Express Entry: 8 Simple Steps to become a Permanent Resident in Canada
In 2015, Canada started the Express Entry system to process permanent residence applications for SKILLED workers who want to settle in Canada permanently. Since then, hundreds of thousands of skilled workers from different parts of the world have used the Express Entry system to relocate permanently to Canada and eventually become citizens. It will take […]
Canada Express Entry Permanent Residence Application Guide
Are you thinking of how to become a permanent resident in Canada (as a skilled immigrant)? This post is for you. The information here covers: What is Express Entry? In 2015, Canada started the Express Entry system to process permanent residence applications for SKILLED workers who want to settle in Canada permanently. Every year, thousands […]
Top 15 websites to look for jobs in Canada
When you arrive in Canada, you may need one or two jobs to keep body and soul together….. there are employment recruitment agencies licensed and regulated by the government, but these 15 job search sites are very useful to look for jobs by yourself! 1) LinkedIn LinkedIn is one of the underutilized platforms for jobs in […]
Ten (10) FREE Resources for IELTS Preparation
If you are writing the IELTS soon (either to study abroad or for permanent residence applications), these 10 resources are FREE and very useful when preparing for the test. 1) Goodluck IELTS Link available here 2) IELTS Liz Link available here 3) IELTS Online Tests Link available here 4) IELTS Buddy Link available here 5) Road To IELTS Link […]
How much do you need to become a Permanent Resident in Canada?
Are you interested in becoming a permanent resident in Canada and want to know what to budget for? If yes, then this post is for you! One question I get a lot of times is, how much will I spend to become a permanent resident in Canada as an immigrant? The answer to this question […]
How to Get a Work Visa in Canada
Are you interested in coming to Canada temporarily on a work visa? Then this post is for you. The information here covers: Are there temporary work visas to only come to Canada to work for some time? YES! Canada has more than 100 immigration programs, but as with many other popular Canadian visas (study, Express […]
15 Things to do as a new permanent resident in Canada.
Ready to come to Canada?! I am excited that you now have your permanent resident approval and you are good to go! This is a list of things to do as a new permanent resident in Canada. Keep these things on your to-do list as you plan your final arrival in Canada. 1) Arrange accommodation Given […]
How to renew your Nigerian Passport in Canada
If you are a Nigerian living in Canada, and you are thinking of renewing your Nigerian Passport in Canada, this is for you. The Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa has done an amazing job and made the process of renewing the Nigerian Passport seamless and straightforward. I was at the High Commission in February 2024 […]
How to become a permanent resident in Canada as a Care Worker
The Federal Home Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot allow eligible applicants with caregiver work experience or a job offer to apply for permanent residence in Canada. The 5-year pilot programs let qualified caregivers and their family members come to Canada with the goal of becoming permanent residents. Every January 1st, the application caps for the […]
How to change from a Visitor Visa to a Work or Study Permit in Canada.
The first thing to note is that a visitor visa ALONE is not a permanent relocation visa. So, it’s important to be sure you have what it takes to change your status while visiting Canada. I am increasingly getting questions from those who have a Canada Visitor Visa and looking for options to change that […]