QuestJobs Weekly Immigration News Roundup (Sept 22 - 29)
Sept 22 - Alberta Opportunity Stream PR Jobs and Hiring Companies
Summary: Eight big employers in Allberta in the contracting industry that maybe able to sponsor for PR under Alberta Opportunity Stream .
Sept 23 - Alberta Opportunity Stream Companies That Maybe Eligible to Sponsor - Trucking Sector
Summary: QuestJobs researched various companies in Alberta and we found 389 unique Alberta companies that maybe eligible to sponsor under AOS. Within that, 58 are trucking/logistics carriers. Below we spotlight the Top 10 trucking firms by size (employee ranges from LinkedIn or fleet size where headcount isn’t public), the roles they hire most, and exact employer requirements to sponsor under Alberta’s Opportunity Stream (AAIP AOS).
Sept 24 - Alberta Opportunity Stream Top Healthcare Employers Hiring (2025)
Summary: Companies identified by QuestJobs that maybe eligible to sponsor: 389 , Healthcare companies in the list: 7 , Currently there are almost 1300 AOS eligible jobs at QuestJobs.
Sept 25 - Alberta Opportunity Stream Jobs and Companies Hiring - Food and Beverage Sector
Summary: Total companies identified: 389 Food & Beverage companies in the list: 16 , Currently there are almost 1300 AOS eligible jobs at QuestJobs.
Sept 26 - Alberta Opportunity Stream - Oil and Gas Sector Jobs and Hiring Companies
Summary: Total companies identified by QuestJobs (all sectors): 964 , Oil & energy companies in the list: 49 (5.1% of total) , There are about 1300 PR eligible jobs under AOS as per QuestJobs data.
Sept 27 - Alberta Opportunity Stream Logistics and Transportation Potential Sponsors
Summary: Total companies identified: 964 , Logistics & Transportation companies: 49 , Currently there are almost 1300 AOS eligible jobs at QuestJobs.
CIC News
Sept 21, 2025 — Work Permit Costs & H-1B Shock: Why Canada Looks Better
Summary: CIC News explains Canada’s work-permit fees and pathways in the wake of the U.S. introducing a US$100,000 H-1B fee—positioning Canada as a more attractive option for skilled workers.
Source: CIC News — “What is Canada’s work permit fee? Options to work in Canada after the H1-B fee hike.” CIC News
Sept 25, 2025 — IRCC Backlog Swells (Especially Study Permits)
Summary: CIC News reports IRCC’s overall backlog rose to ~959k files as of Aug 31, up from ~902k a month earlier—highlighting growing delays, with a notable surge in study-permit backlogs.
Source: CIC News — “IRCC backlog continues to increase, study permit backlog surges.” CIC News