Canada announces country quotas for LMIA-exempt work permits under the IEC

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:00:07 +0000

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program has announced its country quotas to issue work permits in 2025. Under the IEC, youth who are citizens of countries that have bilateral Youth Mobility Agreements (bYMAs) with Canada can receive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-exempt work permits, including open work permits (OWPs) under the Working Holiday stream. To […]

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How Samsung can help with your Job Search in Canada

Credit to Author: SmartStarts| Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:47 +0000

Starting a New Life In your first months after moving to Canada, you’ll face the exciting prospect of establishing your life in a new country. Samsung’s SmartStarts program can set you up with everything you need to land your first job in Canada, including Preparing for virtual interviews; Working remotely; and Organizing your job search. […]

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TR to PR pathway applicants can continue to receive longer open work permits

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:08 +0000

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary public policy allowing temporary resident (TR) to permanent resident (PR) pathway applicants to receive longer open work permits (OWPs) while their applications are in process. This policy also extends the eligibility of spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of principal PR applicants for OWPs. This […]

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Study permit holders who applied before November 1 do not need to meet PGWP field of study requirements

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:46 +0000

If you applied for your study permit before November 1, 2024, you need not meet field of study requirements in order to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). You will still be required to meet the new language proficiency requirements when you apply for your PGWP. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had […]

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Study permit holders who applied for study permits before November 1 are still PGWP-eligible

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:46 +0000

If you applied for your study permit before November 1, 2024, you need not meet field of study requirements in order to be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). You will still be required to meet the new language proficiency requirements when you apply for your PGWP. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had […]

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New findings: newcomer entry wage growth outstripped Canadian wage growth

Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:19 +0000

Newcomer entry wages grew significantly, while Canadian real wages declined, according to an article released by Statistics Canada on December 9, 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The article looked at real median entry wages (“median wages”) for new immigrants to Canada one year following their admission, over the period of 2021–2022. […]

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Report identifies occupations set for salary increases in Canada in 2025

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:52 +0000

A report by Randstad Canada has shed light on salary trends to watch in 2025, as well as the professions that could see the biggest pay bumps. The recruitment company’s 2025 salary guide covers over 1,000 sectors of activity across Canada, providing an in-depth look into salaries for entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level roles across the […]

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These industries have the highest retention rates for work permit holders who become permanent residents

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:30:50 +0000

The healthcare and social assistance sectors had the highest retention rates of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) who become permanent residents, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. The study by Stats Can found that the retention rate—the percentage of TFWs who remained working in the same sector after having received permanent residency (PR)—varied dramatically […]

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CRA to hold webinar for international students

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:02 +0000

On November 27 the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) will hold a free webinar for international students on tax credits and benefits that may be accessible to them. Knowing how to file tax returns can be greatly beneficial for international students in Canada. Not only are students legally required to file taxes (also an important requirement […]

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International students in Canada can work 24 hours a week off-campus

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:40:41 +0000

International students in Canada can now work up to 24 hours per week off-campus while their classes are in session. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Marc Miller confirmed that the new regulations have taken effect as of November 15. Discover your options to study in Canada Prior to this change, the limit […]

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