Dec. 18 marks International Migrants Day, a day to celebrate the contributions of newcomers to their new communities. We realize that 2020 has been a hard year everyone. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for global mobility, public health, and immigration. But in spite of it all, there are glimmers of hope that…
It’s not to prove you are a good worker or person, reference letters for Canadian immigration must prove you did the job you are claiming. When most people think of reference letters, they envision a document from a previous employer that speaks highly of you and testifies to your work ethic. This makes sense because…
According to a new survey by WES, interest in Canadian immigration is increasing during the global COVID-19 pandemic. World Education Services (WES) is an academic credential evaluation service. Thousands of applicants will use their services to evaluate their higher education credentials to compare to Canadian standards. Because of this, they are in a unique position…
After four years of anti-immigrant sentiment from Washington, how could the Biden administration affect Canada’s immigration strategy? The Canadian-U.S. relationship is strong and longstanding. Canada is the largest trading partner with the U.S. and we share the largest undefended border between any two countries. And despite tariffs on Canadian goods and other tense moments, Canada…
On Nov. 12, Canada’s minister for immigration, Marco E. L. Mendicino, unveiled new Canadian immigration support for residents of Hong Kong. These special Canadian immigration measures ensure that at least some residents of Hong Kong will have a lifeline to Canada should they choose to leave. Background The new Canadian immigration support for Hong Kong…
Canada’s new immigration plan will welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, the greatest number of new Canadians in history. The news came from an Oct. 30 announcement from Canada’s Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino outlining the government’s plan to support economic recovery through immigration. Canada’s three-year immigration plan The immigration goals for the following…
In 2018 and 2019, American immigration to Canada was the highest it has ever been since at least the 1980s. Although the gains are modest, Canada did see an increase in the number of American citizens immigrating to Canada following the 2016 election. The 2016 U.S. presidential election In the Canadian immigration world, Americans threatening…
The federal government can select newcomers, provincial governments can too but what’s notably missing is a way for cities and towns to do the same. A Municipal Provincial Nominee program promised by the current Liberal government could change all that. A very brief history of Canadian immigration Initially, Canada had a immigration system that strongly…
ITC News interviewed Immigration Attorney Jennifer Ganeshanathan to answer Canadian immigration questions we’ve received from our readers. Jennifer works for the Canadim Law Firm based in Montreal, Quebec and has a wealth of experience helping newcomers successfully immigrate to Canada. 1. What trends do you see coming up for the future of Canadian immigration? I…
As countries around the world reel from the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated financial meltdowns, the next one million immigrants that Canada accepts might be the most important cohort ever. The next one million immigrants will reignite the Canadian economy, solidify our reputation as a nation that welcomes newcomers, and lay the foundation for future…
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