Articles and resources on immigration and how to immigrate to Canada.
Physicians and surgeons are integral to Canada’s healthcare system. The country faces a shortage of trained doctors across many areas of medical expertise, and consequently, the demand for foreign-trained doctors has never been higher. Whether you recently completed your medical education abroad or have several years of experience as [...]
Before you start your new life in Canada, it’s important to wrap up essential things in your home country so you don’t have to worry about them later. Whether it’s disposing of personal belongings or consolidating your finances, some tasks can take weeks or months to complete while others [...]
For newcomers who are considering moving to Canada permanently, the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program under Express Entry is often the most popular immigration program to explore. The FSW program’s high intake targets, ease of application, and quick processing times are only a few of the factors that make it [...]
Each year, hundreds of thousands of newcomers move to Canada intending to settle here permanently. Some apply for permanent residence (PR) directly, while others come to Canada through temporary pathways, such as on work permits or study permits and then later qualify for PR. Getting permanent residence is your [...]
Nearly 50 per cent of new Canadian permanent residents qualify for immigration under the Express Entry program. The program’s high intake targets, together with the fact that the application process for Express Entry is faster and easier compared to other immigration programs, make it one of Canada’s most popular [...]
Moving to Canada alone isn’t easy, especially if that means leaving your family back home. If you’re studying in Canada or working in Canada temporarily, you may wish your spouse or common-law partner could join you. Thankfully, if you have a Canadian work permit or study permit, your spouse [...]
As a newcomer moving to Canada, there are several factors you should consider before deciding which city to settle in. From the ease of finding a job in your industry to the cost of living and availability of amenities, your new home in Canada should offer everything you need [...]
Living away from your spouse or children while studying abroad isn’t easy. If you plan to study in Canada, your immediate family members can accompany you to Canada for the duration of your study permit. Moreover, as an international student, your spouse or partner is also eligible for a [...]
Language test scores are a key factor in determining your eligibility for many Canadian immigration programs. They provide proof of your ability to communicate in one or both of Canada’s official languages—English or French. If you want to move to Canada as a permanent resident (PR), you must take [...]
After months of preparation and immigration paperwork, finally landing in Canada can feel like you’ve made it! But this is just the beginning of your new life in Canada, and some of your settling-in processes start right at the airport. If you’re landing in Vancouver, your flight will likely [...]
Recently, the government rolled out changes to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system, which impacts how your work experience needs to be listed in your Express Entry profile and also the eligibility of some permanent residence (PR) applicants. Changes to the eligibility criteria or the way your information needs to [...]
As an international student, securing admission into a Canadian university or college is a major achievement. However, before you pack your bags and move to Canada, you must get a study permit. Canada welcomes international students because they strengthen the country’s future workforce and the [...]