Citizenship and Immigration Canada is the official source of immigration and citizenship information in Canada. It is the premier website for information you may have regarding you, or your staff's ability to work as a skilled worker in Canada. Immigrating to Canada permanently is an exciting opportunity. However, there are several things you should consider before you apply to be a permanent resident. If you want to immigrate to Canada, there are a few different ways to apply. You will need to decide which immigration program will work best for you and your family. To find out about the requirements and the steps to apply in each category visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website.
If you are a physician looking to move to Canada, our region has number of programs that are available just for you. Find our why It's Better Here to work & live in Kamloops. Planning a visit to the region? Let us know. Our Red Carpet Physician Attraction and Retention Program has packages of information, gift certificats and coupons just for you so you can experience all the features that make Kamloops so great. Click here to learn more about our Red Carpet Program.
You have a number of options when applying for permanent residence status. Read about these programs and decide which class suits you and your family best. Click on the link here to view a complete list of options, or visit our list below:
There are a number of programs available to British Columbian employers to assist them meet their labour needs through the hiring of foreign workers. Below are some valuable information links for you to explore if you are a local employer looking at expanding your labour options.
Provincial Nominee (PNP) The PNP program accelerates the Permanent Resident application process for skilled and/or experienced workers, experienced business persons and their family members who want to settle in BC permanently.
Federal Temporary Foreign Worker Program Hiring a foreign worker temporarily may help you meet short-term skill and labour needs when Canadians and permanent residents are not available. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)/Service Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) work together to ensure that the employment of foreign workers responds to regional, occupational and sectoral skills and labour demands, while protecting employment opportunities for Canadians and permanent residents.
Labour Market Information An employer who wants to hire a foreign worker must first apply to HRSDC/Service Canada for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO). This opinion assesses what impact the worker would have on Canada’s labour market or, in other words, how the offer of employment would affect Canadian jobs. Once a positive LMO is issued, the foreign worker must be assessed by CIC; and a work permit must be issued before the worker is allowed to work and reside in Canada.
National Occupation Classification (NOC) The NOC provides a standardized language for describing the work performed by Canadians in the labour market. It is used for many applications including defining and collecting statistics, managing information databases, analyzing labour market trends and extracting practical career planning information.
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If you are in the process of planning your move to Kamloops, below are a number of link that can help you make your move as smooth as possible. A Newcomer’s Introduction to Canada can help you plan your move. The federal government guide includes advice on such things as preparing to enter the Canadian work force, choosing a place to live and learning about life in Canada. Kamloops Immigrant Services is a not-for-profit organization which provides assistance to immigrants, first generation Canadians, visible minorities as well as community agencies, organizations and businesses in Kamloops.
WelcomeBC.ca has helped more than half a million clients to access comprehensive information on immigration, labour market and settlement services providing client-centred information on how to immigrate, settle and find employment in B.C.
Welcomethompsonnicola.com is a directory that connects all of the Thompson Nicola Regions into one central location to provide specific information on the programs and services for immigrants . employers and service providers.
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