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MATRIXVISA INC.

Immigration Law & International Recruitment

Matrixvisa is a boutique
International Recruitment and Canadian Immigration Firm

Since 2002, Matrixvisa has been committed to helping our clients navigate the Canadian immigration law field. We work with applicants and Canadian employers alike to determine and pursue each client’s most appropriate immigration pathway, with our many years of expertise and updated knowledge of current immigration policies.

Our managing director Cobus Kriek, has been practicing Canadian immigration law as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) since 2002. He immigrated to Canada with his family from South Africa in 2000 and became an authorized immigration representative after completing his post-graduate studies in immigration law in Canada in 2001. As required by law, Cobus is a member of the the College of Citizenship and Immigration Consultant (https://college-ic.ca).

International Recruitment for Canadian Employers

We are proud of our ability to find and recruit highly skilled applicants to meet employer needs. In doing this we have developed a reputation for utmost professionalism and ethical practice.

We have experience in recruiting for vacancies throughout Canada in a wide range of industries including:

  • Agriculture
  • Health
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Mining and Natural Resources

Next Steps for Immigrants

We highly recommend our FAQ for skilled worker applicants.

For those that are ready, find out what the next steps are here

We aim to provide newcomers with all the information that they need to make informed decisions before their arrival. Our website is full of valuable information for prospective immigrants and foreign workers that will make it a more comprehensive, and smooth journey.

Want to know more about permanent immigration for skilled workers?

Industry Involvement and Advocating for our Clients

Matrixvisa Inc. is consistently active in the reform and change of immigration policy on a provincial and federal level; we strive to improve the immigration legal system specifically with regards to economic classes.

Cobus published his first book with Thompson Reuters about Labour Market Impact Assessments, which has become an industry manual. He is also a regular author of various immigration law articles.

For links to previous articles, achievements and our efforts to advocate for our clients against unfair decisions and policies.

Above from left: Cobus Kriek, Jashke Kriek

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In Canada Focus” group off 47 000 invites about to start

47,000 PR invitations for "In Canada Focus" group about to start on Express Entry! In late 2024, IRCC made an announcement that extra invites would be made for temporary foreign workers with experience inside Canada. IRCC used the term “In Canada Focus”. This includes the admission primarily in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) according to the 2025-2027 Immigration Levels Plan (see:...

Canada makes money for 80 countries

The Royal Canadian Mint’s International Section located in Winnipeg, makes coins for 80 countries around the world. Some of the countries include New Zealand, Costa Rica, Israel, Zambia The full lust can be seen here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_foreign_countries_with_coinage_struck_at_the_Royal_Canadian_Mint. See www.mint.ca

Beware of Scammers Impersonating Jacobus Kriek

BEWARE OF SCAMS: Matrixvisa only communicates with clients via telephone, email, and WhatsApp. Any other forms of communication is a scam. It has been brought to our attention that some of our clients are receiving Facebook messages from an account that is impersonating Cobus Kriek, our Director and Immigration consultant. If you are unsure about commutation received from Matrixvisa, please confirm with your appointed administrative assistant.

Canada’s NEW Rural Community Immigration Class

The rural community immigration class is for foreign nationals who have the ability to become economically established in a designated rural community. The requirements for the program are: Permanent Job offer (in an occupation listed on the priority occupation list - WHICH HAS NOT YET BEEN RELEASED BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT) An employer that meets specific criteria (listed below at "Employer Criteria" A certificate of recommendation from an economic development organization Proof of...

Background Checks Delaying Applications

Many South African applicants with any military service are being sent for “background checks” that can take 18 months. This has result in some applicants loosing their job offers in Canada as a result. Since March 2024 (and onwards), Matrixvisa has written to senior government officials with our concerns. Essentially, our advice was that IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) should prioritize security background checks and not screen everyone with formal military background. In...

Invitations to apply issued for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream

On August 11, 2021, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply to candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream. You may apply to the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream if you received an invitation to apply on August 11, 2021. The OINP targeted candidates under this stream with work experience in the national occupational codes (NOC) below: Health and agricultural occupations: NOC...

Ontario Provincial Nominee Invites

The ON Provincial Nominee Program has nine several streams French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream* Human Capital Priorities stream* Skilled Trades stream* Entrepreneur stream Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream Employer Job Offer: International Student stream Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream Masters Graduate stream PhD Graduate stream On 15 July 2021 several skill Level C and D occupations were targeted in the  Employer Job Offer : In Demand Skills Stream Applicants had to have...

British Columbia will require certification for ten trades

At the moment only a small number of trades require Canadian certification in BC. They are elevator mechanics, certain trades that operate ammonia as well power engineers. Others such as welders, electricians, automotive mechanics did not have to obtain a Red Seal in Canada to work in these occupations. It was reported in the media that certain trades will require certification in the future such as construction electrician, industrial electrician, powerline technician, gasfitter,...

Mr. Nir Babani the previous owner of UIS Canada is being investigated

Mr. Nir Babani the previous owner of UIS Canada (https://www.uiscanada.com) are now being investigated after several complaints have been received. The regulator, ICCRC reported the following: "We are writing to advise that ICCRC has formally initiated a disciplinary proceeding against Nir Babani, R407271. The first step in the proceeding is a motion to seek an interim suspension of Nir Babani’s membership with ICCRC pending the final adjudication of the merits of misconduct alleged in the...

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program: What occupations get invited?

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MB PNP) invites foreign nationals that has been working in Manitoba for six months as well as foreign nationals that is outside of Canada. Those invited from outside of Canada are recruited via the “Skilled Worker Overseas” stream also known as the "Strategic Recruitment Initiative". The points applicants had to score were as follow: 7 June 2021- 708 points 1 June 2021- 601 points 25 May 2021- 703 points 6 May 2021- 703 points 26 April 2021- 721 points...

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