New Brunswick Has Changed Immigration Requirements for the Skilled Worker Stream

New Brunswick has updated immigration requirements and selection criteria for the candidates applying under the Skilled Worker Stream. The criteria that have been subject to changes include age, language proficiency level, education, work experience, and a job offer. In September 2019, the province of New Brunswick changed the requirements for age, language proficiency level, education, Read More …

The Number of Skilled Immigrant Workers Has Almost Halved in Quebec

In the first half of 2019, Quebec welcomed 40% fewer international skilled workers, which contradicts the objectives set by the government. New statistics show that Quebec fulfills its promise to reduce the number of immigrants in 2019. However, the province has also reduced skilled immigrant workers, which contradicts the goals of the government. According to Read More …

Job Vacancies in Canada Have Risen to Nearly 600,000

Quebec accounts for almost 70% increase in job vacancies that grow much faster than the employment rate. Job vacancies in Canada rose sharply to 581,600 in Q2 2019 showing an increase of 6.4% compared with the same period of the previous year.  Compared with Q1 2019, the number of job vacancies in Canada increased by Read More …

Quebec Has Invited More Than 400 Foreign Workers under the Arrima System

In the new invitation round held under the Arrima immigration system, Quebec has invited candidates whose previous applications had been canceled as part of the immigration reform. Quebec has invited 444 foreign workers to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, CSQ).  In the latest draw held on August 19, Quebec Read More …

Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand List Is Now 10 Times Longer

Now the list of occupations needed by the provincial labour market includes more than 200 professions. Saskatchewan has expanded the list of occupations in demand from 19 to over 200 professions within the Occupation In-Demand and Saskatchewan Express Entry streams. These are the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)’s popular streams that do not require a Read More …

Physicians Can Now Immigrate to Nova Scotia through the Express Entry System

The province will select candidates from the Express Entry pool, give them a nomination and an additional 600 points. Nova Scotia needs more medical workers. So now general practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112), as well as specialist physicians (NOC 3111) who have an Express Entry profile, can immigrate through the Labour Market Priorities for Read More …

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Has Become a Breeding Ground for Immigration Scammers

Some “recruiters” charge $170,000 for fake job offers in Canada. Some immigration websites offering permanent residence in the Atlantic provinces advertise the “easiest way” to relocate: all you need is $170,000 and a willingness to work for several months without payment. And many potential immigrants give their money away just to get to Canada. One Read More …

Canada Immigration Information Sessions for French-Speaking Applicants: Fall Schedule

This fall, several European cities will host information sessions and job fairs for those who have applied for Canadian immigration and are proficient in French. More than 300 thousand immigrants arrive in Canada annually, and most of them speak only English. In this regard, Canada seeks to increase the French-speaking population and develop the French-speaking Read More …