The announcement of the H-1B visa lottery results often marks a period of uncertainty for many skilled international workers in the United States. For those not selected, the path forward may seem daunting. However, Canada emerges as a viable alternative, offering several strategic immigration options that bypass the standard labor market verification...
Category: Canada Immigration Blog
MEDICAL INADMISSIBILITY – CANADA
If you apply to come to Canada, you need to meet all inadmissibility rules to be allowed to enter the country. This includes medical inadmissibility, which affects anyone applying to visit, study, work or live permanently in Canada.
What are the reasons for medical inadmissibility to Canada?
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY PROGRAM – CANADA – UNITED STATES – MEXICO AGREEMENT
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (“CUSMA”), which replaced NAFTA in July 2020, facilitates work permits for certain business professionals from the U.S. and Mexico entering Canada. CUSMA removes any need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) and expedites the application process by ensuring that an application can be made at the Port...
Surge in Indian Migration to Canada Amid Favorable Immigration Policies
Increase in Immigration Numbers: The number of Indians immigrating to Canada has increased dramatically, more than quadrupling from 32,828 in 2013 to 139,715 in 2023, a rise of 326%.
Educational Decisions: Many Indian students are choosing Canadian universities over U.S. ones due to more favorable immigration...
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New Work Hour Regulations for International Students in Canada: Balancing Study and Employment
Canada is renowned for its vibrant multicultural environment and high standards of education, which attract thousands of international students every year. The Canadian government, acknowledging the vital role these students play in enriching the country’s social, cultural, and economic landscape, has announced significant changes to the off-campus work hours policy for international...
Major Updates to Canada’s Business Immigration Programs: Streamlining the Start-up Visa and Pausing the Self-Employed Persons Program
Ottawa, April 29, 2024 – In a move aimed at bolstering Canada’s economic development through streamlined immigration processes, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, has announced significant changes to the Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons programs. These changes are designed to reduce application backlogs and improve processing times,...
Navigating Canadian Residency and Immigration for International Medical Graduates
Canada's reputation for high-quality healthcare and diverse opportunities makes it a coveted destination for international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking residency positions. If you're an IMG planning to transition from medical school to a residency program in Canada, and eventually aim to settle permanently, understanding the Canadian medical system and immigration processes is...
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE LEGAL AID
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects a number of rights of individuals in Canada—regardless of if they are an immigrant or refugee—including the right to life, liberty, and security of the person. Access to legal aid helps support these rights and uphold the integrity of the asylum system by ensuring fair...
MANAGING DEMAND: A SUSTAINABLE IMMIGRATION STRATEGY
Immigrants built Canada. And when new Canadians arrive today, our society is enriched. Canada, like other advanced economies, needs immigrants today more than ever, given our aging population. Immigrants are essential to maintaining a young and capable workforce, to ensuring we can find the doctors, construction workers, nurses, and early childhood educators...
STRENGTHENING CANADA’S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Canada's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem is among the best in the world. Since 2017, the government has invested over $2 billion towards AI in Canada. Fuelled by those investments, Canada is globally recognized for strong AI talent, research, and its AI sector.
Today, Canada's AI sector is ranked first in the...