Hello World! Today we would like to provide information about the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP), beginning in September 2023. If you are applying for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based Work Permit, please be sure to read it! What is LMIA? What is the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP)? The REP is a new program […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the new category-based selection for Express Entry. What is category-based selection? On August 1, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of the targeted draw for candidates with experience in trades professions, under Express Entry category-based selection, and held the first […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share a new measure for the Family Sponsorship Program. The applicants under Family Sponsorship Program are now eligible to apply for an Open Work Permit (OWP) with their application for permanent residence, regardless of whether it is inside or outside – Canada applications. What is Family Sponsorship Program? […]
Hello, world. Today we would like to introduce a testimonial from one of our clients, who requested to amend a valid temporary resident document – Working Holiday as its expiration date was shorter than it should have been granted. “Thank you very much for your support on this matter. I applied for a Working Holiday […]
Hello World! It’s July and Vancouver is having sunny and warm beautiful days. Today, we would like to share some of the recent immigration news that you may find interesting. 1. Work Permit Holders Can Study Longer On June 27, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a special measure to temporarily remove the […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share an update on the new category system for Express Entry. Please click here to read the previous article related to this topic! On May 31, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the launch of category-based selection criteria for Express Entry. What is category-based selection? The […]
Hello World! Today we would like to provide an update on the median hourly wage used for Work Permit applications under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Effective May 31, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) increased the median hourly wage for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). If you are applying for an […]
Hello World! Vancouver is having unseasonable hot weather this week. Hope everyone is staying cool. Today we would like to provide an update on the Proof of Funds requirements for Express Entry applicants. (Click here to check 2022 Express Entry – Proof of Funds.) 2023 Express Entry – Proof of Funds Increased Proof of Funds […]
Hello World! Today we would like to share the latest update on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) strike. You can check our previous article here. After beginning a strike on April 19, the Government of Canada, and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) have reached a tentative agreement. As a result, IRCC employees have […]
Hello. As many of you know, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) declared a general strike beginning April 19, 2023. As a result, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employees are also on strike and immigration-related services are expected to be disrupted. If you are applying or intend to apply for travel or immigration […]