In 2022, Canada achieved an unprecedented milestone by welcoming 431,645 permanent residents in the country — a record-breaking number and doubling the amount of applications processed in 2021. The news was announced by Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser. Canada's immigration system has seen tremendous improvements as a result of added [...]

Overview of the FSW Program The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program is Canada's official program for the immigration of skilled workers worldwide. It uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to assign points to potential immigrants based on their work experience, language proficiency, and educational qualifications. The highest scorers are invited to apply for Canadian permanent [...]

Overview of the Federal Skilled Trades Program (Express Entry) The Federal Skilled Trades Program (Express Entry) is a great opportunity for those who wish to work in skilled trades job positions in Canada. It allows applicants to create an Express Entry profile and provides a pathway for permanent residence applicants that have strong skills in [...]

  The OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) Purchase and Sale Agreement is a standard form used in the province of Ontario, Canada, to facilitate the sale of real estate. It is a legally binding document that outlines the terms and conditions of the sale, including the price, closing date, and any contingencies that must be [...]

  Are you a skilled worker with experience in Canada? Are you looking to become a permanent resident of the country? If so, then the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry program may be your ticket to success. The CEC is one of three federal programs managed through Express Entry, and it provides an opportunity [...]

  Obtaining refugee status in Canada is a complicated process. To be eligible for refugee status, applicants must establish their Basis of Claim (BOC) — that is, they must demonstrate to the government why they cannot return home safely. Understanding and preparing your Basis of Claim is essential for any individual hoping to be granted [...]

  Have you been considering immigrating to Canada? If so, you may have heard of the Canada Express Entry program. Express Entry is a system created by the Canadian government to speed up the process for skilled workers who want to move to Canada permanently. In this blog post, we'll give you a detailed guide [...]

  If you are the spouse of a Canadian immigrant, you may be eligible for an Open Work Permit. This permit would allow you to work in Canada while your spouse goes through the immigration process. In this blog post, we will guide you through the eligibility requirements and application process for a Spousal Open [...]

Overview of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was enacted in order to help safeguard Canadian residential real estate from foreign buyers. This law applies to non-Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to purchase residential property in Canada, [...]

Did you know that newcomers to Canada are among the best educated in the world? A recent report by Statistics Canada shows that over half of all immigrants who arrived between 2011 and 2016 had a post-secondary degree. Summary In 2021, 57.5% of the working-age population in Canada had a college or university credential - [...]