Forecast for December Express Entry ITAs: What to Expect

Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is gearing up for the final round of Express Entry Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for 2024. Based on trends from previous years, an estimated 3,522 ITAs might be issued in December, aligning with the nation’s immigration goals for 2025. How Are ITAs Estimated? […]

IRCC Conducts First French-Language Express Entry Draw of December

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 800 candidates in a category-based Express Entry draw focused on French-language proficiency. This draw, held on December 3, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 466. This is the second Express Entry draw of the month, following a Provincial Nominee […]

Express Entry Update: Highlights from November and December 2024

The latest trends in Canada’s Express Entry system offer insights into recent immigration draws and the composition of candidates in the pool. Recent Express Entry Draws In November, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held six Express Entry draws, inviting candidates under various categories such as the Provincial Nominee Program […]

December 2024: Insights into Canada’s Express Entry Trends

Canada’s immigration system has seen dynamic shifts in the Express Entry pool in recent months, reflecting key priorities for targeted immigration. Key Trends in December Express Entry Draws The first two Express Entry draws of December continued the patterns observed in recent months, prioritizing candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program […]

Reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Amid Growing Scrutiny

By Asheesh Moosapeta | Published: August 20, 2024 The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is under intense scrutiny, prompting both Canada’s Immigration Minister and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages to take action against employers who exploit the system. The ministers are considering several reforms aimed at […]

ESDC Increases Wage Requirements for High-Wage Stream of TFWP

In a recent update to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has raised the wage requirements for the high-wage stream. Starting November 8, 2024, candidates applying under this stream must earn at least 20% more than the median wage for their position in their […]

How to Legally Employ Foreign Workers in Canada

To ensure compliance with Canadian immigration laws, it is crucial to confirm that any foreign employees working in Canada have the appropriate legal authorization. There are three main options for employers to consider when hiring foreign workers: When hiring foreign workers, it’s important to first assess if any work permit […]