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Aug 16, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
Canada is always looking to attract skilled workers to strengthen its economy and workforce. While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has taken steps to fill urgent shortages such as those in healthcare, several provinces are attempting to attract skilled workers in the healthcare industry using financial incentives. These include tuition rebates, reimbursement for different fees and more.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there is no formal appeal process available to international students who are rejected for a Canadian study permit. However, international students can apply for reconsideration of their study permit decision if they can present new evidence that argues against the rejection of their initial application.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
One of Canada’s most pressing labour market gaps exists in the trades industry. In fact, according to a study released this month by Statistics Canada (StatsCan), the national labour market is facing “downward pressure” resulting from a wave of recent retirements among baby boomers (those born between 1955 and 1965). This has resulted in Canada’s labour force participation rate being at its lowest in 20 years (65% in 2021, 2022 and 2023).
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Aug 11, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
Prospective Canadian immigrants are sometimes discouraged from applying for Express Entry after they turn 35 years of age. This is largely due to points lost on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it would not renew its temporary off-campus work hours measure. Since 2022, international students have been permitted to work unlimited hours throughout the academic year.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
Work permits given to foreign nationals in Canada can be broken down into two categories: those that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and those that do not. An LMIA is a document that some Canadian employers must obtain from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) before they hire a temporary foreign worker (TFW). This document proves that the hiring of a TFW will only have a positive or neutral – that is, not negative – impact on the Canadian labour market.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
All Canadian residents need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada and receive most government benefits and services. Specifically, this number must be provided to your employer so they can facilitate and manage access to important government programs such as Employment Insurance (EI) and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In Canada, any citizen or resident aged 12 or older may apply for a SIN.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
In light of proposed changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program announced last month, many current and prospective international students may be looking for more information.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
cicnews.com | Vimal Sivakumar
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides several pathways to permanent residence (PR) for temporary residents residing in Ontario – Canada’s most popular newcomer destination. This is possible because of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Ontario’s dedicated Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The OINP allows the local government to invite immigration candidates who they feel are best suited to help address local labour market needs and demographic gaps.
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Jul 28, 2024 | 
canadianinquirer.net | Arianne Lacanilao |Vimal Sivakumar
By Vimal Sivakumar, CIC NewsThe decision to get a car can impact a newcomer’s life in many ways, from their work life to their personal life. Accordingly, this decision often depends on a variety of factors. For instance, some questions a newcomer may ask themselves before making this decision are:How much does it cost? Does my family situation mean I require a car? Does my work situation mean I require a car? How important is travel flexibility to me and my family?
