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How Much Do Immigration Consultants Charge in Canada? A Transparent Guide to What You Can Expect to Pay

Thinking about hiring an immigration consultant? You’re not alone. We are often asked how much a regulated immigration consultant costs. There are three factors that influence the total price: Our Costs Our prices are in line with consultants who have similarly extensive experience and training. We also factor in intangibles, such as our honesty, integrity, […]

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Canada-Chile / Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement Work Permits

This legislation reflects Canada’s strong relationship with Chile and Peru and is a free-trade agreement closely modelled after the Canada United States Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). If you are a citizen of Chile or Peru, you may qualify to gain temporary entry into Canada as an investor, professional or skilled worker. The agreement facilitates temporary entry into

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Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Work Permits

If you are a Mexican or US citizen, you may be eligible for temporary entry into Canada without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Ratified in 2020, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is a free-trade agreement signed between Canada, Mexico and the United States which allows reciprocal labour mobility. As an employer: There are four

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The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Process

The LMIA application process is complex and time-consuming, with time-sensitive requirements and a final interview with a Service Canada representative. The steps include identifying the correct employment stream and meeting all of Employment Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) requirements for job descriptions, wages, advertisements and recruitment drive. Additionally, you will need to complete the forms and

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BC PNP: International Graduate & Post-Graduate Stream

What Are the International Graduate and Post Graduate Streams? The International Graduate and Post Graduate streams allow students from Canadian institutions to gain permanent residency in Canada. Under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The International Graduate stream does not require work experience but does require a job offer. The Post-Graduate stream does not require a

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BC PNP: Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Program (ELSS)

The Entry Level and Semi-skilled (ELSS)  Worker Program The Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Program under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) was designed to help employers in BC’s tourism and hospitality, food processing and long-haul trucking industries attract and retain workers and fill critical labour shortages. The program is open to all entry-level and

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