Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enacted a special one-time measure to automatically extend or assist extending work permits so some foreign nationals can continue working in Canada until at least May 31, 2023. There are 95,000 post-graduation work permit set to expire by the end of 2022, and the Government of Canada expects about 55,000 of those permit holders will benefit from these measures, which came into effect August 2, 2022. Former international students with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits will be able to remain working by extending their work permit for an additional 18 months. POST-GRADUATION WORK […]
Engaging business communities in attracting immigrants to smaller communities and addressing shortages in the labour force in Canada were the main topics discussed with the Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marie-France Lalonde in the 7th installment of the Great Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Recovery Series on July 29, 2022. “Ottawa wants Atlantic communities to thrive” Lalonde said. She explained that the federal government is dedicated to assisting Canada’s smaller communities, like Prince Edward Island, to address challenges like skilled-worker shortages and difficulties attracting immigrants. Bill DeBlois, the president of the Great Charlottetown Area Chamber […]
The PEI Office of Immigration issued Invitation to Apply (ITA) to PEI PNP potential applicants on July 21, 2022. Business Impact Category 27 business owners and senior managers received an ITA. The minimum score for an ITA was 60, which was slightly higher than the last round’s cut-off score. We anticipate the cut-off score will be slightly higher in the next round. We recommend your EOI score is approximately 70. Labour Impact Category and Express Entry Here are the draw results for Labour Impact Category applicants. The Office of Immigration invited 138 skilled workers. It is difficult to get an […]
Prince Edward Island is the smallest province in Canada. It’s surrounded by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and is connected to New Brunswick by the Confederation Bridge, the longest bridge over ice-covered water in the world! The 1908, fictional novel, Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery allowed people around the world to discover the natural beauty of PEI as seen through the eyes of the endearing protagonist, Anne. Since the publication of that novel, million and millions of tourists have visited PEI in the summer. The scenic, white sand beaches along the North Shore are the biggest attraction, though […]
The PEI Office of Immigration is introducing a Net Worth Verification Report as part of PEI Provincial Nominee Program: Business Impact Stream. This requirement will come into effect starting with applicants applying to the August 18, 2022 Invitation to Apply draw. Applicants applying to August’s draw and any future draw will be required to engage with a designated a net worth verifier within 15 days of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The net worth verifier will provide a report to the PEI Office of Immigration and the applicant. Please keep reading to learn more about the new net worth […]
Preserved flowers, hand-poured aroma candles and other home décor items are available at Dianthus in downtown Summerside. The preserved flowers, arranged by hand in glass terrariums, are a perfect gift or addition to any room or office. Brightly coloured, stylish cutlery sets are also for sale in the boutique. Dianthus also offers customized flower orders for celebrations and special occasions. Our client opened Dianthus in June 2022 in the McNeill Mall on Water Street in Summerside about two years after he’d originally applied for the PEI Provincial Nominee Program: Business Impact stream. This client received his Work Permit Support Letter […]
Leisure Moment Bikes & Accessories specializes in something unique to the PEI market: folding bikes. Leisure Moment carries SoloRock Wonder aluminum bikes, which conveniently fold and are easy to carry and store. The store, located at the HQ building in downtown Summerside also offers mountain bikes and a variety of bicycle helmets, seat covers and other accessories. https://www.leisuremomentbikes.com/ The client has a passion for cycling and first applied for the PEI Provincial Nominee Program: Business Impact Stream in November 2020. Due to delays caused by the global pandemic, he received his Work Permit Support Letter in June 2021. His Work […]
Lion Mountain Productions Ltd. offers custom-made pet homes, crates, and non-toxic or organic pet products. Lion Mountain Productions Ltd. in Summerside, constructs dog houses, bird houses and carries a wide variety of accessories for aquariums. This client opened the doors to their business at 20B Water St. in Summerside in December 2021, just 15 months after they first applied to the PEI Provincial Nominee Program: Business Impact Stream. Due to delays caused by the global pandemic, the client received their Work Permit Support Letter in February 2021, followed by the Work Permit in June. This client and his family arrived […]
Pet W: What your pet wants offers a variety of pet accessories such as toys, beds, collars, leashes and other items to pamper your pet. Located at 4A Walker Drive in Charlottetown, Pet W is one of the few places on PEI where you can get a summer pool for your dog! Our client opened this business in the spring of 2022. This client first applied to the PEI Provincial Nominee Program: Business Impact Stream in the fall of 2020. It took about six months for this client to receive their Work Permit Support Letter due to delays caused by […]
Beauty on the Go: Unlock your Inner Glow On-The-Go is a new boutique in downtown Charlottetown offering beauty products, natural foods and fashion accessories. It’s also a great place to pick up PEI locally-crafted honey and soap. This client celebrated Beauty on the Go’s grand opening on June 13, about six months after she arrived on PEI with her family. This client’s PEI Provincial Nominee Program Business Impact Stream journey started in late November 2020. The global pandemic caused some delays and she received her Work Permit Support Letter in the spring of 2021. Her Work Permit was approved five […]