IRCC Pushes New Profiles In The Latest Express Entry Draw With 3,500 ITAs For Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ends April 2023 with another all-program Express Entry draw 247. April 26 draw resulted in 3,500 invitations to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

The latest Express Entry draw 247 on April 26 had lower qualifying score points than the previous all-program Express Entry draw. The latest round of invitations is the sixth all-program Express Entry in 2023 and the eleventh overall.

Canada considered all the newly registered profiles in the federal pool, keeping the tie-breaker cut-off date close to April 22, 2023. The tie-break rule is beneficial in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #247
Decreased Draw Size	3,500 invitations to apply for Canada PR
Increased Express Entry Cut-off	The minimum CRS score required was 483 (3 points lower than the previous)
Tie-break rule applied	Profiles registered on or before April 22, 2023, 19:46:58 UTC

Who Can Apply for Express Entry?

Candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were eligible for this Express Entry round of invitations.

These 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.

Further, a successful provincial nomination can boost the Express Entry CRS score by 600 points.

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

Outlook of Canada Express Entry System in 2023

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

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

To assist PGWP holders, immigration minister Sean Fraser recently announced an 18-month open work permit extension. In this context, the recent extension to Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs), the regularity of all program draws will benefit candidates in the Canada Experience Class (CEC).

If you’re interested in Canadian immigration through Express Entry, contact a licensed immigration consultant like CanApprove to determine your best chances of qualifying based on your academic profile and work experience.

Book a free appointment with CanApprove to explore immigration programs under Express Entry and boost your CRS scores.

Saskatchewan To Add 12 Physician Assistant Positions To Retain More Healthcare Workers

The Canadian province of Saskatchewan introduced new legislation on March 30, 2023, to include newly licensed professions for Physician Assistants to practice in the province.
The introduced Medical Professional Amendment Act, 2023 supports the $1.3 million investment in the 2023-24 Budget to create 12 Physician Assistant positions across the healthcare system for the first time.

This initiative is part of a nearly $100 million investment by the Government of Saskatchewan to support the Health Human Resource Action Plan and continue to recruit, train, incentivize, and retain more nurses, doctors, laboratory technicians, and other healthcare workers.The legislation will come into force upon proclamation.

Who are Physician Assistants in Canada?

According to the Ministry of Health, Physician Assistants (PAs) are health professionals who have taken additional advanced training at one of the recognized programs in Canada. They practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, often within a multidisciplinary health team.

Physician assistants have been licensed to work in Ontario and Manitoba, and they could work in Saskatchewan but were not regulated. With the new provincial legislation, Saskatchewan may also assume the power to regulate Physician assistants under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

“This is a vital step in effectively introducing PAs into the province at a critical time when the healthcare system has been stretched to the limit,” remarked Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) Saskatchewan director Todd Bryden.
Read more>> How To Immigrate And Work As A Doctor In Canada 2023?

Impact on Canadian Immigration

The new legislation is yet formalize into an official act and it is premature to conclude any evidence of impact on Canadian immigration.

However, the provincial Health Minister Paul Merriman said, “We are making key investments in 2023-24 to recruit, train, incentivize and retain more health care workers, including physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.”

The increase in demand for healthcare professions in Canada, especially Saskatchewan in 2023-24 will most likely be fulfilled through immigration.

Also, learn more >> How To Migrate to Canada as a Registered Nurse?

If you’re a healthcare worker outside Canada with three or more years of experience, consider this new opportunity. You can determine your eligibility for immigration through our free assessment online.

You may also book one-to-one counseling with our immigration experts to learn more about your chances of Canadian immigration.

Express Entry: First Draw In April Issues 3,500 ITAs Having CRS Above 486 For Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first all-program Express Entry draw of April, issuing 3,500 invitations to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

April 12 Express Entry draw had a higher qualifying score points than the previous all-program Express Entry draw. The latest round of invitations is the fifth all-program Express Entry in 2023 and the tenth overall.

Canada considered older registered profiles in the federal pool by keeping the tie-breaker cut-off date as close to July 19, 2022. The tie-break rule is beneficial in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #246
Decreased Draw Size	3,500 invitations to apply for Canada PR
Increased Express Entry Cut-off	The minimum CRS score required was 486 (5 points higher than previous)
Tie-break rule applied	Profiles registered on or before July 19, 2022 11:05:24 UTC

These 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.

Further, a successful provincial nomination can boost the Express Entry CRS score by additional 600 points.

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

Outlook of Canada Express Entry System in 2023

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

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

In light of recent extension to Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs), the regularity of all-program draws will benefit candidates in the Canada Experience Class (CEC).

To assist PGWP holders, immigration minister Sean Fraser recently announced an 18-month open work permit extension.

Book a free appointment with CanApprove to explore immigration programs under Express Entry and boost your CRS scores.

Third All-Program Express Entry Draw In A Row Lowers CRS & Invites 7,000 Profiles For Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held another all-program Express Entry draw on March 29, resulting in another huge draw size of 7,000 invitations to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

IRCC lowered the qualifying points by three points to CRS 481, in comparison with last week’s Express Entry draw. The latest round of invitations is the fourth all-program Express Entry in 2023 and the ninth overall.

Canada considered newly registered profiles in the federal pool by keeping the tie-breaker cut-off date as close to February 14, 2023. The tie-break rule is beneficial in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #245
Record-breaking Draw Size	7,000 invitations to apply for Canada PR
Lower Express Entry Cut-off	The minimum CRS score required was 481
Tie-break rule applied	Profiles registered on or before February 14, 2023, 07:35:00 UTC

These 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.

Further, a successful provincial nomination can boost the Express Entry CRS score by additional 600 points.

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

Outlook of Canada Express Entry System in 2023

IRCC has invited a total of 21,000 candidates over the past two weeks. Three back-to-back all-program Express Entry weekly draws reinforce increasing opportunities for FSWP candidates.

FSWP provides a direct pathway to eligible skilled workers with enough work experience to qualify for PR without a job offer or prior experience in Canada.

Since January 18, Canada had been targeting program-specific Express Entry draws for permanent residence (PR). The 2023-2025 annual targets for Express Entry landings (principal applicants, spouses, and dependents) are projected at

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

The passage of Bill C-19 will further allow IRCC to issue ITAs for Canada PR to eligible candidates with specific work experience, education, or language ability. The occupation group choice would depend on Canada’s prevailing market demand.

This will impact the relevance of CRS scores in some instances and may become less vital in future draws. Also, read how Self-employed physicians can now apply under Express Entry for PR.

If you’re interested in Canadian immigration through Express Entry, contact a CICC-registered immigration consultant like CanApprove to determine your best chances of qualifying based on your academic profile and work experience.

Book a free appointment with CanApprove to explore immigration programs under Express Entry and boost your CRS scores.

SURPRISE DRAW: New All-Program Express Entry Draw Issues Another 7,000 ITAs For Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a surprise draw on March 23, holding another historic draw size of 7,000 invitations to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence (PR).

IRCC lowered the qualifying points by six points to CRS 484, in comparison with the previous all-program draw on March 15. The latest draw is the third all-program Express Entry in 2023 and the eighth overall.

Canada also focused on older profiles in the federal pool by pushing the tie-breaker cut-off date back to May 19, 2022. The tie-break rule is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #244
Record-breaking Draw Size	7,000 invitations to apply for Canada PR
Lower Express Entry Cut-off	The minimum CRS score required was 484
Tie-break rule applied	Profiles registered on or before May 19, 2022, 06:48:41 UTC

These 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.

Further, a successful provincial nomination can boost the Express Entry CRS score by additional 600 points.

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

Outlook of Canada Express Entry System in 2023

Since January 18, Canada had been targeting program-specific Express Entry draws for permanent residence (PR). Back-to-back all-program Express Entry draws reinforce increasing opportunities for FSWP candidates.

FSWP provides a direct pathway to eligible skilled workers with enough work experience to qualify for PR without a job offer or prior experience in Canada.

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

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

This will impact the relevance of CRS scores in some instances and may become less vital in future draws. Also, read how Self-employed physicians can now apply under Express Entry for PR.

Book a free appointment with CanApprove to explore immigration programs under Express Entry and boost your CRS scores.

Ontario PNP: IRCC Doubles Immigration Allocations To Over 18,000 Intakes By 2025

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows the province of Ontario to double its annual intake figures to over 18,000 by 2025. The intake target in 2022 was 9,750 nominations. But with the increased immigration intake targets, Alberta will now look to welcome:

16,500 nominations in 2023,
No target published for 2024 nominations,
18,361 nominations in 2025.

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) published its provisional allocations for the next three years after the federal government allowed other PNP to roll out a Multi-Year Allocation Plan for the first time. Ontario’s 2023 allocation represents 36% of the national allocation of provincial nominees.
“From 9,000 immigration spots in 2021 to over 18,000 in 2025, (this) announcement is a significant win for the people of Ontario and will help us control our economic destiny by selecting more of the skilled immigrants we know are well-placed to succeed and build stronger communities for all of us,”

Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

High Demand for Skilled Workers in Health Care, Technology, and Skilled Trades Occupations

The east-central Canadian province of Ontario reported nearly 300,000 vacant jobs position in December 2022. With the increased allocations, the province expects to select more of the workers needed to fill gaps in industries like skilled trades, technology, and health care.

“Increasing the province’s allocation of economic immigrants under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program will help address labor shortages and ensure businesses find employees with the right skills. Our thanks to the Governments of Canada and Ontario for their continued action to support our ability to attract talent to the province.”

– Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce

The new Multi-Year Allocation Plan aims to attract top talent and investment to the province by

Optimising the nomination process for OINP applicants with an expression of interest system
Attracting and retaining more foreign skilled workers in regional areas of Ontario

How to Obtain Canada PR Via Ontario PNP?

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program allows the province to nominate individuals for Canadian permanent residence. Ontario PNP can be thought of as a two-step immigration. First, you have to get the nomination, then you apply for immigration.

You can do this either through the federal Express Entry system (for skilled workers with TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupations) or through Ontario’s own Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

Qualify for Ontario PNP using the EOI system

The Ontario PNPs that invite people that use Ontario’s EOI system include:

Master’s Graduate: For people who graduated with a Master’s degree from an Ontario post-secondary within the past two years.
Ph.D. Graduate: For people who graduated with a Ph.D. degree from an Ontario post-secondary within the past two years.
International Student: For international student graduates with job offers.
Foreign Worker: For skilled workers with job offers.
In-Demand Skills: For workers in in-demand occupations with job offers.

Qualify for Ontario Express Entry Stream

The Ontario PNPs that invite people from the federal Express Entry pool include:

Human Capital Priorities: No job offer required, calls for one year of work experience in targeted occupations.
French-Speaking Skilled Worker: For people with English and French language proficiency.
Skilled Trades: For skilled trades workers.

To qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream, you must meet all the requirements concerning work experience, education, language, settlement funds, and intention to live in Ontario.

Click here to view the latest OINP Express Entry draw results.

Book an appointment with our consultants to determine your eligibility and get further details on your Canada immigration options.

Canada Exceeds Citizenship Targets For 2022-23, 375,000 PRs Transitioned To Canadian Citizens

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new data showing 374, 554 permanent residents (PR) transitioned to Canadian citizens in 2022. Earlier, an internal memo recommended that IRCC process a total of 285,000 decisions and 300,000 new citizens by March 31, 2023. A decision is a review of an application that is then approved, denied, or marked as incomplete.

Canada has achieved its overwhelming targets, especially when the country is aiming to welcome over 1.45 new immigrants over the next three years. While Canada PR holders enjoy the same rights and constitutional protections that exist for citizens, they are barred from –

casting their right to vote or contest in any government elections within Canada
from holding a high-level government post.

Transitioning to a Canadian citizen can help you truly contribute to society. Also, it is becoming more prestigious as Henley Passport Index 2023 ranks Canada in the eighth position among the world’s strongest passports. Interestingly, another major immigration destination, Australia shares the same eighth position in the index.

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

How to Qualify for Canadian Citizenship?

Once you have decided to immigrate to Canada, here is how you can qualify for Canadian citizenship:

Determine your eligibility by taking the online assessment
Apply directly Canada PR visa based on work experience and academic profile.
Express Entry programs like Federal Skilled Worker Program are specially designed for direct PR entry.
Other programs like Canada Experience Class, and Provincial Nominee Programs require prior Canadian experience to qualify. There are 100+ federal and provincial programs to invite economic-class & family-class immigrants.
Further, you must fulfill the criteria for citizenship through naturalization which is 1,095 days out of the 5 years on a Canada PR visa.
Upon passing the Canadian citizenship test, all approved applicants take the oath of citizenship, either in person or virtually.

You may enjoy reading our Updated Guide On How To Become A Canadian Citizen. Here we have detailed the residency requirements, language criteria, and test format.

IRCC is making good progress toward clearing the immigration backlog, and processing 80% of all new applications within service standards.

The top ten countries from where the beneficiaries belonged included India, the Philippines, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria, the People’s Republic of China, the United States of America, France, and Iraq.

If you are planning to move to Canada, book your free appointment with our immigration consultants to learn more about your eligibility for Canadian immigration, and determine your best chances of qualifying and eventually obtaining citizenship based on a case-to-case basis.

HISTORIC: Largest All-Program Express Entry Draw Issues 7,000 ITAs For Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its largest all-program draw on March 15. Since January 18, Canada had been targeting program-specific Express Entry draws for permanent residence (PR).

This is the second all-program Express Entry draw in 2023 and the seventh overall.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY LATEST DRAWS #243
Record-breaking Draw Size	7,000 invitations to apply for Canada PR
Lower Express Entry Cut-off	The minimum CRS score required was 490
Is the Tie-break rule applied? This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.	Profiles registered on or before February 16, 2023, 10:33:06 UTC.

FSWP provides a direct pathway to eligible skilled workers with enough work experience to qualify for PR without a job offer or prior experience in Canada.

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

Outlook of Canada Express Entry System in 2023

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

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

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

Also, read how Self-employed physicians can now apply under Express Entry for PR.

How to Qualify for Upcoming EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS 243?

After the registration of candidates online, their profiles are assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. These 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.

Further, a successful provincial nomination can boost the Express Entry CRS score by additional 600 points.

There are close to 245,121 applicants in the Express Entry pool as of March 15, 2023, with varying levels of CRS scores. Just over 2% of total applicants qualified for the current Express Entry round of invitation.

Those invited for permanent residence have 60 days to submit their applications to IRCC. IRCC aims to process most applications within 6 months or less in 2023.

If you’re interested in Canadian immigration through EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS 243, contact a CICC-registered immigration consultant like CanApprove to determine your best chances of qualifying based on your academic profile and work experience.

Book a free appointment with CanApprove to explore immigration programs under Express Entry and boost your CRS scores.

IRCC Provides 9,750 Nomination Certificates To Alberta For 2023

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows the province of Alberta to increase its annual intake figures to about 10,000. The intake target in 2022 was 6,500 nominations. But with the increased immigration intake targets, Alberta will now look to welcome:

9,750 nominations in 2023.
10,140 nominations in 2024
10,849 nominations in 2025

All these nominations will be made under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invited candidates will receive a provincial nomination and will be able to expedite their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residence (PR).
“Alberta needs more immigrants. We need them to help grow our communities, address labor shortages in key sectors and help continue Alberta’s economic success,” said Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Trade, Immigration, and Multiculturalism.

The overwhelming rise in annual intake follows Canada’s plan to boost the popularity of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) among foreign skilled migrants.

Since October 2022, Alberta has opened up numerous new pathways and established priority processing mechanisms in an effort to attract more skilled immigrants.

While the Prairie province added 120,000 new jobs since the start of 2021, there are still about 74,140 positions currently available. Furthermore, the province faces a severe shortage of local talent to take up skilled jobs.

Alberta’s increased immigration intake targets will support the growing vacancies in the province. They are expected to bring new skills and experience that will help facilitate major industries such as Healthcare, Construction, Technology, Agriculture, and Tourism, among others.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

Which NOCs are Currently in Demand in Alberta?

Researchers have compiled a list of high, medium, or lower-demand occupations in Alberta over the next 3 years. Let’s take a look at the top 9 highest-demanding NOCs in Alberta:

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – NOC 3012
Retail and wholesale trade managers – NOC 0621
Restaurant and food service managers – NOC 0631
Construction managers – NOC 0711
Accounting and related clerks – NOC 1431
Administrative officers – NOC 1221
User support technicians – NOC 2282
Hairstylists and barbers – NOC 6341
Chefs – NOC 6321

Please visit this link to find out more than 500+ NOCs currently in demand in Alberta.

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Ontario’s Latest Draws Targets 1,637 Express Entry Profiles For Provincial Nominations

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued a total of 1,637 targeted notifications of interest (NOI) to candidates who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream in two separate draws.
All the invited candidates were chosen from the federal Express Entry database and created and registered their profiles between March 8, 2022 – March 10, 2023. They are now eligible to apply for a provincial nomination and could eventually qualify for permanent residence in Canada.
Invited candidates have 45 days to submit a full application for their provincial nomination.

OINP: Notifications of Interest Issued in 2023 To Date

Human Capital Priorities stream – 3,539
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream – 0
Skilled Trades stream – 2,228

Take this free online assessment to determine your eligibility.

Quick Highlights OINP Targeted Draw

OINP issued targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) under its Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream to candidates in two targeted occupations: Healthcare and Tech.

#1 Qualifying CRS Score: As candidates having only registered Express Entry profiles were considered, the qualifying score was based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

A CRS score is given to candidates based on their human capital factors like age, language proficiency, work experience, and education qualification. The score is given out of 1200 points.

The qualifying CRS score for

Candidates in tech occupations varied between 479 and 489
Candidates in healthcare occupations varied between 469 and 489.

#2 Occupation of invited candidates: 815 candidates had a mandatory one year or more of work experience in one of the following tech occupations:

NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers
NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
NOC 21233 – Web designers
NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)

Additionally, 822 candidates in the following healthcare occupations were issued NOIs to apply for provincial nominations:

NOC 30010 – Managers in healthcare
NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
NOC 31110 – Dentists
NOC 31111 – Optometrists
NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals
NOC 32100 – Opticians
NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists
NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
NOC 32110 – Denturists
NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

Express Entry is a database management system for any foreign skilled workers with/without a job offer to show their interest to migrate to Canada for permanent residence. Further, those with successful provincial nominations get 600 additional CRS points, and thereby an effective guarantee to obtain permanent residence.

How to Qualify Under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream?

To qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream, you must meet all the requirements below.

Work experience: You must decide any one of the following federal programs you would like to be assessed against:

Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Education: You need to get an Educational Credential Assessment report that proves your education outside of Canada is equivalent to a Canadian degree.

Language: You must be able to understand, read, write and speak either English or French at a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher.

The test must not have been taken more than two years from the date you submit your application.

Settlement funds: Proof of funds to support yourself and your dependent family members when you settle in Canada.

Intention to live in Ontario: OINP determines your intention to live in Ontario after you’re granted permanent residence using the following criteria:

working or have worked in Ontario
getting job offers or applying/ interviewing for jobs
studying in Ontario
leasing or owning property
visiting/volunteering
having professional networks and affiliations, family ties and personal relationships

Book an appointment with our consultants to get further details on your Canada immigration options.

Canada Express Entry Draw : Third PNP-Only Draws With 667 ITAs For PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 667 invitations to apply (ITAs) in new Express Entry draws on March 1. Canada invited candidates with only prior provincial nominations and a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 748 to apply for permanent residence (PR).

This is IRCC’s sixth Express Entry draw of 2023 and the fourth program-specific draw following February 01 & February 16 PNP-only draws and February 02 FSWP Express Entry draws.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS 242 (PNP-Only)
Decreased Draw Size	667 ITAs for permanent residence
Decreased CRS Qualifying Score	Invited candidates required CRS of 748 points or above. Receiving a provincial nomination increases a candidate’s CRS score by 600 points. Thus, eligible candidates only needed 148 points before getting provincial nomination
Tie-break rule applied?	March 01, 2023, at 17:24:39 UTC

IRCC applied the tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings in case two or more candidates in the pool end up with the same CRS score. The latest date of the tie-break rule indicates more recently applied candidates too got a fair chance to qualify for Canada PR.

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

What is Canada Express Entry?

Express Entry is a database management system for three Canadian immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Additionally, every Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is aligned with Express Entry to nominate eligible candidates.

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

After receiving an ITA for Canada PR, an IRCC officer reviews and decides on your Express Entry application. These candidates are more likely to integrate quickly and have a positive impact on Canada’s workforce and economy.

The approved candidate is now a permanent resident of Canada and one step closer to becoming a Canadian citizen as immigration accounts for as much as 90% of labor force growth in Canada and approximately 75% of population growth.

Qualify for Express Entry with Provincial Nomination

Data from the new IRCC status tracker shows 47,868 applicants for Express Entry programs waiting in the queue and 66,214 for PNPs, as of January 31.

Many immigration aspirants are known to choose Canada because of its direct permanent residence pathway. A PR invitation through the provincial nomination route is not a direct pathway, however, can guarantee your permanent residency through the addition of 600 points toward the Express Entry profile CRS score.

Thus, eligible candidates only needed 148 points before getting the provincial nomination to qualify for March 1 Entry draws.

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

Newfoundland & Labrador Extends International Recruitment Of Physicians & Others To The UK

The government of Newfoundland & Labrador is leading a recruitment mission to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of physicians and other healthcare professionals who can fill job vacancies in the province.

Minister of Health and Community Services, Tom Osborne is leading a team to several cities across the UK, raising awareness of Newfoundland and Labrador as an ideal immigration destination. The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The concentration of high-quality medical and nursing schools makes the UK a natural choice for a new mission to welcome foreign-trained healthcare workers to settle in the easternmost Canadian province. Earlier, the minister also led a similar recruitment mission to the Republic of Ireland at the start of 2023.

“National and international recruitment activities targeting healthcare professionals are part of our government’s plan for healthcare, to help ensure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have access to efficient primary care and to improve working conditions for the dedicated professionals in the system,“ said Tom Osborne.

“As we compete with other jurisdictions to attract and retain health care professionals, I am proud to say that based on our recruitment work to date, our province is indeed being seen as an attractive destination for health care professionals.”

The special recruitment team will include representatives from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador, the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Regional Health Authorities.

Major Shortage of Healthcare Workers in Canada

Narrowing down to skill shortage in Newfoundland & Labrador, the provincial government records nearly 136,000 people without a family doctor. The easternmost province of Canada also requires filling job vacancies for nurses and allied health professionals.

Additionally, other Canadian provinces including Ontario, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia are facilitating more immigration of medical and other skilled professionals trained outside of Canada to address the skill shortage gap across industries.

Most internationally-trained doctors delay planning for their immigration to Canada assuming tough licensing and visa procedures. However, the truth be told that Canada is experiencing a shortage of medical professionals including Doctors and Nurses across provinces.

Nurses are among the top 10 occupations with the largest job vacancies in Canada. It is already reported that a quarter of registered nurses and about 36% of physicians in Canada are not Canadian-born, pointing out the fact that foreign immigration has a bigger role to play in supporting key sectors of Canada.

Available provincial nomination streams for skilled immigration under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) are

Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker: For skilled workers with an existing job offer and an Express Entry profile through IRCC
Skilled Worker Category: For skilled workers with a job offer, including candidates who are already in the province with a valid work permit
International Graduate Category: For recent graduates who have obtained both a post-graduate work permit and a job offer

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