Three pathways to a work permit for IT professionals coming to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:45 +0000

The importance of a strong technology sector as it relates to Canada’s economy and development cannot be understated. The technology sector in this country is vital to Canada’s ability to foster innovation, pursue growth in the future and develop as a country. For that reason, tech talent from all over the world is in significant […]

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How quickly could artificial intelligence cost you your job?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be working its way toward displacing the Canadian workforce sooner than we expect. A recent CBC story from late September alludes to the idea that employment in many sectors across Canada may be impacted by the growth of AI faster than initially expected. Accordingly, say experts cited by CBC, “there is […]

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How quickly could artificial intelligence cost you your job?

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be working its way toward displacing the Canadian workforce sooner than we expect. A recent CBC story from late September alludes to the idea that employment in many sectors across Canada may be impacted by the growth of AI faster than initially expected. Accordingly, say experts cited by CBC, “there is […]

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I’m an H-1B Visa Holder: Can I pursue a Canadian Open Work Permit and Express Entry at the same time?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:46 +0000

Holders of H-1B specialty visas in the United States will soon have another pathway to live and work in Canada. In addition to the existing permanent and temporary pathways, H-1B holders can apply for a new Canadian Open Work Permit (OWP) effective July 16. The new work permit will allow eligible H-1B holders and their […]

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Canada unveils first-ever Tech Talent Strategy

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:53 +0000

On June 27th, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced measures that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be implementing to attract global tech talent to Canada. Get a Free Canadian Immigration Assessment These measures are referred to as Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy. These tech measures include: New innovation stream under the International Mobility Program (IMP) […]

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Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:59:47 +0000

Today, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced additional measures aimed at attracting more global tech talent to Canada. These measures comprise the launch of what Fraser and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are referring to as Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy.  Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm New 3-year […]

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BREAKING: Canada to introduce new work permit for U.S. H-1B visa holders

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:59:47 +0000

Today, Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced additional measures aimed at attracting more global tech talent to Canada. These measures comprise the launch of what Fraser and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are referring to as Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy.  Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm New 3-year […]

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The fastest growing industries for newcomers to Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:16 +0000

Canada is known for having a stable and strong economy. Post-pandemic, the country has seen a strong rebound in several sectors, many of which are seeing rapid growth. One of the key factors in Canada’s continued economic growth is the country’s high immigration targets. The Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 shows that Canada will admit 500,000 […]

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Canada sees all-time high work permits take effect in 2022

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:00:51 +0000

In 2022, a record 608,420 Canadian work permits took effect. This is close to 200,000 more work permits than in 2021, which saw only 414,000 permits come into effect. Work permits were issued between Canada’s two broad work permit pathways—the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Schedule a Free Work […]

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