If you have earned a master’s degree from a recognized Ontario university, you may be eligible for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) without needing work experience. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Master’s Graduate Stream is designed to help highly skilled international graduates transition to permanent residency (PR) in Ontario, making it one of the most […]

Depending on the nature and duration of your work, you may be exempt from needing a work permit in Canada. This article will cover To gain a better understanding of what business visitors are permitted to do, and the specific conditions they need to meet to maintain their status while in Canada, read our second article in […]

For many job seekers, obtaining a work visa is one of the biggest hurdles when seeking employment abroad. However, some countries have streamlined their visa processes, making it easier for foreign workers to live and work legally. Whether you’re a health professional, an IT expert, or a skilled laborer, these countries offer great opportunities with […]

Canadian citizens now need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom (UK). This new requirement, launched on January 8, 2025, is part of the UK’s updated entry regulations. It includes Canada, the US, Australia, and other non-European countries. Previously, Canadian passport holders could travel to the UK without prior authorization for […]

The act of moving to Canada for many often involves the transfer of valuable personal belongings. This is to say nothing of monies which newcomers will need when starting a life in Canada; and which they will likely bring to the country from abroad. How can newcomers bring these assets with them to Canada, safely […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to candidates in the second  Express Entry draw this week. The department issued 975  invitations to apply (ITAs) in a category-based draw for transport occupations. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 430. IRCC also issued ITAs on March 12. It was a general draw inviting 2,850 candidates. A general […]

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released the details and deadlines of its action plan to address recommendations made in a report by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) last October. The details, released in a recently obtained Access to Information Request, offer an insight into how IRCC will address a backlog of permanent resident […]

For various reasons, Canadian immigration applicants may decide to pursue a refund on their application. These reasons could include Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) refusal of an application, the applicant deciding to withdraw from consideration for immigration to Canada, or the applicant overpaying the required amount to IRCC. IRCC indicates that eligibility for a refund […]

Most international students across Canada are eligible for co-op and internship programs if they are enrolled in an eligible program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Many Canadian post-secondary students take advantage of co-op and internship programs at their university or college to acquire industry work experience prior to graduation. For these students, this work experience can […]