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6 Selection Factors for Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program
Canada uses several selection factors -- each assigning points -- to determine eligibility of applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Depending on these factors, applicants are assigned certain points on each factor and add…
Federal Skilled Worker Minimum Eligibility via Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker is one of the three programs managed through Express Entry, Canada’s online application system for skilled workers. The other two are Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class.
Skilled workers…
6 Ways New Immigrants in Canada Adjust to Its Culture
Canada has been an attractive destination for Filipino emigrants. In fact, since 2014, the Philippines has become among the top source of immigrants to Canada; it tops the number of new settlers coming to the province of Manitoba, along…
Canadian PR Backlog Delays Family Reunion For Caregivers
Despite making live-in requirement among caregivers working in Canada optional and removal of four-year limit of their work permits, joy remains an elusive goal for many of them.
One of them is Jocelyn Godroy, 43, who arrived in Toronto…
No More Conditional Permanent Status For Sponsored Spouses Coming to Canada
Full permanent resident status will automatically be granted to spouses and common-law partners, enabling them to avoid a period of conditional permanent resident status. The removal of the conditional permanent residence provision upon…
Canada Eliminates 4-Year Limit For Temporary Foreign Workers
Canada has announced changes in its Temporary Foreign Worker policy. John McCallum, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and MaryAnn Mihychuk, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced the…
Minimum Wage for Canada Workers As Of October 2016
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Pinay Caregiver in Canada Says Gov’t Promises For Foreign Workers Not Enough
As the Canadian parliament is mulling to changing how temporary foreign workers are treated, live-in caregivers are speaking out about what they call injustices within the federal programs.
One of them is Kristina Torres, 28, who came to…
Canada’s House of Commons Committee Urges Temporary Foreign Worker Program Reform
The human resources committee of Canada's House of Commons is recommending major changes to the temporary foreign worker program, including an end to the rule that forces workers to exit the country after four years of service.
The…
Filipina Caregiver Denied PR Status Because Daughter in Philippines Has Intellectual Disability
Having a child with intellectual disability could deny an applicant for Canadian permanent residence.
A Filipina caregiver in Toronto has been denied permanent residency status by Immigration Canada because of the very same reason.…