Across Canada, a pressing issue is the shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the healthcare sector. Canadians often face long wait times for medical services, and the search for a family physician is a common struggle nationwide. Recognizing this challenge, the Government of Canada is taking proactive steps to address labor shortages and expedite the integration of internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) into the workforce.

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a crucial document required by Canadian employers before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA demonstrates the necessity of hiring a foreign worker for a specific job, enabling the worker to apply for a work permit. The application for an LMIA is submitted to Economics and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Applying for a Canadian visitor visa can be a daunting task, especially when faced with unique circumstances and legal complexities. In the case of Client J, her journey to Canada was marked by a series of challenges and hurdles.

Supreme Court of Canada believes that the United States is still a “Safe Third Country”… kind of?

The province of New Brunswick has re-launched the New Brunswick Student Connection Express Entry Program, allowing eligible students to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.

Congratulations! You have completed your studies in Canada. So what is the next step? I’ve listed the three most common scenarios below:

1. For most applicants, the next step will be applying for a PGWP.

2. For some applicants, the next step will be applying for a PGWP. However, they may have not yet received their final grades and/or program completion letter.

3. Additionally, many applicants who have completed a one year program, will go on to study a subsequent one year program.

Whichever scenario applies to you, you must ensure that you follow IRCC regulations in regards to working post-graduation.

If you're planning on bringing your beloved pet with you to Canada, it's important to know the requirements for doing so. While pets are welcome in Canada, there are some regulations you need to follow to ensure a smooth entry into the country. Here are the key requirements you need to keep in mind before bringing your pet to Canada.

Don’t be scared of Spousal Sponsorship!

Here are three way the ban on abortions in the USA will impact Canadian Immigration.

Sponsoring a spouse to gain entry into Canada can be a stressful undertaking and the steps involved can vary depending upon a spouse’s country of origin. Due to the aforementioned reasons, and our wealth of experience working with Nigerian clientele, we have decided to select the Spousal Sponsorship (SS) process for a Nigerian spouse as the topic of our firm’s first ever blog post! Within this post, we will discuss and summarize the general eligibility requirements for SS as well as several of those specific to Nigeria. At the end of the post, we will provide the sources this post draws upon and additional helpful links for those who would like to do some further independent research on the topic. Keep reading to find out more information relating to the specifics involved in this sponsorship stream!