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Salaries Soar for Immigrants Working in Canada

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:36:01 +0000

In recent times, newcomer wages in Canada have been getting higher. From 2010 to 2019, the median wages have gone up across all immigration categories in Canada. The increased wages are recorded for both men and women, said Canadian Visa Professionals.

According to reports, the annual median wage for male immigrants in the country increased by 10.2% annually. Male immigrants’ wages increased from $32,500 in 2010 to $62,300 in 2019.

On the other hand, female immigrants’ wages increased at an average of 9.3% annually over the same period. The median wage of females thus increased from $24,500 to $44,900.

The median wage of females thus increased from $24,500 to $44,900.

Overview of the Median Entry Wage in Canada in 2018

According to a study, the immigrants who became permanent residents in 2018 had the highest median entry wage in four decades among other immigrants. The immigrants in 2018 made a median income of $31,900 a year after they received their Canadian permanent residence.

This record was $1,300 or 4.2% higher than the immigrants who came in 2017 after their first year. Canadian Visa Professionals reported that the principal applicants under the economic categories in 2018 had a median wage of $43,600 in 2019. A record which is 3.8% above the immigrants admitted in 2017.

On the other hand, the dependants earned $27,600, a record 7% higher than their counterparts admitted in 2017. The median entry wage of refugees was the lowest among permanent residents admitted in 2018. There was no change in the median entry wage for family-sponsored immigrants in 2017 and 2018.

Importance of Pre-admission Experience in Canada

According to a study by Statistics Canada, work-related pre-admission experience in Canada is highly beneficial. It plays a vital role in raising immigrants’ wages. Also, it offers a pathway for newcomers to acquire knowledge of the Canadian labour market and language skills.

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Watch: An Overview Of Canada’s Immigration System

Wed, 25 May 2022 13:07:43 +0000

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published a helpful clip about Canada’s immigration system. Every year they set goals for the number of immigrants accepted into the country under each category. Before the targets are completed, they provide the public, provinces and territories, businesses, and organizations that assist immigrants in settling in Canada the opportunity to provide feedback.

To ensure Canada has the employees it needs to address crucial labor market gaps and support a robust economy, the target for 2022 is 431,645 immigrants.

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Watch: More South Asian Immigrants Working in Canada as Truck Drivers

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:16:52 +0000

Over one-third of Canada’s 181,000 truck drivers are immigrants, and the majority of them are from India and speak Punjabi, according to Statistics Canada’s National Household Survey. A new organization, North American Punjabi Trucking Association, is proof of the group’s growing heft. Based in California, NAPTA trains new members on new technology and regulations, and also negotiates discounts on fuel, tires, and insurance, and pay rates

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Watch: Canadians Have Most Favorable Attitude Toward Immigrants

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 11:04:41 +0000

People living in Canada, no matter their political views, share positive views of newcomers, according to a report by the Washington-based Pew Research Center. Canadians view immigrants as a strength, not a burden. The director of ethnic, immigration and pluralism studies at the University of Toronto’s Munk School, Jeffery Reitz, said, “Canada is on the top of the list in believing immigration is a plus to the country.” Reitz said the results prove Canada is not as polarized as other countries on immigration

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