Three Canadian Universities Placed In Top 100 World’s Best Universities

A world report on Best Global Universities by US News has named the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, & McGill University among the top 100 global universities.

Schools were evaluated based on their research performance and their ratings by members of the academic community around the world and within North America.

Highlights of the Global Best Universities Report 2022

Every year, nearly 350,000 foreign nationals study across various Canadian universities.

The University of Toronto is globally ranked 18 for its quality of the papers published, global research reputation, and 77,468 international student population.

The University of British Columbia is placed in the 35th position globally for its National TRIUMF subatomic physics laboratory, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, Institute for Healthy Living, and Chronic Disease Prevention. The total international student population is 58,590.

While McGill University is ranked 40 globally for its research centers which achieved the creation of the first artificial blood cell and 32,309 international student population.

15 other Canadian universities that featured in the report include:

Canadian Province	Canadian University
Alberta	University of Alberta
Alberta	University of Calgary
Ontario	McMaster University
	University of Waterloo
	University of Ottawa University of Western Ontario
	York University
	Queens University
	University of Guelph
Quebec	Université de Montréal
Quebec	Laval University
British Columbia	Simon Fraser University
	University of Victoria
Nova Scotia	Dalhousie University
Manitoba	University of Manitoba

Choosing the best university programs, exploring scholarships, etc. is just one aspect of researching popular study abroad global destinations like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, the USA, France, Germany, Poland, Malta, and Switzerland.

As a study abroad aspirant, you must also think about the best immigration and settlement options after graduation.

With many immigration options for international students now open, interested candidates are most likely to get their choice of study course and eventually, qualify for permanent residency status in Canada.

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Canadian Immigration Options for International Students

Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program is one of the most popular immigration options for international students. It allows them to gain work experience and have a better chance at qualifying for permanent residency, especially through the Canadian Experience Class under Express Entry.

The Provincial Nominee Program is another significant immigration program for international students. There are dedicated provincial immigration streams from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Ontario that nominated international student graduates to apply for provincial nominations.

If you are in the Express Entry pool already, you may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Then if you get the nomination, it will mean you get 600 points added to your score and you will be able to apply for immigration as a PNP candidate!

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World’s Best Cities Report Puts Canadian Cities Among The Top Urban Destinations

Toronto & four other Canadian cities feature in the World’s Best Cities report 2022. The report is prepared by Resonance Consultancy, a marketing consultant specializing in areas like tourism and real estate.

“Toronto’s top 25 finish this year is powered by diversity and education, with its eponymous university, University of Toronto, ranking #9 globally and its residents finishing #20 for the planet’s most educated,” read a statement from Resonance Consultancy.

The report analyzed urban destinations across 195 countries and included Canadian cities of Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa among the top 100 urban destinations in the world.

Canadian Cities Provide Better International Education & Business Opportunities

Toronto is placed at 24 ahead of Sydney in Australia which is at 25th, Lisbon in Portugal at 37, and Athens in Greece at 53.

Other Canadian cities like Montreal are ranked at 57, Calgary at 65, Vancouver at 69, and Ottawa at 96th are among the top 100 world’s Best Cities.

Montreal made its place in the top 100 cities due to its response during and after the pandemic. The culture of the city has been ranked high at 22. McGill University in the city got 27th rank while Université de Montréal was ranked 57.

Vancouver is ranked 69 in the global ranking due to its universities, culture, and beauty.

Ottawa, the capital city of Canada has been ranked 96. The residents of the country have been ranked at 15 due to education.

There are 1,800 businesses in the cities related to life sciences, technology, software, digital media, software, and aerospace. Thousands of jobs are available in the city and the cost of living is also very low in comparison to other cities in the country.

Canadian Cities are Popular Among Immigrants

According to Statistics Canada, Calgary had welcomed nearly 46% of total immigrants moving to Alberta. During the same period, nearly 81% of total immigrants moving to British Columbia landed in Vancouver and about 76% of immigrants who moved to Ontario chose Toronto as their preferred destination.

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and is a competitor to Silicon Valley and Seattle in terms of tech jobs and settlements. Since 2013, it has added about 80,100 tech jobs and skilled foreign immigrants were its major beneficiaries.

Calgary, Alberta is known for heavy establishments such as the oil and gas industry and the same requires a skilled workforce which is fulfilled by foreign skilled Immigration.

Vancouver is applauded for maintaining corruption-free public services, a high level of secularism, and greater sensitivity to climate change. Toronto outranked other Canadian cities in healthcare and education services.

Additionally, a recent study by the Canadian Bureau for International Education ranked Canada’s stability as the number one deciding factor for international students.

Benefits of Canada Immigration now include Gender Equality

Direct PR pathway, favorable policies, and multiculturalism remain to be the marketing words for Canadian immigration. A new criterion is now added to the benefits of Canadian immigration.

In another report by Bloomberg prepared in 2021, Toronto ranked highly on equality, maternity, and wealth.

For career women like Lara Zink, gender equity is becoming an increasing imperative. “I had a 20-plus-year career in capital markets at one of Canada’s Big Five banks while raising two children as a single mom, which was both challenging and rewarding,” she says.

She remarks, “Today most women working in finance in Toronto take up to 12 months maternity leave, and many men are now taking advantage of parental leave policies, too. It goes a long way in reducing the stigma attached to maternity leave for women.”

Qualifying for Canadian Permanent Residency

Canada aims to welcome over 500,000 new permanent residents each year by 2025.

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Statistics Canada Notes Increased Job Vacancies Across All Sectors

Statistics Canada in its payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies report for September 2022 noted 994,800 vacant payroll employment positions in Canada.
The report found a 3.8% hike in job vacancies within Canada across all major sectors – Healthcare and Social Assistance, Accommodation, and Food Services, Retail Trade, Professional Scientific and Technical Services, Manufacturing – compared to the previous August report.

Payroll employment increased nationally by 0.5% in September, with the largest gains in Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta. Additionally, two immigration-friendly provinces, Ontario and Saskatchewan added the highest number of 400,000 new jobs during the period.

Payroll employment in Canada does not include self-employed, professional practices, or owners and partners of unincorporated businesses. Therefore, it indicates more hiring of eligible candidates and it is coinciding with increased economic-class immigration targets for 2023 in Canada.

New Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2023-25

Canada did not hesitate to release an ambitious immigration levels plan yet again. The country looks forward to welcoming nearly 266,210 new immigrants annually in 2023 through Express Entry/PNP streams. The targets for 2024 and 2025 are nearly 300,000 new immigrants each.

Explore your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration by taking this free assessment online.

Sector-Wise Job Vacancies in Canada

Healthcare and social assistance: The healthcare sector posted the highest number of job openings in Canada at 159,500 positions. It is similar to the high demand for self-employed professionals including doctors, nurses, physicians, surgeons, etc.

Professional Scientific and Technical Services: The services sector encompasses legal services, accounting, architectural and engineering, computer systems design, management consulting, advertising, public relations, and more, posted 61,900 job openings in Canada.

Accommodation and Food services: The accommodation and food services posted 152,400 job openings in Canada.

Retail Trade: The retail trade sector including field managers and strategists saw about 117,300 vacant positions in September.

How is Canada Incentivizing More Skilled Immigration?

A quarter of registered nurses and 36% of physicians in Canada are not Canadian-born.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is further taking measures to make it easy for foreign-trained healthcare workers to immigrate.

Some of its recent initiatives include allowing self-employed physicians who are on a temporary residency visa to qualify for Canada PR under Express Entry.

Read the full news here.

Also, read how to immigrate to Canada as a Registered Nurse.

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Express Entry Draws: November Ends With Lower CRS Score And 4,750 ITAs For Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its second all-program Express Entry draws in November.

The latest draw on November 23 maintained the same number of invitations to apply (ITA) at 4,750 but lowered the qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to 491 points, three points drop from the previous November 3 Express Entry draws.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #236
Record-breaking Draw Size	4,750 invitations to apply for Canada PR
Lower Express Entry Cut-off	Minimum CRS score required was 491
Is the Tie-break rule applied?	Profiles registered on or before October 13, 2022, 11:22:17 UTC were invited. This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

This is the eleventh consecutive all-program Express Entry draw since July 06 as Canada resumed PR nominations for Federal Skilled Worker Program after a gap of nearly 18 months.

Federal Skilled Worker Program allows direct PR pathways for foreign skilled workers based on their work experience. Receiving a provincial nomination can boost the Express Entry CRS score by additional 600 points.

A common trend among all the draws since resuming is a consistent increase in draw size and a decline in qualifying scores to accommodate more profiles. This has led to a decrease in the Canadian immigration application backlog.

Official data reveals that IRCC invited over 30,000 candidates through Express Entry since then.

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Proposed Changes to the Express Entry System in 2023

The 2023-2025 annual targets for Express Entry landings (principal applicants, spouses, and dependents) are projected at

82,880 ITAs in 2023
109,020 ITAs in 2024
114,000 ITAs in 2025

IRCC is expected to issue ITAs for Canada PR to eligible candidates with specific work experience, education, or language ability. The occupation group choice would depend on Canada’s prevailing market demand.

This will impact the relevance of CRS scores in some instances and may become less vital in future draws.

You can get in touch with our expert consultants to know your chances of qualifying.

Self-employed physicians can apply under Express Entry for PR

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recently announced new measures to enable physicians to apply under Express Entry and directly qualify for Canadian permanent residency.

Until now, physicians or doctors who practice in Canada could not qualify for Express Entry

programs since they were considered self-employed. Being self-employed in Canada for the purpose of gaining work experience did not make them eligible for most economic immigration pathways, including Express Entry.

However, if you’re self-employed with at least one year of work experience in your home country, you can still apply for permanent residence through the Express Entry program.

Also, read how the shift to the new TEER System will affect Canada Express Entry CRS.

Qualifying for Express Entry Draws with CanApprove

Immigration in Canada means obtaining permanent residency.

After registration of profiles online, the profiles are assessed and ranked based on the CRS score.

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points. The human capital criteria like

age,
education,
work experience outside Canada,
language proficiency in English/French,
spouse adaptability,
Canadian study experience, etc. are considered for evaluation purposes.

Those invited for permanent residence have 60 days to submit their applications to IRCC. IRCC aims to process most applications within 6 months or less.

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November PNP Draws From Prince Edward Island Issues 188 Invites For Canada PR

Prince Edward Island held two nomination draws within a gap of two weeks in November. Together, 188 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nominations were issued under either one of the three streams: Express Entry, Labour, and Business streams.

It is unusual for Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) to hold two draws in a month. The provincial draw held on November 3 issued 39 candidates through the Labour and Express Entry stream, while November 17 PEI PNP draw invited 142 candidates through the Labour and Express Entry streams.

Additionally, eight candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination through the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur streams.

The qualifying threshold for business invitations was reduced to 62 (ten points lower than the previous October month draw) under the unique provincial points grid.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to get a provincial nomination.

Qualify for Canada PR Under PEI PNP

In order to be considered for nominations under PEI PNP provincial draws, candidates must create an Expression Of Interest (EOI) profile with the province.

EOI profiles are given points based on the province’s unique points grid. The highest-scoring candidates are then invited to apply through monthly draws.

PEI PNP Express Entry & Labout Impact category

If a candidate is already registered in the federal Express Entry pool, they could qualify for provincial nomination under the PEI PNP Express Entry category.

Foreigners like Skilled Workers, Critical Workers, and International Graduates with a valid job offer in PEI, and having support from their employer may qualify under the Labour Impact category.

PEI PNP Business Impact category

Prince Edward Island also favors the immigration of foreign entrepreneurs to boost its economy. Such candidates are issued invitations under the Work Permit Stream, which is for foreign entrepreneurs who want to own and operate a business in PEI.

Further, eligible candidates with a successful provincial nomination can apply to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency.

Future of PEI PNP Draws

The division between provincial invitations issued over the last 12 months (Dec 16, 2021, to November 17, 2022):

Business Invitations over the last 12 months – 8% (129)
Labour Invitations including Express Entry over the last 12 months – 92% (1647)

Prince Edward Island is among the four Atlantic provinces in Canada which is dependent on immigration for their population growth and sustaining the economy. The other three provinces Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are also making significant efforts to welcome and retain more immigrants.

Interestingly, Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province yet has the country’s highest population growth rate. Thus, it enjoys Canada’s highest per capita intake of foreign newcomers.

You can read about other active PNP updates from British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia here.

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Latest Manitoba PNP Draws Nominates 518 Profiles Including Express Entry For Canada PR

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new set of Canadian immigration draws on November 17. The latest Expression of Interest (EOI) Manitoba PNP draws led to 518 new Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) for provincial nominations.

An Expression of Interest (EOI) profile is not an application for Canadian immigration but an immigration profile that is evaluated and assessed for 1,000 points based on core human capital, mainly work experience, education, and language proficiency.

The prairie province of Canada invited a mixed pool of on-shore as well as off-shore immigration candidates. They qualified for various Manitoba PNP immigration streams while some were also registered under the Canada Express Entry pool to apply for provincial nominations.

Breakdown of November 17 MPNP draw:

About 125 invitations went to candidates registered in the federal Express Entry pool.
143 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 703 under Skilled Workers Overseas;
177 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 616 under Skilled Workers in Manitoba; and
198 invitations with no EOI score requirement under International Education Stream.

Expressions of Interest from Skilled Workers Overseas candidates have only been considered if they:

were directly invited by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, or
have a valid Express Entry profile number and Job Seeker validation code.

Manitoba PNP on new NOC 2021

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) switched to a new classification for economic-class immigrants earlier this month.

Each year some 15,000 people from countries all over the world move to Manitoba in search of better career opportunities and a standard of life.

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has aligned its provincial intake in November 17 draw with the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

However, if your MPNP application was submitted before November 16, 2022, the MPNP nomination and subsequent permanent residence application will be assessed using NOC 2016.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for Canadian immigration.

How to Qualify for Upcoming Manitoba PNP Draws?

In order to qualify for upcoming Manitoba PNP draws, interested applicants must first register their Expression of Interest (EOI) with the province.

Depending on their profile assessment score, they may qualify for receiving LAAs through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas streams, or International Education Stream.

If you are applying from outside Canada

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream:

Manitoba Express Entry Pathway
Human Capital Pathway

If you are already in Canada on temporary work permits

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream:

Manitoba Work Experience Pathway
Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

If you studied in Manitoba

International Education Stream:

Career Employment Pathway
Graduate Internship Pathway
Student Entrepreneur Pathway

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Canada PNP in 2023 will target more immigrants than Express Entry for permanent residency. The PNP targets for 2023-2025 are as follows:

105,500 in 2023
110,000 in 2024
117,500 in 2025

The validity of the EOI profile in Manitoba is one year.

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British Columbia PNP Changes Points System To Modify Point Allocations For Immigration Applicants

Soon as National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 came into force earlier this month, British Columbia PNP (BC PNP) modified its points system to reflect new NOC changes in inviting eligible candidates for provincial nominations.

No points will be awarded to candidates’ skill levels instead human capital factors will now be assessed based on a TEER classification.

New NOC 2021 will affect the BC PNP intake of economic-class immigrants in the following way:

The number of points assigned to human capital (skills, experience education, and competencies of the individual) and economic factors (job offer, income, district of employment) of applicants has increased
Additional points have been added for professional designations and language proficiency in both English and French;
Points have been added for previous experience working or studying outside of metropolitan Vancouver.

The total points available in the new BC PNP system is 220 (previous 200) and divided between human capital factors and economic factors.

BC PNP New Points Allocation
Factors	Scoring Area	Previous	Updated
Human Capital Factors	Directly Related Work Experience	40	60
	Highest Level of Education	25	40
	Language Proficiency (English or French)	30	40
Economic Factors	Hourly Wage of the B.C. Job Offer	50	55
Economic Factors	Area within B.C.	10	25

How can Aspiring Candidates Qualify for BC PNP under Revised Points Allocation?

Dual language proficiency recognized: A maximum score for language ability (30 points) can now be achieved with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 9 in French or English as opposed to the previous 10.

Candidates proficient in both English and French may receive an additional 10 points.

Higher the income, the higher your points: A candidate with an annual salary of $145,000 would guarantee an applicant the maximum number of points in this category.

Aged aspirants are given preference under the new points allocation system. Additional 5 points are added for applicants aged 55 (previously 50).

Get employed in the region outside Vancouver with specific skill: British Columbia wants to decongest the Vancouver area and offers a tiered number of points under the current scoring criteria

0 points for employment in the metro Vancouver district;
5 points for employment in the Squamish, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Mission, and Chilliwack districts; and
15 points, for any area in B.C. not already mentioned.

Candidates may now receive 10 additional points for specific regional education or work experience whereas unlike one year of any Canadian experience in the previous allocation.

Explore your eligibility for provincial nominations in Canada by taking a free assessment online.

Apply for Canada PR through BC PNP

The “two-step migration” process is now the preferable pathway for economic-class immigrants.

Under this process, eligible candidates are required to apply for a temporary resident visa and gain work experience in Canada. Based on their Canadian experience, the federal government invites them to apply for permanent residence.

Over the past decade, nearly 50 percent of the economic class immigrants receiving permanent residence in Canada came under provincial programs (PNPs and Quebec admissions) or the federal Canada Experience Class program.

The provincial nomination from British Columbia is valid for approximately six months from the confirmation date.

During this time period, you can apply with IRCC under the Provincial Nominee Class and receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through fortnightly Express Entry nomination draws.

As a provincial nominee, you may receive an additional 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of the Express Entry system. The high score will effectively guarantee an Invitation to Apply (ITA) during a subsequent federal Express Entry draw.

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Nova Scotia Plans To Target More French-Speaking Immigrants For Issuing Provincial Nominations

Canadian province of Nova Scotia made its new francophone immigration action plan public. The Atlantic Canada province provided its population strategy to increase francophone immigration in the new report titled Growing Nova Scotia’s Francophone Population – An Action Plan for Success (2022-25).

Francophone immigration in Canada means inviting more French-speaking immigrants to qualify for Canadian permanent residency.

Quebec is the largest french-speaking province in Canada while the 2021 census reported more than 30,000 people in Nova Scotia speaking French as their first language.

Nova Scotia used to have a well-established community of French speakers since the Acadians settled in the 1600s. Later they were forcibly removed from the province by the British and sent to the southern United States.

Now the overall federal target for French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec is 4.4% by the end of 2023 and Nova Scotia will be taking the lead through its provincial nomination program.

Qualifying for Provincial Nominations from Nova Scotia

Any eligible foreigner can get nominated to qualify for Canadian permanent residency through Nova Scotia in two ways:

the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and
the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program.

Immigration to Canada through Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program

‘Enhanced’ stream offer registered candidates in the federal pool to be considered for provincial nominations. This guarantees permanent residency in Canada as additional 600 points are added to their overall qualifying score.

Eight different immigration streams under Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program include:

‘Enhanced’ PNP streams –

Nova Scotia Experience: for candidates with their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry pool and work experience in Nova Scotia for at least one year;
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities: for candidates with their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry pool and who meet specific labor market needs;
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians: for candidates with their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry pool and who have a job offer as a family physician or specialist physician;

‘Base’ stream targets candidates from a separate pool and delinked from federal Express Entry. It targets candidates with specific skills and experience for temporary residence in Canada.

‘Base’ PNP streams –

Physician Stream: for physicians who have a job offer in Nova Scotia and are not in the Express Entry system;
Skilled Worker Stream: for skilled workers who have received a job offer in the province;
Occupation In-Demand Stream: for workers with a job offer in an occupation that is deemed “in-demand;”
Entrepreneur Stream: for individuals who wish to start a business in the province; and
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: for international graduates who wish to start a business in the province.

Immigration to Canada through Atlantic Immigration Program

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is now a permanent federal immigration to Canada program. It will open doors for additional 6,000 eligible candidates to apply for Canada Visa annually.

Atlantic Canada is comprised of four provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador.

To apply under the AIP, candidates must have a job offer from a designated employer. They must have also had an individualized settlement plan.

Through the AIP, over 10,000 newcomers arrived in Nova Scotia between 2017 –2021. Over this period of time, about 91% of immigrants stayed in the province.

Federal Programs for Francophone Immigration to Canada

The federal government of Canada is supporting french-speakers to immigrate to Canada under its 2018–23 Federal Action Plan for Official Languages and a special budget of $40.8 million.

It has introduced changes in Canada’s economic-class immigration criteria, most significantly additional CRS points within the Express Entry system for French speakers. It has also implemented the Mobilité Francophone program to help employers outside of Québec hire French-speaking, temporary workers.

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Summary Of How Canada Is Improving Processing Times For Immigration

Canada is on its historic path to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023 and target beyond 500,000 new immigrants annually by 2025. Canada aims to address the backlash of aging demography, low birth rate, and skill level shortages through foreign skilled immigration.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) which is responsible for adding strength to the ambitious political plan and finding ways to fulfill such high immigration levels recently showcased its plans for updating application management systems to help reduce processing times and improve client communication.

IRCC has already begun its transition to 100% digital applications for permanent residence programs in September 2022. By 2026 or earlier, Canada is expecting to benefit immigration applicants with:

More flexibility with application interviews/processing
Improved application processing and support
Provide better estimates of expected application processing times
Shortened waiting times
Provide clients with immediate confirmation of successful application submission
Provide easier access to application information and status updates online
Help them save both time and money on the medical examination process
Allow them to plan their immigration journey via increased predictability

Anyone planning to immigrate to Canada in near future will benefit from learning how Canada is focusing on modernization efforts for immigration.

The summary of modernization efforts discussed here is an extract from a presentation made by IRCC to immigration representatives in a meeting on October 12, 2022.

IRCC’s Modernizing Efforts Timeline

Canada had laid out the full implementation of its digital program modernization plan:

Phase 1: Stabilize (December 2020 to November 2021)

IRCC would stabilize the legacy Global Case Management System (GCMS) until a new platform is developed in phase three

Phase 2: Standardize (December 2021 to March 2023)

IRCC is currently establishing foundational cloud elements to support capabilities that will be delivered in phase three

Phase 3: Enhance (April 2023 to December 2026)

IRCC will deliver a new digital operating platform, fast-tracking processing times and improving immigration to Canada

Canada’s Efforts to Modernize Immigration Application System

IRCC is improving its application management systems throughout Canadian immigration to meet increasing immigration targets in a quick time and deliver communication for clients.

Here’s a recap of ongoing modernizing efforts to improve Canadian immigration:

As part of the 2021 budget, Canada invested $428.9 million over 5 years, with $398.5 million in remaining amortization “to develop and deliver an enterprise-wide digital platform that would gradually replace IRCC’s legacy Global Case Management System (GCMS)”

Specific to spousal sponsorship applicants, application processing has returned to the service standard of 12 months for new applications
Introduction of the Permanent Residence Application Tracker

Online testing and an application tracker/submission system were introduced for citizenship applicants
Even virtual citizenship ceremonies were conducted, allowing interested candidates to self-administer their oath by signed attestation and celebrate their citizenship afterward

In near future, IRCC is planning to:

Update the online processing times tool and begin publishing estimates of application processing times
Make certain applicants exempt from requiring a medical examination for immigration
Conduct more telephone and video interviews for some programs, including expanding the availability of virtual interviews at our overseas offices and even some visa application centers

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Canada Shifts To New TEER System To Improve Economic-Class Immigration Intakes

Canada is shifting to a new National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 to include more skills and occupations and boost economic-class immigration intakes, including Express Entry and PNPs.

With an ambitious annual intake of over 465,000 new immigrants in 2023, the new NOC 2021 will allow IRCC to invite more deserving skilled immigrants under 100+ economic-class programs.

Canada NOC 2021 attempts to determine work experience eligibility on the basis of the new Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) system.

The previous NOC 2016 classified occupations using skill levels for all Canadian temporary and permanent residency programs. The new Canada NOC 2021 will allow Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to target profiles based on academic and work experience.

This may enable foreign immigrants who specialize in emerging fields like data science, cyber security, and others can get adequate opportunities to work & settle in Canada.

Discover more Canadian immigration programs and determine your eligibility based on work experience and academic profile.

What Should Canada Express Entry Aspirants Do?

Go through our previous blogs here to learn more about CRS implications on Federal Skilled Worker Program candidates under the Express Entry system.

New NOC 2021 opens the Express Entry doorway for 16 new occupations:

Payroll administrators;
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants;
Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates;
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants;
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants;
Sheriffs and bailiffs;
Correctional service officers;
By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers;
Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations;
Residential and commercial installers and servicers;
Pest controllers and fumigators;
Other repairers and servicers;
Transport truck drivers;
Bus drivers, subway operators, and other transit operators;
Heavy equipment operators; and
Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors.

Immigration aspirants with work experience in the above occupations can also enter the Express Entry pool and stand a chance to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

We recommend candidates planning to enter the Express Entry pool find their new occupation code on the latest NOC 2021 list.

Get in touch with our expert consultants to determine your eligibility for Canada Express Entry programs.

About the New Canada NOC 2021

NOC 2016 classified all occupations under four skills levels:

NOC 0: Skill type 0 jobs are usually managerial in nature;
NOC A: Skill type A jobs are professional in nature and usually require a university degree; or
NOC B: Skill type B jobs are skilled trades occupations that usually require a college diploma or training as an apprentice.
NOC C & D: Jobs include semi- and low-skilled workers in the trades, primary and manufacturing industries, sales and services, as well as certain clerical and assistant categories

The new TEER system classifies all occupations into six categories: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

You can use this Statistics Canada tool to see how your current NOC corresponds with the new Canada NOC 2021.

TEER 0	Management occupations.
TEER 1	Completion of a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate); or Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER category 2 (when applicable).
TEER 2	Completion of a post-secondary education program of two to three years at a community college, institute of technology, or CÉGEP; or Completion of an apprenticeship training program of two to five years; or Occupations with supervisory or significant safety (police officers and firefighters) responsibilities; or Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER category 3 (when applicable).
TEER 3	Completion of a post-secondary education program of fewer than two years at community college, institute of technology, or CÉGEP; or Apprenticeship training of fewer than 2 years; or More than six months of on-the-job training, training courses, or specific work experience with some secondary school education; or Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER category 4 (when applicable).
TEER 4	Completion of secondary school; or Several weeks of on-the-job training with some secondary school education; or Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER category 5 (when applicable).
TEER 5	Short work demonstration and no formal educational requirements.

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Trends Surrounding Canadian Citizenship For Immigrants: Analysis By Statistics Canada

“A portrait of citizenship in Canada from the 2021 census” report from Statistics Canada got released recently. The report throws light on trends surrounding Canadian citizenship for immigrants based on the latest 2021 census data.

Citizenship in Canada is acquired by birth or by naturalization which is the path for immigrants.

The majority population (91.2%) were citizens, either by birth or by naturalization. The remaining 8.8% of the population were either permanent residents or temporary residents, and categorized as non-Canadians.

Some encouraging trends for immigrants in Canada are observed here.

Since 1991, the proportion of the Canadian population who are citizens by birth has decreased, while the proportion of naturalized Canadian citizens have increased.

Additionally, the number of immigrant population in Canada has increased over the last three decades to a current Canada population level of 23% and is expected to reach 34% by 2041.

More and More Immigrants Qualify for Citizenship as Time Passes

The naturalization rate which was 87.8% in 2011 has dropped down to 80% in 2021.

While the last ten years have seen a decline in the rate of naturalization, more non-Canadians end up obtaining citizens if they increased the time spent in the country.

For example, nearly 94% had obtained Canadian citizenship by 2021 who landed in Canada before 2001. While just about 50% qualified for citizenship who landed from 2011-2015.

Further, the report is optimistic about Asia being the key source region of not just immigrants, but also future Canadian citizens.

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The report found the median age of Canadian citizens was 41.2 years of age as compared to the median age of non-Canadian citizens living in Canada (temporary or permanent residents) was 33.6 years.

Canada will look to address labour shortages and market needs through immigration in the coming years. Canada is keen on overcoming its aging demography and low birth rate through immigration.

This is evident from its newly announced Immigration Levels Plan. Canada is targeting 465,000 new immigrants in 2023 and will increase the annual target over 500,000 new immigrants in 2025.

It is advised to visit a certified immigration consultant to improve your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration. CanApprove is a certified by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).

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Latest Canada PNP Draw Results: Express Entry Candidates Receive ITAs For Nominations

Canada provincial nomination programs (PNP) from Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia actively invited skilled workers including Express Entry for provincial nominations on November 8.

In total, PNPs across Canadian provinces were expected to target about 80,000 PR admissions to Canada in 2022. The target is increased to over 105,000 profiles in 2023. Canada PNP in 2023 will target more immigrants than Express Entry for permanent residency. Read the full blog here.

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Latest Saskatchewan PNP Draws

35 invitations to apply were issued to eligible candidates through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on November 8.

SINP draw breakdown includes 21 candidates from the Express Entry category and 10 from the Occupations-In-Demand category. The minimum Expression of Interest score in both categories was 69.

All candidates invited had Educational Credential Assessments (ECA). It is necessary to assess the education qualification of foreign candidates matches that of Canadian standards.

In order to be considered for nominations under the upcoming Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) draws, candidates must register their Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with the provincial authority.

Candidates must demonstrate their commitment to meaningfully settling in Saskatchewan by demonstrating their work experience, education, language ability, age, and connections to the province.

Additionally, candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool need to register another EOI and choose Saskatchewan.

Nova Scotia PNP ‘Base’ Stream Draws

Nova Scotia activated its Labour Market Priorities base stream for the first time since February. On November 8, the provincial draw from Nova Scotia issued letters of interest to candidates.

‘Base’ stream targets candidates from a separate pool and delinked from federal Express Entry. It targets candidates with specific skills and experience for temporary residence in Canada.

‘Base’ PNP streams –

Physician Stream: for physicians who have a job offer in Nova Scotia and are not in the Express Entry system;
Skilled Worker Stream: for skilled workers who have received a job offer in the province;
Occupation In-Demand Stream: for workers with a job offer in an occupation that is deemed “in-demand;”
Entrepreneur Stream: for individuals who wish to start a business in the province; and
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: for international graduates who wish to start a business in the province.

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Statistics Canada in its recent report noted the continued dependence of Canada on immigration to support its population growth. The report projected that Canada’s population could reach up to 57 million people by 2068 and is largely driven by increased immigration.

Interested Express Entry candidates with successful provincial nomination may receive an additional 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. It will effectively guarantee an ITA for Canada PR in the subsequent IRCC’s Express Entry fortnight draw.

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