Québec – The Updated List of Targeted Occupations for the Facilitated LMIA Process

In Québec, employers may be exempt from the requirement to include proof of recruitment efforts when hiring temporary foreign workers in a number of occupations. Quebec has released the new list of occupations eligible under the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration in Québec annually provides an … Continue reading Québec – The Updated List of Targeted Occupations for the Facilitated LMIA Process

Canadian universities – The return to in-person classes – Fall 2021

A list of some Canadian universities and their fall plans for students. Post-secondary institutions are more confident that it will be safe to return to in-person classes for the fall semester, especially with the promises that Canadians will be vaccinated by the end of September this year, The return to in-person learning activities depends partially … Continue reading Canadian universities – The return to in-person classes – Fall 2021

Québec Immigration – Pilot program for workers in artificial intelligence, information technology and visual effects

On March 3, 2021, Québec announced the launch of three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. The later will focus on several pathways one of which is for workers in artificial intelligence, information technology and visual effects. This pilot program is intended to attract highly skilled tech workers to launch their careers in Quebec. … Continue reading Québec Immigration – Pilot program for workers in artificial intelligence, information technology and visual effects

Québec Immigration – Pilot program for orderlies

On March 3, 2021, Québec announced the launch of three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. The later will focus on several pathways one of which is for orderlies. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) is opening up the pilot for foreign nationals and is expected to last for … Continue reading Québec Immigration – Pilot program for orderlies

Québec Immigration – Pilot program for food processing workers

On March 3, 2021, Québec announced the launch of three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. The later will focus on several pathways one of which is for workers in food processing. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) is opening up the pilot for foreign nationals and is expected … Continue reading Québec Immigration – Pilot program for food processing workers

Québec Immigration – New Pilots

On March 3, 2021, Québec announced the launch of three new immigration pilots over the coming weeks. The later will focus on pathways for workers in food processing, health sector and technology. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) is opening up these pilots for foreign nationals and are expected to … Continue reading Québec Immigration – New Pilots

Manitoba issues 299 Invitations in March 2021 | Provincial Nominee Program Draw

Manitoba PNP sent 299 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) to candidates to apply for permanent residence through three provincial immigration streams. a total of 1,292 candidates so far in 2021. Skilled Worker in Manitoba minimum score: 459 points - 261 invitations International Education minimum score: 728 points - 3 invitations Skilled Workers Overseas minimum score: 53 invitations … Continue reading Manitoba issues 299 Invitations in March 2021 | Provincial Nominee Program Draw

Ontario PNP issues 754 Invitations to Apply for Nomination for Express Entry Applicants

On March 2, 2021, Ontario’s provincial nominee program (OINP) conducted a draw targeting applicants under the Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream. CRS score range: 463-467Number of invitations: 754 Targeted occupations for this draw: 0122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers0124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers0125 – Other business services managers0601 – Corporate sales managers1111 … Continue reading Ontario PNP issues 754 Invitations to Apply for Nomination for Express Entry Applicants

UPDATES: International Experience Canada (IEC) – Working Holiday

The 2021 IEC season officially opens today March 1! Pools for many countries are now open to new candidates, although certain countries will have to wait a bit longer. Some of the biggest participating countries with pools that opened on March 1 include Australia, France, and Ireland. Those who are selected will be eligible to … Continue reading UPDATES: International Experience Canada (IEC) – Working Holiday

Hotel Quarantine Rules for Air Travelers are in effect since Monday, February 22nd, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released the official date at a press conference on February 12, about two weeks after introducing the new coronavirus safety measure. Air passengers will now have to take a COVID-19 test after landing in Canada and spend up to three days of their 14-day quarantine period in a designated hotel to … Continue reading Hotel Quarantine Rules for Air Travelers are in effect since Monday, February 22nd, 2021