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...
FOREIGN HEALTHCARE CREDENTIAL RECOGNITION
In October 2023, federal, provincial, and territorial health ministers committed to streamline foreign credential recognition so that internationally educated health care professionals can get to work more quickly. On January 15, 2024, the government announced $86 million to support 15 projects through external organizations to increase credential recognition capacity for 6,600 internationally educated health care professionals.
STABILIZING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INTAKE TO ALLEVIATE HOUSING PRESSURE
To ensure every Canadian student can find an affordable place to live while pursuing their education, the federal government is taking action to stabilize international student intake across the country. By better aligning temporary immigration pressures to a moderate pace, Canada can ensure a better capacity to welcome newcomers.
ALIGNING IMMIGRATION WITH HOUSING CAPACITY
Under the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan, the government has carefully moderated the intake of new permanent residents, moving towards a long-term approach that seeks to strike a balance between meeting the economic imperatives and enhancing the ability of communities to effectively welcome and integrate immigrants.
The government has also...
Complete Your Immigration Process: A Detailed Flyer on Form I-693
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What to Do Next: Steps for H-1B Workers and Their Spouses After a Layoff
Being laid off is challenging, especially when your work visa and residency in the U.S. depend on your employment status. If you're an H-1B visa holder who has recently been laid off, it’s crucial to understand your options and act quickly to maintain your legal status. Here’s a guide to help you...
Expanding Opportunities: USCIS Updates on Permanent Residency for STEM Talent
Opening Grab: Secure your future in the U.S. – a pivotal USCIS update expands green card opportunities for STEM talent.
In a significant move on April 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made a pivotal update to the “Schedule A, Group II” occupations under its regulations. This update...
Essential Immigration Insights for Mergers and Acquisitions
In the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions, attention often centers on the financial, legal, and operational dimensions. However, in a globally connected marketplace, the immigration status of a multinational workforce is increasingly pivotal. Here are five crucial immigration aspects to consider in M&A activities:
Rigorous Immigration Due Diligence
SHELTERING ASYLUM CLAIMANTS
While providing asylum claimants with a safe place to live falls under provincial and municipal jurisdiction, the federal government recognizes the need for all orders of government to work together to address pressures on the shelter system. Since 2017, the federal government has provided almost $960 million through the Interim Housing Assistance...