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Facilitating the Transition of Temporary Foreign Workers to Permanent Residency: Insights and Trends

Austin Campbell

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Transition of Temporary Foreign Workers

In the dynamic landscape of Canada’s labor market, the transition of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to permanent residency plays a significant role in shaping the workforce composition and addressing labor shortages. However, the transition rates and retention patterns vary across industries and skill levels. This article delves into the transition of TFWs in the accommodation and food services as well as food manufacturing industries to permanent residency, shedding light on their retention rates and trends over five years post-immigration.

Transition to Permanent Residency in Accommodation and Food Services

In the accommodation and food services industry, TFWs with lower-skill occupations exhibit lower transition rates to permanent residency compared to their higher-skilled counterparts and study permit holders. A study titled “Temporary Foreign Workers with Lower-Skill Occupations in the Accommodation and Food Services Industry: Transition to Permanent Residency and Industrial Retention after Transition” reveals that only 29% of lower-skilled TFWs who entered this industry between 2010 and 2014 attained permanent residency within five years, contrasting with 45% for higher-skilled TFWs and 49% for study permit holders. Despite this, due to their larger population size, the absolute number of lower-skilled TFWs transitioning to permanent residency remains considerable.

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Retention Trends in Accommodation and Food Services

Post-immigration, approximately 40% of lower-skilled TFWs who obtained permanent residency from 2011 to 2015 continue to work in the accommodation and food services industry five years later. Conversely, the retention rate is higher among higher-skilled TFWs (52%) and significantly lower for study permit holders (16%). This indicates a notable divergence in industry retention based on skill levels and immigration pathways.

Transition and Retention in Food Manufacturing

In the food manufacturing industry, TFWs with lower-skill occupations experience lower transition rates to permanent residency compared to their higher-skilled counterparts. The study “Temporary Foreign Workers with Lower-Skill Occupations in the Food Manufacturing Industry: Transition to Permanent Residency and Industrial Retention after Transition” highlights that only 39% of lower-skilled TFWs who arrived between 2010 and 2014 transitioned to permanent residency within five years, contrasting with 48% for higher-skilled TFWs.

Retention Patterns in Food Manufacturing

Retention rates among TFWs with lower-skill occupations in the food manufacturing industry decline gradually over the initial five years post-immigration. For instance, among those who became permanent residents from 2011 to 2015, the retention rate dropped from 73% in the year of immigration to 36% five years later. Furthermore, the degree of retention decreases with each successive landing cohort, indicating evolving trends in industry retention dynamics.

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The transition of temporary foreign workers to permanent residency significantly influences labor market dynamics and industry retention patterns. While lower-skilled TFWs demonstrate lower transition rates and retention levels compared to their higher-skilled counterparts, their sheer population size underscores their contribution to Canada’s workforce diversity.

Understanding these trends is vital for policymakers, employers, and stakeholders to develop targeted strategies aimed at enhancing the integration and retention of TFWs across various industries, ensuring a robust and inclusive labor market landscape.

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