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Canada Relies On Immigration As It Continues To Have Over 1,000,000 Job Vacancies

Canada Relies On Immigration As It Continues To Have Over 1,000,000 Job Vacancies

The monthly payroll employment, earnings, hours, and job vacancy report for June 2022 indicates Canada had over one million job vacancies in May 2022.

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Job vacancies in Canada are up 3.2% over the last month (between May and June 2022), with 32,200 more jobs available across the country.

“The unemployment-to-job-vacancy ratio reached a record low of 1.0 in June, meaning that there was one unemployed person for each vacant job.” However, as unemployment continues to decrease all over Canada, job vacancies rise across the country. 

Read along with Canada’s plan for increasing immigration, Canadian businesses are now dependent heavily on skilled immigrants to fulfill increasing job vacancies across industries. 

The government of Canada is supporting businesses by aiming to invite its largest-ever number of prospective permanent residents between now and 2024. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your work and immigration eligibility. 

Health Care Sector Continues to Have High Job Vacancies 

The report found the job vacancy rate in the health care and social services sectors has risen sharply to 149,700 vacancies or 6.3%. This is a significant increase in the vacancy rate as it is 40.8% higher than it was in May 2021.

The accommodation and food sector saw 171,700 job vacancies in June, an increase of 6.6%. The retail trade sector saw 15,200 more job vacancies since May, meaning that 15.3% more jobs became available for prospective employees. 

The state of job vacancies in five other key Canadian job industries for June 2022 are as follows: 

  • Construction: 89,200 job vacancies
  • Manufacturing: 82,800 job vacancies
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services: 72,200 job vacancies
  • Transportation and warehousing: 49,000 job vacancies
  • Finance and insurance: 41,200 job vacancies

Plan Your Immigration to Canada with CanApprove

With all-program Express Entry draws resuming, more candidates under Federal Skilled Worker Program can qualify for Canada PR without prior Canadian experience or job offer. 

If you’re planning to migrate, consider visiting an immigration expert to determine your available options. 

CanApprove is one such certified immigration consultant in Dubai by the College of Immigration and Consultants (CICC). 

We offer standard pre-departure and post-arrival immigration services including IELTS preparation assistance, and documentation support for Canada PR. 

Tie-ups with 500+ institutions for your study abroad programs in Canada and dedicated job search assistance, we can match your work & academic skills with a suitable institution or employer in Canada. 

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Ontario PNP Invites 680 Masters Graduates to Apply for Provincial Nominations

The Canadian province of Ontario held a new provincial draw under its ‘base’ masters graduates provincial stream on August 30. 

PNP NewsThe ‘base’ masters graduates provincial stream allows recent International student graduates holding a master’s degree from an eligible Ontario institution to register for immigration. 

All the 680 invited candidates under Masters Graduate stream required their Expression of Interest (EOI) score to be above 37 in order to secure their invitation for a provincial nomination. Additionally, 101 candidates were invited through the PhD Graduate Stream as part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). PhD Graduate Stream candidates who applied over the same period had minimum scores of 26 and above.

A provincial nomination is no less than a guarantee to obtain a Canadian permanent residence (PR) visa.

Invited candidates now have about 14 days to complete the application process and pay the application fee of $1,500. 

About Ontario Masters Graduate Stream

Canada’s vibrant labour market continues to attract more global students to immigrate to Canada for work & study. Data from Statistics Canada reveals that three out of every 10 international students transition to permanent residency in Canada within just 10 years of first receiving their study permit.

Any aspirants willing to be considered for the Masters Graduate stream will have to sign up with Ontario’s e-Filing Portal and register their expression of interest (EOI). 

All EOI profiles are ranked based on age, education, work experience, and language proficiency among others. The province may also allocate 10 points at its discretion to respond to labour market needs.

Aspirants need not have a job offer to apply, however, they need to apply for the nomination within two years of graduating. 

Currently, Ontario recognises only recent graduates from the following universities eligible for nomination: 

Algoma University Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) Brock University
Carleton University Dominican University College Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)
King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario Lakehead University Laurentian University
McMaster University Nipissing University Ontario College of Art & Design University
Queen’s University Ryerson University Royal Military College of Canada
Saint Paul University (Federated with the University of Ottawa) St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo) Trent University
University of Guelph University of Ontario Institute of Technology University of Ottawa
University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto) University of Toronto University of Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
University of Waterloo University of Windsor Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto)
Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University

With advancements in education standards and infrastructure in the country, Canada is now able to attract & retain International students to reap benefits out of their relatively young age, their Canadian credentials, their proficiency in English or French, and in some cases, their Canadian work experience. 

Get in touch with our dedicated overseas education advisors to explore trending study courses in Canada. 

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program Latest Draw

Latest Saskatchewan draw invites the highest number of candidates

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program’s recent Expression of Interest (EOI) draw was held on September 1, 2022, which invited 941 candidates. It’s the highest number of invitations issued this year of the SINP single draw.
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This latest Saskatchewan draw draw issued invitations only for two popular categories of International Skilled Worker (ISW), Express Entry, and Occupation in Demand. 312 candidates are invited from the Express Entry and 629 candidates from the Occupation in Demand category. The minimum score points of both categories are 61.

NOC codes that are invited

  • 2263 – Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
  • 3143 – Occupational therapists
  • 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
  • 3212 – Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
  • 3214 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
  • 3215 – Medical radiation technologists
  • 3216 – Medical sonographers
  • 3219 – Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
  • 3234 – Paramedical occupations
  • 4151 – Psychologists

It’s good news for anyone looking to immigrate to Saskatchewan since, over the past few months, the province of Saskatchewan has routinely invited a high number of applicants through its SINP invitation rounds.

What is Expression of Interest (EOI)?

It’s an online pre-application form that allows the applicants to fill out to show their interest in applying to any Provincial Nominee Program and disclose their qualifications along.

The applicant’s eligibility is determined using the information they have submitted. The applicants with the demanding skills of the particular province’s job market get selected from the EOI system. Those candidates receive the Invitation to Apply.

This is how the Expression of Interest system works in every Provincial Nominee Program.

To know more about the Canadian PR Visa and the suitable Provincial Nominee Program, contact our CanApprove Canada immigration expert now.

Increase of ITAs issued in the recent Express Entry Draws.

Increase of ITAs issued in the recent Express Entry Draws.

Express Entry draw has been paused for almost 18 months from December 2020 and the draw resumed recently on July 6. It was the fifth all-program Express Entry draw that held with no specific program. Both Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) were eligible to be invited.
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During the pause of the Express Entry draw in 2020, CEC and other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) conducted their draws. On September 2021, CEC draws were also paused. The covid spread around the globe was ferocious during the time and it’s why the IRCC planned to pause the immigration programs and imposed strict travel regulations.

There was a notable increase of ITAs on the recent draws issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 2750 ITAs were issued with the minimum CRS cut-off of 516.

It is noticed that since all-program draws resumed, the number of invitations issued has been growing rapidly. Exactly 250 invitations are being increased every draw. For instance, the first July draw invited 1500 candidates, and on the second draw, it was 1750.

 

Express Entry

Express Entry is one of Canada’s main immigration pathways for experienced, skilled newcomers. It’s the main managing system for other immigration programs like Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Provincial, Nominee Program (PNP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).  Candidates eligible in the Express Entry pool will be issued invitations to apply for any one program.

 

What is the Invitation to Apply (ITA)

The ITA is an automatically generated letter sent to Express Entry applicants via their online account. ITAs are given to applicants who place first in a round of invitations based on their Comprehensive Ranking System score (CRS).

Once they receive the invitation, the candidate can apply for permanent residency. IRCC officer will decide on the approval of permanent residence after conducting all the necessary procedures.

IRCC is expecting to make a change in 2023 to give Express Entry the authority to issue invitations to the individuals that target with specific work experience, language ability, or education believing that it gives major labor force and economic support. So, in the future, the CRS score could become less vital. Also, Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser proposed a statement at the collision during a technology conference, “If we can project skills that are needed over the next 20 to 30 years, we can bring people who can hit the ground running and make a major economic impact.” This proves that Canada is open to a huge number of immigrants.

Contact CanApprove immigration consultancy to discuss about your Canada plan and we are here to help you from the beginning of your immigration process.

Canadian Immigration Applications

Canadian Immigration Applications Going 100% Digital From September 23

Canadian Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on September 1 announced new measures to digitize immigration services. Canada is also promising new exemptions, more application status trackers to improve client experience and reduce immigration backlogs.  Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship and Canada (IRCC) will begin transitioning to 100% digital applications for most permanent residence programs on September 23.
Canada-immigration-newsBy spring 2023, seven more permanent residence and temporary residence programs will have application status trackers like the one launched in February for spousal, partner and dependent child sponsorship applicants. 

Canada already has the citizenship application status tracker that launched in May 2021. It will be expanded to include access to representatives like CICC-certified consultants sometime this month. 

Fraser said in the release. “As we look to strengthen our immigration system by updating our technology, people – our clients – must be at the center of all that we do. By adding resources where they are needed, and leveraging technology to make processing faster and applying easier for our clients, we can give newcomers and new citizens the welcoming experience they deserve.”

Earlier IRCC raised the need to update aging technology to meet current demand aggravated by the recent pandemic. At the end of July, about 54% of immigration applications in the system have been there longer than the service standard. 

IRCC is targeting to process 80 per cent of new applications within their service standards.

In this context, IRCC will start publishing monthly data on their website and share more information in the coming weeks on additional measures being undertaken to improve the current system for immigration. Canadian Immigration Applications Going 100% Digital From September 23

Canada Targeted More Than 300,000 New Permanent Residents so far in 2022

IRCC plans to welcome more than 431,000 permanent residents in 2022. As of August 22, Canada has targeted over 300,000 permanent residents to Canada, surpassing the milestone earlier than in any previous year. In the same period, about 349,000 new work permits have been issued, including 220,000 open work permits (OWP). An OWP allows permit holders to work anywhere in Canada in most occupations. Most likely beneficiaries include spouses of principal applicants. 

Study permit applications in Canada also saw 31% increase over 2021 levels with 360,000 permits finalizing so far in 2022.

Canada has even publicly declared its intention to increase the mass immigration of skilled workers, and international students in 2022 & beyond to settle there permanently. Certified Immigration Consultants like CanApprove can help you & are highly recommended if you have been: 

  • rejected previously or 
  • have a potential medical inadmissibility concern or 
  • you’re applying through a complex immigration program or 
  • you may have a unique case in hand or
  • you wish to ignore tedious documentation. 

Kick-start your immigration journey today by booking your free appointment with our expert advisors.

August Ends With Another All-Program Express Entry Draw Issuing 2,750 ITAs For Canada PR 

August Ends With Another All-Program Express Entry Draws Issuing 2,750 ITAs For Canada PR 

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an all-program Express Entry draw on August 31. Canada issued a record 2,750 invitations to apply (ITA) with a lower qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of 516 points.  

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August 31 draw is the fifth all-program Express Entry since July 06, as it resumes after a gap of nearly 18 months. 

Canada invites registered Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency who qualifies for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canada Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP), or with successful provincial nominations. 

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #230
Record-breaking Draw Size 2,750 invitations to apply for Canada PR 
Lower Express Entry Cut-off  Minimum CRS score required was 516
Is the Tie-break rule applied?  Profiles registered on or before April 16, 2022, at 18:24:41 UTC were invited. 

This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score. 

Anybody with work experience in popular in-demand occupations like Health, Business, Finance, Sales, or Engineering/IT has a good chance of qualifying for Canada PR. 

Fill in this free online assessment to know more about your eligibility for various other immigration programs.  

Advantage for International Students Under the Canada Express Entry

Thanks to the latest update from IRCC, Express Entry candidates will now be eligible for Canadian educational credential points for online programs between March 2020 and August 2022.

Usually, online education does not count for CRS points if more than 50% of the program was completed through distance learning. 

The latest Express Entry reform relaxes evaluating rules for candidates who studied online during the pandemic. 

The report reads the new measure applies to those who earned a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate online during the eligibility period – March 2020 and August 2022. 

These candidates may now be eligible for CRS points even if the program was entire: completed online, from outside Canada, or through part-time studies.

Additionally, thousands of expired PGWP holders can extend their open work permit status by 18 months. This will also help them transition to permanent residence and will allow them to continue working in Canada while they wait.

How to qualify for Canada PR via Express Entry? 

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. 

To get determine unique chances and eligibility for immigration, book a free appointment with CanApprove. We are not just any immigration consultants but registered agents with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

Usage of South Asian language grew much among the Canadians

Usage of South Asian language grew much among the Canadians

Statics in Canada says that the number of Canadians who speak a south Asian language is increased faster than the Canadian population in 2021.
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Immigration to Canada has made a great impact on Canadians to speak a language besides English and French at home. Predominantly, South Asian languages such as Malayalam, Punjabi, Hindi, and Gujarati are spoken more by Canadians at home says the Canadian statistics.

The possible reason for the rise in people speaking a South Asian language is because of immigration. It’s proven that nearly one-fourth of Canada’s permanent residents from 2016 to 2020 were from South Asian countries, mostly one in five were from India.

According to the 2021 statistics report, 4.6 million Canadians speak other languages besides English or French at home in Canada. Canadian population raised 5.2 percent from the years 2016 to 2021, and the above-mentioned 4.6 million Canadians represent 12.7 percent of the total Canadian population.

So, the growth rate of Canadians who spoke South Asian languages was at least eight times higher than the overall Canadian population in 2021.

Mostly immigrants from South Asian countries move through two popular pathways, Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program.

Express Entry

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced the Express Entry immigration program in 2015. This is the most fundamental way for economic class immigrants to Canada.

Programs under the Express Entry pathway:

All three programs have different eligibility requirements. The candidates should first express their interest in residing permanently in Canada.

Then they’ll be provided a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) based on their education, skills, work experience, and certain other factors.

Candidates who receive high CRS scores will be invited to apply for permanent residency. Every two weeks, Express Entry draws happens and candidates with high CRS score are invited.

Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is yet another popular pathway for qualified professionals to immigrate to Canada. Nearly every province and territory in Canada have a PNP. It allows people who are interested in relocating to a particular province to be nominated by each province and territory.

To enhance its economic and demographic needs and to welcome qualified workers, each province and territory has established its immigration stream.

A candidate may enter one of the PNPs through the Express Entry federal pool. Here the advantage is that the candidates will receive additional 600 CRS points that assure getting an invitation to apply for PR on the next Express Entry draw.

 

Are you interested in migrating to Canada but confused about the Canadian immigration programs? We are here to support you. Contact our CanApprove’s expertise immigration consultant to enquire more.

3 FAQs on Canadian Immigration Part 7: Understanding Canada Through Q&A

3 FAQs on Canadian Immigration Part 7: Understanding Canada Through Q&A

Immigration to Canada means qualifying for permanent residency status. Further, all Canadian permanent residency holders are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting certain requirements. 

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Understanding Canadian immigration through Q&A styled blog may address some pertinent questions that you were looking to get answered by experts for a long. 

You can go through the previous edition of understanding FAQ’S on Canadian Immigration: Part-1, Part-2, Part-3, Part-4, Part-5 & Part-6 to make an informed choice. 

Let’s begin with this edition of FAQs on Canadian immigration by discussing the three most relevant topics. 

Q1. What is the latest update on the Super Visa program for parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents? 

There is no recent update to the Super Visa program. 

The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadians to stay in Canada for an extended period of time. They can stay in Canada for up to five consecutive years without renewing their visitor status. Furthermore, parents and grandparents can enter Canada multiple times with the Super Visa for up to 10 years.

To be eligible for the Super Visa, the applicant can be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. 

No other dependents are included as an applicant for the Super Visa.

Other eligibility requirements include: 

  • A signed letter from a child or grandchild that invites the applicant.
  • A promised financial support for the applicant for the duration of the visit.
  • Applicant should have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company with one-year validation from the date of the entry. It should hold nearly$100,000 of emergency coverage.
  • The applicant’s child or grandchild must also be able to demonstrate that they can meet the low-income cutoff (LICO) requirements. This is to show that they are financially stable to support their family member.

For specific details relating to your case, please consult our immigration expert. 

Q2. What is ‘maintained status’ in Canada and how to get it? 

Section 181 of the the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) defines ‘Maintained status’ in Canada that allows temporary residents to retain legal status in Canada, say after expiry of term or otherwise, while waiting for IRCC to process their application to extend their temporary stay. 

Usually, all temporary residents have an automatically imposed condition that they are required to leave Canada after their work permit expires.

IRCC recommends submitting your extension application before your existing status expires to avoid complications.

Consider discussing specific details of your case with our immigration expert.

Q3. Has Canada increased the transition period for distance learning to help international students pursue studies online? 

Yes, Canada has extended the Distance learning measures upto to August 31st, 2023 in order to give more time for international students to return to Canada. 

During the recent border restrictions, international students were given an option to pursue their studies in enrolled Canadian universities or institutions online while living abroad. They are also eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) after course completion. 

PGWP allows recent graduates to work full-time in Canada and gain work experience to qualify for permanent residence soon after one year under Canada Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry program. 

International students studying abroad or who submit a study permit application before August 31st 2022 will be able to continue to complete up to 100% of their program online, without affecting their eligibility for a PGWP. 

Some international students may not have their application processed on time to begin their studies in person for the fall 2022 intake period. 

However, this innovative measure serves as a testament to the fact that Canada encourages the intake of foreign students and depends upon foreign skilled immigration to sustain its aging population and support the economy. Read this report. 

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Thanks to liberal immigration policies, Canada is seeing the biggest rise in demand for augmenting the local workforce with foreign talent. 

Throughout the history of Canadian immigration, the country has always remained a popular destination for skilled immigrants along with their families in search of better career opportunities and aspirational living standards. 

Going by the latest trends, the future for economic-class immigration seems bright and this is why we have come up with FAQs on Canadian immigration for you to comprehend your chances of qualifying sooner! 

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Saskatchewan Held Two EOI Draws Inviting over 1200 Profiles For Provincial Nominations

Saskatchewan Held Two EOI Draws Inviting over 1200 Profiles For Provincial Nominations

 Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) released the nomination results of two recent weekly EOI draws held on August 18 and August 25. The provincial draws invited 1,297 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

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Both the SINP draws invited eligible profiles registered under Express Entry and Occupation-In-Demand candidates. EOI draw requires interested candidates to get their profile assessed on a score out of 100 according to the International Skilled Worker Points Assessment Grid. 

The province favours candidates with bilingual capability in both English and French. The highest-scoring candidates are then issued an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan.

August 18 EOI draw invited 668 candidates to apply for provincial nominations under Express Entry and Occupations-In-Demand categories with minimum scores of 67. While August 25 EOI draw invited 629 candidates under the same categories with minimum scores of 65. 

The invited candidates have work experience as managers or executives in IT, Healthcare, Agriculture, or Service industries. 

Interesting Read>> How To Qualify For Canada PR Under Canada PNP? 

Check your eligibility by filling out this free assessment online. 

Qualifying for Upcoming Saskatchewan PNP Draws

Saskatchewan is showing a departure from its usual pattern by holding PNP draws on a weekly basis throughout July. Otherwise, the province used to hold draws once per month.

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.

All the invited candidates must have valid Educational Credential Assessments.

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

Route to Permanent Residency 

On successfully receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for a provincial nomination, candidates are awarded an additional 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. It will effectively guarantee an ITA for Canada PR in the subsequent Express Entry draw conducted by IRCC.  

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.

Earlier, Immigration Ministers across Canadian provinces, and territories meet to decide on a multi-year intake plan for Canada PNP. This would result in more immigration through various PNP programs. Click to read more. 

Now take your first step towards securing Canada PR by booking a free consultation session with CanApprove!

Immigration Levels

Report: Canada Continues To Depend On High Immigration Levels To Drive Population Growth

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.

The report was part of projections for Canada’s population growth spanning the next 47 years.
Canada-immigration-newsThe biggest reason for Canada to show an increased tendency to welcome more immigrants is because working-age Canadians are quickly reaching the retirement age of 65. By 2030, it is expected that nine million Canadians will have retired. 

Therefore, Canada is resorting to sustaining its population through skilled immigration. At the present, Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan has a target of over 450,000 new permanent residents a year by 2024, the highest number in its history. The Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Colombia are likely to benefit from the increased number of immigrants over the next several years. 

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

Canadian Labor Market for New Immigrants

Immigrants witnessed a rapid increase in their employment rate in recent times. In 2021, 77% of recent immigrants were employed and long-term immigrants (those who have been in Canada more than 10 years) had an employment rate of 84%.

67% of new economic immigrants to Canada in 2020 were former work permit holders or international students. 

Between 2010 and 2018, there was also an increase in initial earnings among new economic immigrants. The earnings in the first full year rose 39%. Family class immigrants saw a 27% increase in earnings leading to an average increase in wages of 35% for all new immigrants.

Read more>> Healthcare Sector in Canada Continues to Have High Job Vacancies. 

Plan Your Immigration to Canada with CanApprove

With open borders and economic activity in Canada on the rise, eligible foreign skilled workers will be targeted to fulfil the increased job vacancies in Canada and qualify for permanent residency. You must consult the best immigrant consultants in Dubai in order to make the most of this benevolent period of immigration in Canada. 

CanApprove is one such certified immigration consultant in Dubai by the College of Immigration and Consultants (CICC). We offer standard pre-departure and post-arrival immigration services including IELTS preparation assistance, and documentation support for Canada PR. 

Tie-ups with 500+ institutions for your study abroad programs in Canada and dedicated job search assistance, we can match your work & academic skills with a suitable institution or employer in Canada. 

Book your free appointment with us today to discuss Express Entry programs, Provincial Nominee Programs or Quebec immigration, and more! 

Latest PNP Draw From Prince Edward Island Extends 121 Invites For Provincial Nominations 

Latest PNP Draw From Prince Edward Island Extends 121 Invites For Provincial Nominations 

Canada is expected to admit over 80,800 new immigrants through Provincial Nominee Program (PNPs) in 2022. Following this is a new nomination draw held by the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) on August 18.

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PEI ended up issuing 121 invitations to apply (ITAs) for a provincial nomination under either one of the three streams: Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact. 

Over 117 invitations were issued to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates and the remaining 04 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold of 97.

Did you know? 

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

Population growth is seen as important to sustaining the economic growth in Atlantic Canada. Recognizing this, the four Atlantic provinces – Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick – are making significant efforts to welcome and retain more immigrants. 

Other active PNP includes that from British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia. More details here. 

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

Qualify for Canada PR Under PEI PNP

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are designed to accommodate the specific and specialized labor market demand of Canada’s provinces and territories. A successful provincial nomination will act in favor of reducing the time taken to obtain permanent residency at a later stage. 

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. They required a provincial score of above 80 points in order to receive nominations. 

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

Contact CanApprove to determine your eligibility and get full documentation support for immigration. We provide free counseling sessions to help you choose the best immigration program matching your work profile.  

Minister Unveils New Plans To Improve Canadian Immigration Applications Backlog

Minister Unveils New Plans To Improve Canadian Immigration Applications Backlog

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) is working hard and introducing new measures to tackle the increasing immigration backlog. The federal department is planning to hire 1,250 new employees by late fall in order to speed up processing capacity. Also, it has already launched a new website for public tracking of the immigration backlog.
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Canada is expected to decrease application wait times and invite more new applications to be processed on par at pre-pandemic levels with these new measures. IRCC is keen to deliver on its earlier promise to return back to earlier service standard of six months for Express Entry programs.

Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser was in Vancouver when he detailed the media about the ongoing work at IRCC to reduce application backlogs, address labour shortages, and improve client experience. 

Immigration Backlog Data to Publish Monthly

IRCC raised the need to update aging technology to meet current demand aggravated by the recent pandemic. At the end of July, about 54% of immigration applications in the system have been there longer than the service standard. 

IRCC is targeting to process 80 per cent of new applications within their service standards.

In this context, IRCC will start publishing monthly data on their website and share more information in the coming weeks on additional measures being undertaken to improve the current system for immigration.

Right Time to Immigrate to Canada 

IRCC welcomed 405,0000 new permanent residents to Canada in 2021, with a 2022 target of 431,000 based on the Immigration Levels Plan. Canada is on track with nearly 275,000 new permanent residents arriving between January 1 to July 31. 

In the same period, about 349,000 new work permits have been issued, including 220,000 open work permits (OWP). An OWP allow permit holders to work anywhere in Canada in most occupations. Most likely beneficiaries include spouses of principal applicant. 

Study permit applications in Canada also saw 31% increase over 2021 levels with 360,000 permits finalizing so far in 2022.

Canada has even publicly declared its intention to increase the mass immigration of skilled workers, and international students in 2022 & beyond to settle there permanently. 

Certified Immigration Consultants like CanApprove can help you & are highly recommended if you have been: 

  • rejected previously or 
  • have a potential medical inadmissibility concern or 
  • you’re applying through a complex immigration program or 
  • you may have a unique case in hand or
  • you wish to ignore tedious documentation. 

Kick-start your immigration journey today by booking your free appointment with our expert advisors. 

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