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Contrary to the popular narrative, Canada is not only attracting aspirants from less-affluent countries but also acts as a major pull-factor for candidates from affluent countries such as the United Arab Emirates.  

Every year, thousands of expatriates living in the Emirates lookout actively to apply and register for Canada immigration. An expatriate is the one who lives outside their native country. In fact, on listing the country of residence of successful Express Entry candidates, the Emirates is ranked number five, after India, the U.S., and Nigeria. 

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Although the Emirates boasts a high quality of life to its residents, yet many Emirati citizens, as well as foreign ex-pats, choose to permanently settle in Canada for a number of reasons. These may include an easy pathway to citizenship, numerous career opportunities for skilled and tech workers, better social benefits like universal health care and high-quality education, and finally, a pleasant climate.

Canada welcomes the influx of skilled workers and business entrepreneurs/investors to sustain its economy. All skilled workers are evaluated on basic human capital factors like age, education, work experience, proficiency in the official language. Since the majority of immigrants from the Emirates have a stronghold in the English language, they have an inherent advantage of securing a Canada PR.

Express Entry for Skilled Workers

An Express Entry is a popular immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers to apply without a job offer and obtain permanent residence in Canada. It is a system for maintaining a pool of interested candidates who wish to obtain permanent residency. 

Such candidates must qualify under one of the three federal immigration programs- the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSTP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP). In addition, any Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a dedicated Express Entry immigration stream can make use of the Express Entry pool to nominate desirable candidates to apply for Canada PR. 

FSWP stands out to be the most preferred choice among the foreign skilled workers who have not lived in Canada before. It gives them a good chance to apply for permanent residency in Canada. 

On successful registration of your Express Entry profile, you are given a Comprehensive Ranking System score. Every fortnightly, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts a nomination draw in which the highest-scoring candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence. 

 

Provincial Nominee Programs for economic-class immigration

The unique federal-provincial-territorial arrangement in Canada allows 13 provinces and territories of Canada to nominate economic-class immigrants including skilled workers, international students, business investors/entrepreneurs independently. 

Tech workers are finding newer and better opportunities in Canada in view of visa curbs by the US. Canadian provinces like British  Columbia, Ontario have dedicated immigration streams for Tech workers. Other provinces like Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Islands are actively inviting economic-class immigrants. 

As per the Immigration Levels Plan 2020-2022 announced before the ongoing pandemic, Canada was looking to welcome over one million new immigrants by the end of 2022. 

Thanks to applauding efforts by the Canadian government in increasing the frequency of Express Entry and PNP draws, the target is still achievable. Choose from over 100+ immigration programs to plan your immigration to Canada. Talk to our consultants to get a custom-made plan based on your profile. 

August Week-in-Review: Canada Immigration Highlights between 17 August – 21 August

August Week-in-Review: Canada Immigration Highlights between 17 August – 21 August

We are back with yet another Weekly series highlighting the top events relating to Canada Immigration. Canada is still under travel restrictions subjected to change after August 31. Yet the immigration levels have not been affected as the authorities have innovated the immigration system without affecting the frequency of nomination draws for permanent residency in Canada. 

Here are the top highlights of Canada Immigration from the previous week: 

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Two Program-specific Express Entry draw for Canada PR:

Since its inception in 2015, Express Entry system has been the preferred pathway to obtain Canada PR for several economic-class including foreign skilled, semi-skilled workers and international graduates. A registered profile in the Express Entry pool is utilised for consideration among three federal immigration programs- the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSTP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and the Federal Skills Trade Program (FSTP). These profiles are evaluated based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in order to uphold the merit. A CRS score is dependent on human capital factors like age, education, work experience and proficiency in English or French. Your spouses’ adaptability skills may secure some points towards your overall CRS score. Candidates without a job offer can also register themselves in the Express Entry system.

In addition, a dedicated stream from any Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) may make use of registered candidates to issue them a provincial nomination. Such a nomination will fetch an additional 600 CRS points and thereby, guarantee an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the subsequent Express Entry draw. 

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held an exclusive PNP-draw where candidates with provincial nominations were issued ITAs for Canada PR. The 160th Express Entry draw issued 600 ITAs to candidates with minimum CRS score of 771. Following the trend set during the lockdown, IRCC held another exclusive CEC-draw the next day, inviting candidates with prior work experience to apply for permanent residency. The 161st Express Entry draw issued a staggering 3,300 ITAs to eligible candidates with qualifying CRS score of 454. 

British Columbia issued over 6,000 nominations in 2020 

The Canadian province of British Columbia targeted 302 candidates belonging to Skilled Workers and International Graduates class. Such candidates were nominated from profiles registered in the province’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) as well as the federal Express Entry pool. The minimum score requirements in the latest BC PNP draws ranged between 76 and 98, the highest for International Graduates under both streams: Express Entry and Skills Immigration.

There are dedicated provincial immigration streams for self-employed, business entrepreneurs or investors. Fill-in this free assessment to know more such options to obtain permanent residence in Canada. 

Rise in Immigration among Tech workers 

Canada is actively scouting for foreign Tech workers who are in the fear of job loss in view of suspended immigration in the United States. Through the Global Talent Stream in Canada, the immigration authorities are making it easier for Canadian employers to recruit highly skilled talent. In addition to it, foreign Tech workers can look out for advanced provinces like Britsih Columbia and Ontario to hold a Tech specific nomination draws. British Columbia runs a Tech Pilot program which is expected to continue till June 2021. While Ontario holds regular draws under its Human Capital Priorities Stream. 

Major tech companies are already moving out of Silicon Valley to set-up their offices in Canada. Foreign Tech immigrants and fresh International graduates may have a better chance to settle in Canada permanently. 

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Canada continues to holding a CEC-specific Express Entry draw after a PNP draw

On the predicted lines, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted the second Express Entry draw in two days with an exuberant draw size of 3,300 invitations for Canada PR. 

The 161st draw held yesterday selected 3,300 candidates with prior work experience in Canada from the Express Entry pool. The Express Entry pool consists of applications qualifying for three immigration programs- the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP). Each application is evaluated based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). A CRS score is dependent on mainly human capital factors like age, work experience, education, language proficiency in English or French. The highest-ranking candidates above a minimum qualifying score which is uniquely determined in each draw receive ITAs for permanent residency. 

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August 20 CEC-specific draw invited 3,300 candidates having a cut-off CRS score of 454. The increase of nine points over the previously held CEC-specific draw is attributed to more candidates being entered into the pool over the past month after the all-program draw on August 5. 

More often, candidates end-up with same CRS score and this confusion is avoided by using a tie-break rule. The tie-breaking rule for August 20 draw recorded timestamp of July 27, 2020, at 11:10:05 UTC. This meant that candidates having a CRS score of 454 and above were considered for issuing ITAs if their profile was submitted before the said due date and time.

Program-specific Express Entry draws held in 2020

In order to qualify for the PNP-specific draws, candidates must have already held a provincial nomination from any Canadian province running their own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Additionally, IRCC conducts specific nomination draws for Federal Skills Trades candidates. Such draws target semi-skilled workers having low CRS score and usually do not qualify for other draws.    

 

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issues Minimum CRS
161 August 20 3300 454 (CEC-specific)
160 August 19 600 771 (PNP-specific)
159 August 6 250 415 (FSTP- specific)
157 July 24 3343 445 (CEC-specific)
156 July 22 557 687 (PNP-specific)
154 June 25 3508 431 (CEC-specific)
153 June 24 392 696 (PNP-specific)
152 June 11 3551 437 (CEC-specific)
151 June 10 341 743 (PNP-specific)
150 May 28 3515 440 (CEC-specific)
149 May 27 385 757 (PNP-specific)
148 May 15 3371 447 (CEC-specific)
147 May 13 529 718 (PNP-specific)
146 May 1 3311 452 (CEC-specific)
145 April 29 589 692 (PNP-specific)
144 April 16 3782 455 (CEC-specific)
143 April 15 118 808 (PNP-specific)
142 April 9 3294 464 (CEC-specific)
141 April 9 606 698 (PNP-specific)
140 March 23 3232 467 (CEC-specific)
139 March 18 668 720 (PNP-specific)

 

 

All-program Express Entry draws held in 2020

All-program Express Entry was a regularity before the current pandemic situation. Although IRCC resumed its popular all-program Express Entry draws after a gap of four months, the frequency of program-specific draws has increased sharply. All-program draws meant that skilled workers without a job offer have a fair chance to apply for Canada PR.  

 

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issues Minimum CRS
158 August 5 3900 476
155 July 8 3900 478
138 March 4 3900 471
137 February 19 4500 470
136 February 5 3500 472
135 January 22 3400 471
134 January 8 3400 473

 

Total number of ITAs issued in 2020 via Express Entry draws amount to 65,750 which is higher than last year around the same time. CanApprove recommends interested aspirants to start planning their immigration to Canada now. We offer excellent immigration and overseas education consultancy. Talk to one of our consultants to know your eligibility and various options for immigration to Canada. 

Express Entry Draw

Exclusive PNP-specific Express Entry: 600 invitations to apply for permanent residence on offer

Upholding the spirits of Canada Immigration, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held this year’s 160th Express Entry draw. The focus in these nomination draws shifted to candidates who have already held a provincial nomination and registered in the Express Entry pool. 

A provincial nomination certificate is issued by Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which is run independently by 13 provinces and territories in Canada. The unique federal-provincial-territorial arrangement allows these provinces and territories to nominate economic-class immigrants including skilled workers, entrepreneurs, student graduates. Such class of immigrants are selected based on eligibility criteria determined uniquely by different Provincial Nominee Programs. 

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August 19 PNP-specific draw selected 600 candidates with a provincial nomination and issued them invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in Canada. Such nominated candidates had a cut-off score of 771. This minimum qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 771 is 86-points higher than the previous PNP-specific draw held July 22. While the reason for a spike in CRS score is not revealed in the official press release, it could be partially due to a large number of candidates in the Express Entry pool.   

The Express Entry pool record applications of those candidates who had qualified for one of the three federal immigration programs- the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Each registered profile in the Express Entry pool is assessed and evaluated according to a Comprehensive Ranking System. A CRS score is mainly based on factors such as age, education, work experience, proficiency in English/French. 

Additionally, each PNP has a dedicated immigration stream that allows them to issue provincial nominations to candidates registered in the Express Entry pool. This provincial nomination can fetch an addition of 600 points to the candidates’ overall CRS score, thereby, guaranteeing them a permanent residency in subsequent Express Entry draws. 

Often there occurs a situation where two or more candidates end up with same CRS score. In such cases, IRCC applies its tie-break rule in every draw to rank these candidates accordingly. The tie-break rule for this draw recorded the timestamp as July 24, 2020, at 11:29:33 UTC. Therefore, any candidate with a CRS score above 771 and have registered their profiles before the given due date and time is eligible to receive an ITA in this invitation round.

 

Program-specific Express Entry draws held in 2020

In order to qualify for the CEC program, candidates are required to have prior one-year work experience in Canada. Whereas those with a provincial nomination be will be considered for PNP-specific Express Entry draws such as the present draw.  

 

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issues Minimum CRS
160 August 19 600 771 (PNP-specific)
159 August 6 250 415 (FSTP- specific)
157 July 24 3343 445 (CEC-specific)
156 July 22 557 687 (PNP-specific)
154 June 25 3508 431 (CEC-specific)
153 June 24 392 696 (PNP-specific)
152 June 11 3551 437 (CEC-specific)
151 June 10 341 743 (PNP-specific)
150 May 28 3515 440 (CEC-specific)
149 May 27 385 757 (PNP-specific)
148 May 15 3371 447 (CEC-specific)
147 May 13 529 718 (PNP-specific)
146 May 1 3311 452 (CEC-specific)
145 April 29 589 692 (PNP-specific)
144 April 16 3782 455 (CEC-specific)
143 April 15 118 808 (PNP-specific)
142 April 9 3294 464 (CEC-specific)
141 April 9 606 698 (PNP-specific)
140 March 23 3232 467 (CEC-specific)
139 March 18 668 720 (PNP-specific)

 

All-program Express Entry draws held in 2020

IRCC resumed its popular all-program Express Entry draws after a gap of four months. It meant that candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) were also considered for Canada PR. As experienced from the earlier program-specific draws, such candidates did not receive ITAs from such draws. 

 

Candidates need not have a job offer to apply for Canada PR under the Express Entry. However, candidates having one may be awarded additional points under CRS. 

 

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issues Minimum CRS
158 August 5 3900 476
155 July 8 3900 478
138 March 4 3900 471
137 February 19 4500 470
136 February 5 3500 472
135 January 22 3400 471
134 January 8 3400 473

 

The federal Express Entry program proved to be a game-changer since its inception in 2015. It has become the most prefered pathway for economic-class immigrants looking to obtain Canada PR. It has issued permanent residency on an average to over 60,000 candidates each year. The present tally of successful ITAs stands at 62,450 which is in-itself a new record. This is also of the indication that IRCC will meet its annual target of 85,800, despite the current disruptions caused by corona pandemic. 

The standard processing time for permanent residence applications through the Express Entry is about six months. Hence, CanApprove recommends interested aspirants to start planning their immigration to Canada now. We offer excellent immigration and overseas education consultancy. Get in touch with our immigration consultants to know your eligibility and various options for immigration to Canada.

British Columbia

British Columbia crosses 6,000 nominations for Canada PR in 2020

In its third nomination draw in the month of August, British Columbia nominates 302 eligible candidates to apply for permanent residence. August 18 draw is a classic way of receiving a provincial nomination for obtaining permanent residency in Canada. In other words, close to 6,000 eligible applicants have already obtained Canada PR in 2020 through the B.C. provincial draws. 

As the case with other provincial nomination draws be, the latest British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draws targeted Skilled Workers and International Graduates under two immigration streams: Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC. 

The Skills Immigration (S.I.) caters to the aspirations of skilled and semi-skilled workers whose occupations are in high demand in the province. Any interested candidate for being considered for Canada PR through B.C. nominations must also be registered under the province’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Similarly, the Express Entry BC (EEBC) stream is open for candidates who are already registered in the federal Express Entry pool. 

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Any registered profile both under SIRS and federal Express Entry system is assessed and evaluated based on human and economic capital factors including work experience, education, age, proficiency in English/French and optional job offer criteria. The highest-scoring candidates are ranked one above the other and based on a minimum qualifying score such candidates are selected for provincial nomination.  

The minimum score requirements in August 18 BC PNP draws ranged between 76 and 98. The category-wise breakdown is as follows: 

 

The minimum scores were distributed as follows:

  • SI – Skilled Worker: 96
  • SI – International Graduate: 98
  • SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled: 76
  • EEBC – Skilled Worker: 96
  • EEBC – International Graduate: 98

Candidates registered under the Skills Immigration and BC Express Entry streams may also be considered for immigration under the BC PNP Tech Pilot. Such candidates will have to showcase their eligibility in one of the program’s 29 in-demand tech occupations. 

 

 

Tech Pilot candidates are not mandated to have a job offer unlike qualifying criteria for other immigration programs under the BC PNP. However, such candidates must demonstrate a work experience of at least one year in duration in one of the 29 in-demand tech occupations. Tech Pilot is expected to run until June 2021. 

Canada has over 100+ economic-class immigration pathways. Talk to our qualified consultants to begin planning your immigration to Canada.

Permanent Residency in Canada

Permanent Residency in Canada is readily open to All

Canada is the most sought after destination for several foreign nationals. Even during the travel restrictions imposed on the account of corona pandemic, Canada actively processed and nominated foreign nationals for permanent residency. Recent ministerial teleconference of immigration ministers from all provinces of Canada called for a stronger immigration system and revealed the possibility of inviting more number of immigrants to Canada in the coming years. In view of such positive development, let us look at various options for obtaining permanent residency in Canada.

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Canada PR for Skilled Workers & International Students 

Perhaps the most popular among economic-class immigrants are skilled workers and recent student graduates applying for permanent residency in Canada. The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manage federal programs like the Federal Skilled Workers Program, Canadian Experience Class, and the Federal Skills Trades under the Express Entry system. There are other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which issues provincial nominations to eligible candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria for provinces’ in-demand occupations. 

The overwhelming response can be gauged by immigration levels set by IRCC for the year 2020; about 90,000 are expected to arrive through the Express Entry programs and another 65,000 through PNPs. Fill-in this free assessment to check your eligibility. 

Canada PR for Entrepreneurs & Business Investors

The favourable investment climate in Canada attracts foreign investors and entrepreneurs to reap its maximum benefits. IRCC encourages immigrant entrepreneurs to grow their companies in Canada by making them eligible to apply for permanent residence. Through the Entrepreneurial Start-Up Visa program, eligible foreign national entrepreneurs are invited to settle in Canada and apply for permanent residency. 

Apart from demonstrating a minimum net worth, an individual in focus must also come good in English/French proficiency and a financially sound business plan with adequate clearances and ownership requirements.

Several Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon have dedicated business immigration streams to invite eligible entrepreneurs/investors to apply for provincial nominations.

Permanent residence in Canada for Self-employed Workers

Based on one’s intention to continue working for themselves and relevant work experience of at least two years, self-employed individuals can apply for permanent residence in Canada. 

IRCC run a dedicated Federal Self-Employed Persons Program for eligible individuals to apply for permanent residency. Applications from interested individuals are received and evaluated on a points system which is based on work experience, age, education, language ability in English/French and other adaptability factors. A candidate requires a minimum of 35 points out of 100 points in order to be considered. 

Unlike business investors, there is no regulated minimum net worth requirement. However, such candidates are required to demonstrate their financial independence to settle in Canada. With a waiting time greatly reduced to 23 months, eligible foreign nationals working in the fields of arts and sports such as freelance journalists, painters, illustrators, filmmakers, music teachers, or athletes can apply for permanent residence in Canada. It may also include such professionals like choreographers, set designers, coaches and trainers

Family-sponsorship programs are also famous for nominating dependent family members banking on the credibility of primary permanent residence holders. To know the operational details of the Family Sponsorship program, click here. 

Canada is targeting 200,000 immigrants in 2020 through 100+ economic immigration streams. This figure will only increase despite the disruptions caused by the corona pandemic. Talk to our qualified representative to start planning your Canada immigration.

August Week-in-Review: Canada Immigration between 7 August – 14 August

August Week-in-Review: Canada Immigration between 7 August – 14 August

The world seems to have adjusted itself to live alongside the pandemic. Although the Canadian border remains closed until August 31, Canada has not shied away from improvising its immigration system. Nor it stopped issuing permanent residency. In fact, over 45000 invitations to apply for Canada PR got issued since March 18; the highest in the same period as compared to last year.

Here are some highlights on preceding week’s activities concerning Canada immigration and by its virtue, aspiring and future immigrants to Canada:

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Provincial Nominee Program Draws continue with full flair

Several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) were seen active even during the pandemic induced lockdown. Canadian provinces like British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario remained in the forefront in issuing provincial nominations to select economic-class immigrants. Economic-class immigrants like Skilled Workers, International Student Graduates can benefit from such provincial draws. Further, a successful provincial nomination shall also guarantee a permanent residence in Canada.

British Columbia conducted yet another draws on August 7 nominating 437 candidates for permanent residency. Such candidates were issued invitations to apply for provincial nominations under Express Entry and Skills Immigration category. In order to be eligible for such draws, one must register under Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). All profiles are evaluated and issued a score out of 200 points based on factors such as education, work experience, proven proficiency in English.

Another pathway under BC PNP is Tech Pilot that focuses on in-demand tech workers and international students. Eligible applicants require a valid job offer in one of the 29 in-demand Tech occupations. One such draw was held August 11. With this, over 5500 ITAs have been issued under Tech pilot category in 2020.

Manitoba issued 253 Letters of Advice to Apply under three immigration streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education streams. Such candidates are ranked out of 1,000 points for human capital factors like English or French language skills, education, work experience, Manitoba connections, etc. A small percentage of LAAs also went to candidates in the Express Entry pool. August 13 draw had a category-specific cut-off score ranging between 485-672.

Saskatchewan conducted its largest PNP draw since February 2020. A total of 553 candidates is hopeful of receiving provincial nominations. August 14 draws choose International Skilled Workers including candidates from Express Entry and Occupations in-demand streams.

Like Manitoba, Saskatchewan also uses the EOI system to register interested candidates. The profiles are evaluated with a score out of 100 on the International Skilled Worker Points Assessment Grid. August 14 invitation round required a minimum qualifying score of 69 points.

More options to take the compulsory English proficiency test

One essentiality test to qualify for permanent residency in Canada is language proficiency. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recognise English testing exams such as the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). 

Exam centres which remained closed due to lockdowns are now reported to be active. Currently, testing centres for IELTS are active in countries like the United Arab Emirates, India, the Philippines including 86 other major countries. The exam centres for CELPIP is limited to 6 countries including the United Arab Emirates, India, the Philippines, Canada, the US, and China. It is best to take up English skill assessment now to avoid last-minute delay when Canadian borders open for new immigrants. 

CanApprove offers specialized and focussed training modules to ace the IELTS exam. 

The need to build a stronger immigration system echoed in the recently held all-Immigration Ministerial teleconference. Ministers also emphasised to welcome more immigrants in reviving the economy as well as supporting Canada’s population growth viz. ageing demography. Talk to our consultants to know your eligibility and ask for suitable pathways for your immigration to Canada.

Canada PR for Tech Immigration

Immigration playing a major role in Canada becoming the next Tech Supergiant

It goes without saying that the United States of America is still the Tech superpower. But with the recent restrictions on the immigration of skilled professionals, more tech immigrants are seen choosing Canada over the US. 

The economic success of Canada is built on the regular influx of economic-class immigrants including international students. A state-sponsored report took stock of the situation and found Tech workers constituting a staggering 40% of the recent immigrants. Overall, nearly 25% of Canada’s workforce are immigrants. 

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Not only workers but even companies are preferring to shift their bases to North of the US, Canada. You can fill-in this free assessment to know your eligibility and various options for Canada immigration. 

Canada PR for Tech Immigration

Coming to Canada and gaining work experience to apply for permanent residency is a simple and easy process. With major tech companies concentrated in the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario, these provinces have dedicated immigration streams under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Apart from provincial programs, federal programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) selects eligible candidates under Express Entry pool. All such programs provide a suitable pathway for permanent residence in Canada. 

Express Entry pool consists of registered profiles that are assessed and ranked following a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Based on human capital factors including age, work experience, education and proficiency in English or French, the candidates are scored out of 600 points. Those with a provincial nomination can get upto an additional 600 points.

 

Ontario identifies eligible candidates from the Express Entry pool based on their Expression of Interest (EOI) which is already filed while registering the profile. Ontario has successfully conducted three Tech draws in 2020 inviting candidates over and above the minimum CRS score determined in each draw. Such candidates need not have a job offer but must have enough work experience in one of the six In-demand Tech occupations. 

A candidate qualifying under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot requires to have a job offer in one of 29 eligible occupations. In addition, they are required to register their profiles through the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). SIRS evaluates the registered candidates based on economic and human capital factors. Later a provincial score out of 200 points is awarded. 

Based on the cut-off provincial score in each draw, the province issues invitations to apply for provincial nomination. So far, the province has conducted 15 tech draws, the latest held July 21. This year alone, over 1,500 have been nominated to apply for provincial nominations, practically guaranteeing a permanent residence in Canada. 

Many entrepreneurs, skilled workers are considering moving to Canada, thanks to its easy permanent residency options. Contact CanApprove to know your suitable pathway for immigration to Canada.

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Canada immigration: IELTS & CELPIP resume operations

The Immigration, Refugee, and the Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recognize the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to evaluate the candidates’ language proficiency in English.

Any candidate who wishes to submit an Express Entry profile or apply for permanent residence under one of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) must mandatorily come good in human capital factors like age, education, work experience as well as language proficiency in English or French. A job offer in Canada is not a mandatory requirement and will depend on the program basis.

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But the recent lockdowns imposed by various governments across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted almost everything including the language proficiency tests. This resulted in difficulty for immigration candidates in fulfiling their English proficiency requirements. It was also coupled with a temporary absence of all-program Express Entry draws which typically invite candidates qualifying for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). 

The resumption of IELTS & CELPIP operations along with regular all-program Express Entry draws have reignited the spirits of Canadian immigration. 

As of today, IELTS testing centres are active across 89 countries including the United Arab Emirates, India, the Philippines among many other prominent nations. CELPIP is available across 6 countries – the United Arab Emirates, India, the Philippines, Canada, the US, and China. CanApprove offers specialized and focussed training modules to ace IELTS exams. 

You can further fill in this free assessment to know the other requirements for your successful immigration to Canada. 

Now is the best time for the candidates to complete their English proficiency testing requirements and submit their application for immigration. Registering a profile in the Express Entry pool will open up their candidature to various federal immigration programs and eventually Canada PR. Based on their Expression of Interest (EOI), candidates can also be nominated under any Express Entry-linked stream to a Provincial Nominee Program.

This is a certain path to obtain permanent residency for any economic-class immigrant including Skilled Worker and recent International student graduates. Entrepreneurs and Business Investors have dedicated federal and provincial immigration streams to get permanent residency.

Contact one of our immigration consultants to help you understand the current Canadian immigration process in more detail. 

Canada Ministerial virtual conference calls for economic recovery through immigration

Canada Ministerial virtual conference calls for economic recovery through immigration

On July 24, Minister Mendicino tweeted about the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Immigration teleconference which was chaired by him. Immigration Ministers across the provinces and territories attended the virtual conference to discuss the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Canadian immigration system. One of the positive outcomes of the teleconference was amidst the border closures, the ministers agreed to build a stronger immigration system.

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Economic-class including International students to benefit

The Ministerial virtual conference took due cognizance of the disruption in the immigration scenario caused by the imposition of travel ban due to COVID-19 pandemic. It further discussed the need for governments at various levels to work together to attract, welcome and retain more number of economic-class and family-sponsored immigrants. 

Even before the pandemic, Canada used to openly welcome economic-class immigrants including Skilled Workers, Business investors/entrepreneurs to settle permanently and actively contribute to the growth of Canada. The country would also allow their family members to easily obtain the status of permanent residency. Immigration Ministers at the virtual conference were of the opinion of increasing the levels of economic-class immigration to meet the problem of declining population growth as well as support the economy. 

 International students were identified as key drivers in economic and demographic growth. Canada is one of the top three study destinations in the world and over 70% of international graduates apply for permanent residence after a minimum one work experience in the country. 

Federal Minister Mendicino has often highlighted the commitment of government in welcoming global talent even during the pandemic. It holds to be true as regular Express Entry draws, PNP draws (in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia) remained active even during the present travel restrictions.  

Immigration ministers are likely to meet again in the fall to re-evaluate the immigration levels plan for 2021-2023 yet one thing remains clear – The pandemic has not had a negative impact on the desire of the federal and provincial governments to maintain an open and welcoming immigration system in Canada. Meanwhile, a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Strategic Plan for Immigration 2020-2023 is expected to be finalised soon to outline the governments’ priorities for immigration.  

Trevor Holder, the co-chair of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration and also the Minister for Immigration in New Brunswick, in a separate press release said: “Together, we can grow into an even more prosperous country where newcomers and their families can settle, succeed and contribute to our communities.” 

Newcomers to Canada are those who have applied for permanent residence status in the country. CanApprove offers an extensive range of immigration services based on your profile. We also provide skill assessment training for your successful entry into Canada. Talk to our consultants today to start planning your immigration to Canada!

Permanent residency

Canada boasts of higher percentages of immigrants who obtain citizenship

Major western countries and popular immigration destinations are increasingly suffering from ethnonationalism and xenophobic tendencies. But Canada remains to be one of the rare destinations where immigrants are openly welcomed on the basis of their merit. Its major success in economic-class immigration programs including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs as well as family sponsorship programs is the epitome of its success. 

Canada, thereby, boasts of higher percentages of immigrants who obtain citizenship. Fill-in this free assessment to show your interest in Canadian immigration.  

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Benefits of becoming a Canadian citizen

Securing the citizenship rights is the final step towards complete integration into Canadian society. Immigrants can avail wider job opportunities including jobs at the federal level. Various studies and reports in the past have shown the increase in immigrants’ earnings as well as labour market outcomes after obtaining citizenship. 

Having a Canadian passport allows its holders to travel to most developed countries without visa Canada also allows dual citizenship meaning the immigrants can still retain their citizenship of other countries, if applicable. Furthermore, children born to the holders of Canadian citizenship will automatically be eligible for citizenship.

 

Eligibility for citizenship in Canada

The citizenship in Canada can be obtained either by birth or naturalisation. Obtaining citizenship by naturalization is increasingly popular among the growing number of immigrants in the country. Here are the major requirements to fulfil in order to qualify for Canadian citizenship through naturalisation: 

  • Must have obtained the status of Permanent Residency in Canada. Express Entry or other Provincial Nominee Programs are some of the easiest pathways for Canada PR.  
  • Must have lived in Canada for at least three years in the last five years before applying for citizenship
  • Must have good proficiency, both written and spoken, in English or French. 
  • And most importantly, the candidate must be free from any criminal past.

 

There is also a written test that assesses the candidates’ awareness of the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. The test also focuses on them having basic knowledge about the country’s geography, political system and history.

The government even offers settlement services to the immigrants which are unlike other major immigration destinations. Get more such updates about immigrating to Canada and obtaining its citizenship. Contact our expert immigration consultants to know your eligibility and options of qualifying for Permanent residency and later Canadian citizenship. 

Canada Immigration

August Week-in-Review: Canada Immigration between 1 August – 7 August

The beginning of a new month brought new hopes to aspirants looking to settle permanently in Canada. The prospects of economic-class immigrants including Skilled workers, entrepreneurs as well as investors got even brighter with regular nomination draws. Even the Canadian economy is reviving with the recent positive trends in employment. Having said that, let us now look deeper into the top highlights of Canadian immigration for the preceding week. 

Back-to-back Express Entry draws

No doubt, Express Entry draws are the most awaited and popular nomination systems among the economic-class immigrants to obtain permanent residence. Each profile registered in the Express Entry pool is assessed and scored on a 1,200 points Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It is based on human capital factors such as age, education, work experience, proficiency in English or French. The most eye-catching feature is that candidates need not require any job offer in Canada to apply for Canada PR under the Express Entry system. 

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Immigration, Refugees and the Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted back-to-back Express Entry draws issuing over 4,150 invitations to apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates for permanent residency. Such candidates qualified for one of the three federal immigration programs- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

First draw was an all-program Express Entry nominating 3,900 candidates having a minimum CRS score of 476 points. It was followed by an exclusive Express Entry draw the next day, issuing 250 ITAs only under the Federal Skills Trades Program and having a cut-off CRS score of 415. 

Such consecutive Express Entry draws indicate the liberal intention of welcoming more and more economic-class immigrants who are outside Canada to apply for permanent residency. This also shows that Canadian immigration is swiftly recovering from the backlashes of travel restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

New PNP draws

Canadian provinces have held the spirits of Canadian immigration high throughout the lock time period. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) from several provinces remained active, thereby, issuing provincial nominations to select economic-class immigrants. This week, Manitoba and British Columbia PNPs remained active. A successful provincial nomination shall also guarantee a permanent residence in Canada. 

Manitoba nominated 199 candidates who qualified under its three provincial streams- Skilled Worker Overseas, Skilled Workers in Manitoba and the International Graduates Stream, apart from the federally-managed Express Entry pool. Economic-class immigrants outside Canada are required to demonstrate their connection to the province in order to receive a provincial nomination. Meanwhile, a job offer in Manitoba is necessarily required before applying under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. Recent International students who graduated from any institution in Manitoba are eligible for provincial nominations. 

British Columbia targeted 437 skilled immigrants for nominations to apply for permanent residency in Canada. The nominated candidates qualified for the provincial Skills Immigration category and Express Entry-linked category. They are required to have a prior job offer and are required to register under the provincially managed Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).  

 

Employment recovery in Canada

The labour force survey by Statistics Canada shows the easing of travel restrictions in May and June reflected well in the recovery of employment to 9.2%, like that of February’s levels. Sectors like Construction, Retail experienced a rise in employment. Experts suggest that the situation is only going to be better in the upcoming months. 

All these only points us to conclude that Canada is in need of immigrants and the government is doing its best to make it happen. Talk to immigration consultants at CanApprove to plan your future in Canada. Follow this page to get more latest updates on Canadian Immigration.  August Week-in-Review: Canada Immigration between 1 August – 7 August

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