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Deciding to immigrate to Canada is both an exciting and challenging decision. One of the first questions that potential immigrants often ask themselves is whether they should handle the immigration process by themselves or seek the services of a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). This article aims to guide you through the ins and outs of each option, comparing their respective advantages, disadvantages, and costs.

In recent years, Canada has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for immigrants all over the world. The country provides a conducive environment for people looking to relocate in search of better opportunities, safety and security, and social welfare programs.

The Quebec Ministry of Immigration recently released its latest list of occupations eligible for simplified Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing. Briefly, LMIAs must be obtained by certain employers who intend to hire temporary foreign workers for their business. These documents are designed to provide assess the hiring of a temporary foreign worker and verify that the hire will have either a neutral or positive impact on Canada’s labour market.

Canada’s federal and provincial skilled worker immigration programs require that you complete a language test. The language test requirement applies to the federal Express Entry system, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada’s other various skilled worker streams.

Immigration to Canada hits a new high, marking the country’s second consecutive record-breaking year since the pandemic-related downturn in 2020.