United States – Job Market Update


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States – Job Market Update


1. May 2025 Job Report (Preliminary):


Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (slightly up from April's 3.8%)


Jobs Added: ~180,000 (mainly in healthcare, hospitality, and construction)


Wage Growth: 4.2% year-over-year



2. Trends:


Tech Hiring: Stabilizing after major layoffs in 2023–24. AI-related roles and cybersecurity are growing.


Manufacturing & Logistics: Experiencing moderate growth due to reshoring initiatives.


Remote Work: Still common in tech and finance, but hybrid models are increasing.



3. Visa & Immigration:


H-1B Reform: New lottery rules expected in late 2025 to prioritize U.S. master's holders.


Green Card Backlogs: Slight progress in employment-based categories, but delays remain.




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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada – Job Market Update


1. April 2025 Labour Force Survey (latest from StatsCan):


Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (up 0.1% from March)


Jobs Added: ~40,000 (boost in health care, professional services)


Wage Growth: 5.1% year-over-year



2. Trends:


Tech & AI: Growing investment, especially in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.


Healthcare & Skilled Trades: Facing worker shortages; strong demand.


New Immigrants: Job integration improving, but recognition of foreign credentials remains a challenge.



3. Immigration News:


Express Entry: New draws now prioritize healthcare, tech, and skilled trades.


Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): IRCC considering reforms for better transition to 

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