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.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced advanced AI tools to enhance the processing of Family Class Canada Spousal Sponsorship applications. Learn how these innovations are set to transform the application process and ensure quicker reunification for families.

Discover the changes to the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) reopening under the Alberta PNP on June 11, 2024. Learn about the new race to file system, affected and unaffected streams, and key application dates. Get expert advice to navigate the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

The Canadian Parent Grandparent Program (PGP) is set to welcome more families in 2024 by issuing 35,700 PGP invitations. Learn about the recent changes to the Parent Grandparent Program in 2024 and how they can help you reunite with your loved ones in Canada.

Canada has updated its work policy for international students. Starting fall 20224 international students in Canada will be allowed to work up to 24 hours of off-campus per week during term time. Explore the details and implications of this new policy for current and future international students.

Our annual budget drives the direction of immigration policy and programming in Canada. Where the money goes, so too goes the future of immigration in the coming years. To better understand this future, I reviewed “Budget 2024: Fairness for every generation” and have set out below my top six takeaways.

These are the things that all Canadian employers with foreign workers should do to avoid any challenges down the road.

Discover how the recent 2024 changes to SOWP(Spousal Open Work Permit) eligibility in Canada impact international students and their partners. The latest policy adjustments, effective from March 19, 2024, now focus on aligning the fields of study of international students with the nation's labour market needs.

On February 13, 2024, AAIP launched a new tourism & hospitality stream, opening on March 1, 2024. Limited to 500 applicants, it quickly reached capacity. This expedited stream aims to address labor shortages in time for the summer season. Eligible candidates must have 6 months' full-time work in Alberta's tourism and hospitality sectors.