What is a NOC code and what is its significance?

What is a NOC code and what is its significance?

In many of my previous blogs you will notice that I often reference the National Occupation Code or NOC code.  It’s not a system that many Canadians are aware of let alone understand its importance in many Canadian government processes. The NOC system is one in which...
When Should I Apply for Permanent Residence?

When Should I Apply for Permanent Residence?

I have recently been talking to many people about permanent residence in Canada.  I find that the timing on these applications is critical.  People often make a decision that they want to live or remain in Canada and be so enthusiastic about the process they don’t...
Hiring Foreign Students

Hiring Foreign Students

Summer means that there are many international students, recently graduated, who are looking for employment in Canada.  I often get questions from employers who are interested in hiring international students about their eligibility to work, when they can start...
Canadian Citizenship

Canadian Citizenship

If you followed the IRCC twitter feed this week you will regularly see the comment that the best way to spend Canada Day is to attend a Canadian citizenship swearing in ceremony.  It’s traditional to hold a Canadian swearing in ceremony on Canada Day and several...
Intoxicants and Immigration

Intoxicants and Immigration

It’s been an interesting summer so far in Canadian Parliament.  Marijuana has been legalized under the Cannabis Act, and the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws under the Canadian Criminal Code have just gotten tougher.  Although these two have not directly been...