nsw opens pr for offshore skilled migration

NSW Opens Permanent Residency Doors for Offshore Skilled Migration to Australia

Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) announced changes to its Skilled Migration to Australia visa program.

Offshore applicants having work experience in certain ANZSCO unit groups are now eligible for NSW nomination under Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). Applicants will need to show three years of work experience in such occupations.

Offshore candidates in NSW are those who continuously lived outside Australia for the past three months and hold a valid skills assessment for occupation within an ANZSCO unit group.

New South Wales is inviting select ANZSCO unit groups to apply for Skilled Migration to Australia under Subclass 190. These include

engineering managers,
health and welfare service managers,
production managers,
primary and secondary school teachers,
pharmacists,
dental practitioners,
midwives,
registered nurses,
social workers.

New South Wales has a diverse, and service-oriented economy. It is a densely populated region of Australia with about 8,172,500 residents. Sydney is the capital of NSW and hosts about 64.5 per cent of the entire state residents.

The Australian Government is planning to welcome 160,000 Australian PR visas in the 2021-2022 program year. The program year in Australia runs from July to June.

A successful NSW state nomination can fetch permanent residence in Australia.

New South Wales State Nomination for Offshore Skilled Migration to Australia

You cannot directly apply for NSW nomination without getting an invite from the state.

Invitations are sent out from time to time and received by eligible candidates who had already registered themselves in SkillSelect EOI.

NSW nominates candidates through the following visa categories for skilled migration to Australia:

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190): For nominated skilled workers to work and live in Australia as permanent residents. The average visa applications are processed within 18 months.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491): For skilled workers nominated by a state/territory government to work and live in regional Australia. The average visa applications are processed within 9 months.

Earlier this year, the NSW Government has already begun accepting applications for

Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) streams, and

the Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132) Significant Business History stream

The state government will now consider offshore applicants of Subclass 190 visas in invitation rounds via designated unit groups.

Offshore candidates with prior experience in select Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) unit groups will now be considered in invitation rounds.

Here is a list of select ANSCO unit groups:

MANAGER	ANZSCO 1214 – Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
	ANZSCO 1332 – Engineering Managers
	ANZSCO 1335 – Production Managers
	ANZSCO 1341 – Child Care Centre Managers
	ANZSCO 1342 – Health and Welfare Service Managers
PROFESSIONALS	ANZSCO 2246 – Librarians
	ANZSCO 2332 – Civil Engineering Professionals
	ANZSCO 2333 – Electrical Engineers
	ANZSCO 2334 – Electronics Engineers
	ANZSCO 2335 – Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineer
	ANZSCO 2336 – Mining Engineers
	ANZSCO 2339 – Other Engineering Professionals
	ANZSCO 2342 – Food Scientists
	ANZSCO 2347 – Veterinarians
	ANZSCO 2411 – Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
	ANZSCO 2412 – Primary School Teachers
	ANZSCO 2414 – Secondary School Teachers
	ANZSCO 2415 – Special Education Teachers
	ANZSCO 2515 – Pharmacists
	ANZSCO 2523 – Dental Practitioners
	ANZSCO 2541 – Midwives
	ANZSCO 2542 – Nurse Educators and Researchers
	ANZSCO 2543 – Nurse Managers
	ANZSCO 2544 – Registered Nurses
	ANZSCO 2633 – Telecommunications Engineering Professionals
	ANZSCO 2723 – Psychologists
	ANZSCO 2724 – Social Professionals
	ANZSCO 2725 – Social Workers
	ANZSCO 2726 – Welfare, Recreation, and Community Arts Workers

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CanApprove expects inquires to spike for skilled migration to Australia after this latest announcement.

However, many onshore applicants cannot meet the new requirements. They will have to redo their applications now. In some cases, they may have to wait to build on the required work experience.

Onshore candidates in NSW means they have “genuinely and continuously” lived in NSW for the past three months, OR have gainfully employed in NSW (long-term capacity, in a nominated or closely related occupation, for a minimum of 20 hours/week).

Now you can migrate to Australia from Dubai by securing NSW nomination for subclass 190 Skilled Migration to Australia visa,

STEP 1: Ensure eligibility for the subclass 190 Australian visa.

STEP 2: Confirm that you meet NSW’s minimum eligibility criteria.

STEP 3: Complete an EOI profile in SkillSelect.

STEP 4: Receive an invitation to apply.

STEP 5: Apply – within 14 calendar days – for a nomination by NSW.

STEP 6: Provide evidence for: (1) all of the EOI points claimed, and (2) where you presently reside.

While a Nominated visa (subclass 190) is not the only option to migrate to Australia from Dubai, New South Wales is currently open for offshore candidates to apply for Skilled Migration to Australia.

Other available Australian immigration routes include temporary and permanent employer-nominated visas like Global Talent Visa (subclass 858), Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494), and Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186).

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Rising Wages Add to Benefits of Canada Immigration in Recent Years: Statistics Canada

Canada adds another chapter to its long list of benefits of Canada immigration. A new Statistics Canada study finds that Pay Scale for immigrants in Canada are on the rise in recent years.

The study notes the higher median income for immigrant groups with prior work or study experience in Canada.

Even though Canada is seen favouring two-step immigration post-pandemic, those without prior Canadian experience still have a good chance of obtaining Canada Permanent Residency.

Canadian experience is categorized into three groups: work and study experience, just work, and just study experience.

When looking at just the principal applicants of economic-class immigration programs, the median wages were higher than the Canadian-born population in 2019. These immigrants who landed in 2018 had a median salary of $43,600 one year later, which is more than 12% higher than the Canadian median wage in the same year ($38,800).

“Principal applicants in the economic categories are selecting by their ability to integrate into the Canadian labour market and to contribute to the economy,” the report says. “Most have post-secondary education and knowledge of at least one official language.”

Canada Permanent Residency with Prior Canadian Experience Leads to Higher Immigrant Wages

Immigrants who had both work and study experience before admission had the highest median wage one year later.

Immigrants admitted in 2018 reported their 2019 median wage as $44,600. This was even higher than the Canadian-born population who reported a median wage of $38,800 that year. Immigrants who only had work experience prior to landing in 2018 had a 2019 median wage of $39,300, also higher than the Canadian-born population.

Immigrants who became permanent residents in 2018 reported a higher median wage in 2019. The absolute figure is the highest among all groups of immigrants who came to Canada since 1981.

Additionally, immigrant women who arrive in Canada as economic dependents (such as spouses of principal applicants or family-sponsored immigrants) are seeing higher wage growth. This shows that the Pay scale for Immigrants in Canada is rising.

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Benefits of Canada Immigration: Convergence in the Labor Market Performance

Another study by Statistics Canada found immigrant men who had been in Canada for less than 10 years get jobs at a faster rate than Canadian-born men. There was also a marginal improvement in the relative employment rate of immigrant women who had been in Canada for less than five years.

Individuals with higher levels of education and higher language proficiency in English or French fare better in Canada.

Candidates who immigrate to Canada under Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams tend to earn more than their Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) counterparts. FSWP candidates, do not necessarily need Canadian experience to be eligible for Canada permanent residency.

As a CICC-registered and authorized Canada immigration consultant, CanApprove advises you to enter the federal Express Entry pool even with low CRS. The boost to Canadian immigration with the new mandate letter and the hope of increasing immigration levels makes your chances of receiving a Canada Permanent Residency even more certain.

You may take this free online assessment to further determine your eligibility for Canada Permanent Residency.

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Canada Express Entry: 746 PNP Candidates Invited to Apply for Canada PR

Yet another Canada Express Entry draw targets PNP-only immigration candidates to apply for Canada PR.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its eighth PNP-specific Canada Express Entry draw on December 22. It targeted only domestic temporary workers or skilled foreign workers with prior provincial nominations.

The 25th PNP-specific Canada Express Entry draw this year resulted in 746 invitations to apply for Canada PR. The cut-off score for this Express Entry draw increased to 720 points, still in the lower range.

Canada Express Entry draws have already resulted in 114,431 invitations to apply for Canada PR in 2021.

Express Entry draws for Canada PR reinvented itself right after the pandemic. IRCC is focussing on inviting temporary residents to apply for Canada PR. Such candidates either qualified under Canada Experience Class or under any one of the Provincial Nominee Programs.

All the invited candidates in Canada Express Entry PNP-draw have demonstrated their connection to a province or territory. It is through familial ties, work experience, or study experience in that province or territory. In order to qualify for the CEC program, temporary skilled workers or recent international graduates must have had at least one year of work experience in Canada.

Annual Report for Canada Express Entry in 2020 is out.

A departure from the previous Canada Express Entry draws is noticed. IRCC says 42% of invitations in 2020 went to candidates who had Canadian education, up from 28% in 2019.

So, should you plan your higher studies in Canada to easily qualify for Canada PR?

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History of Canada Express Entry Draws

Canada Express Entry has held only 39 PNP-only draws since its launch in 2015.

Generally, the draw size is limited to less than a thousand invitations to apply for Canada PR. However, this draw became an exception.

OVERVIEW OF 212th EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS
Decreased Draw Size	746 invitations to apply for Canada PR. The last draw had the largest draw size in the history of Canada Express Entry PNP-only draws.
Increased Express Entry Cut-off	The minimum CRS score required was 720. Adding 600 points to their base human capital score, candidates effectively required only 98 points to qualify.
Tie-break rule applied?	IRCC applies the tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings. This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score. No tie-break rule was applied.

Off-late, IRCC is giving undue preference to PNP candidates. It is aiming to support and realize the immigration goals of the provinces and territories that otherwise would have failed.

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, will secure your chances of Canada PR. It is through the addition of 600 points for provincial nomination towards their Express Entry profile CRS score.

Apply for Canada PR with Provincial Nomination

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. Their human capital like

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

Aseema Ashraf is a working health professional with more than 6 years of experience. She entered the Express Entry pool with a CRS score of just 150 points. She had also submitted her profile to the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Also, Ms Ashraf never worked or studied in Canada.

Aseemaa Ashraf was soon invited to apply for a provincial nomination. This made her CRS score rise to 750. This is sufficient to receive ITA in this Express Entry draw.

IRCC is looking to clear previous Express Entry backlogs to resume fresh Canada PR applications under FSWP and CEC programs soon.

And to sum it up, experts are of the view that the immigration levels in Canada will only increase in the coming years. Canada is aiming to admit more than 110,500 Express Entry candidates in 2022.

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Atlantic Immigration Pilot is now Permanent, Widens Scope of Applying for Canada Visa

Canadian Minister for Immigration, Sean Fraser, along with provincial leaders made an important announcement to widen the scope of applying for Canada Visa. Starting January 1, 2022, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) will become a permanent program. The program is now called the Atlantic Immigration Program.

AIP will open doors for 6,000 eligible candidates to apply for Canada Visa annually and settle in Atlantic Canada.

Launched in 2017, the AIP is an employer-driven immigration program. It allows foreign talents to immigrate to the four Atlantic provinces. No expensive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LIMA) to apply for Canada Visa under this program.

Every local employer undertakes LIMA before hiring foreign talents. It ascertains that the job role cannot be fulfilled by the local talent pool and eligible foreign talent can be hired to fulfil it.

The four Canadian provinces in the Atlantic region include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Labrador.

Benefits of Canada Immigration: Move to Atlantic Canada

The most significant benefit of Canada Immigration, especially in the Atlantic region is its ageing demography. It translates to more job opportunities for foreign talents. Less population also means better resource distribution among the residents and a better quality of life.

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The demographic challenges of having an old population have long been a case in support of economic immigration in Canada. Since the launch of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, it has brought nearly 10,000 newcomers to the provinces. Participating employers have made over 9,800 job offers in key sectors, including health care, accommodations, food services, and manufacturing.

After one year, more than 90% of newcomers on the AIP were still living in Canada, which is much higher than other immigration programs in the region. A government report has also concluded the increasing retention rates in the Atlantic region. Within the region, Nova Scotia has an immigrant retention rate of 71%.

Applying for Canada Visa: PNP in Atlantic Canada

Applying for Canada Visa through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is another option. Through these programs, the provinces have been able to welcome a wide range of skilled workers, graduates who have studied in Canada, and business immigrants such as entrepreneurs.

Atlantic Canada PNP options are:

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
Newfoundland And Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

Since the launch of the federal Express Entry system in 2015, each Atlantic province has created at least one PNP stream aligned with it. It has widened the scope of applying for Canada Visa which could turn into permanent residence in a quick time.

Nonetheless, the many benefits of Canada immigration outweigh the long processing time of six months to one year to get a Canada visa.

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Saskatchewan International Healthcare Worker EOI Pool

Saskatchewan Opens New International Healthcare Worker EOI Pool to Apply for Canada Immigration

In a bid to boost provincial immigration, Provincial Nominee Program run by Saskatchewan has launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool.

The purpose of the new EOI pool is to connect healthcare workers with job opportunities in the province, making it easier to apply for Canada immigration.

Saskatchewan considers this new International Healthcare Worker EOI submission process as a pre-application form. Eligible candidates may submit an online form indicating they want to work in a selected health care occupation in Saskatchewan.

This will prioritize and quicken the process of receiving nominations from the Provincial Nominee Program.

The new EOI pool will now be operational under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

Registering for New EOI Pool to Apply for Canada Immigration

Once registered in the pool, Saskatchewan reviews your qualifications from time to time.

Any candidate in the pool with skills that an employer is looking for will be contacted by the provincial nominee program with information on how to apply for a job opportunity.

The official page of SINP offers an in-depth guide on how to create an EOI profile. However, consulting a trusted immigration consultant will help determine eligibility on a case basis.

To submit an EOI you need to have a professional background that falls under one of the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.

Health Information Management Practitioner (NOC 1252)
Registered Nurse and Registered Psychiatric Nurse (NOC 3012)
Licensed Practical Nurse (NOC 3233)
Chiropractors (NOC 3122)
Nurse Practitioner (NOC 3124)
Pharmacist (NOC 3131)
Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist (NOC 3141)
Physical Therapist (NOC 3142)
Occupational Therapist (NOC 3143)
Combined Laboratory & X‐Ray Technologist, Clinical Genetics Technologist, and Medical Laboratory Technologist (NOC 3211)
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (NOC 3212)
Respiratory Therapists, Cardiopulmonary Function Technologist, Perfusionist (NOC 3214)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist, Medical Radiation Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NOC 3215)
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (NOC 3216)
Cardiology Technologist and Cardiovascular Technologist, Electroneurophysiology Technologist (NOC 3217)
Pharmacy Technician (NOC 3219)
Dental technologists, technicians, and laboratory assistants (NOC 3223)
Emergency Medical Technician (NOC 3234)
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3237)
Continuing Care Assistant (NOC 3413)
Psychologist (Masters and PhD) (NOC 4151)

Candidates can now apply for Canada immigration either through the SINP’s International Skilled Worker: Employment Offer or the Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot.

Apply for Canada Immigration through SINP: International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer

The eligibility criteria for this stream include:

Get a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 4 across all four language competencies (reading, writing, speaking, and listening)
Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer that is registered with the SINP
Have at least one year of paid work experience in the intended occupation within the last ten years
Score at least 60 points out of 110 on the points assessment grid

Additionally, proof of eligibility for Saskatchewan licensure is mandatory if your job offer is in an occupation that is in Saskatchewan and needs mandatory licensing.

Apply for Canada Immigration through SINP: Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot

Criteria for this newly launched pilot include:

Have a permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer that is registered with the SINP
Meet the minimum CLB language requirement
Meet the minimum education and work experience criteria, which includes either having one year of work experience in the same occupation as the job offer or six months of work experience in that job in Saskatchewan

Prospects of Canada Provincial Nominee Program in 2022 & Beyond

Provincial Nominee Program across Canada had a prolific year. Both British Columbia and Manitoba nominated over 10,000 immigration candidates each for provincial nominations. Click here to read about the monthly summary of nomination draws in 2021.

Throughout the year, Canadian immigration remained heavily dependent on the domestic temporary residence to fulfil the annual immigration target of 401,000 new immigrants. Temporary residents like provincial nominees, international student graduates with Canadian work experience were considered for permanent residency in Canada. More eligible candidates with successful provincial nominations obtained permanent residence in Canada this year.

The release of the new mandate letter has brightened the prospects of Canadian immigration in the coming months. Consult a trusted immigration consultant like CanApprove to determine eligibility based on your work or academic profile.

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new mandate letter for canada immigration

Prospects of Immigration to Canada Brightens with the Release of New Mandate Letter

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed the new mandate letters after resuming power at the federal level for the third consecutive time.

As for the practice that continues In Canada, the Prime Minister issues mandate letters unique to each ministry. The mandate letter outlines the priorities that the federal government expects its ministers to pursue during their tenure.

Sean Fraser, the Immigration Minister, and his department Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be guided by the priorities outlined in the mandate letter. We can expect to see more positive changes not only in federal immigration policies but provincial ones as well.

Following the victory of the Liberal Party for the successive terms, Trudeau appointment Sean Fraser as the new Immigration Minister. Fraser is a trained lawyer from Nova Scotia that was first elected to Parliament in 2015. He replaces Marco Mendicino who served as immigration minister since 2019, and who is now Minister of Public Safety.

Click here to read the official copy of the mandate letter given to Sean Fraser.

New Mandate Letter Wants to Reduce Delays in Immigration to Canada

People planning their immigration to Canada in near future have a better chance of qualifying. The mandate letter wants the Immigration Minister and naturally, IRCC to:

Reduce application processing times for immigration to Canada.
Create more permanent residence pathways via Express Entry for international students and temporary foreign workers.
Introduce electronic applications for family reunification.
Implement a program to provide temporary residence to spouses and children abroad while they await the processing of their permanent residence applications.

IRCC’s backlog stood at 1.8 million applications as of October 2021. This includes permanent residence, temporary residence, and Canadian citizenship applications. The mandate letter aims to address delays that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Some sources confirm that Canada is looking to welcome 23,500 immigrants under the PGP in 2022. The mandate letter re-affirms the push for more family reunification programs.

Additionally, Canada’s immigration policy is shifting towards becoming more gender-neutral. As a matter of fact, Toronto is ranked number one for Career Oriented Immigrant Women. It will boost immigration to Canada as more young families will now want to settle permanently and contribute positively to the Canadian economy and society.

New Mandate Letter Opens More Avenues for Immigration to Canada

Apart from strengthening the existing Canadian immigration system, the new mandate also targets at:

Creating a new Municipal Nominee Program (MNP).
Waiving Canadian citizenship application fees.
Establish a Trusted Employer system.
Push francophone immigration and increase the French-speaking population outside the region of Quebec.

The purpose of the MNP is to help promote the broader distribution of immigration across Canada. Currently, immigration to Canada is concentrated majorly in the regions of Toronto, Vancouver or Quebec city.

In addition, Fraser is to also ensure immigration better supports small- and medium-sized communities.

Through the new mandate letter, the government has asked Fraser to work with the Employment Minister to establish a Trusted Employer system for Canadian companies hiring temporary foreign workers.

The federal government is also seeking to improve the Global Talent Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) by simplifying work permit renewals, upholding the two-week processing standard, and establishing an employer hotline.

Since assuming power in 2015, the Liberal Party has pursued a policy of aggressively higher immigration levels. This has resulted in increasing immigration from some 300,000 arrivals per year to a current target of over 400,000 per year.

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Immigratnts landed on Canada Permanent Residency

Over 47,000 New Immigrants Landed in November on Canada Permanent Residency Visa

Canada landed an overwhelming 47,434 new immigrants in November as per the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data. A successful “landing in Canada” means that the foreign national in Canada has now obtained Canada permanent residency visa.

Getting a Canada permanent residency visa is not limited to individuals already physically staying in Canada on temporary visas. It is equally applicable for eligible immigration aspirants without Canadian experience yet good work experience in any skilled occupation. However, the pandemic forced IRCC to favour more temporary residents in Canada for permanent residency.

During the month of November 2021, the vast majority of those who have “landed” during the pandemic are existing temporary residents of Canada. However, the case was different before the pandemic, as most new permanent resident landings came to Canada directly from abroad.

The country is currently pursuing its most ambitious Immigration Levels Plan in its history. It plans to welcome 401,000 immigrants in 2021, another 411,000 in 2022, and an additional 421,000 in 2023.

Canada has now welcomed more than 361,000 immigrants between January and November 2021.

New Mandate Letter Hints At Increased Permanent Residency Intakes

Unlike the prosperous, small developed countries like Singapore, UAE where tiered-visa systems limit the growth of foreign immigrants to temporary workers, Canada offers great scope for permanent residency.

In fact, Canada remains to be the only G7 country to offer a direct permanent residence pathway to eligible skilled foreign workers. Interested individuals must come good in human capital factors like work experience, language proficiency, age, and education qualification.

In an interview, last month, the new Canadian immigration minister, Sean Fraser, opened up on the opportunities and challenges in his new role in politics.

The minister is confident and prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels if it is necessary to address labor shortages. The country is experiencing significant job shortages in large part due to fewer immigrants arriving from overseas amid the pandemic.

Fraser sought support from local businesses and communities to increase the immigration levels. He is “very much open to” even higher levels to accommodate more foreign migrants in Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has also released his new mandate letter to list out the priorities for Canadian immigration in the upcoming year. It includes:

Creating more permanent residence pathways via Express Entry for international students and temporary foreign workers.
Reducing application processing times, including addressing delays that have been impacted by COVID-19.
Implementing a program to provide temporary residence to spouses and children abroad while they await the processing of their permanent residence applications.
Introducing electronic applications for family reunification and much more.

We shall cover more about it in detail in the next edition of Canada immigration updates.

Immigrate to Canada in 2022

Until then, it is important to remember that Canada is dependent on the immigration of economic-class candidates to overcome dual demographic shocks.

Its flagship system to manage applications for federal immigration programs is Express Entry. The Provincial Nominee Programs are also offering reliable permanent residence pathways for foreign migrants. Choose from 120+ Economic-class pathways to immigrate to Canada.

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Fill in our free online assessment to know your eligibility for Canada Permanent Residency visa.

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New Tech Draw from British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Invites 71 Candidates

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new tech draw on December 14, issuing invitations to apply for provincial nominations.

The new Tech draw by British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program is an employer-driven, fast-track immigration program. It mainly targets international students and in-demand tech workers.

December 14 BC PNP Tech draw nominated 71 such tech workers.

The invited candidates qualify for either Express Entry or Skills Immigration provincial categories. The Skills & Immigration Registration System (SIRS) manages both categories. Eligible profiles are assessed and evaluated based on human capital criteria like age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and others.

Invited candidates had a provincial score of 80 points and above in this draw. This is five points higher than the previous qualifying score of 75 points.

Qualify for Upcoming British Columbia PNP Tech Program

Earlier this year, British Columbia upgraded this pilot Tech program into a permanent residence program. It will boost the immigration of in-demand tech workers and international students in the province.

Generally, the Provincial Nominee Program requires eligible candidates to have work experience and a valid job offer. BC PNP Tech program requires immigration candidates to have work experience in one of 29 eligible occupations.

Some in-demand tech occupations include:

Web designers & developers,
Graphic designers, and illustrators,
Software engineers and designers,
Civil Engineers,
Mechanical Engineers,
Chemical Engineers,
Software Engineers,
Tech Managers,
Media technicians,
Writers/Editors etc.

Invited candidates will need to submit a complete application within the next 30 days. The province processed most tech applications within two to three months.

Apply for Canada Permanent Residency

After receiving a nomination confirmation from the province, you can apply for permanent residence. You can create an Express Entry profile and qualify under the Provincial Nominee Program Class.

A successful provincial nomination will guarantee an invitation to apply for permanent residence in subsequent federal nomination draws. It is because 600 points get added to your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score linked to your Express Entry profile.

Canada held its largest PNP-only Express Entry draws inviting up to 1,032 ITAs for PR.

British Columbia now becomes the only Provincial Nominee Program to issue around 12,000 invitations for a provincial nomination in 2021. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program follows next with just over 10,000 invitations this year.

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Canada Express Entry 2020 Annual Report Released

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released the Canada Express Entry Yead-End Report 2020 on December 13. The Annual report on Express Entry determines who got to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. It gives information about the type of occupation, destination, and source of residence of newly obtained permanent residents (PR).

The 2020 Year-End Report also includes the analysis of the pandemic on Canada’s major economic-class immigration application system. Usually, IRCC releases Canada Express Entry annual reports in the months of summer. The delay in releasing the report is understood as the department is still mitigating the effects of the pandemic.

A departure from the previous Canada Express Entry draws is noticed. IRCC says 42% of invitations in 2020 went to candidates who had Canadian education, up from 28% in 2019. So, should you plan your higher studies in Canada to easily qualify for Canada PR?

Get in touch with our expert consultants and continue to read further.

U.A.E. Among Top Countries of Residence For Canada Express Entry Invitations

IRCC innovated the process of Canada Express Entry PR invitees by targeting only those candidates who were eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It is because such candidates are more likely to be physically located in Canada. Also because they are less likely to be impacted by public health measures.

As a direct result, the proportion of Express Entry candidates invited to apply from inside Canada grew from 47% overall in 2019 to 63% overall in 2020.

The top six countries of residence for invitations remained the same as previous years:

Canada,
India,
U.S.,
Nigeria,
U.A.E., and
Pakistan.

Lebanon made the top 10 list for the first time since the Canada Express Entry system was created in 2015.

Canada in the top significances more temporary residence gets preferred for Canada PR in due course of time. Any interested immigration aspirants can plan their immigration to Canada by first obtaining a study permit or work permit and gaining Canadian experience. Based on this experience, they can qualify to apply for PR through Canada Express Entry.

Nearly two-thirds of principal applicants who applied through Express Entry in 2020 named Ontario as their province of destination.

Compared to 2019, the number of principal applicants who intended to move to Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and New Brunswick also increased in 2020.

About 51% Canada Express Entry Applications Completed Within 6 Months

Canada issued a record number of invitations to Express Entry candidates in 2020. In 2020, IRCC issued more than 107,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), compared to 2019 when IRCC issued 85,300 ITAs for Canada PR.

But the irony is that the actual number of new PRs brought in through Canada Express Entry dropped to a three-year low. Out of the ITAs issued in 2020, only 63,923 Express Entry applicants and their family members got permanent residence.

In normal circumstances, Canada ends up admitting more PRs than the total ITAs. This is because one Canada Express Entry application can contain the principal applicant and their family members. This explains why 109,601 new permanent residents got admitted in 2019.

IRCC did not meet the processing standard of finalizing 80% of Express Entry applications within six months. The average processing time was nine months, which is one month slower than in 2019.

IRCC adds that about 51% of applications in 2020 were completed within the six-month standard.

Processing Time for Canada Express Entry Applications in months – Year-wise Data
Express Entry Program	2018	2019	2020
Canada Experience Class (CEC)	5	7	8
Federal Skilled Workers	6	9	12
Provincial/Territorial Nominees	6	9	11

More Canada Express Entry Invitees in Tech Occupations

Following the trend, occupations in Information Technology, and Business and Financial Services continues to dominate the Canada Express Entry invitees. However, 2020 Express Entry draws also invited more Food Service Supervisors and Administrative Assistants to apply for Canada PR.

Canada is also reshaping its immigration policies to bring in gender equality. Both genders applied most often under the CEC. The difference between men and women applicants was more pronounced under the FSTP and least pronounced under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).

Statistically, the proportion of women in the Express Entry pool grew to 43% in 2020 compared to 41% in 2019. However, a slightly higher proportion of men than women submitted applications as principal applicants in 2020.

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What We Know So Far About Canada Family Sponsorship Visa in 2022

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are yet to furnish complete details about the Canada family sponsorship visa. However, sources have confirmed that Canada is looking to welcome some 23,500 immigrants under the PGP in 2022.

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

During the pandemic, IRCC held Canada family sponsorship lotteries in the autumns of 2020 and 2021. In recent years, IRCC has stuck to a lottery system whereby it has randomly selected sponsors. Such sponsors submitted the 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. The department is now processing 40,000 applications under the 2020 and 2021 PGP intakes.

It remains to be seen when IRCC will announce the launch of the PGP 2022 and its intake format.

About the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 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.

To become a sponsor under PGP, applicants 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 up to 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 spouse and dependent children. Read our blog on guide to spousal immigration to Canada from the UAE to learn more.

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Opportunities in the IT sector awaits you in Atlantic Canada!!

Canada has a wide range of work opportunities in several exciting industries. As a result, immigrants have chosen to work in Canada because of the promise of decent wages and high quality of life. Canadians are committed and enthusiastic about their profession, so if you are qualified and would like to immigrate, the good news is that Atlantic Canada is looking for people just like you.

IT Professionals in Canada’s Atlantic Provinces have excellent news. The federal and provincial governments’ immigration departments are operating now that most people have been vaccinated. Those who are willing to apply will be invited for an interview and will be given a job offer and assistance in obtaining a PR.

IT industry: The highest paying and most in-demand sector in Canada!

Canada’s technology sector is expanding, resulting in more employment and innovation. The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) describes the IT industry as the engine of development, with approximately 37,000 firms and $160 billion in revenue, and people commonly refer to Canada, one of the leading IT hubs.

Talent is one of the vital essential components in its development. IT professionals’ benefit from immigration schemes like Express Entry and Provincial Nomination, making it easier for them to relocate to Canada.

The following roles are available for foreign employees to apply for: –

Computer Engineer
Software Engineer and Designer
Information Systems Analyst and Consultant
Database Analyst and Data Administrator
Computer Programmer and Interactive Media Developer
Web Designer and Developer
Computer Network Technician
User Support Technician
Information System Testing Technician
Sales / Marketing / Business Development (IT)
Account Manager
Project Manager
Data Scientist

If you or your spouse are presently working or have previously worked in any of these positions, kindly let us know, and we will help you figure out what steps to take next. To apply for this program, you do not require an Express Entry profile. Candidates who are not eligible for Express Entry can still apply.

The IT sector’s consistent development will provide more opportunities for IT professionals in Atlantic Canada. Before your relocation, conduct thorough research to discover appropriate job opportunities best suited to your particular position and facilitate a smoother transition to Canada for you and your family. CanApprove will guide you throughout the complete process.

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Canada Appoints Standing Committee on Citizenship & Immigration for 44th Session

The members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration for the 44th parliamentary session in Canada have been chosen. The 12-member committee monitors federal policy related to immigration to Canada and multiculturalism in Canada. Hence, it is run by elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from each “recognized” political party.

A recognized party in Canada is one that has more than 12 or more representatives in the House of Commons. Membership is subject to change throughout the parliamentary session. For now, here are the 12 MPs. It has a good mix of immigrants who made it big in Canada as well as native-borns.

Shafqat Ali

From the Liberal Party. Before politics, he worked in real estate.
Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe

From the Bloc Québécois. He works in the paper industry, and the film industry as a boom operator.
Sukh Dhaliwal

He has been the Liberal MP for Surrey-Newton, B.C., since 2015. He immigrated from India.
Fayçal El-Khoury

He is a Liberal MP representing the riding of Laval—Les Îles, Quebec. He immigrated to Canada from Lebanon in 1976 and holds an engineering degree.
Rosemarie Falk

He is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Battlefords-Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.
Jasraj Singh Hallan

He is from the Conservative Party. He is the MP for Calgary Forest Lawn in Alberta.
Arielle Kayabaga

He represents the electoral district of London West as a member of the Liberal Party. She won in 2021. Her family moved to Canada when she was 11 years old, fleeing the Burundian Civil War.
Jenny Kwan

He is the incumbent Shadow Minister from the New Democratic Party. She has been the MP for Vancouver East, B.C., since 2015.
Marie-France Lalonde

He has been the Liberal MP for Orléans, Ontario, since 2019.
Brad Redekopp

He is the Conservative MP for the riding of West Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Kyle Seeback

He was elected as the Conservative MP for Dufferin – Caledon in 2019, he also previously represented the riding of Brampton West from 2011 to 2015.
Salma Zahid

He has been the Liberal MP for Scarborough Centre, Ontario, since 2015. She was the Chair of the Standing Committee on Immigration during the previous parliamentary session.

How Standing Committee Boosts Immigration to Canada?

Also called CIMM for short, the Standing Committee oversees matters relating to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).

Naturally, the committee is concerned with studies and reports on immigration to Canada from time to time. Among other things, they examine statute law, the backlogs of immigration applications, program and policy objectives, and effectiveness.

The leading political party in the government is not obligated to make any changes based on these studies. The committee is only to make informed choices.

For example, in the previous parliamentary session, CIMM conducted a major study of the COVID-19 impact on Canadian immigration. Some major recommendations to improve the immigration system included:

Modernizing the immigration system
Transparency, communication, accountability
Welcoming more international students
PR pathway for essential workers
Focus on Family sponsorship

The present government has already introduced some changes relating to these areas. Follow this page for the latest updates on immigration to Canada.

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IT industry: The highest paying and most in-demand sector in Canada!

The following roles are available for foreign employees to apply for: –

Shafqat Ali

Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe

Sukh Dhaliwal

Fayçal El-Khoury

Rosemarie Falk

Jasraj Singh Hallan

Arielle Kayabaga

Jenny Kwan

Marie-France Lalonde

Brad Redekopp

Kyle Seeback

Salma Zahid

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