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Ontario issued more than 9000 provincial nominations in 2020.

668 Invitations Issued In Ontario Tech Draw 

The Canadian province of Ontario recently held its fifth Tech Draw of 2020. The nomination draw took place on December 15 inviting a total of 668 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination.

All the invited candidates had their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry pool. And by virtue, all profiles were evaluated based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). 

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December 15 ensured that all the invited candidates had qualifying CRS scores between 460 and 468. Candidates did not require a job offer, but they needed at least one year of work experience in one of the following tech occupations:

  • NOC 0213 Computer and information systems managers
  • NOC 2147 Computer engineers
  • NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
  • NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers
  • NOC 2174 Computer programmer and interactive media developers
  • NOC 2175 Web designers and developers

 

With the latest Tech draw, Ontario has issued a total of 9,082 invitations in 2020 across its Human Capital Priorities stream, French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, and Skilled Trades stream.

 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to immigrate to Canada in 2021.   

 

How To Receive Nominations From An Ontario Tech Draw

Begin by registering your Express Entry profile online. 

Express Entry is an application management system for three federal economic-class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. The profiles are ranked based on their age, work experience, education, and language proficiency in English or French. 

 

Ontario’s Human Capital Priority stream recognizes candidates from the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. 

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People who received invitations have 45 days to submit a complete application for a provincial nomination. Later, they can approach the Immigration, Refugees, and the Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to apply for a permanent residence. 

 

Do you wish to immigrate to Canada? Kick-start your plans by scheduling your free consultation with us today!   

 

Canada Immigration

Canada Welcomed 158,600 New Immigrants Since March 2020

The latest data released by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showed the second strongest growth for new immigrant arrivals to Canada since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Canada welcomed about 15,100 new immigrants in the month of October 2020. It is about the same level it welcomed the previous month, September 2020. The strongest month during the pandemic came in June when Canada admitted 19,100 new permanent residents.

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While aspiring Canada PR candidates & other immigrants rejoice with the latest data, Canada used to welcome some 25,000-35,000 new immigrants per month. In October 2019, Canada welcomed 31,000 immigrants, meaning that immigration has more than halved on a year-over-year basis.

Last year alone, Canada managed to welcome over 341,000 new immigrants to support its economy as well as society. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, challenges in confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) holders coming to Canada, and Canada’s coronavirus travel restrictions resulted in about welcoming 158,600 immigrants in the first 10 months of 2020. 

 But there is light at the end of every tunnel and so are Canada’s recent efforts to bring its immigration levels back to its track paying off. 

Earlier this month, the federal minister for immigration Merco Mendicino appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Immigration and responded positively to a question on the future of immigration. He said that the government will continue to apply policy flexibilities to minimize the disruptions caused by the pandemic. 

 

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How is Canada Reviving Its Immigration Levels?

CanApprove has been in the immigration services business for over two decades. We are not just any consultant but a registered member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). It is a regulatory body to protect the interests of people who avail of Canadian Immigration services. 

 

We believe that the following trends signal the revival of the Canadian immigration system: 

 

  • The revised Immigration Levels Plans for 2021-2023 target 400,000 new immigrants to be welcomed each year until 2023. Out of which over 60% would be nominated for permanent residency under economic immigration programs like Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skills Trades Program, Provincial Nominee Programs, Entrepreneur programs.

 

  • Provincial Nominee Programs are innovating by launching new pilots that attract various classes of economic immigrants. New Entrepreneur Immigration program like British Columbia Regional Pilot is an attractive option to settle and start a business in British Columbia. Canada PR can be obtained with five years. 

 

  • Canada is favoring bilingual candidates to apply for permanent residence. It is in line with its target to increase the french-speaking population by 4.4% outside the Quebec region. 

 

 

  • Family immigration programs are targeting 10,000 sponsors in 2020 for the Parents & Grandparents Program and the same is expected to jump up to 30,000 sponsors.

 

 

Also, public confidence in welcoming more immigrants to Canada is at an all-time high. It gives additional incentive for policymakers to focus on simplifying immigration laws to attract more foreign skilled workers, entrepreneurs, international graduates. 

 

Wait for no further and kick-start your immigration plans by taking a free consultation with us.  

 

Canada Weekly Highlights

Weekly Highlights: Canadian Immigration Between 05 December -12 December

2020 has been no less than a rollercoaster ride. Many predict a new beginning in the coming year 2021 and we can see Canadian Immigration heading in the right direction. 

Here are our top picks for the weekly highlights benefiting the aspirants aiming for permanent residence in Canada:

Express Entry Issues Another 5,000 ITAs for Canada PR

Continuing its streak of increased draw size to 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canada PR, the federal Express Entry recorded a never before achieved feature – issuing 102,350 ITAs in a single year so far.

December 9 draws issued 5,000 ITAs for Canada PR having qualifying CRS score of 469. 

Any foreign skilled worker with or without a job offer and work experience in Canada may qualify for permanent residency through Express Entry pathway. 

Canada prefers foreign skilled workers with following human capital: young age of 25-40, education qualification of Post-graduation level, relevant work experience and language proficiency (preferably both in English and French). 

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Provincial Nominee Program Draws

Only British Columbia issued invitations to apply for a Provincial nomination to eligible candidates last week.

December 8 BC PNP draws invited 256 candidates registered in the Skilled Workers and International Graduates categories under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC  (EEBC) streams.

Any foreign skilled worker who has a registered profile in the federal Express Entry pool and has given their expression of interest to get nominated by British Columbia can qualify under the EEBC stream. Likewise, those without an Express Entry profile and less work skills may qualify under Skills Immigration stream. 

Each nominated candidate had a minimum Provincial score between 77 and 97. The scores are awarded based on factors like the level of education, work experience, proficiency in English, and location of employment. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for over 100+ Skilled Worker, Entrepreneur and Family Immigration programs in Canada. 

 

Canada Approves Coronavirus Vaccine

Immigration to Canada becomes even more attractive as Health Canada gave its approval to use COVID-19 Vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech Manufacturing.

Most experts suggest that this would boost the already increasing immigration levels in Canada. Although Canada was equally affected by the pandemic as like the rest of the world, the country kept its immigration system functioning throughout the lockdowns. 

It renovated the fortnightly Express Entry draws to invite more candidates qualifying under the Canadian Experience Class and those with Provincial nominations to apply for Canada PR. The country also unveiled a revised Immigration Levels Plans for 2021-2023. New incentives were also introduced to favour more bilingual candidates to qualify for Canada PR. 

It certainly seems like Canada is looking to get its newcomer levels back on track following the pandemic and the approval of vaccine will serve as a stepping stone. 

 

Canada Among Top ‘Safe And Stable’ Countries For International Students

Navitas Insights conducted two surveys, first in May 2020 and the other in September 2020,  assessing the situation of overseas education and ranking major study destinations based on their response to tackling the impact of pandemic. 

The survey puts Canada ahead of countries like New Zealand, Australia & the US. It viewed Canada not only as a ‘safe and stable’ study destination but also being ‘open and welcoming’ for economic-class & family-class immigrants. 

The report read, “Students who wish to travel to Canada only need to be attending a college or university that has obtained approval on its COVID-19 readiness plan from their respective provincial governments. It does not matter where the student is traveling.”

Here is a simplified procedure to obtain a Canadian study permit:

 

  • Identify your desired University/College in Canada. 
  • Apply for your desired study program and wait for a letter of acceptance from your Canadian Institution. 
  • Based on the letter, you will then be required to submit an application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in order to obtain a study permit.

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Mandatory documents include language proficiency certificates (IELTS/TOEFL), the letter of acceptance from the DLI, proof of financial stability (enough money to pay for your tuition for the first year), health certificate. 

You can also include a family member in the application to join you in Canada through the course of your study. However, if it is your spouse who is included in the application, they may need to qualify for an open work permit. 

Obtaining a study permit in Canada also opens the door for permanent residency. 

According to Statistics Canada, more than 50% of international students who completed their Master’s degree program & over 30% with their Bachelor’s degree program from any Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) ended up qualifying for a permanent residence in Canada within the first 10 years of obtaining their study permit. 

CanApprove has been in the immigration and overseas education services industry for over two decades. We are duly registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council, a public regulatory body to protect the rights of people who avail of immigration services. 

 

If you are planning to migrate to any developed country in search of better economic opportunities or a peaceful social life, we recommend you to choose Canada!

 

Book your free consultation with us today! 

 

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Canadian Immigration Becomes Even More Attractive As It Approves COVID-19 Vaccine

A sigh of relief for the anxious population in Canada as well as immigration candidates as Health Canada provided its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine on December 9, 2020.

Canada becomes the third country in the world to authorize a vaccine for COVID-19 after the United Kingdom and Bahrain. Approval was given to a coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech Manufacturing.

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Health Canada is the department of the Government of Canada responsible for the country’s federal health policy. It has, further, placed three other vaccines for their review and the decision regarding its approval is kept pending until verification of trial data. 

 

Canada’s Immigration System Operated Throughout The Pandemic

Although Canada was equally affected by the pandemic as the rest of the world, the country kept its immigration system functioning throughout the lockdowns. 

Canada began with innovating the Express Entry draws by focusing more on program-specific invitations for Canada PR. Between the months of April, May, June, only those candidates qualifying under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were issued invitations to apply for permanent residence. Applicants qualifying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) were considered regularly from the month of July. 

Towards the end of October, Canada unveiled its historic Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023. Over the course of three years, Canada will seek to welcome over 400,000 immigrants annually to compensate for lower newcomer arrivals during the pandemic. 

Canada has also targeted to favor more bilingual immigration candidates by awarding additional CRS points to their Express Entry or provincial EOI profile. 

Canada held another major Express Entry draw, inviting 5,000 successful candidates to apply for permanent residence. With this, Canada has invited over 100,000 Express Entry candidates in a single year, a feature that was never achieved since its launch in 2015. Most Canada PNP has also achieved their annual allocation targets for issuing a provincial nomination for Canada PR, despite the successive ban on international travel. 

British Columbia had recently introduced a regional Pilot to boost Entrepreneur Immigration to the province. This regional pilot has lower financial net worth eligibility and language proficiency than CLB 4. Contact our consultants to know more. 

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It certainly seems like Canada is looking to get its newcomer levels back on track following the pandemic. Higher immigration is a policy Canada is pursuing to support its economic growth in light of its ageing population and low birth rate.

If you are looking to immigrate to a developed country for better economic opportunity and social life, CanApprove recommends Canada. 

CanApprove has been in the immigration services industry for more than two decades. It is duly registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), a public regulatory body to protect the interests of people availing immigration services. 

 

Book your free appointment with us today!

British Columbia PNP

Latest British Columbia PNP Invites 256 Immigration Candidates to apply for Canada PR

Just a day before the historic Express Entry draws, the provincial authorities of British Columbia issued invitations to 256 eligible immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for a Canadian permanent residence at a later date.

December 8 draws invited candidates registered in the Skilled Workers and International Graduates categories of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC  (EEBC) streams.
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Any foreign skilled worker who has a registered profile in the federal Express Entry pool and has given their expression of interest to get nominated by British Columbia can qualify under the EEBC stream. 

 The federal Express Entry pool manages a database of eligible candidates qualifying for three economic immigration programs – the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class. Further, each profile is ranked against each other based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) which takes into account the core human capital – age, education, work experience & language proficiency in English or French. 

While Express Entry is earmarked for highly skilled foreign workers who have post-graduation degrees or more work experience, those with a college diploma or less work experience can be eligible for a provincial nomination under the SI category. 

Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) – BC PNP

It is mandatory to register oneself under the province’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) for any candidate willing to receive a provincial nomination from British Columbia. 

Under the SIRS, the applicants’ profiles are evaluated and issued a score based on their level of education, work experience, proficiency in English, and location of employment. The maximum scoring is done out of 200 points. 

December 8 BC PNP draw issued provincial nominations for Canada PR for the following category of candidates with the qualifying provincial score: 

  • SI – Skilled Worker: 95
  • SI – International Graduate: 95
  • SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled: 77
  • EEBC – Skilled Worker: 97
  • EEBC – International Graduate: 97

All the invited candidates under EEBC can now apply with the Immigrations, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to be nominated in the subsequent Express Entry draws. Their nomination is certain as enter the nomination pool with an additional 600 points added to their previous Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

 

Contact our expert immigration consultants to register your online profile in the Express Entry & SIRS. 

Entrpreneur Immigration – BC PNP

Any entrepreneur who is willing to migrate to Canada and start a new business is welcomed with open arms to British Columbia. It’s newly launched BC Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot offers easy immigration and valid eligibility for permanent residency in less than 5 years. Under the base Entrepreneur Immigration program, foreigners can manage an existing business in British Columbia. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for any of 100+ economic and family class immigration programs in Canada.

Why Canada PNP is the best alternative for Canada PR?

According to the latest Immigration Levels Plan 2021-23, Canada is looking forward to admitting over 80,000 new permanent residents annually through various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These PNPs are operated under 80 immigration streams including economic-immigration, family immigration, entrepreneur immigration spread across 11 Canadian provinces and territories. 

Over the years of evolution of Canadian Immigration accomodating more immigrants to support the country’s economy and society, the following trends are evident showing Canada PNP to be the best alternative to apply for permanent residence: 

  • Bilingual candidates are given preference: The Canadian province of Saskatchewan introduced a new change that came into effect on November 24, 2020. Under the new change, those immigration candidates who are proficient in both English and French will now receive additional provincial points. 

Eligible candidates under the International Skilled Worker-Express Entry category would receive an additional 10 points, depending on the language proficiency of the candidate. 

This is in line with the federal government’s aim to increase the French-speaking population outside Quebec to 4.4% of the total population.
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  • Preference for Express Entry profiles: PNPs run by provinces like British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia have regularly made use of the federal pool in fulfilling their labor demands. 
  • Business Immigration: Entrepreneur/Investor friendly programs from Ontario, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island actively nominated eligible foreign entrepreneurs to settle in Canada. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the reset button, Canada is in need of more new foreign entrepreneurs to invest & settle in Canada permanentely. 

CanApprove has been in the immigration services industry for over two decades. We have never seen such a rise in immigration demands in Canada. The trends are only to suggest that Canada is offering a stable environment for international students, foreign skilled workers, foreign entrepreneurs & their family to settle permanently. Contact us to know your options and determine your eligibility. 

Express Entry

Canada Issues 102,350 Express Entry ITAs For Canada PR

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its 169th Express Entry draws on December 9, after a gap of two weeks. The draw is historic for the fact that Canada surpassed the “100,000 ITAs for Canada PR” milestone even before the end of 2020. The actual tally of ITAs issued so far now stands at 102,350. 

 

Express Entry draws allows for the flexibility of inviting any foreign skilled workers with/without a job offer or without any Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence.
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Quick Highlights on 169th Express Entry Draw

1 Draw Size Remains At 5,000 ITAs: As in the previous Express Entry draws, IRCC issued 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in Canada. 

Candidates who qualified for three immigration programs – the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – were eligible to be nominated in the December 9th draw. 

We are anticipating the draw sizes to remain more or less the same in 2021 since:

 

  • The exuberant target of welcoming over 200,000 new immigrants each year through economic-class programs. 
  • The reduced refugees intake temporarily is replaced with more number of immigrants intakes under the economic class immigration

 

2 Minimum CRS Remains The Same: Express Entry is not a Visa type but a profiles management system for federal immigration programs and specific provincial nominee programs. 

Every registered profile in the Express Entry pool is evaluated using a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This ranking system factors in the core human capital like age, work experience, education, and skills in English or French. 

The profiles are scored upon a maximum of 1200 points. 

December 9 Express Entry draw maintained the same level of qualifying CRS as 469 from the previous draw. 

A recent update in CRS evaluation allows Canada to favour more bi-lingual candidates (proficiency in English and French) to qualify for Canada PR through Express Entry. 

 

3 Tie-break rule: More than one candidate may end up with the same CRS score. Here is where IRCC uses its tie-break rule to rank a particular candidate higher. 

The timestamp used in the latest draw was June 4, 2020, at 22:26:05 UTC in order to receive an invitation.

This meant that all candidates with a CRS score above 469 before the selected date and time were eligible to receive an ITA in this invitation round. 

We have noticed that IRCC is clearing the Express Entry pool by inviting candidates who failed to get invitations earlier and now had a good chance of getting invited.

 

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

Express Entry Draws in 2020

Canada has now issued a total of 102,350 ITAs for permanent residence so far in 2020 as against its allocated target of 91,800 ITAs. 

Despite the negative consequence of pandemic on immigration levels, WES Canada noted a rise in interest for Canadian immigration. Economic-class programs like Express Entry have served it well with record-breaking nominations for a permanent residence this year.

 

Table1: ITAs for Canada PR issued between March 2020 – November 2020. 

CEC- Canadian Experience Class; PNP- Provincial Nominee Program; FSTP- Federal Skills Trades Program

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After initial lockdowns in March, IRCC innovated with the regular fortnightly Express Entry to prioritize foreign skilled workers already present in the country. Thereby, program-specific draws were conducted to invite candidates under the Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program, or Federal Skilled Trades Program to apply for permanent residence in Canada. 

However, since June 2020, when the Federal Skilled Worker Program assumed its significance, any foreign skilled worker who did not work in Canada before was eligible for Canada PR. 

CanApprove senses a big pull for skilled immigrants- professionals, entrepreneurs/investors, students as well as their families to migrate to Canada in the coming years. We are not just any immigration consultant but a registered agent with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). 

 

Book an appointment with us to discuss the prospects of your Canadian immigration in 2021.    

 

Studying in Canada increases your chances of securing Canada PR

Trends Why International Students Are Thriving In Canada

A recent report from Statistics Canada outlines the performance of international students in Canadian Institutions in the period before forced online learning became the temporary alternative. It pegged the past enrolment rate in post-secondaries in Canada at three times the rate of domestic students. 

 

This meant an increase in the popularity of Canadian Institutions among aspiring students willing to study abroad. Here are some of the recent trends depicted in the report that would encourage international students to migrate to Canada soon. 

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1)International student enrolments more than triple within a decade: If the figures were to be true, in a span of ten academic years from 2008 to 2018, enrolments for international students tripled from 101,000 to more than 318,000. 

 

This is to say that the coming years are no different as Canada is looking to welcome more immigrants including international students. 

 

2)STEM enrolments at an all-time high: Popularity among international students to take up courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) like computer and information sciences saw nearly 24.2% of more enrolments. The advancement of the digital economy in Canada will further witness more enrolment in Canadian colleges/universities and thus, more job opportunities for international students. 

 

 The report had also recorded a growth in business, management, and public administration programs lead by international students during the decade.  

 

3)Easy Canada PR option: International students not just contribute to the local economy but also serves as a large pool of highly educated people. Canada has done well to tap this pool by providing easy permanent residence options. The report highlighted 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.

 

Few immigration programs through which any recent graduate can qualify for permanent residence are Canadian Experience Class (CEC), dedicated streams under Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) from Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia. 

Book free consultation with our expert immigration counselor to get started with your study and settle in Canada plans. 

  

Refer to daily blogs on Canadian education to stay updated with the available study course option in Canada. 

 

In hindsight, even Canada needs to welcome a steady inflow of international students as they are known to have contributed about 40% of all tuition fees, or $4 billion across Canadian universities in the 2018 academic session. 

 

“Not only does international student tuition revenue contribution to the viability of some courses and programs, but international students also increase the social and cultural diversity of campuses,” read the said report from Statistics Canada.

 

As your education overseas partner, we urge you to take this free assessment online to determine the best study options for you in Canada. Wait for a personalized call from one of our overseas education coordinator soon. 

 

Other Economic-class immigrants including Skilled Workers especially in an occupation like IT, Finance, Accounting, Sales, Mechanical & Civil Engineering, Nurses have common or dedicated immigration programs. These programs fall under Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Program pathways. 

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There are equal immigration opportunities for Entrepreneurs via dedicated provincial programs & semi-skilled workers through Canada Employer Sponsorship Program. Even the public confidence in Canada to welcome more immigrants to rebuild the economy and society is at an all-time high. 

 

All these are to suggest even though travel restrictions still continue to extend upto January 21, next year, Canada aims to welcome 400,000 new immigrants annually till 2023. Contact CanApprove to determine your eligibility and to know your chances of immigration to Canada. 

 

Middle East Immigrants

Case Study Of Middle East Immigrants Moving To Canada

The following case study first appeared on the CIC News portal and opinioned Canada to be imperfect, but it’s also the place to migrate permanently. 

 

Migrants moving to Canada, especially from Middle East countries may find taxes too high. Most middle east countries do not levy taxes on its citizens. There is always a burden of figuring out one’s disposable income after taxes & calculating sales tax before purchasing any item. One cannot remain ignorant of taxation terminology – provincial and federal tax, refundable and non-refundable tax credits is an additional burden. The internet and mobile plans may seem extremely expensive with almost a difference upto ten times the benefits back home. 

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Paid leaves for migrants can be a concern as Canadian provincial governments guarantee just two weeks of paid vacation time every year, the exception being Saskatchewan offering three weeks. 

 

So, Why Choose Canada? 

Ignoring the mentioned indifferences, the intangible benefits of moving to Canada are huge. 

 

  1. Freedom of Speech & Expression: Canada’s democracy has upheld the rights of every resident, let alone its permanent residents or citizens. Canada has a long history of welcoming a large number of immigrants from Asian countries where freedom of speech & expression comes with exceptions. 

 

Living in Canada is different as allows any migrant from any country to express ones’ true self. The federal government runs a good number of integration programs to help new immigrants settle in Canada. 

 

  1. Universal Healthcare: Canada offers free universal healthcare for eligible immigrants as well. The highly subsidized medicines from the provincial governments reduce out of pocket expenditure by a huge margin. Ask our consultants to explain to you more benefits of moving to Canada. 

 

  1. Permanent Residency without much work experience or job offer: Express Entry system that was introduced to hasten the entry of foreign skilled workers in Canada has performed exceedingly well since its introduction in 2015. In fact, the federal system is reaching is expected to issue over 100,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canada PR by the end of 2020. 

The Express Entry system is a federally managed database of foreign skilled workers who are willing to obtain permanent residency in Canada. Such registered profiles may or may not have enough work experience or job offer but still stand a good chance of qualifying for permanent residence. These profiles are ranked against each other based on their age, education, work experience, and language proficiency in English or French. Further, high-scoring candidates receive an invitation to apply for Canada PR in fortnightly Express Entry draws.

  1. Entrepreneur Immigration: Canada offers exciting incentives for foreign entrepreneurs who are planning to start a new business or purchase an existing business. One particular program in focus is British Columbia Entrepreneur Regional Pilot. It is considered great for Canada Permanent Residence (PR) program as there is no age limit and the language requirement is only CLB level 4. 
Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for 100+ immigrant programs for economic-class candidates. 

 

CanApprove is a genuine immigration partner and is registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). It is a regulatory body to protect people who are availing of Canada Immigration services. Book a free consultation now to start planning for your immigration to Canada! 

 

Canada Weekly Highlights

Weekly Review- Canadian Immigration News Between 28 Nov – 05 Dec

Canada becomes the most popular immigration destination according to a recently Remitly study. While more people are searching online about immigration to Canada, here is our weekly highlights on major Canadian Immigration news that may be of interest to aspiring permanent residents in Canada. 

 

PNP Draws Review

Towards the start of December, Canada PNP performed usually well to nominate over 600 eligible skilled workers, entrepreneurs to apply for permanent residence in Canada. 

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For a quick, we have tabulated the major highlights from Canada PNP draws that took place last week. 

 

Province Nomination Stream Who Received Invitations?
Nova Scotia Invitations were issued December 1 through the Labour Market Priorities Stream Candidates in the federal Express Entry pool with a job offer
British Columbia 68 invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams.

11 invitations through its Entrepreneur Immigration stream.

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Saskatchewan 564 candidates were invited from the International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand.  Candidates in the federal Express Entry pool & other Candidates with work experience in occupations that have labor shortages in the province 

 

Also, click here to know why Provincial Nominee Program is the second-largest pathway for Canada PR. 

 

In addition to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the federal government is also working with small and remote communities across Canada to attract and retain foreign workers who could eventually obtain permanent residency. 

 

Vernon-North Okanagan in British Columbia is one of 11 participating communities in the Rural Immigration Nominee Program (RINP). 

 

Ask our immigration experts about the RINP eligibility. 

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Aspirants willing to obtain permanent residence will be ecstatic to know about the launch of the new electronic process. The new system will do away with Canada in-person interviews which were earlier mandatory to confirm permanent resident status. 

 

Implementing the new system as part of a coronavirus measure, the immigration minister, Marco Mendicino, said, “New process has greatly reduced the time it takes to land new permanent residents.”

 

You can reach out to our immigration coordinators to know more about the process and ask for various Canada PR options. 

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Moving To Canada – Real Case Study

An opinion article that appeared in the CIC news portal viewed Immigration to Canada is imperfect, but it’s also the place to be.

 

Immigration to Canada may not be perfect as taxes are high, for instance, the price displayed in stores does not include sales tax. Many immigrants may also find the internet and mobile plans extremely expensive. It may be around $45 per month, inclusive of taxes, for unlimited calls but a mere 5 GB of data. 

 

While there are excellent career opportunities in Canada, provincial governments typically guarantee two weeks of paid vacation time every year. Saskatchewan mandates three weeks. While it may be less, even the United States offers the same or mostly less number of paid leave to immigrants. 

 

However, moving to Canada has some unparalleled and undisputed benefits, such as: 

 

  • Canada’s freedom of speech and freedom of expression laws gives even the new immigrants freedom to express and become their true selves. 
  • Canada’s free universal healthcare system: free of cost high-quality medical care and highly subsidized medicines
  • The geographical beauty of Canada encompasses the high mountains, majestic landscapes, diverse wildlife. There is plenty to explore in the second-largest country in the world.

 

Canada’s Express Entry pathway is the most preferred option for immigration by many foreign skilled workers. They would be easily eligible to apply for immigration through Canada’s Express Entry system, whereas for certain other countries, they needed to have more work experience or a job offer. In addition to it, entrepreneurs who are willing to start a new business or manage an existing business are in huge demand and can easily get a provincial nomination. Receiving a provincial nomination is a guaranteed ticket to permanent residence in Canada. 

 

Canada boasts of offering over 100 different ways to migrate there through economic-class immigration alone. Take this free assessment online to check your eligibility. 

 

Canada Immigration

Minister Appears Before Parliamentary Committee On The Canadian Immigration System 

A Standing Committee of Canadian Parliament recently convened a meeting with Immigration Minister Merco Mendicino as part of a study on the effect Coronavirus has had on Canada’s Immigration System. 

 

They took questions from members of parliament on the Standing Committee, reaffirming the recovery of the immigration system. 

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Some of the topics that were discussed in the meeting:

 

  • Immigration operations during coronavirus
  • Family sponsorship
  • Expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPRs)
  • Post Graduation Work Permit
  • Pathways for temporary residents to permanent residence

 

Major Highlights

Minister Mendicino exclaimed a 232% year-on-year increase in the processing of applications under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNPs) which saw a 232% year-over-year increase. 

 

Click here to find out how Canada PNPs are innovating to welcome more immigrants in 2021 and beyond. 

 

The minister responding to a question on the future of immigration said that the government will continue to apply policy flexibilities to minimize the disruptions caused by the pandemic, including those that affect the Caregiver Program. Positions in healthcare and other essential services are being prioritized over other areas, which does not necessarily mean that hospitality sector positions are being ignored.

 

He also assured the members of the committee that Canada is validating the feasibility of offering a pathway to permanent residence for workers who are contributing to essential parts of the economy. Occupations like doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other support workers will be prioritized. 

 

Canada has already opened up an immigration option for asylum seekers working in healthcare. The government would look to temporary workers and students next.

 

Responding to a question on the expiry of a post-graduate work permit visa, Mendicino said, “No international student is going to be removed by virtue alone of having an expired visa. We will allow for a period of time for them to restore that status.”

 

About the citizenship test, Canada introduces an online test on an experimental basis. 

 

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

Why is now the best time to move to Canada? 

CanApprove has been in the immigration services business for over two decades. We are not just any consultant but a registered member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). It is a regulatory body to protect the interests of people who avail of Canadian Immigration services. 

 

We hate speculating but the fact of the matter remains the same – now is the best time to immigrate to Canada! The following trends made us think so and may convince you as well: 

 

  • The unveiling of new Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023 which targets 400,000 new immigrants to be welcomed each year until 2023. Over 60% of the target would be nominated for Canada PR through economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, Entrepreneur programs.

 

  • French-speaking or bilingual candidates are more favored for permanent residence. Canada aims to increase its population by 4.4% outside the Quebec region. 

 

  • New Entrepreneur Immigration program like British Columbia Regional Pilot is an attractive option to settle and start a business in Canada. Canada PR can be obtained with five years. 

 

  • The federal Express Entry will issue over 100,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canada PR in a single year as against the 2020 target of 91,870 ITAs. In the coming years, the target is expected to increase and actual invitations to exceed. 

 

  • Family immigration programs are targeting 10,000 sponsors in 2020 for the Parents & Grandparents Program and the same is expected to jump up to 30,000 sponsors.
  • Moreover, public confidence in welcoming more immigrants to Canada is at an all-time high. Thereby, it becomes easier for policymakers to focus on simplifying immigration laws to attract more foreign skilled workers, entrepreneurs, international graduates. 

 

If you are convinced that now is the best time to kick-start your immigration plans, take a free consultation with us. 

 

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Canada Introduces Online Citizenship Test

After eight months of cancelling the offline citizenship test due to forcible lockdowns, Canada will soon conduct the test online. 

According to data from the IRCC, close to 85,000 eligible candidates are awaiting to take the test, as on September 7. Candidates who had their citizenship tests cancelled owing to the pandemic as well as those who are on the waiting list will be given preference. 

The proposal for the online citizenship test is being implemented on an experimental basis. Only after proofing its efficacy will Canada look to offer the online services to more citizenship applicants. 

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Canada Citizenship Test Format

The candidates need to confirm their identity through submission of personal information. Once done, the applicants have at least 21 days to complete the test at a convenient time. The system will monitor the response of candidates using a webcam throughout the duration of the test. 

 

Eligible candidates can take the Canada Citizenship test online in any of the two official languages: English or French. Just like the offline exam pattern, the online Canada Citizenship test will have 20 choice-based questions, which need to be answered within 30 minutes. 

 

A total of 75% marks are needed to qualify for the test, i.e., the candidates must answer at least 15 questions correctly out of the total of 20 questions. All the questions are expected out of topics like the history of Canada, Politics, Economy, Geography, Laws, rights, and responsibilities of a Canadian citizen. 

 

Note: There is no test for English or French proficiency to obtain Citizenship. 

 

Contact our immigration consultants to know more about the test. 

All candidates waiting to take the citizenship test shall be notified by email. Those who did not receive invitations for the test will have to wait until the offline, in-person test is resumed at an unknown date.

 

Five Steps To Canadian Citizenship – Anyone Can Apply!

A candidate holding a Canadian permanent residence is certainly not the same as that of an individual having Canadian citizenship. 

 

There are primarily two things that an individual holding a Canada PR status cannot compete against an individual with Canadian citizenship. They cannot cast their right to vote or contest in the elections nor hold a high-level government post.

 

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An individual holding Canada PR is a citizen of another country but a permanent residence of Canada.  Canadian citizenship allows its holders to become citizens of another country. 
Any foreign individual applying to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry Programs, Provincial Nominee Programs, Atlantic Immigration Pilot, Entrepreneur programs are eligible to get permanent residence status. A foreign individual can obtain Canadian citizenship by naturalization or by the virtue of holding Canada PR. 

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A new study named Canada as the most preferred destination for immigration. Once you have decided to migrate to Canada, all you have to do is follow the below steps to obtain citizenship: 

 

 

  • Fulfill the criteria for citizenship for naturalization which is 1,095 days out of the 5 years on a Canada PR visa. Once the foundation is laid, apply for the Canadian citizenship test and get a chance to attend a citizenship ceremony.

 

The introduction of the online testing system is part of Canada’s initiative to modernize the citizenship program. Canada has many such plans to welcome foreign skilled workers, entrepreneurs, students to apply for Canada PR in 2021 and beyond. 

 

Book your free consultation with CanApprove and kick-start your plan for immigration today!

 

 

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Canada Becomes The Most Popular Immigration Destination: Remitly Study

The recent lockdowns gave most of us the time to re-think our career goals in life. This was accompanied by a surge in online searches for the term “how to immigrate to…” 

Following which, Remitly analyzed the online search volume of phrases related to moving abroad and immigration in over 100 countries and in different languages. The report – “Where the World Wants to Work: the most popular countries for moving abroad” released by Remitly named Canada as the most popular immigration destination. 

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Canada boasts of having over 100 immigration programs for economic-class immigrants including skilled workers, entrepreneurs, students, as well as their dependents through family-class programs. The country also has low unemployment rates and provides free universal healthcare. The country is even ranked sixth in the Global Peace Index. 

Canada topped the Remitly report list with citizens from 29 countries wanting to move to the North American nation. Canada is seen as the clear choice as Japan held second place with citizens from just 13 countries willing to immigrate to the Asian country.

Other western developed countries that rank top include Australia at fifth place and the United States at ninth. 

 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility. 

Why is now the best time to move to Canada? 

CanApprove has been in the immigration services business for over two decades. We are not just any consultant but a registered member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). It is a regulatory body to protect the interests of people who avail of Canadian Immigration services. 

 

We hate speculating but the fact of the matter remains the same – now is the best time to immigrate to Canada! The following trends made us think so and may convince you as well: 

  • The unveiling of new Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023 which targets 400,000 new immigrants to be welcomed each year until 2023. Over 60% of the target would be nominated for Canada PR through economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, Entrepreneur programs.
  • French-speaking or bilingual candidates are more favored for permanent residence. Canada aims to increase its population by 4.4% outside the Quebec region. 
  • New Entrepreneur Immigration program like British Columbia Regional Pilot is an attractive option to settle and start a business in Canada. Canada PR can be obtained with five years. 
  • The federal Express Entry will issue over 100,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canada PR in a single year as against the 2020 target of 91,870 ITAs. In the coming years, the target is expected to increase and actual invitations to exceed. 

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  • Canadian Immigration Minister appearing before the Immigration Committee assured a pathway to permanent residence for workers who are contributing to essential parts of the economy, ear-marking occupations like doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and support workers.
  • Family immigration programs are targeting 10,000 sponsors in 2020 for the Parents & Grandparents Program and the same is expected to jump up to 30,000 sponsors.
  • Moreover, public confidence in welcoming more immigrants to Canada is at an all-time high. Thereby, it becomes easier for policymakers to focus on simplifying immigration laws to attract more foreign skilled workers, entrepreneurs, international graduates. 

 

If you are convinced that now is the best time to kick-start your immigration plans, take a free consultation with us. Comment down below even if you think otherwise or you need any specific information regarding Canadian Immigration. 

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