locally…

Created By Stephanie Ford | Updated By Bruno Guerra On November 16, 2022, the NOC 2016 was replaced by NOC 2021. A 6-category system will represent the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) needed to work in an occupation. In the 4-digit occupation category codes, a 5-digit will take place. What does it mean? The program used to call and divide its categories by NOC Skill Type and/or Levels; now, it will use TEER categories. Skill type 0 are now TEER 0 Skill type A is now TEER 1 Skill type B is now TEER 2 & 3 Skill type C is now TEER 4 Skill type D is…

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, has announced improvements to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program to address Labour shortage in Canada. These changes are part of the initiative called Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map, an effort to continue meeting the labour market needs as well as improving worker protections and building workforce for the long term in Canada. Five key changes were announced today, three are effective immediately and two will be in force as of April 30th: What has been implemented today: Limit to the number of low-wage seasonal positions has been waived…

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has resumed processing LMIA applications for certain low wage occupations in Accommodation and Food Services and Retail Trade sectors, in regions where the unemployment rate is below 6%. This means that Canadian employers can now submit new LMIA applications for the following occupations: 6541 - Security guards and related security service occupations 6611 - Cashiers 6622 - Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers 6711 - Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations 6721 - Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services 6731 - Light duty cleaners 6732 - Specialized cleaners 6733 - Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents 7611…

Public Policy allowing visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada has been extended until February 28, 2022. The original public policy that came into effect on August 24, 2020 was set to end on March 31, 2021 was extended on April 1 until August 31, and has now been extended again to February 28, 2022. Besides allowing foreign nationals with visitor status applying for a work permit, the policy also allows former foreign workers in Canada to work while a decision on their work permit application is pending. In both cases, the work permit needs to be supported by a…

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Great news for PGWP holders: IRCC releases information on how to apply for a new work permit if you held or hold a PGWP  Foreign workers in Canada with an expired or expiring PGWP can now apply for an open work permit under the new Public Policy announced by IRCC last week. Applications are open as of January 27, 2021 until July 27, 2021. The new work permit will be valid for 18 months. Who can apply: Applicants who meet the following 5 requirements can apply for the new open work permit: PGWP Expiry Date: The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) expired on or after January 30,…

Learn if you need to start over your career when it comes to immigrating to Canada Many people dream on moving to another country looking for knowledge, immersing themselves in other cultures, meeting people, learning a language, trying different cuisine, etc. Others seek a better life, develop professionally and be better paid. There are also those searching for security and better life because they live in places with a high level of violence, social inequality, low economic development or even due to dissatisfaction with political leaders. The reasons are diverse; however, the fact is that living abroad is definitely one of the…

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B.C. is one of the most desirable destinations to work, study, and live in Canada. In the last three years, the Province ranked second when it comes to the admission of immigrants. Do you want to live in B.C.? Yes, you CAN DO it! I was born and raised in B.C. and have had the opportunity to explore the Province broadly. From north to south, east to west, travelers will experience spectacular views of mountain sceneries, lakes with the most incredible shades of blue and green, plenty of wild life, cultural diversity, metropolitan centers, and delight themselves with fresh, tasteful food…

Our specialist responds As we could see in the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan released on October 30th, despite the COVID Pandemic, Canada is seeking to increase immigration for the next three years and welcome to the country around 150,000 more permanent residents than its previous prediction, stated at the beginning of 2020. The government’s decision is certainly based on the impacts of the COVID pandemic on the Canadian economy. Immigrants are now more than ever extremely important to recover the country’s economic growth and development. Immigration was by far one of the most affected sectors in Canada, mainly due to border and traveling…

Learn what is CUSMA and how to immigrate to Canada under this Agreement Signed in 1994 by Canada, U.S., and Mexico, the North American Free Trade Agreement – NAFTA was developed to facilitate trade and revoke barriers among the three participating nations when doing business. In July 2020, a new agreement named CUSMA entered in force to update provisions of NAFTA and address current trade and economic issues of the three countries. In terms of immigration regulations, CUSMA eliminates the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for business persons covered by the Agreement, which means citizens of U.S. and Mexico…

Learn how to immigrate to Saskatchewan without a job offer from a Canadian employer and without Canadian work experience The Province of Saskatchewan has two programs designed for skilled workers without job offer from a Canadian Employer and without Canadian work experience: Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry. Occupation In-Demand Candidates with post-secondary education and work experience in an occupation NOC 0, A or B in the same field of their studies can apply for permanent residency through the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Occupation In-Demand Program if they: Are living outside Canada or inside the country with legal status Are not a refugee claimant Score a minimum…