I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options?
On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy.
The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in Canada, is valid for up to three years and holders are allowed to bring their immediate families to Canada with them.
It proved to be an extremely popular option and the cap of 10,000 applications was reached within two days, leaving some wondering what other options are available for H-1B holders to immigrate to Canada.
Canadian government announces continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada
Today, the Canadian government made an announcement on the continued immigration support for Hong Kong residents in Canada. In 2021, IRCC created two pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who have either worked or studied in Canada. Stream A has been open to former Hong Kong residents who have graduated from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada within the last 3 years.
House prices rise in Canada as interest rates remain high
The cost of buying a home in Canada has gone up slightly according to the most recent data from Statistics Canada.
The recently released New Housing Price index shows that on average, prices increased 0.1% month-over-month in May, the first increase since August 2022. It further showed that prices were up in six of the 27 census metropolitan areas (CMAs) surveyed in May 2023, down in eight and unchanged in the remaining 13 CMAs.
Canada Day: A kick off to summer festivals across the country
Canada Day is statutory holiday celebrated on July 1st by all those who call Canada home. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act. The Act, signed in 1867, consolidated three new territories who agreed to come together to join Canada’s wider confederation. Canada Day is informally referred to as “Canada’s Birthday”, but July 1, 1867 was an important milestone in the evolution of the country into its current form of ten provinces and three territories.
What are your rights as a tenant? How to rent your first home in Canada
As a newcomer to Canada, it is likely that your first home will be a rented house or apartment. It is important to understand your rights as renter to ensure that renting your new home will provide you with a safe place where you can begin to adjust to your life in Canada. Landlord and tenant responsibilities can be different in different provinces and territories. In each province or territory, government departments or ministries oversee these laws.
