Statistics Canada: Nearly 60% of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals employed in their field of study in Canada

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2023 13:00:47 +0000

A recent report by Statistics Canada shows that 58% of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) in Canada who trained to become nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and dentists were working in their field. It said that among the 259,694 IEHPs in Canada, 76% were employed (compared to 80% of Canadian-educated healthcare professionals). This data includes IEHPs those […]

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I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options?

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:00:51 +0000

On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in Canada, is valid for up to three years and holders are allowed to bring their immediate […]

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UPDATE: Canada reaches cap of 10,000 applications for U.S. H-1B visa Open Work Permit stream

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

Update: The cap of 10,000 applications was reached on July 18, 2023. Click here to explore other Canadian visa options if you are an H-1B visa holder. The original story continues below. As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in […]

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Canada launches Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 and aims to improve labour mobility in North America. It may impact thousands of workers in high-tech industries […]

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BREAKING: Canada launches Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 and aims to improve labour mobility in North America. It may impact thousands of workers in high-tech industries […]

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Canada to launch Open Work Permit stream for U.S. H-1B visa holders today

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:57:57 +0000

As of today, those who hold a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa may be eligible to apply to work and live in Canada. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it as the Canadian government releases more information. The measure was announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, on June 27 […]

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Canada’s Premiers want more control over immigration like Quebec

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:40:53 +0000

The leaders of Canada’s provinces met in Winnipeg this week to discuss shared priorities. The Premiers highlighted some areas that require urgent action. Three of these areas are linked closely to immigration. Building a strong labour force; Improving health care; Addressing housing needs Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The Premiers have been […]

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Canada holds yet another Express Entry draw on July 12

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:21:40 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. On July 12th the department invited 3,800 candidates in a French language category-based draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 375.  Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week.  Here is […]

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Express Entry Draw Results this Week: IRCC issues 800 invitations on July 11

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:21:40 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held its latest round of Express Entry invitations. The department invited 800 candidates in an all-program draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505. Note: This is a developing story. CIC News will update it throughout the week. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment Here […]

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IRCC holds fourth Express Entry draw this week

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:06:11 +0000

Canada has held an Express Entry draw for the fourth day in a row this week. IRCC has held its first-ever French category-based Express Entry draw, inviting 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. Candidates required a minimum CRS score of 439, which is the lowest CRS score of 2023. This  is the sixth round of […]

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