Tag: work in Canada

  • Canada raises caps for migrants

    Canada raises caps for migrants

      For the period between May and December 2014, Canada has increased caps of visa applications under skilled workers, trade workers, experienced workers programs. The total cap will be 38000 – which includes 25000 for skilled workers, 5000 for trade, and 8000 for experienced workers. The list of eligible occupations under…

  • Canada allows ‘express entry’ for economic migrants

    Canada allows ‘express entry’ for economic migrants

    Now, skilled professionals keen to migrate to Canada can jump the queue for becoming permanent residents, if they have a valid job offer. They can even have their residency application processed in less than six months. Under the new ‘Express Entry’ scheme to become effective January 2015, the Canada Immigration…

  • Canada launches online tool for new migrants

    Canada launches online tool for new migrants

    Canada has launched a new guide and web tool to help newcomers settle and integrate in the country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s new publication, Welcome to Canada, will assist immigrants in preparing to come to Canada and to help them navigate their way during their first months. “The new edition…