On June 25, 2023, the Canadian government introduced the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (“EMPP”), a program designed to help skilled refugees and other displaced people immigrate to Canada through an economic immigration program. Applicants can apply to the EMPP: Through the Regional EMPP by applying to a regional economic program, such as the Atlantic Immigration […]
For applicants who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently, the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry (“NSE:EE”) is a great stream to apply for permanent residence. General Requirements To qualify for NSE:EE, an applicant must be between 21 and 55 years old, have the required work experience, demonstrate they have graduated high school or have […]
The Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”) is an excellent option for employers wishing to hire immigrants, and for immigrants wishing to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. The AIP is designed to allow Atlantic Canadian employers looking to fill labour gaps with applicants who meet their needs by providing them with job offers and settlement support. The Atlantic […]
As Canada’s population continues to grow, and as immigration remains an area of key focus for our government, foreign business owners may be looking to expand their operations into the country. For business owners considering opening a venture in Canada, they may wish to consider applications for Intra-Company Transferees Work Permits under the Immigration and […]
Under Canadian Immigration law, a foreign national is inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of (1) criminality or (2) serious criminality. A Permanent Resident, on the other hand, will only be inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of serious criminality. As such, the intersection between criminal and immigration law is of extreme importance to Permanent […]
To promote Francophone immigration to communities throughout Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC’) launched its Francophone Mobility Program (“FMP”) in 2016. This program provides options to make it easier for employers to hire French-speaking or bilingual workers outside Quebec. Hiring a French-speaking or bilingual candidate could provide a number of advantages, such as the […]
Economic Class Programs, such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”), will have updated eligibility requirements because of this change. As an example, to qualify under the AIP, you need a job offer that is full-time, non-seasonal and at least 1 year in duration for a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 category job. If the job offer is in the TEER 4 category, it must be a permanent position.
By hiring international students, employers have the opportunity to gain new perspectives, increase their innovation, diversify their workforce, potentially make new connections, expand their business globally and reach new markets.
Throughout the past year, COVID-19 and the resulting international border closure has complicated the pathway to Canada for many. Nonetheless, there are still a number of options available to those wishing to come to Canada, whether on a temporary basis or with the ultimate goal of permanent resident status in mind. Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit: Overview […]
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (“AIPP”) is an excellent option for employers wishing to hire immigrants, and for immigrants wishing to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. The pilot program has now been extended until December 2021.