What to do if your WP expires? Can you switch from a work permit to visitor status in Canada and extend your stay in Canada? This guide covers essential steps and key considerations when it comes to changing from WP to a Visitor Record.

If your Canadian work permit is expiring soon, you need to act quickly. Explore options such as renewing passports, applying for bridging work permits, and checking eligibility for Express Entry, PNP, or Francophone Mobility programs. Maintaining temporary status is crucial to avoid losing legal stay in Canada.

Is your Canadian work permit about to expire? Learn about your options to extend your stay legally or transition to permanent residency. From restoration of status to pathways like Express Entry and PNP, this guide outlines crucial steps to take before your permit expires.

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is shifting to a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system in 2024. Learn about the key changes, points grid, and how Alberta is prioritizing skilled workers based on its economic needs.

Starting September 26, 2024, major changes to the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process will take effect, particularly for low-wage positions. Key updates include refusal to process LMIA applications in high-unemployment regions, reduced hiring caps, and shortened employment duration. Exceptions apply for agriculture, construction, food manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.

Canada has introduced six major immigration reforms to control temporary resident volumes. These include caps on study permits, stricter language requirements for work permits, and new rules for spousal eligibility. The changes aim to protect Canada’s labor market and ensure the sustainability of the immigration system.

How to avoid the common mistake of claiming the CRS points for a job offer in Canada? Are you eligible to claim CRS points for a job offer, and how many points can you receive if you have a genuine and eligible job offer?

Recent changes to Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will significantly impact both current foreign workers and those seeking employment to support their Permanent Residency applications. Key updates include refusing to process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in high-unemployment regions, capping low-wage TFWs at 10% of a company’s workforce, and limiting work permits for low-wage positions to one year.

The Government of Canada has approved Quebec's request to temporarily suspend new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage positions in the Montreal economic region, effective September 3, 2024. This six-month freeze targets employers offering wages below Quebec's median hourly wage of $27.47. Key exceptions include jobs outside the Montreal area, those paying higher wages, and certain industries like agriculture and health.

In this blog post, we delve into the changes to the SOWP program and explore potential future trends. Will there be more restrictions, or will we see more relaxed eligibility requirements for the spouses of international students in the future?

If your Canadian immigration application was refused, don't despair. This guide explores three key options to challenge the decision: reapply, submit a reconsideration request, or seek a judicial review in Federal Court. Find out which approach is best for your situation and how to proceed effectively.

The reopening of the AAIP has been fraught with technical glitches, limited spots, and poor communication. Discover the key issues and tips for future AAIP applicants navigating this chaotic AOS process.