British Columbia Extends 379 Invites For Canada PR From Two New PNP Draws

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) on May 11 issued 379 invitations to eligible immigration candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams.

These candidates belonged to Skilled Worker, International Graduate as well as Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories of SI and EEBC streams. They are now one step closer to obtaining a provincial nomination. Further, it will significantly reduce their efforts to gain permanent residency in Canada.

Since February 2021, BC PNP has been innovating with its nomination draws. The province is conducting two separate rounds of invitations every two weeks – the first being a general draw and the second draw targets specific occupations like retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621), restaurant and foodservice managers (NOC 0631).

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The first general draw invited 331 candidates whose provincial scores ranged between 77 and 94 points. While the occupation-specific second draw led to 48 invitations to eligible candidates having a minimum score of 112.

British Columbia aims to attract foreign workers who are in high demand in the province and who wish to become permanent residents in Canada.

In order to be considered for BC PNP nomination draws, interested candidates need to register under the province’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Such candidates are assigned a score based on factors such as education, work experience, and language skills.

BC PNP also extends special nominations to foreign talent having specific tech-related occupations and work experience. A complete list of 29 eligible occupations under the Tech Pilot can be viewed here.

Additionally, BC PNP has dedicated Express Entry-linked streams that nominate eligible candidates directly from the federal talent pool. One biggest advantage for such candidates is that they receive an additional 600 points to their overall Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This is enough to guarantee an invitation for permanent residence in subsequent Express Entry draws.

Analyzing the data from provincial draws from British Columbia over the last four months, the province has been consistent in nominating at least 400 invitations in five categories of the BC PNP every two weeks.

This is enough to suggest that Canada is keen on fulfilling its immigration commitments of welcoming over 401,000 new immigration in 2021. More specifically, a target of 80,000 new immigrants in 2021 through PNP alone is set on the right course.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for upcoming BC PNP draws.

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Canada PR Through Express Entry For Married Couples or Common-Law Union

Applying for permanent residency in Canada under the most preferred Express Entry pathway can mean different for partnered immigration candidates than for single applicants.

Canada has been majorly dependent on economic-class immigration programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) to welcome eligible foreign talent to work & settle in the country.

In fact, a report from Statistics Canada shows encouraging outcomes for immigrants in terms of employment rates and wages over the native Canadians.

The federal watchdog, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employs a tool called the Express Entry system to manage immigration applications under the said three economic-class programs. Since its introduction in 2015, it has led to faster processing and increased intake of foreign skilled talent. Canada has also done well to tap the pool of international student graduates through Express Entry options.

Statistics Canada revealed that over 30% of international students who got Canadian bachelor’s degrees and almost 50% of international students who graduated with master’s degrees became permanent residents within 10 years after they got their first study permit.

Points-based System For Qualification

All the profiles registered under the Express Entry system are compulsorily evaluated and ranked against each other. The overall score obtained forms the basis of the qualification of immigration candidates to apply for Canada PR.

Irrespective of the applicant being single or coupled, they are subjected to this points-based evaluation called Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). However, the way they are assessed and scored may change depending on their status.

A married couple or common-law partners can receive less base points than a single person, but can also gain points from their partner.

Four Components of Comprehensive Ranking System For Couples

Every application for Express Entry involves a Principal Applicant (PA).

It would mean, even if a couple is applying for Canada PR through Express Entry, only one among them shall be evaluated and assigned a CRS score needed for qualification. The couple can choose which partner is the PA as long as both partners qualify for at least one of three Express Entry programs.

PA can include a spouse, common-law partners, or dependent children with the application. One partner will almost certainly have a CRS score higher than the other, and that person would be better suited as the PA.

The scoring system for single PAs and partnered PAs is somewhat different.

To account for your partner, the CRS reduces the number of points the PA can get for various factors by a total of 40 points. However, at the same time, the CRS also allows the PA to earn up to 40 points through their partner’s profile.

There are four components to a CRS score. The total maximum CRS score a person, either single or coupled, can obtain is 1200 points.

1) Core/Human Capital Factors: Age, language proficiency in English or French, education in Canada or abroad can contribute to a maximum score of 460 points for someone in a couple, but 500 points for a single person.

2) Spouse/Partner Factors: Based on your spouse or partner’s language proficiency, educational, or work experience, partner PA can get a maximum score of 40 points.

Obviously, single PAs are not eligible to gain points under this category.

3) Skill Transferability: Canadian work experience or a postsecondary credential can fetch you up to 100 points.

4) Additional Points: Those with prior provincial nominations can gain 600 points which will effectively guarantee them an invitation to apply for Canada PR in subsequent Express Entry draws.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

Let’s Understand Better With A Hypothetical Example

Adil and Myra are married.

Adil is 29, has a master’s degree outside Canada, English proficiency of CLB 8 across all four categories, and five years of cumulative work experience including 3 years in Canada. Myra is 32, has a bachelor’s degree from abroad, and English proficiency of CLB 7 across all four categories. She has eight years of cumulative work experience including 6 years in Canada.

Anyone can be PA in the Express Entry application. However, Adil is more likely to score better due to superior language skills, education and most importantly, age.

On a points scale, Adil would obtain 494 with him as the PA of the couple. Myra’s skills would contribute 29 points which are included in this score.

So which is better?

Adil could have obtained 497, just three more points, had he applied as a single applicant. However, if he did the immigration officer may question why his spouse is not accompanying. If the reason is to gain access to more CRS points, his application may not necessarily be acceptable.

If even Adil is saved from scrutiny, he would have to reside in Canada throughout the entire spousal sponsorship process in order to sponsor his wife, Myra which is a time taking process.

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Paper based economic class applications go digital

Canada Immigration Update: Paper-Based Economic Class Programs Go Digital

Applying for selected permanent resident (PR) programs in Canada for foreign skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs became fully digital since March 31, 2021.

With the launch of a new online application portal, IRCC has signalled a shift from the previous paper-based mode for select PR programs to improve the overall efficiency of the Canadian immigration system. Experts see it as a precursor to immigration priorities outlined in the budget 2021.

This new portal is available for applicants qualifying for the following programs:

Non-Express Entry (base) Provincial Nominee Program;
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot;
Agri-Food Pilot;
Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

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

Future of Canadian Immigration is Digital

The introduction of the Express Entry system in 2015 marked a significant step towards the digitalization of Canadian immigration. As a result, hundreds and thousands of foreign immigration candidates made their way into Canada in quick time.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that is responsible for issuing permanent residency certificates, setting up immigration targets, and facilitating easy immigration will massively benefit from this procedural change to have a digital application forum. In turn, it is expected that aspirants will now have a clear breakdown of all the documents needed to submit, thereby avoid rejections due to incomplete applications previously in paper-application mode.

Another advantage for immigration aspirants will be reduced processing times. For instance, a PNP applicant submitted through the Express Entry system can expect a processing time of around 6 months whereas a base PNP applicant, that is a paper-based submission can expect to wait 20 months to see their file processed.

With the introduction of the new portal, even the base PNP applicant can reduce its processing time significantly.

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New Express Entry Draws Extend PR Invites To CEC Candidates With CRS 401

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held yet another program-specific Express Entry draw on May 13.

This is the 187th Express Entry draw which targeted only candidates with Canadian work experience. A brief summary of the nomination draw is as below:

Exuberant Draw Size: Even though Canada invited 1,853 less candidates than the previous CEC-only draw, the total draw size of 4,147 ITAs for Canada PR is still encouraging.

All the invited candidates have already demonstrated their work experience of at least one year inside Canada. International students, temporary skilled workers are known to be the largest beneficiary under the CEC program.

Qualifying Score: Any prospective candidates that seek to register their profile for consideration under the Express Entry system shall be assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points and considers human capital factors like age, education, work experience outside Canada, language proficiency in English/French, spouse adaptability, Canadian study experience, etc. Those who receive provincial nominations through ‘enhanced’ PNP streams will get an additional 600 points towards their CRS score.

May 13 draw selected candidates having a minimum CRS score of 401 which is slightly higher than the previous CEC-specific draw.

Tie-Break Rule: IRCC applies a tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings in the case where two or more candidates are awarded the same CRS score. This draw invited candidates who had the minimum score of 752 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC.

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Express Entry in 2021

IRCC has regularly held Express Entry draws in 2021. Only program-specific draws linked to either Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or c (CEC) have been held so far, thereby ignoring the candidates who qualified under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). This may be largely due to the COVID-related travel restrictions internationally.

FSWP candidates are mostly foreign skilled workers who do not have work experience inside Canada and do not hold a job offer in Canada. However, they may qualify for permanent residency based on their age, language proficiency, education, and relevant work experience abroad.

Canada is set to welcome 108,500 new immigrants through Express Entry-managed programs in 2021 alone. So far, more than half, 66,475 Express Entry candidates have been already invited to apply for permanent residency.

Click here to get a quick review of nomination draws in the months of January, February, March, and April 2021.

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Canada Invites More Candidates Than Previous PNP-Only Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held yet another program-specific Express Entry draw on May 12.

This is the 186th Express Entry draw which targeted only candidates with prior provincial nominations. A brief summary of the nomination draw is as below:

Increased Draw Size: Canada invites 176 more candidates than the previous PNP-only draw resulting in a total of 557 ITAs for Canada PR.

All the invited candidates have already demonstrated their connection to a province or territory and experience to succeed in the labor market by securing a provincial nomination.

Further, they may qualify to receive invitations for permanent residency through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class.

Higher Qualifying Score: Any prospective candidates that seek to register their profile for consideration under the Express Entry system shall be assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

May 12 draw selected candidates having a minimum CRS score of 752 which is 35 points higher than the previous PNP-specific draw.

Tie-Break Rule: IRCC applies a tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings in the case where two or more candidates are awarded the same CRS score. This draw invited candidates who had a minimum score of 752 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before April 29, 2021, at 10:18:12 UTC.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for permanent residency.

Express Entry in 2021

IRCC has regularly held Express Entry draws in 2021. Only program-specific draws linked to either Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or Canada Experience Class (CEC) have been held so far, thereby ignoring the candidates who qualified under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). This may be largely due to the COVID-related travel restrictions internationally.

Canada is set to welcome 108,500 new immigrants through Express Entry-managed programs in 2021 alone. So far, more than half, 62,328 Express Entry candidates have been already invited to apply for permanent residency.

Click here to get a quick review of nomination draws in the months of January, February, March, and April 2021.

For more latest updates on Canadian immigration, contact CanApprove.

Ontario PNP invites health care and skilled trades workers

Ontario Held Its First ‘Base’ Draws Following Its New Intake System

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held a nomination draw on May 11, the first after revamping its immigration intake system.

A total of 81 candidates with work experience in one of 23 occupations were issued an invitation to apply (ITA) for provincial nominations. This is necessary to support their final application to secure permanent residency in Canada.

The OINP draw on March 11 targeted 15 specific health care professionals and 8 other skilled trades occupations. All the targeted profiles were required to have a minimum qualifying EOI score of 31 out of 100 points.

May 11 draw also happens to be the first non-Express Entry or ‘base’ provincial draw from Ontario after the introduction of the new Expression of the Interest intake system.

(Note: a detailed list of targeted occupations is tabulated towards the end)

Revamped Immigration Intake System

Following the introduction of the ‘two-step immigration’ system, all the 81 invited candidates were selected from the new Expression of Interest (EOI) pool.

To begin your process of qualifying for OINP draws, interested candidates must register their EOI profiles. Upon registration, their profiles will be evaluated and ranked on factors like job skill level, total work experience, education, proficiency in English or French. Study or work experience inside Canada can fetch you additional points.

The invited candidates in the May 11 may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. It is open to any foreign national who has at least:

two years of work experience in a relevant skilled occupation,
has an eligible job offer in Ontario, and
intends to settle permanently in the province.

Ontario’s Growth Is Dependent On Immigration

A report prepared by Scotiabank sees an influx of up to $2.9 billion in Ontario’s economy through the rise in newcomers as per the current immigration plans. Additionally, the federal investment of $1million in 2021 in Northern Ontario will boost immigration.

Beyond 2022, immigrants are expected to make up half of the economic growth generated in the province. Without newcomers, Ontario’s GDP could be 20% lower than the present year, about $157 billion.

Some of the most demanding occupations among the invited workers include Software engineers and designers, Computer programmers, Interactive media developers, IT systems analysts, Technology consultants, and Healthcare professionals.

The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) allows immigration of foreign workers through Express Entry streams, Tech Pilot streams, Human Capital Priorities Stream.

List of 15 Targeted Health Care Occupations
3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses	3112 – General practitioners and family physicians	3125 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
3121 – Optometrists	3122 – Chiropractors	3124 – Allied primary health practitioners
3131 – Pharmacists	3132 – Dietitians and nutritionists	3236 – Massage therapists
3215 – Medical radiation technologists	3216 – Medical sonographers	3232 – Practitioners of natural healing
3213 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians	3214 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists	3141 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

List of 8 Invited Skilled Trades Occupations
7241 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)	7302 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
7312 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics	7313 – Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
7316 – Machine fitters	7318 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
7271 – Carpenters	7291 – Roofers and shinglers

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Statistics Canada Examines Immigrant Employment Rates & Wages; The Outcome Seems Encouraging

An official report released recently by Statistics Canada found convergence in the labour market performance between Canadian-born natives and foreign immigrants.

The said decadal study compared immigration and Canada employment rates and wages data between 2000 and 2019. The outcomes are more than encouraging for any prospective immigrants choosing to work and settle in Canada permanently.

Statistics Canada attributed the improved immigrant outcomes in the Canadian labour market to policy changes like the adoption of the ‘two-step’ immigration selection, revision in immigration points scoring system, introduction of the Express Entry system and newer Provincial Nominee Progam (PNP) streams, and economic conditions prevailing in the country.

Improved Outcomes For Immigrants between 2000-2019

The study found immigrant men who had been in Canada for less than 10 years to get jobs faster 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.

The study observed higher entry-level wages among the immigrants as Canada revised its selection criteria in the early 2000s. 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 permanent residence. In 2008, Canada created the Canadian Experience Class, allowing temporary workers with eligible work experience to become permanent residents. Then in 2013, Canada created the Federal Skilled Trades Program to focus more on candidates who had more practical experience than formal education.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for various immigration streams. Further, our consultants are online to discuss any specific concerns regarding your Canadian immigration.

Immigration To Remain Strong Post-Pandemic

Immigration to Canada took a hard hit when the pandemic was first realized by the world. However, Canada held the morale of prospective immigrants high by announcing a series of incentives, including its immigration levels plan for 2021-2023. The country’s annual Budget 2021 even outlined positive implications for immigration.

A total of 1.2 million new permanent residents are to be welcomed in the next three years. Over 60% of the total target will be fulfilled by economic-class programs such as Express Entry, PNP, business immigration streams, study permits.

The trends observed from nomination draws also tell us that Canada is admitting more immigration candidates who are already in the country to apply for permanent residency.

Canadian Immigration will remain strong even in the post-pandemic period because:

favourable economic conditions;
more emphasis on immigrants with Canadian experience;
more support for settlement programs; and
selection based on regional population and labour market needs.

For those looking for better career growth and a higher standard of living, Canada is an ideal choice for immigration. At CanApprove, we offer complete guidance on immigration programs, overseas education opportunities, visa documentation, approval, accommodation support and much more.

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Saskatchewan & Manitoba Held PNP Draws on May 6

Two immigration-friendly Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba held separate invitation rounds for provincial nominations on May 06.

Put together, a total of 409 immigration candidates, including Express Entry, in-demand workers, recent foreign graduates, received invitations to apply for provincial nominations. It will support their final application for permanent residency in Canada.

Evidently, candidates with an active Express Entry profile and those with provincial nominations are always at the benefit of receiving permanent residency first. The additional 600 points which they receive after a successful provincial nomination is enough to guarantee them an invitation to apply for permanent residency in subsequent Express Entry draws.

Review nominations draw in January, February, March, April 2021 here.

Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) Draws

About 259 immigration candidates were issued invitations to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan.

Nominations were made to eligible candidates from the International Skilled Worker category. Of those invited, 136 belonged to the ‘enhanced’ Express Entry subcategory, and 123 were nominated through the ‘base’ Occupations In-Demand sub-category.

Regardless of the type of stream, invited candidates needed a qualifying Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 70 out of 100.

Saskatchewan’s EOI system assesses candidates on their work experience, education, language ability, age, and connections to the province, demonstrates their ability to settle in Saskatchewan.

All the invited candidates were required to demonstrate their work experience in one of the 63 in-demand occupations.

Additionally, they required an Educational Credential Assessments if they graduated from institutions outside Canada.

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Draws

Manitoba issued 150 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible immigrants under Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas immigration streams.

The breakup of MPNP draws results are:

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – 104 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 400;
Skilled Workers Overseas – 29 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 703; and
International Education Stream – 13 invitations with no EOI score requirement.
Express Entry candidates – 14 invitations.

Regardless of the category, one will have to register their Expression Of Interest (EOI) to receive provincial nominations from Manitoba. The province’s EOI system ranks candidates out of 1,000 points based on their human capital factors such as age, education, work experience, and language proficiency, in addition to their connections to the province.

Canada is expected to target at least 80,000 foreign immigrants to receive provincial nominations in 2021. You may take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for various PNP streams.

Contact CanApprove to schedule an in-person meeting to discuss your prospectus of immigration or overseas education.

Canada’s New Immigration Program For Essential Workers and Graduates Open

Canada opened the online portal to apply for permanent residency under the newly launched immigration pathways on May 6, at about 12:00 p.m. EST.

The country is expected to target about 1.5 million temporary residents, including foreign essential workers in health & non-healthcare sectors, international student graduates under the new program—candidates with about 1,560 hours of Canadian work experience needed to apply under the essential worker streams.

However, candidates with bilingual proficiency, i.e. both in English & French, are distinct. An unlimited number of candidates may apply through the remaining three designated pathways for French speakers.

More information about the program is available here. You may also visit the official page to determine your eligibility or get in touch with our consultants for one-on-one interaction.

Immigration Demand High As International Graduate Stream Reaches Cap

The need to introduce new pathways for temporary residents is to fulfil the immigration targets of 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021 and overcome travel-related restrictions which may affect the entry of newcomers from abroad.

Experts see the new PR pathways as recognition of educated and experienced foreign workers on the journey to economic recovery in Canada.

“With this new pathway, we are recognizing their key role in our economic recovery, allowing them to set down roots in Canada and help us build back better. Our message to them is simple: your status may be temporary, but your contributions are lasting – and we want you to stay,” remarked Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino.

Given the demand for Canadian immigration is always high, the English-speaking international graduate stream attracted 10,000 submissions in the first hour, followed by another 5,000 in the following hour. However, the overall quota of 40,000 was reached by May 7, at 1:01 PM Eastern Standard Time. IRCC will no longer accept applications for English-speaking PR pathways for international student graduates.

There was a low uptake of the essential worker streams with just 200 English-speaking health care worker applications in the first two hours. However, the English-speaking essential non-healthcare worker stream saw 20,000 applications.

The overall cap for individual streams is 20,000 and 30,000, respectively.

French-speaking immigration applicants are free to apply until November 5, and there are no caps specified. This is why less than 200 French speakers have submitted applications thus far.

For Canadian immigration aspirants who find the new PR pathway irrelevant to their work profile, they may consider qualifying for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams and Express Entry programs. They may even qualify for PR with no prior work experience inside Canada.

Additionally, Canadian Universities are slowly opening up to international students for new admissions this fall.

Contact CanApprove to determine your chances at other Canadian immigration programs.

Ontario invites French speaking Express Entry

New PNP Draw Under Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

The Canadian province of Ontario held a new nomination draw on May 4.

A total of 102 candidates with proficiency in both English and French received a Notification of Interest (NOIs) in this draw and also had to have created an Express Entry profile between May 4, 2020 – May 4, 2021.

More specifically, all the selected candidates qualified under Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream.

The FSSW is a type of ‘enhanced’ provincial stream which is aligned with the federal Express Entry system. A total of 102 candidates with proficiency in both English and French received a Notification of Interest in this draw and also had to have created an Express Entry profile between May 4, 2020 – May 4, 2021. Additionally, the qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System score for this draw ranged between 458 and 467.

This is the third such provincial draw in 2021 and it brings the total NOIs issued through this stream to 374.

Having a Provincial Nomination is Beneficial

All NOIs to 102 eligible Express Entry candidates will lead to successful provincial nominations in the next 45 days.

Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination are effectively guaranteed to get an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence in a subsequent draw at the federal level. With a provincial nomination in hand, these candidates get an additional reward of 600 CRS points.

Get an overview of all the Express Entry draws that took place so far in 2021 here. Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draw, April 2021 | CanApprove

Eligibility Criteria for FSSW Provincial Stream

Receiving an invitation to apply will not guarantee your nomination. One may have to demonstrate the following eligibility requirements:

Qualify for the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Worker Program. These federal immigration programs require applicants to have adequate work experience in any skilled occupation.
Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of at least 7 in French and 6 in English is also required.
Adequate proof of finance enough funds to cover settlement costs in Ontario.

You may take this free assessment online to determine any specific eligibility based on your work profile.

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Latest BC Tech Pilot Pushes Total Nominations To 3,977 ITAs in 2021

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a Tech Pilot nomination draw on May 4.

A total of 84 immigration candidates with work experience in selected occupations were invited to apply (ITA) for a provincial nomination. This has pushed the total ITAs in 2021 to 3,977. All the invited candidates are qualified to obtain permanent residency to settle in Canada.

The province issued invitations to eligible candidates under its Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) categories. All the invited candidates were from Skilled Worker & International Graduate sub-categories who required a minimum provincial score of 80 to qualify.

Express Entry Candidates Take Advantage of Provincial Stream

The BC PNP Tech Pilot is a fast-track Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for in-demand tech workers and international students.

The mandatory criteria for qualification under Tech Pilot include:

Registration through Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) in one of B.C.’s existing provincial immigration streams, EEBC or SI;
A valid job offer of at least 12 months in one of the Tech Pilot’s 29 eligible occupations.

All the registered applicants are evaluated and given a score which is based on the level of education, years of direct work experience and having a B.C. job offer.

Express Entry candidates are in an advantageous position as they gain additional 600 points toward their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score on receiving a successful provincial nomination. This will effectively guarantee an Invitation To Apply (ITA) in a future federal Express Entry draw.

Qualify for Entrepreneur Immigration

The Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot allows British Columbia to work in partnership with regional communities of less than 75,000 people to welcome approved immigrant entrepreneurs who want to open a new business.

All interested foreign entrepreneurs must complete an exploratory visit to the community where they wish to set up their business and must obtain a community referral before registering for the pilot. Get in touch with our business formation experts to understand the process better.

Further, successful candidates are granted a temporary work permit on the basis of which you can apply for a provincial nomination from British Columbia. Eventually, you can obtain a permanent residence along with your family in a quick time.

Good Time to Migrate to Canada is Now!

Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023 is expected to target over 1.2 million new immigrants to revive the country’s economy as well as aging demography.

About 60% of such immigrants each year are expected to come from economic-class programs like Federal Skilled Workers Programs, Canada Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Programs, etc. The likely beneficiaries are foreign skilled workers with/without work experience in Canada, international students aspiring to study and settle in Canada, and foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish their business in Canada.

The fact that Canada is the most preferred migrant destination, ahead of Australia and the USA is enough to consider planning for your immigration soon.

29 Eligible Tech Occupation- BC PNP Tech Pilot

BC PNP started a weekly Tech Pilot draw in 2017 to attract foreign talent in the growing BC’s tech sector. The pilot is now available to nominate skilled workers for 29 occupations as mentioned below.

Occupation	NOC
Telecommunication carriers managers	0131
Computer and information systems managers	0213
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts	0512
Civil engineers	2131
Mechanical engineers	2132
Electrical and electronics engineers	2133
Chemical engineers	2134
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)	2147
Information systems analysts and consultants	2171
Database analysts and data administrators	2172
Software engineers and designers	2173
Computer programmers and interactive media developers	2174
Web designers and developers	2175
Biological technologists and technicians	2221
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians	2241
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)	2242
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics	2243
Computer network technicians	2281
User support technicians	2282
Information systems testing technicians	2283
Authors and writers	5121
Editors	5122
Translators, terminologists, and interpreters	5125
Broadcast technicians	5224
Audio and video recording technicians	5225
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts	5226
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts	5227
Graphic designers and illustrators	5241
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade	6221

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to qualify for various other Canada PNP streams for permanent residency.

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Express Entry: CEC-only Candidates With CRS 400 Receive ITAs for Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held back-to-back program-specific Express Entry draws on April 29.

The 185th Express Entry draws resulted in 6,000 invites to CEC-only candidates who already have work experience in Canada. Typically, recent foreign graduates, temporary foreign skilled workers qualify for the permanent residence (PR) under Canada Experience Class (CEC) program.

The CEC was created in 2008 to help more temporary workers and international student graduates to transition to PR. The CRS requirement for qualification in the new invitation round was 17 points lower than the previous CEC-only draw.

With this, Canada has already issued over 60,000 invitations in 2021 to eligible Express Entry candidates to apply for PR.

Since the start of 2021, IRCC has been following a distinct trend of conducting only alternative program-specific nomination draws which either include Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This further led to the exclusion of candidates who qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).

FSWP is one of the largest immigration programs in Canada which attracts talented skilled workers who have had no work experience in Canada yet can qualify for PR based on factors like age, education, language proficiency, and relevant work experience in their home country.

However, Canada will resume all-program Express Entry draws once the pandemic is subdued globally. Until then you may check for your eligibility for other programs using our free assessment tool.

One other way would be also to work on your skill improvement to improve your chances of qualifying under FSWP once it resumes in near future. Contact CanApprove to know which skills should you prioritize to multiple your chances of selection.

Top Highlights From April 28 PNP-only Express Entry Draws

Draw-size:

IRCC ended up inviting 6,000 immigration candidates who already had a provincial nomination and were registered in the federal pool. The size draw remains the same as that of the previous CEC-only draw.

All candidates with provincial nominations have already demonstrated their connection to a province or territory and experience to succeed in the labor market that nominated them.

Further, they may qualify to receive invitations for Canada PR the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class.

Qualifying CRS score:

Any profile that is registered in the federal Express Entry pool will be evaluated and ranked out of a total of 1200 points based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It considers human capital factors like age, education, work experience outside Canada, language proficiency in English/French, spouse adaptability, Canadian study experience, etc.

Candidates who receive provincial nominations through ‘enhanced’ PNP streams will get an additional 600 points towards their CRS score.

April 28 draw selected candidates having a minimum CRS score of 400 which is 17 points lower than the previous PNP-specific draw held on April 16.

Tie-break rule:

Usually, IRCC applies a tie-break rule to avoid confusion in the rankings due to the same CRS score awarded to two or more candidates. This draw invited candidates who had a minimum score of 717 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before April 24, 2021, at 15:24:49 UTC.

Canada is expected to welcome over 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. About 80,000 invitations will be sent out to eligible candidates through PNP and over 108,800 ITAs for Canada PR through Express Entry programs.

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