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Latest British Columbia PNP Draw Issues 180 Invitations to Apply for Canada Immigration

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new set of provincial nomination draws on April 05. A total of 180 new invitations got issued to apply for Canada immigration. The eligible candidates include foreign workers and international students. They are already registered under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) provincial nominee program streams.

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The provincial nominee program of British Columbia (BC PNP draw) held two draws simultaneously on April 05: one general draw and another occupation-specific draw. This has been in practice since February this year.

The first general BC PNP draw issued a total of 131 invitations to apply for Canada immigration. Candidates with the minimum provincial scores between 77 and 125 points only received invitations. They include Skilled Workers, recent International Graduates or Entry Levels, and Semi-Skilled workers.

Active profiles in the federal Express Entry pool also received invitations to apply for Canada immigration under this Provincial Nominee Program draws.

The second occupation-specific British Columbia PNP (BC PNP) draw targeted specific occupations:

  • 43 early childhood educators (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 70;
  • 14 healthcare workers with scores of at least 70;
  • about ten healthcare assistants (NOC 3413) and animal health technologists and veterinarians (NOC 3114 and NOC 3213) with scores ranging between 70- 78.

The provincial nominee program’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) manages applications under the two skilled immigration programs. Registration and profile assessment based on education, work experience, and language skills form the core selection criteria.

Permanent Residency in Canada through Provincial Nominee Program

The “two-step migration” process is now the most preferable pathway for economic-class immigrants to apply for Canada immigration.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a temporary resident visa and gain work experience in Canada. Based on their Canadian work experience, they may apply for permanent residence either through the provincial nominee program or Canada Experience Class (CEC).

Recent statistics show that the share of those admitted within the provincial nominee program is at 46% and the share of those landing via CEC increased from 8% to 19%, in 2015.

The provincial nomination from British Columbia (BC PNP) is valid for approximately six months from the date of confirmation.

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. You may receive an additional 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of the Express Entry system.

In fact, the recent Express Entry draws targeted a record-breaking 919 candidates with prior provincial nominations. All the invites had a minimum CRS score of 785. It meant that they required only 185 points to score on CRS to qualify! The remaining 600 points were to be added automatically for receiving provincial nominations.

With the latest immigration levels plan for 2022, Canada PNPs are targeting to land about 83,500 newcomers this year. Improve your scope of applying for Canada immigration with a certified consultant like CanApprove.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for provincial nominee programs in Canada.

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You may book a free appointment with us to explore more immigration pathways to qualify for Canadian immigration.

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Budget 2022 Outlines Canadian Immigration Priorities. Here’s What You Should Know

The Trudeau government tabled the federal budget for 2022-23 on April 07, 2022. Among many other announcements for the recovery post-pandemic, the Canada budget 2022 proposes increased economic allocations and policy innovations for various Canadian immigration programs that the government is planning to pursue.

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Unveiled by Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, this is also the first budget since the September 2021 federal election. The exclusive immigration proposals in the budget 2022 related to the Express Entry system, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and improving the working of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

What Will Canada Budget 2022 Mean for Canadian Immigration?

Here’s what you should know about budget 2022 and the proposed Canadian immigration priorities.

Canada Express Entry System: The federal government proposes to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). It will provide more authority to the immigration minister to use Ministerial Instructions to help select candidates who best meet Canada’s labor market needs.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP): Canada budget 2022 proposes to invest $29.3 million over three years to create a Trusted Employer Model to cut red tape for the TFWP. This would mean increased hiring of foreign workers in the coming years. In addition, it wants to commit $64.6 million over three years to increase its capacity to process employer applications within established service standards.

Modernization of IRCC: Canada budget 2022 proposes to spend $187.3 million over five years and $37.2 million ongoing to improve IRCC’s response to the increasing number of inquiries. IRCC can also invest in the technology and tools to enable automated and machine-assisted processing. It will ensure the safe and secure collection and use of biometrics to accommodate higher levels of citizenship applications.

Additionally, the federal budget of 2022 commits $2.1 billion over five years to settle more than 400,000 new PRs each year. This will aid the current immigration levels plans 2022-2024.

Current State of Canadian Immigration & Your Chances of Qualifying

Among various economic-class programs for skilled immigration, IRCC will let Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) take the center stage. More than 83,500 immigrants are expected to apply for Canadian immigration in 2022. Further, one can easily obtain Canada permanent residency with a successful provincial nomination.

Meanwhile, the Express Entry admissions target is reduced to half in 2022 mainly due to increasing backlogs in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) & Canada Economic Class (CEC) applications in the pool. However, IRCC will return to normal Express Entry admissions levels by 2024 when it targets the arrival of 111,500 Express Entry immigrants then.

After four years of reducing immigration targets, Quebec has returned to the target of welcoming over 50,000 immigrants in 2022. It is encouraging to note that about 65 per cent will arrive through its economic-class immigration programs.

The study in Canada campaign is attracting a lot of international students to pursue their higher education in the top universities and colleges of the country. Studying in Canada also opens up the pathway to permanent residence. According to the official statistics, close to three-quarters of all PGWP holders transitioned to permanent residence within five years.

Finding the Best Immigration Consultants in Dubai

The government treats all Canadian immigration applicants alike, whether applied through self or through a representative. However, applying through self may be overwhelming at times due to the nature of the documentation process and other requirements. Here is where you would need timely and genuine guidance from a certified immigration consultant.

Among the best immigration consultants in Dubai, CanApprove can help you & 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.

CanApprove is one of the best immigration consultants in and around the Dubai region. With over 20+ years of experience in immigration consultancy and overseas education counselling, we can be your best partner in qualifying for Canadian immigration.

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

Check Your CRS Scores

Confirm your free appointment today and allow our immigration consultant to suggest a tailor-made immigration strategy based on your work experience or academic profile.

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IRCC Increases Canada Immigration Fees for Permanent Residence Applications for 2022

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a hike in Canada immigration fees for 2022. The last price hike in immigration application fees was done in 2020 adjusted for rising inflation since 2002. The new price hike in Canada permanent residency application fees will be effective from April 30, 2022.

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The rise in Canadian immigration fees will apply to the economic & family class applicants, along with work/study permit holders, and humanitarian classes.

Program Name Type of Applicant Current Fee Revised Fee, effective April 30
Right of Permanent Residence Fee The principal applicant and accompanying spouse or common-law partner CAD 500 CAD 515
Federal High Skilled, Provincial Nominee Program and Quebec Skilled Workers, Atlantic Immigration Class and most Economic Pilots Principal applicant CAD 825 CAD 850
Family Reunification (Spouses, Partners, and Children; Parents and Grandparents; and other relatives) Sponsorship fee CAD 75 CAD 75
Sponsored principal applicant CAD 475 CAD 490
Permit Holders (Work/Study) Principal applicant CAD 325 CAD 335
Business (Federal and Quebec) Principal applicant CAD 1,575 CAD 1,625
Accompanying spouse or common-law partner CAD 825 CAD 850

Canada Immigration fees will be revised again in two years based on the applicable Consumer Price Index and rounded to the nearest $5. The next fee increase at the federal level is expected in 2024.

Even though Canada immigration fees for processing applications under various programs are hiked frequently, it still remains competitive with countries like Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, having open and similar immigration systems.

Current State of Canada Immigration 2022

The revised Immigration Levels Plan for 2022-2024 will welcome about 1.7 million newcomers over the next three years including economic, family, and refugee class immigrants. IRCC will let Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) take the center stage in inviting more than 83,500 immigrants to apply for Canada immigration in 2022. Further, one can easily obtain Canada permanent residency with a successful provincial nomination.

Meanwhile, Canada has cut Express Entry admissions in half for 2022 mainly due to increasing backlogs in the FSWP & CEC applications in the pool. However, IRCC will return to normal Express Entry admissions levels by 2024 when it targets the arrival of 111,5000 Express Entry immigrants then.

After four years of reducing immigration targets, Quebec has returned to the target of welcoming over 50,000 immigrants in 2022. It is encouraging to note that about 65 per cent will arrive through its economic-class immigration programs. This increases the scope for engineers, doctors, IT specialists, Web designers, etc. to plan their Canadian immigration.

The study in Canada campaign is attracting a lot of international students to pursue their higher education in the top universities and colleges of the country. According to the official statistics, over the period 2008 to 2018, the annual number of new Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders increased six-fold, from 10,300 to 64,700. Close to three-quarters of all PGWP holders transitioned to permanent residence within five years.

Apply via the Best Immigration Consultants in Dubai

The government of Canada treats all immigration applications alike, applied through self or an immigration representative. However, applying through self may be overwhelming at times due to the nature of the documentation process and other requirements. Here is where you would need timely and genuine guidance from a certified immigration consultant.

Among the best immigration consultants in Dubai, CanApprove can help you & 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.

CanApprove is one of the best immigration consultants in and around the Dubai region. With over 20+ years of experience in immigration consultancy and overseas education counselling, we can be your best partner in qualifying for Canadian immigration.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to qualify under the most suitable immigration programs.

Check Your CRS Scores

Confirm your free appointment today and allow our immigration consultant to suggest a tailor-made immigration strategy based on your work experience or academic profile.

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Your Spouse Can Qualify for Canada Permanent Residency With Spousal Open Work Permit

About 100,000 immigrants to Canada each year come through family sponsorship programs. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) welcome about 80 percent of these immigrants under the Spouses, Partners, and Children Sponsorship Program, simply known as spousal sponsorship. Under this, Canada offers a Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) to foreign nationals who are waiting for their spousal sponsorship application to get approved. 

The remaining 20 percent is under the Parents and Grandparents Program.

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Canada Spousal Sponsorship Processing Time Returns to 12-month Standard

The latest improvement in Canada’s spousal sponsorship processing time to its 12-month standard for new applicants is a major step forward in post-pandemic recovery. The 12-month spousal sponsorship processing time includes. 

  • the time required for applicants to give biometrics, 
  • for IRCC to assess the sponsor and the person being sponsored, and
  • the time needed to ensure applicants meet eligibility requirements.

Take this free assessment online to determine your chances of immigrating to Canada with family. 

Canada Permanent Residency Through Spousal Open Work Permit

One of the major benefits of obtaining a spousal open work permit is that it can lead to Canada permanent residency. 

As IRCC takes upto 12 months to process the spousal sponsorship application, foreign nationals can utilize this time and work in Canada. Unlike other close work permits options in Canada, open work permits allow holders to work in any occupation for any employer in Canada. The employer is also relieved of the mandatory Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before hiring a SOWP holder. 

This gives a lot of time for spousal open work permit holders to gain at least one year of Canadian work experience. This is a necessary condition to qualify for Canada Experience Class under the Express Entry system for Canada PR. 

Eligibility for Spousal Sponsorship 

To sponsor your spouse to Canada from Dubai (UAE) including any dependent children, you need to be: 

  • over the age of 18, 
  • a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and 
  • be able to financially support you and your family. 
  • cannot be receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability.

It is possible for Canadian citizens to live in the UAE throughout the spousal immigration from Dubai process. However, Permanent residents can only apply for spousal sponsorship from inside Canada. 

There is no minimum income cut off for spousal immigration from Dubai. The threshold for minimum income is decided on a case-by-case basis. 

Where to Begin? 

The documents required by foreign nationals for spousal sponsorship will depend on residency status, where they are applying from, and maybe even your travel history. 

Presently, you are asked to fill out the travel history form, called the IMM 5562. There you report all of the trips you have taken out of the UAE over the past 10 years. Also, if you were ever divorced in the UAE, IRCC asks for the original “Final irrevocable divorce” or “Final divorce judgment” document.

The above requirements can be overwhelming to follow and there are more to come. Visiting a certified immigration consultant can help you understand the documentation process better, if not have them do it on your behalf. 

CanApprove is duly registered and approved by the College for Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) to provide documentation and other services relating to Canadian immigration. 

Book your free appointment with us to determine your eligibility based on your work & academic profile.

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Apply for Poland Work Permit as Minimum Salary Increases to the Level of PLN 3,010

The minimum salary in Poland is determined to increase by 7.5 % in 2022. The Council of Ministers that sat around September last year decided to raise the minimum salary for work to PLN 3,010. This is PLN 210 more than the minimum salary in 2021 (PLN 2,800). The revision in the minimum wage standard will have a positive impact on Poland work permit applicants.

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In terms of the hourly rate, the minimum salary in Poland is set at the level of at least PLN 19.70. This is about PLN 1.40 higher when compared to 2021. The increase in the minimum salary in Poland will be effective from 1 January 2022.

Apply for Poland Work Permit

Anyone with required eligibility has five work visa options to consider: 

  • Type A – If you’re employed based on an employment contract with an employer who has an office registered in Poland. This is the most popular work permit in Poland. 
  • Type B – This work permit is exclusively for the management level. Typically, board members residing in Poland for a total period that exceeds 6 months within a period of 12 subsequent months apply under this category. 
  • Type C -You can apply for this work permit if you are sent to Poland by a foreign employer for more than 30 days in a calendar year to work for the foreign employer’s subsidiary or branch office in the country.
  • Type D – You are eligible for this visa if you are sent by a foreign employer to work in export services on a temporary basis. The foreign employer must not have a branch or subsidiary of its own in Poland.
  • Type E – For all other work-related tasks that do not fall into any of the above four categories, apply under this Poland work permit category. 

Our consultants can help. Avail of your free appointment with us to understand your options and apply for a work permit in Poland. 

Jobs in Poland for Immigrants

There are several graduate-level jobs in Poland for immigrants. Some of the major industries suffering shortages and thus open to observing skilled immigrants are:

  • Engineering – civil, chemical, electrical, and mechanical
  • IT – cyber security experts, network administrators, technical support.
  • Accounting and Finance – accountants, auditors, financial analysts
  • Sales – sales representatives

You can apply through a genuine jobs portal, or find work through a multinational company that has offices in Poland. Alternatively, you can signup on GoldenLine, Poland’s LinkedIn equivalent to simplify your job search.

Obtain Poland Residence Permit

According to one credible estimate, the cost of living in Poland is 40% lower than in the UK. The rent is also cheaper on average, by around 50%. 

A residence permit in Poland is issued to foreigners who are staying for more than three months. Foreigners who have obtained a work permit or run a business in Poland or join their family can obtain a temporary Poland residence permit which remains valid for 3 years and is up for renewal. A permanent residence permit in Poland is valid for an indefinite period and is restricted to a selected list of occupations. 

COVID-19 Entry Restrictions and Quarantine Requirements in Poland Lifted

As of March 28th, 2022, travellers arriving from EU/Schengen and non-EU/Schengen countries can freely enter Poland. You need not be required to submit any proof of vaccination or negative test result upon landing. Masks in indoor spaces, public transportation, airports, stores, office buildings, tourist attractions, etc. are not needed. 

End Your Search for Poland Immigration Consultants Here

Professional help in documentation and other legal process is required for immigration to Poland. Getting connected with experienced Poland Immigration Consultants like CanApprove can help.

Fill up this free Poland immigration assessment form and get to know which Poland work permit suits you the best.

CanApprove provides free consultation to review your choices, abilities, and objectives to mutually discover the appropriate professional pathway and destination for you. We will answer all of your concerns and clarify them right away. We are the best Poland Work Permit providers in Dubai. End our search for genuine Poland Immigration consultants here! 

Australias Federal Budget

Australia’s Federal Budget 2022-23 Supports Increased Permanent Skilled Migration

The Morrison Government tabled Australia’s federal budget for 2022-23 on March 29, 2022. Among many other announcements for the recovery post-pandemic, Australian immigration programs will invite more applicants under permanent skilled migration. The Australian government has fixed the 2022-23 permanent migration program ceiling at 160,000 places.

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It’s been a month since Australia opened its borders to all valid visa holders. The government is keen to return to a pre-pandemic composition of roughly two-thirds/one-third across the Skill and Family streams.          

Australian Immigration – Skilled Worker Stream          

Australia’s federal budget 2022-23 has increased the overall intake levels through the Skills stream to 109,900, more than 30,000 places above 2021-22 planning levels.

The Skill stream includes the following categories:  

  • Employer-sponsored programs
  • Skilled independent programs
  • State & Territory nominated programs
  • Regional visas
  • Business Innovation and Investment 
  • Global Talent 
  • Distinguished Talent 

The increase in skilled migration to Australia levels under the first four programs is offset by a decrease in intake applications under the last three programs. Experts have backed this decision to increase skilled worker visas. Migrants selected through the first four programs are highly skilled, and typically earn higher incomes than Australians of similar ages.

The official Treasury estimates primary holders of permanent employer-sponsored visas pay $557,000 more in taxes than they receive in public services and benefits over their lifetimes. Primary holders of Skilled Independent visas pay $386,000 more in taxes than they can expect to receive in return.

A proposal to review and update the occupation lists in early 2022-23 is certain to reflect the changes in the Australian labor market. The updated list will dictate what jobs are eligible for skilled migration to Australia visa. 

You can contact our immigration consultants to choose the most suitable program for Australian immigration. 

Australia Immigration – Family Stream

For 2022-23, Australia increases its intake to 50,000 applicants to support family reunions. The Partner and Child visa categories are estimated to deliver 40,500 and 3,000 visas respectively; while 6,000 places will be available for Parent visas; and 500 places for Other Family visas.

Australia moves to a demand-driven model for granting visas under the Partner visa program as it will provide the flexibility to issue visas in a given program year. 

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Australia is planning to reduce the cost of student visa applications in an effort to welcome more international students. Click here to discover what new opportunities lie in studying abroad in Australia. 

Migrate to Australia from Dubai 

Planning your migration abroad for a better career opportunity and a good living standard requires professional guidance. At CanApprove, we are a team of certified consultants who can help you to migrate to Australia from Dubai. We offer reliable guidance to choose the best Australian immigration program based on your existing work profile. 

Australia is also targeting international students to study & settle in the country after it saw a dramatic fall in levels during the pandemic. Alternatively, Canada is equally an attractive destination to immigrate with your family and obtain permanent residency based on your work experience. 

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

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Express Entry Draw 219

Canada Express Entry: 919 Provincial Nominees with CRS Score 785 Invited to Apply for Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Canada Express Entry draws on March 30. The federal department issued another record-breaking 924 invitations to provincial nominees or PNP candidates to apply for Canada PR. Express Entry Draw 219 targeted domestic temporary workers or skilled workers who are provincial nominees.

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The increased Express Entry draw size resulted in a lower qualifying CRS score of 785. Candidates in the Express Entry pool successfully obtaining provincial nominations are eligible for a bonus of 600 CRS points, effectively getting invited to apply for permanent residence.

OVERVIEW OF CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW 219
Record-breaking Draw Size 919 invitations to apply for Canada PR.
Lower Express Entry Cut-off The minimum CRS score required was 785.

Automatic addition of 600 points to their base human capital score, candidates effectively required only 185 points to qualify.
Tie-break rule applied? IRCC applies the tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings under the express entry system. This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

No tie-break rule was applied.

Since September last year, IRCC has only held Canada Express Entry draws for PNP candidates, ignoring Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canada Experience Class candidates. However, IRCC may resume Express Entry Draws for FSWP & CEC anytime in the spring of 2022.

Apply for Canada PR as Provincial Nominees

Immigration aspirants choose Canada because of its direct permanent residence pathway. A PR invitation through the provincial nomination route is not a direct pathway, however, is very effective to secure your chances of applying for Canada PR.

Canada has decided to cut Express Entry admissions in half for 2022 mainly due to increasing backlogs in the FSWP & CEC applications in the pool.

Canada will return to normal Express Entry admissions levels by 2024 when it targets the arrival of 111,5000 Express Entry immigrants then.

CanApprove is glad to have processed a good number of PNP-applications that received invitations to apply for Canada PR in recent Express Entry draws

Any prospective candidate who seeks to obtain permanent residence in Canada must register on Canada Express Entry online portal.

All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

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.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to apply for a Canada PR card.

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Book your free appointment with CanApprove to learn more about your chances of qualifying for immigration to Canada.

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Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draws for Canadian Permanent Residency

The new Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 is already set in motion. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will allow Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) to take the center stage throughout the period. Canada is targeting about 83,500 eligible immigrants to be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency in 2022 through various PNP.

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Last week, between March 21 to March 25, four different Canadian provinces held their respective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. All the invited candidates were now eligible to apply for provincial nominations and take the next step toward permanent residence.

Factors that increase the likelihood of being nominated by a particular PNP include:

  • having work experience or a Canadian education; a job offer in that province; or
  • having a family member already living in that province, such as a sibling, or parent.

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

It was a great week for Express Entry candidates who had given their consent to be nominated for provincial nominations.

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 471 candidates who may be eligible for the Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream. Ontario’s Express Entry-linked Skilled Trades Stream offers a pathway to permanent residency for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class candidates.

These candidates needed to have a profile in the Express Entry System with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 350. Ontario invited candidates who had created an Express Entry profile between the dates of March 24, 2021, and March 24, 2022.

Contact our consultants to learn about the list of occupations that are not eligible for the stream.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

It was a usual week for BC PNP and its provincial streams.

First up, 204 immigration candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination on March 22. A total of 132 of these candidates were invited under one of British Columbia’s Express Entry BC or Skills Immigration categories, which are managed through the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

The remaining candidates received candidates from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories and needed a minimum provincial score of 77 and 128.

BC PNP also held four draws for candidates in targeted occupations:

  • 47 early childhood educators with scores of at least 78;
  • 11 healthcare workers with scores of at least 78;
  • less than five healthcare assistants with scores of at least 63; and
  • nine animal health technologists and veterinarians with scores of at least 78.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

Manitoba held a provincial draw on March 24, resulting in 191 nominations to apply across three immigration streams:

  • Skilled Workers in Manitoba – 102 invitations with a minimum score of 769;
  • Skilled Workers Overseas – 64 invitations with a minimum score of 712; and
  • International Education Stream – 25 invitations with no score requirement.

Out of all who were invited to apply, 43 had profiles in the Express Entry system.

Interested applicants need to register an Expression of Interest with the MPNP to get nominated. Manitoba then ranks candidates out of 1,000 points for their human capital factors, as well as their connections to the province. The MPNP then issues invitations to eligible candidates who may apply for a provincial nomination.

Quebec Arrima Draws

Quebec invites nurses regularly and attracts Engineers, Designers, Educators, and international students who are in search of better career opportunities. Arrima system is a dedicated online portal to submit EOI for Quebec immigration under the Skilled Worker Program. It is modelled after the federal Express Entry system.

Quebec has returned to the target of welcoming over 50,000 immigrants in 2022 after four years of cutting immigration by 20 per cent. About 65 per cent will arrive through economic-class immigration programs.

Get in touch with our expert consultants to boost your chances of qualifying.

Quebec held its fifth draw of 2022 on March 10. It resulted in inviting up to 506 candidates to apply for permanent selection. The latest invitations sent out through Arrima for Quebec Immigration targeted candidates with a valid job offer outside the Montréal Metropolitan area and who work in occupations that are currently in high demand in Quebec.

List of 21 targeted occupations in this draw:

Engineers
  • NOC 0213 Computer and information systems managers
  • NOC 2147 Computer engineers
  • NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers
Healthcare
  • NOC 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 3233 Licensed practical nurses
  • NOC 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
Educators
  • NOC 4031 Secondary school teachers
  • NOC 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  • NOC 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
Designers
  • NOC 5223 Graphic arts technicians
  • NOC 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
  • NOC 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • NOC 2175 Web designers and developers
Other Skilled Work
  • NOC 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
  • NOC 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • NOC 2281 Computer network technicians
  • NOC 2282 User support technicians
  • NOC 2283 Information systems testing technicians
  • NOC 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
  • NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
  • NOC 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

Apply for Canadian Immigration via PNP & Secure Canada PR

Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) have special arrangements with the federal government to operate their own immigration programs. Such provincial nominee programs give these regions autonomy to nominate skilled workers to fulfil their local labor demands.

While a provincial nomination is not the same as a permanent residence, it can increase one’s chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residency status.

Provincial nominees with active Express Entry profiles are awarded 600 points over and above their usual Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Otherwise, this score is based on core human capital like age, proficiency in English or French, work experience, education qualification, and more.

Further, they also qualify to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. For instance, in the latest Express Entry draw, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with CRS scores of at least 754. It could take months before you can get hold of an invitation to apply for provincial nomination and further additional months to receive a Canada PR invite.

While the government of Canada does not discriminate between the immigration applications applied through a certified consultant or self, keeping track of program requirements and subsequent program documentation can be overwhelming. It is an accepted practice to take up your immigration case to a certified immigration consultant and let them handle your immigration application on your behalf.

CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Several potential immigration candidates have trusted us to apply for Canadian immigration over the last two decades. We are glad to have delivered to our maximum potential each time.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility on a case basis to apply for Canadian immigration.

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Canada Spousal Sponsorship Processing Time Returns to 12-month Standard

Travel restrictions imposed in March 2020 resulted in a screeching halt to the bulging economic class and family immigration numbers to Canada. Since then, Canadian immigration numbers have recovered well. The latest improvement in Canada’s spousal sponsorship processing time to its 12-month standard for new applicants is a major step forward.  

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According to the official media release, efforts to modernize the Canadian immigration system have allowed Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to get back on track. The 12-month spousal sponsorship processing time includes.

  • the time required for applicants to give biometrics, 
  • for IRCC to assess the sponsor and the person being sponsored, and
  • the time needed to ensure applicants meet eligibility requirements.
Applicants will submit two applications together: 

One is for spousal sponsorship and the other is a permanent residence application.

Step 1: Get an application package from IRCC or ask a certified immigration consultant to do it on your behalf. 

Step 2: Pay the standard application fees to IRCC. It covers processing fees, a right of permanent residence fee, and a biometrics fee. Additional fees may be charged by the immigration consultants depending on the case basis. 

Step 3: Mail the completed application to IRCC & wait for it to process within 12 months. Meanwhile, ask certified immigration consultants for documentation, job, or language training assistance. 

IRCC also launched a portal where spousal and child sponsorship applicants can track their immigration applications online.

Sponsor your Family to Immigrate to Canada from the UAE

About 100,000 immigrants to Canada each year come through family sponsorship programs. IRCC welcomes about 80 per cent of these immigrants under the Spouses, Partners, and Children Sponsorship Program. The remaining 20 per cent is under the Parents and Grandparents Program. 

Here is how you can sponsor your family to immigrate to Canada, especially your spouse to come and settle with you. 

Eligibility for Spousal Sponsorship to Canada

To be eligible to sponsor your spouse to Canada from the UAE including any dependent children, you need to be: 

  • over the age of 18, 
  • a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and 
  • be able to financially support you and your family. 
  • cannot be receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability.

It is possible for Canadian citizens to live in the UAE throughout the spousal immigration from the UAE process. However, Permanent residents can only apply for spousal sponsorship from inside Canada. 

Your spouse may be eligible for an Open Work Permit in Canada while applying for spousal immigration from the UAE. 

There is no minimum income cut off for spousal immigration from the UAE. The threshold on minimum income is decided on a case-by-case basis. 

When Are You Ineligible to Sponsor Your Spouse to Canada? 

Beyond violent criminal offences, sponsors may be inadmissible for non-criminal reasons like loan default, or if you sponsored a previous spouse within three years of your application. 

You cannot sponsor a new spouse within five years of your landing if you were a sponsored spouse and now turned Canadian permanent resident.

The immigration officer in charge of your application for spousal immigration to Canada from the UAE will be keen to determine the genuineness of your relationship. 

Do not get married for the sole purpose of getting Canadian permanent residency status. Canada has reportedly identified many such immigration frauds in the recent past and has already these applicants from applying for Canadian immigration in the future.

Apply for Spousal Sponsorship through a Certified Immigration Consultant 

The documents required for foreign nationals will depend on residency status, where they are applying from, and maybe even your travel history. 

Presently, you are asked to fill out the travel history form, called the IMM 5562. There you report all of the trips you have taken out of the UAE over the past 10 years. Additionally, a military service form, known as the IMM 5546, is applicable for anyone in your application who has ever served in the military, army, defence, or police unit. 

Also, if you were ever divorced in the UAE, IRCC asks for the original “Final irrevocable divorce” or “Final divorce judgment” document.

The above requirements can be overwhelming to follow and there are more to come. Visiting a certified immigration consultant can help you understand the documentation process better, if not have them do it on your behalf. 

CanApprove is duly registered and approved by the College for Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) to provide documentation and other services relating to Canadian immigration. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for various Canadian family visa programs. 

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IRCC is Yet to Invite Applications for Parents & Grandparent Program (PGP) 2022

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is yet to decide on opening the application process this year for the Canada family sponsorship visa. Canada is aiming to welcome 25,000 immigrant applications for PGP 2022. Additionally, 60,000 immigrants under the Parents and Grandparents Program will be targeted over the next two years.

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PGP in Canada is a family immigration program to reunite parents or grandparents of foreign-born permanent residents or acquired Canadian citizens.

Under the new Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, IRCC is aiming to welcome 25,000 immigrants under the PGP in 2022, and this will rise to 28,500 immigrants in 2023, and 32,000 immigrants in 2024.

About the Parents and Grandparents Program – Canada Family Sponsorship Visa 2022

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada. Parents and grandparents who are approved under this program may obtain permanent residency. Further, doors to apply for Canadian citizenship will also open.

Applications for PGP 2022 must fulfil the following conditions:

  • be 18 years of age or older,
  • be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or status First Nations, and
  • have the means to support the family member they are sponsoring.
IRCC will process PGP applications in between 20-24 months, even in 2022.

Additionally, IRCC will assess a Sponsor’s Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) to ascertain that they have sufficient income to support all family members for whom they will be financially responsible, including themselves, once they become sponsors.

A signed undertaking for the period of upto 20 years will be required from interested sponsors. This undertaking sets out how long the sponsor will be financially responsible for the family members they are sponsoring from the time they become permanent residents of Canada.

Criteria for becoming a successful sponsor may slightly vary in Quebec.

Other Canada Family Sponsorship Visa Options

The Super Visa is another significant option to consider for family reunification in Canada. The Super Visa allows your parents and grandparents to enter Canada multiple times over a 10 year period.

Immigration to Canada is also possible with family members such as spouses and dependent children. Read our blog on guide to spousal immigration to Canada from the UAE to learn more.

Previous Parents and Grandparents Program Draws

During the pandemic, IRCC held Canada family sponsorship lotteries in the autumns of 2020 and 2021. In recent years, sponsors were randomly selected sponsors who submitted expression of interest forms on the IRCC website.

Prior to the pandemic, IRCC was exploring other ways to manage the PGP. as the demand to sponsor parents and grandparents far exceeds the number of spots.

For 2020 and 2021, IRCC received some 200,000 expressions of interest forms for family sponsorship and the department processed 40,000 application intakes under the PGP 2020 and 2021.

It remains to be seen when IRCC will open applications for PGP 2022 and announce its intake format.

Visiting a Certified Immigration Consultant

Apply for Canada visa through a recognized and certified immigration consultant. An application for a family sponsorship visa through a certified Canadian immigration consultant will analyze various Canadian immigration programs and suggest suitable options based on the applicants’ work or academic profile.

CanApprove is duly registered and approved by the College for Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) to provide documentation and other services relating to Canadian immigration. Our immigration consultants can guide you even better based on your work & academic profile.

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

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Studying in Canada: Canada International Student Population All-Time High in 2021

Studying in Canada is becoming the latest trend. The official data shows the number of approved student visa holders resulted in a record rise in Canada’s international student population amid the pandemic.
study abroadImmigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data confirm quick recovery in study permit intake levels after strict travel restrictions were imposed in March 2020. By October 2020, the country eased some restrictions which allowed Canada’s international student population to rise. 

Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students in 2021 after the figure fell to just over 255,000 in 2020. The record spike in Canada student visa levels was due to two reasons: those who wanted to come to Canada in 2020 but could not due to the pandemic, as well as those who intended to begin their studies in Canada in 2021. New students arriving in Canada, as well as foreign nationals already living in Canada, were eligible to receive Canada student visa throughout 2021. 

Increasingly, aspirants from countries with large middle-class populations are choosing Canada as their preferred choice for overseas education for the following reasons: 

  • Affordable options than countries like the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom that also boosts large international student populations. 
  • Canada’s high-quality education, multiculturalism, and safety for immigrants. 
  • Foreign students in Canada are allowed to work during their studies. It supports themselves financially as well as gains more work experience. 
  • By virtue of it, better prospects of gaining permanent residence. 

Statistics Canada reveals three out of every 10 international students transition to Canada permanent residency within just 10 years of first receiving their Canada student visa. 

Top 10 Canada International Student Source Countries 

Canada hosted nearly 622,000 international students as of December 31st, 2021. The pre-pandemic levels of Canada’s international student population were nearly 640,000 in 2019. Here is a list of Canada student visa holders by number: 

  1. India: 217,410
  2. China: 105,265
  3. France: 26,630
  4. Iran: 16,900
  5. Vietnam: 16,285
  6. South Korea: 15,805
  7. The Philippines: 15,545
  8. The United States: 14,325
  9. Nigeria: 13,745
  10. Mexico: 11,550

Take this free assessment online designed by a leading study abroad consultant in Dubai to determine your eligibility and scope of studying in Canada. 

How to Qualify for Canada Student Visa?

The academic year in Canada usually begins in September. Evidently, the period between July and August saw the newest Canada student visa holders taking effect: over 200,000 in total. 

The first step in studying in Canada is to conduct research on educational programs and DLIs. Designated Learning Institutions or DLIs are universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions approved by the government to host international students in Canada.

Once admission to any DLI of your choice is approved, you then obtain a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). This will allow to you submit a Canada student visa application to IRCC. 

You may be interested in our previous blog that discusses what is next after PGWP? 

While deciding on your study permit application, IRCC may deliberate on the following: 

  • genuine interest in studying in Canada, and 
  • financial means to support your study, living expenses. 

It is important to submit all relevant documents supporting your claim. Getting your application processed through a study abroad consultant can help. 

Leading Study Abroad Consultants in Dubai 

Visting a study abroad consultant will not only help you fast-process your Canada student visa application but also open new opportunities to avail of scholarships in Canada & find the best colleges in Canada. 

CanApprove is a certified consultant by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). We have over 500+ tie-ups with Canadian colleges and universities to bring the best opportunities for eligible aspirants. Studying in Canada can also put you on a certain path to permanent residency. Book a free appointment with us to get started! 

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IRCC Will Resume Express Entry Draws for FSWP & CEC in the Spring of 2022

Not a while ago, we reported about an internal memo of Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) discussing all-program Express Entry draws. We have just come to learn that Immigration Minister Sean Fraser may push to resume Express Entry draws for nominating candidates under the Federal High Skilled category “sometime this spring”. Spring months in Canada last till May 31.

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The Federal High Skilled category includes immigrant prospects who are eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

Since December 2020, IRCC had paused Express Entry draws for FSWP candidates. Such registered candidates in the express entry pool required no Canadian experience. They qualify on the basis of their work experience, language proficiency, education and age. The travel restrictions imposed due to the pandemic meant a severe blow to their chances of moving to Canada.

While Canada continued to welcome more immigration even during the travel restrictions, IRCC transitioned more temporary residents into permanent residency to achieve its 2021 annual target of over 400,000 new permanent residents.

However, since September 2021, IRCC also suspended Canada Express Entry draws for nominating CEC candidates. Such registered candidates in the express entry pool already have at least one year of Canadian experience. They are usually recent international graduates and Canada is known to have a high retention rate of PGWP holders.

Minister Fraser in a virtual interview took questions relating to the issues concerning international students in Canada & Federal High Skilled candidates. Minister Fraser is also keen on creating additional pathways to Canada permanent residency for international students and temporary foreign workers.

Current State of Canada Express Entry Draws

While a provincial nomination is not the same as a permanent residence, it can increase one’s chances of obtaining Canada permanent residency status.

Travel restrictions also resulted in the inventory of FSWP candidates & CEC candidates grew to the point that IRCC could not meet the processing standard.

Currently, the processing time for CEC is about seven months and the expected FSWP processing time may rise to 36 months in 2022.

Canada Express Entry draws have only relied on provincial nominees since September last year. Such provincial nominees already registered in the Express Entry pool receive invitations to apply for Canada permanent residency in PNP-specific draws. For instance, in the latest Express Entry draws, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with CRS scores of at least 754.

Provincial nominees with active Express Entry profiles are awarded 600 points over and above their usual Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This will guarantee an invitation to apply for Canada permanent residency in upcoming Express Entry draws.

Apply for Permanent Residence via Certified Immigration Consultant

Immigration aspirants choose Canada because of its direct permanent residence pathway. Any prospective candidate who seeks to obtain permanent residence in Canada must register on Canada Express Entry online portal. All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

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.

You are sure to get overwhelmed by the amount of documentation and other requirements to fulfil before you could receive a confirmation of permanent residence (CoPR). Hence, Canada has certified immigration consultants across the globe to help prospective aspirants in their Canadian immigration journey.

Take this free assessment online to determine your chances after Canada resume Express Entry draws.

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