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Nearly 80% of Express Entry candidates fall under FSWP

The number of Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in the Express Entry pool has swelled due to a lack of draws targeting these candidates...

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Canada’s immigration backlog now over 1.8 million applications

IRCC has more than 1.8 million applications in the queue, according to data from December...

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Ontario holds first PNP draw of 2022

Ontario invited 1,084 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 11...

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Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs: A look back at top stories from 2021

Throughout 2021, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) have worked to address the changing labour needs resulting from the pandemic by introducing new immigration streams and targeting candidates in specific economic sectors...

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How Canadian employers can hire immigrants permanently

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...

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Canada added 55,000 jobs in December

Canada’s employment rose 55,000 in December, while unemployment was little changed...

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Quebec companies can now hire more temporary foreign workers

A previously-announced measure allowing Quebec employers to recruit more temporary foreign workers took effect on January 10...

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How to sponsor your spouse from South Africa

If you want to sponsor your South African partner for Canadian immigration, the first step is to make sure you are both eligible...

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