CANADA

Canada announces new work permit for H-1B visa holders from the United States

Canada announces new work permit for H-1B visa holders from the United States

Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced that the government would create an open work-permit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa–holders to come and work in the country. As part of Canada’s first-ever Tech Talent Strategy, Canadian Immigration Minister Fraser announced the creation of an open work permit stream for H-1B specialty occupation visa holders…

Indian Entrepreneurs can start or own a business in Canada through OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (ESI)

Indian Entrepreneurs can start or own a business in Canada through OINP Entrepreneur Success Initiative (ESI)

Advantages of the Ontario Entrepreneur Success Initiative Ontario business owners’ succession planning Ontario government’s initiative Lower language requirement and net worth    Personal Net Worth   Steps to apply – Ontario ESI The ESI program has four-step application process: Processing Time Quality of Life is High Outside the GTA Entrepreneurs Get Help Along the Way…

Sean Fraser announced ‘new measures to improve Canada family class immigration’

Sean Fraser announced ‘new measures to improve Canada family class immigration’

Improvements in Canada Family Class Immigration The new measures include: Family Class Immigration in 2023 What is family class sponsorship? Who is eligible to sponsor a family member? To sponsor a family member, you must meet minimum eligibility requirements. Eligible sponsors must:

IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

IRCC approves 4 new English language tests for Student Direct Stream

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has just announced that it will accept language test results from four new tests for Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants. IRCC will begin to accept test results from these four new tests effective August 10, 2023. The newly eligible tests are:  All test results must demonstrate abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and…

Canada’s job growth marks highest spike in six years. 40,000 new jobs added in April 2023

Canada’s job growth marks highest spike in six years. 40,000 new jobs added in April 2023

Provinces having highest employment rate Industry-wise job gains in Canada in April 2023 Industry wise employment rate in Canada is depicted in the below table: Industry Job gains in April 2023 Retail trade 24,000 Information Technology 16,000 Culture 16,000 Recreation 16,000 Educational services 15,000 Canada taking steps to increase its economic growth