Redesign of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021

In a move with massive implications for the processing of Canadian immigration applications, Ottawa is overhauling its National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. Under the changes to take effect in the second half of 2022, the NOC will move from a four-digit...

Quebec skilled workers now eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit

Quebec skilled worker applicants in Canada can now obtain a BOWP for an initial duration of 24 months. As of August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers who reside in Quebec and have been selected by Quebec as skilled workers, are eligible, under certain conditions, to...

Citizenship applications can now be submitted online

The new online application is currently only open to single applicants. The gate will open to families later this year. Permanent residents of Canada can now apply for citizenship online. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new online...