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1,034 Express Entry Candidates Receive Nominations Under Ontario Skilled Trade Stream

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held its newest Express Entry Skilled Trades draw on April 26. The latest OINP draw issued 1,034 invitations to apply for provincial nominations to eligible Express Entry profiles that qualified under the Ontario Skilled Trade stream.

Ontario invited Express Entry candidates whose Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) scores range between 300 and 461 in this provincial draw. All the interested candidates are evaluated and assessed out of 600 points based on their core human capital like age, work experience, language proficiency, and education among others.

Eligible candidates with qualifying CRS scores get invitations to apply for provincial nominations from OINP, as in this case, it is under the Ontario Skilled Trade Stream. Typically, candidates with work experience in skilled trade occupations like Heavy-duty equipment technicians, Industrial electricians, Plumbers, Welders, Construction electricians, HVAC technicians, etc. may get nominated.

Additionally, any profile registered in the federal Express Entry pool and receiving a successful provincial nomination is eligible for an additional 600 CRS points, making a total of 1200 points. This will effectively guarantee an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residency in upcoming federal Express Entry draws.

the invited candidates now have 45 calendar days to submit their application to receive a provincial nomination and eventually qualify for Canadian permanent residency.

Ontario Skilled Trades Stream Opens PR Pathways for CEC Candidates

Ontario Skilled Trades Stream linked to the Express Entry pool offers an alternate pathway to Canadian permanent residency via Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates.

Issuing invitations for permanent residency is the exclusive domain of the federal government. A provincial nomination may, however, fast-track the total time taken to receive an invitation to apply for Canada Permanent Residency.

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) issues provincial nominations to eligible skilled workers under its famous Human Capital Priorities stream. The province also invites candidates already registered in the federal pool under its Tech draw.

Those with provincial nominations like the one from Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream or Express Entry Skilled Trades stream or Ontario Tech Draw or any other stream will get preferential treatment to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

The inclusion of additional 600 CRS points makes the entire process of applying for Canada PR through Canada Express Entry even simpler.

Read more about how Ontario’s Northern Regions All Set To Attract New Immigrants.

How to Qualify for Ontario Skilled Trades Stream?

In order to receive provincial nominations under the Ontario Skilled Trades Stream:

  • Candidates need to be living in Ontario with a valid work permit.
  • They also need to have a minimum of one year of full-time work experience or the equivalent of part-time work.
  • They must have completed this work experience in the province in a skilled trade listed in Minor Group 633 or Major Group 72, 73, or 82 under Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Candidates with no job offer can also apply under the Skilled Trades Stream. Contact our immigration experts to learn more.

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Canada is attempting to achieve the most ambitious immigration target in its history. Over 60 per cent of the annual immigration target is to be met by economic-class immigration facilitated by the Express Entry system, Provincial Nominee Programs, etc.

This calls for professional help from a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove to boost your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration. You can avail of immigration services like Canada PR services (including help for your Medical Verification documents, Police Clearance Certificate, Proof of Funds documents, and Job Experience supporting document) or language competency training.

CanApprove has tie-ups with 500+ institutions for your study abroad programs in Canada. Our job search assistance and customization of profiles can match your work skills with a suitable employer in Canada.

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Truck drivers and nurse

Prince Edward Island welcomes Nurse aides, Truck drivers, and two more under the new stream!

In Canada, Prince Edward Island (PEI) launches Occupations in Demand Stream under PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This new stream is inclined to welcome Nurse aides, Truck drivers and more in-demand occupations on the island province.

  • Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient services associates (NOC 3413)
  • Transport Truck drivers (NOC 7511)
  • Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 7611)
  • Light duty cleaners (NOC 6731)

The Occupation in Demand Stream, which comes under the PEI PNP Workforce Category, aims to fill its workforce. Employers in Prince Edward Island can recruit workers from inside and outside Canada.

Who is eligible to apply?

The launch of Occupations in Demand Stream comes with a set of eligibility requirements:

  • Must have a full-time or non-seasonal permanent job offer from PEI employer from 4 occupations.
  • have 1-year work experience related to the job offered in PEI
  • be 18 to 59 years old
  • completed a secondary school Diploma
  • language test result from an IRCC-certified institution with a score of at least CLB/NCLC 4
  • possess enough funds to pay for the immigration process, travel expenses for you and your family to stay in PEI
  • have an intent to settle in PEI

PEI Expression of Interest (EOI)

Once you learn you’re eligible, you must create a Profile in the PEI Expression of Interest System to apply. You should provide your email address, identification information, and passport details. Upon account verification, you may complete your profile.

Your EOI profile will be active for six months, during which make sure to provide verifiable information and update changes such as education, employment, marital status, etc.

Once you’ve submitted your Expression of Interest under any stream of PEI PNP, wait until you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). You may now apply for a Permanent Residency (PR) in Prince Edward Island.

Note: Submitting an EOI and applying for a PR might look cumbersome. To avoid any mistakes and have a hassle-free application process, get the help of immigration experts.

Fees & Forms

There are no charges for creating and submitting your Expression of Interest profile. However, a fee of CAD 300 is necessary for applying for a nomination.

There are two forms you may need to fill in:

  1. PEI Workforce use of Representative form

This form applies to representatives who may conduct business on your behalf. Only one representative is allowed for one applicant.

  1. PEI Workforce Job Offer Form

Your employer must fill out this form in Prince Edward Island.

Opportunity awaits in PEI.

Professionals such as construction workers, nurse aides, truck drivers, and light-duty cleaners can use this great opportunity and migrate to PEI Canada under the Critical Workers Stream.

Migrating to Canada is now at the edge of Prince Edward Island; begin now!

Choosing an immigration consultant

For your immigration process, PEI strongly advises choosing an immigration consultant who must have registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

CanApprove is a Canadian registered company with immigration consultants registered with ICCRC. Stay updated with CanApprove’s exclusive news and blog for regular immigration updates.

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Latest Express Entry Draws Issues 829 Invitations for Canada PR Exclusively for Provincial Nominees

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Canada Express Entry draws on April 27. The federal department issued another record-breaking 829 invitations to provincial nominees or PNP candidates to apply for Canada PR. The latest Express Entry draws targeted domestic temporary workers or skilled workers in the federal pool who already received provincial nominations.

The increased Express Entry draw size resulted in a lower qualifying CRS score of 772. Candidates in the Express Entry pool successfully obtaining provincial nominations are eligible for a bonus of 600 CRS points, effectively getting invited to apply for permanent residence.

OVERVIEW OF LATEST EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS #221
Record-breaking Draw Size 829 invitations to apply for Canada PR.
Lower Express Entry Cut-off Minimum CRS score required was 772.

Automatic addition of 600 points to their base human capital score, candidates effectively required only 172 points to qualify.
Tie-break rule applied? IRCC applies the tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings under the express entry system. This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score.

No tie-break rule was applied.

Since September last year, IRCC has only held Canada Express Entry draws for PNP candidates, ignoring Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canada Experience Class candidates. However, IRCC may resume Express Entry Draws for FSWP & CEC in ‘early July’ of 2022.

Apply for Canada PR as Provincial Nominees

Immigration aspirants choose Canada because of its direct permanent residence pathway. A PR invitation through the provincial nomination route is not a direct pathway, however, is very effective to secure your chances of applying for Canada PR.

Canada has decided to cut Express Entry admissions in half for 2022 mainly due to increasing backlogs in the FSWP & CEC applications in the pool. However, intake levels will increase up to 111,500 by 2024.

Any prospective candidate who seeks to obtain permanent residence in Canada must register on Canada Express Entry online portal.

All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points. The human capital criteria like

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

In absolute terms, Canada made about 156,000 permanent residence decisions between January 1st and March 31, 2022. In addition, IRCC processed over 100,000 work permit applications in the first quarter of 2022, about 50 per cent more than the same period last year.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for upcoming Express Entry draws and apply for Canada PR.

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Latest Manitoba PNP

Latest Manitoba PNP Draws Invites 303 including Express Entry Profiles for Canadian Immigration

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held a new set of Canadian immigration draws on April 21. The latest Expression of Interest (EOI) Manitoba PNP draws led to 303 new Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) for provincial nominations. It may further lead to obtaining a Canadian permanent residency.

The prairie province of Canada invited a mixed pool of on-shore as well as off-shore immigration candidates. They qualified for various Manitoba PNP immigration streams while some were also registered under the Canada Express Entry pool to apply for provincial nominations.

Here are the results from the latest draw:

  • Skilled Workers in Manitoba – 201 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 707;
  • Skilled Workers Overseas – 61 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 708; and
  • International Education Stream – 41 invitations with no EOI score requirement.
  • Additionally, about 46 invitations went to candidates registered in the federal Express Entry pool.

What are EOI Manitoba PNP Draws?

An Expression of Interest or simply EOI is another fancy word for your online profile. MPNP maintains a pool of eligible candidates who are willing to receive provincial nominations and qualify for Canada PR.

An EOI profile must not be mistaken to be an application for Canadian immigration itself. The profile is evaluated and assessed for 1,000 points based on core human capital, mainly work experience, education, and language proficiency.

The validity of the EOI profile registered for nominations under any Manitoba PNP draws is one year. Any eligible skilled worker, either on-shore or off-shore, may expect LAAs for provincial nominations.

Did you know?

Each year some 15,000 people from countries all over the world move to Manitoba in search of better career opportunities and a good standard of life.

How to Qualify for Upcoming Manitoba PNP Draws?

In order to qualify for upcoming Manitoba PNP draws, interested applicants must first register their Expression of Interest (EOI) with the province.

Depending on their profile assessment score, they may qualify for receiving LAAs through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas streams, or International Education Stream.

If you are applying from outside Canada Skilled Worker Overseas Stream:

1.    Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

2.    Human Capital Pathway
If you are already in Canada on temporary work permits Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream:

1.    Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

2.    Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway
If you studied in Manitoba International Education Stream:

1.    Career Employment Pathway

2.    Graduate Internship Pathway

3.    Student Entrepreneur Pathway

 

Ask CanApprove about eligibility under each immigration pathway. Also, enroll in our dedicated International Engineering Graduate Program and explore more options to apply for Canadian immigration.

Labour Market in Manitoba to Plan your Canadian Immigration

Manitoba is one of the western provinces of Canada that is booming with new economic activities but the demography of the province is ageing. The Canadian workforce is now more dependent on foreign skilled workers to apply for Canadian immigration due to a lack of native talents.

However, Canadian immigration can be overwhelming when applied on your own. Here is where a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove can help you.

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British Columbia PNP draw

Latest British Columbia PNP Draw Issues 175 Invitations to Apply for Canadian Immigration

The latest round of British Columbia PNP draw held on April 19 resulted in about 175 new invitations to apply for Canadian immigration. The westernmost province simultaneously held three separate provincial draws in addition to the general provincial nominee program draw to apply for Canadian immigration.

The eligible candidates included foreign workers and international students who were already registered under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) provincial nominee program streams.

The first general British Columbia PNP draw issued a total of 147 invitations to apply for provincial nominations that could eventually result in Canada permanent residency. Candidates with the minimum provincial scores between 77 and 125 points only received invitations. They include Skilled Workers, recent International Graduates or Entry Levels, and Semi-Skilled workers.

Active profiles in the federal Express Entry pool also received invitations to apply for Canadian immigration under this Provincial Nominee Program draws.

The second occupation-specific British Columbia PNP draw targeted three specific occupations:

  • 20 early childhood educators (NOC 4214) with scores of at least 70;
  • 07 healthcare professionals with scores of at least 70;
  • about five animal health technologists and veterinarians (NOC 3114 and NOC 3213) with scores ranging between 70- 78.

The provincial nominee program’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) manages applications under the two skilled immigration programs. Registration and profile assessment based on education, work experience, and language skills form the core selection criteria.

Permanent Residency in Canada via Provincial Nominee Program

The “two-step migration” process is now the most preferable pathway for economic-class immigrants to apply for Canadian immigration.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a temporary resident visa and gain work experience in Canada. Based on their Canadian work experience, they may apply for permanent residence either through the provincial nominee program or Canada Experience Class (CEC).

Recent statistics show that the share of those admitted within the provincial nominee program is at 46% and the share of those landing via CEC increased from 8% to 19%, in 2015.

The provincial nomination from British Columbia is valid for approximately six months from the date of confirmation.

During this time period, you can apply with IRCC under the Provincial Nominee Class and receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through fortnightly Express Entry nomination draws. You may receive an additional 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of the Express Entry system.

In fact, the recent Express Entry draws targeted a record-breaking 787 candidates with prior provincial nominations. All the invites had a minimum CRS score of 782. It meant that they required only 185 points to score on CRS to qualify! The remaining 600 points were to be added automatically for receiving provincial nominations.

With the latest immigration levels plan for 2022, Canada PNPs are targeting to land about 83,500 newcomers this year. Improve your chances of qualifying for Canada immigration with a certified consultant like CanApprove.

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FSWP express entry draws

IRCC Plans to Restart FSWP Express Entry Draws by “Early July”

Minister Sean Fraser held a media conference announcing more certainty for Canadian immigration candidates. Among major announcements relating to immigration, FSWP Express Entry draws are expected to resume by July.

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) offers a direct pathway to Canada permanent residency without prior work experience or education in Canada. Any skilled professional with enough hours of work experience and Canadian equivalent education can apply. Canada favors the entry of skilled professionals like Nurses, Software Engineers, Civil Engineers, Web Developers, Accountants, Data Analysts, or Financial Planners to qualify under FSWP Express Entry draws.

Additionally, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue open work permits to the immediate family members included in a principal applicant’s permanent residence application who are outside of Canada.

Canada is also keen on retaining more international student graduates to offer them permanent residency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will extend open work permit for up to 18 months to all Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders whose visa expires between January and December 2022.

IRCC Processed More Immigration Applications

IRCC cut Express Entry backlogs by more than half since September 2021. It was then, that IRCC stopped inviting CEC profiles to apply for Canada permanent residency. From nearly 112,000 people in September 2021 to 48,000 in March 2022, the number of permanent resident decisions has doubled in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.

In absolute terms, Canada made about 156,000 permanent residence decisions between January 1st and March 31, 2022. In addition, IRCC has processed over 100,000 work permit applications in the first quarter of 2022, about 50 per cent more than the same period last year.

Canada Express Entry Draws During the Pandemic

While a provincial nomination is not the same as a permanent residence, it can increase one’s chances of obtaining Canada permanent residency status.

FSWP was the main source of foreign skilled immigrants to Canada until recently when IRCC decided to focus on inviting and processing CEC & PNP candidates. IRCC had not held even a single FSWP Express Entry draws in 2021. Canada Express Entry draws have relied on Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) only since September last year.

All the recent Express Entry nominees had a successful provincial nomination and were already registered in the Express Entry pool. For instance, in the latest Express Entry draws, Canada invited 787 PNP candidates to apply with CRS scores of at least 782.

Provincial nominees with active Express Entry profiles are awarded 600 points over and above their usual Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This may guarantee an invitation to apply for Canada permanent residency in upcoming PNP-specific Express Entry draws.

Apply for Permanent Residence via Certified Immigration Consultant

Immigration aspirants choose Canada because of its direct permanent residence pathway. Any prospective candidate who seeks to obtain permanent residence in Canada must register on Canada Express Entry online portal. All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points. The human capital criteria like

  • age,
  • education,
  • work experience outside Canada,
  • language proficiency in English/French,
  • spouse adaptability,
  • Canadian study experience, etc. are considered for evaluation purposes.
IRCC is looking to land only 55,000 Express Entry permanent residents in 2022. However, Express Entry landings are set to increase over the next two years with IRCC seeking to welcome more than 110,000 newcomers through Express Entry by 2024.

You are sure to get overwhelmed by the amount of documentation and other requirements to fulfil before you could receive a confirmation of permanent residence (CoPR). Therefore, the official immigration policy of Canada recognizes privately-run and certified immigration consultants across the globe to help prospective Canadian immigration aspirants.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for the upcoming FSWP Express Entry draws.

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Job Vacancies in Quebec

Job Vacancies in Quebec to Boost Immigration of Qualified Professionals in Coming Months

The Eastern Canadian province has begun 2022 with one of the lowest unemployment rates in years and a record number of job vacancies in Quebec. While this serves as a healthy indicator of the labor market in Quebec, the French-speaking province has a limited supply of skilled workers to support its thriving economy.

The report titled Bilan 2021 de l’emploi au Québec: Transformations sectorielles et déficit de compétences en vue poses key questions to the present approach of human resources management in the province. This indicates businesses, unions, schools, and governments to embrace more Quebec immigration of skilled professionals in the coming months.

Interestingly, Quebec has returned to the target of welcoming about 52,500 immigrants in 2022 after four years of cutting immigration by 20 percent. About 65 percent will arrive through economic-class immigration programs including the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and the Québec Experience Program (PEQ).

Increased Job Vacancies in Quebec

The pandemic has had a long-lasting effect on the Canadian labor market, resulting in increased job vacancies in Quebec. In addition to it, Quebec’s ageing population will continue to result in a lean labor supply.

On the other hand, the provincial government is taking measures to address labor shortages by increasing Quebec immigration levels. Additionally, the eastern province is making it easier for employers to hire more temporary foreign workers. Given the retention rate in Canada, these temporary foreign workers may qualify for Canadian permanent residency in a couple of years.

The need for qualified workers in Quebec will continue to grow, especially in health care, social assistance, educational services, information technology, and construction industries.

Quebec Immigration Arrima Draw Review

Quebec Arrima draws for Quebec Immigration target candidates with a valid job offer outside the Montréal Metropolitan area and who work in occupations that are currently in high demand in Quebec.

List of 21 most targeted occupations by Quebec:

Engineers
  • NOC 0213 Computer and information systems managers
  • NOC 2147 Computer engineers
  • NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers
Healthcare
  • NOC 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 3233 Licensed practical nurses
  • NOC 3413 Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates
Educators
  • NOC 4031 Secondary school teachers
  • NOC 4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  • NOC 4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
Designers
  • NOC 5223 Graphic arts technicians
  • NOC 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
  • NOC 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • NOC 2175 Web designers and developers
Other Skilled Work
  • NOC 6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade
  • NOC 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • NOC 2281 Computer network technicians
  • NOC 2282 User support technicians
  • NOC 2283 Information systems testing technicians
  • NOC 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
  • NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
  • NOC 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations

Quebec invites nurses regularly and attracts Engineers, Designers, Educators, and international students who are in search of better career opportunities. However, Quebec immigration programs are distinct from federal & other provincial immigration programs to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

Get in touch with our expert consultants to know the latest job vacancies in Quebec.

Canadian Permanent Residency via Quebec Immigration

Arrima system is a dedicated online portal to submit EOI for Quebec immigration under the Skilled Worker Program. It is modeled after the federal Express Entry system.

Under the new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for Quebec immigration, Quebec invites nurses or any other eligible skilled worker to create a profile in Arrima. Equivalent to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) in the federal Express Entry system, candidates are ranked in Arrima based on score which is dependent on factors such as their age, education, proficiency in French, area of training, and work experience.

Eligible candidates are invited to apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, or CSQ) based on either their scores or other factors such as labor shortages in the province’s outlying regions. Those who apply for and receive a CSQ are required to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the federal Immigration Ministry which verifies medical and criminal admissibility.

Quebec aims to process complete applications within 6 months.

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New Brunswick’s pilot project employs 80 Internationally Educated Nurses and plans for large recruitment ahead!

80 Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) have been recruited through a recruitment program in New Brunswick, Canada. And 150 more nurses are all set to migrate and work through this program in the next 12 months. Furthermore, the federal government is actively planning to bring in more IENs to increase their workforce and develop the healthcare system.

New Brunswick’s Health minister Dorothy Shephard has made it clear that this move will increase the workforce to suffice the shortages of nurses. Adding to it, she stresses the need for developing healthcare owing to the aging population. This program will be a dual-edge approach to increase population through migration and grow the healthcare system of New Brunswick.

Where did the 80 IENs get employed?

55 Internationally educated nurses were employed at the Horizon Health Network, 12 by Vitalité Health Network, and 13 have been offered careers at Nursing homes across the province.

How’s the Recruitment Program working?

This program works with a coalition of provincial departments such as Health and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, and New Brunswick’s Department of Employment and Social Development of Canada. The program is considered successful, with many internationally educated nurses interested in New Brunswick’s recruitment program.

This program supports nurses with immigration, employment, and eligibility requirements. Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour Minister Trevor Holder expressed delight and said it was encouraging to see many new nurses hired through the program.

Big opportunity for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN)

150 Internationally educated nurses are already ready to get employed across New Brunswick (NB) in 12 months.  Minister Trevor Holder has thrown light on investment by the federal government to grow and refine the pilot program. This statement by Holder highlights the expansion of the workforce to make it a full-staffed healthcare system in the year ahead. New Brunswick’s investment is a ray of hope for internationally educated nurses willing to migrate to Canada.

New Brunswick’s Vision

Changes in the working hours for the nurses, an increase in the hours has come into effect. This move by NB will open more opportunities and interest from IENs to serve the people of New Brunswick.

The special service named Internationally Educated Nurses Navigation Services is helping IENs by providing

  • Customized and self-centred service
  • No Cost Services
  • Bridging program to match qualification
  • The National Nursing Assessment Services (NNAS)

Who are Registered Nurses?

Internationally educated nurses from other countries can apply to become Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses to work in New Brunswick and other provinces. IENs can become professional nurses in Canada who come under any of the three groups:

  • Registered Nurses (RN) – NOC Code: 3012
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) – NOC Code: 3233
  • Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) – NOC Code: 3012

With the necessary eligibility requirements set by the Association of New Brunswick, IENs can apply, practice nursing, and settle in Canada. With the help of the IEN navigation service, it can take between 12 to 24 months to become Registered nurses in New Brunswick.

What can IENs expect?

IENs can expect an enormous opportunity ahead owing to the investment and fast-track move by the New Brunswick (NB) government. NB has been known for its PNP, or PNP-aligned Express Entry draws, inviting more nursing professionals every year.

Ms. Tina Iype, Ms. Desy Mathew, and Ms. Jindiya Chris, all professional nurses, were invited to apply for PR through the New Brunswick Provincial Nomination Program (NBPNP) with the service of CanApprove.

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Manitoba PNP

Manitoba PNP Invites 278 Candidates including Express Entry to Apply for Canada Immigration 

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program held a new set of immigration draws on April 07, the details of which were released recently. The province issued 223 new Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) for Canada immigration.  

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The prairie province of Canada, Manitoba invited a mixed pool of on-shore as well as off-shore candidates qualifying across various Manitoba PNP streams and some registered under the Canada Express Entry pool to apply for provincial nominations. 

Here are the results from the latest draw:

  • Skilled Workers in Manitoba – 156 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 739;
  • Skilled Workers Overseas – 33 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 683; and
  • International Education Stream – 34 invitations with no EOI score requirement.
  • Additionally, about 30 invitations went to candidates registered in the federal Express Entry pool. 

All the invited Canadian immigration applicants are now one step closer to obtaining permanent residency from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 

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

Labour Market in Manitoba to Plan your Canada Immigration

Manitoba is one of the western provinces of Canada that is booming with new economic activities but the demography of the province is aging. The Canadian workforce is now more dependent on foreign skilled workers to apply for Canada immigration due to a lack of native talents. 

Did you know? 

Each year some 15,000 people from countries all over the world move to Manitoba in search of better career opportunities and a good standard of life. 

Manitoba is expected to see a rising demand for Civil Engineers (NOC 2131) in the coming years. 

Ask CanApprove about its dedicated International Engineering Graduate Program and explore your chances to apply for Canada immigration. 

Qualify for Apply for Canada Immigration through Provincial Nominee Program

Interested applicants are required to register their Expression of Interest (EOI) with the province. Further, the registered profile is evaluated and ranked out of 1,000 points for their human capital factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, as well as their connections to the province. 

This will potentially qualify them for receiving LAAs through the Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas streams, or International Education Stream. 

Skilled Worker Overseas Stream for Off-Shore Candidates

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO) includes both a dedicated Canada Express Entry Pathway and a direct provincial pathway.

Priority is given to Immigrant Applicants with close family connections, or language proficiency, training, and experience to find jobs quickly 
  1. a) Manitoba Express Entry Pathway: For international candidates who have an active Canada Express Entry profile & wish to qualify for provincial nomination. However, having a successful provincial nomination will guarantee an invitation to apply for Canada immigration by virtue of 600 additional CRS points.
  1. b) Human Capital Pathway: For international skilled workers with skills, training, and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. 

Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream for On-shore Candidates

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) is based on the specific needs of Manitoba employers. 

  1. a) Manitoba Work Experience Pathway: For applicants currently working in Manitoba on temporary work permits, through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, or as international graduates from any province. 
  1. b) Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway: For applicants from overseas with job offers from approved Manitoba employers.

Qualify for Provincial Nominations if You Studied in Manitoba 

The International Education Stream (IES) is dedicated to international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. The criteria to work for at least six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination no longer apply here. 

It has three pathways:

  1. a) Career Employment Pathway: Completed a one-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution and have a full-time job offer in a Manitoba In-Demand occupation related to the completed degree. 
  1. b) Graduate Internship Pathway: Masters and Doctoral degree holders who have completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internships can apply for nomination through internships even without a job offer in the province.
  1. c) Student Entrepreneur Pathway: Completed a two-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution and have six months of business operation experience in Manitoba. The best part is no specific minimum personal net worth requirement is mandated. 

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Canada Express Entry Draws: 787 Provincial Nominees Invited to Apply for Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Canada Express Entry draws on April 13. The federal department issued 787 invitations to eligible candidates to apply for Canada PR. All the invited candidates in this Express Entry draw were domestic temporary workers or skilled workers who already had a provincial nominee certification. 

OVERVIEW OF 220th EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS
Record-breaking Draw Size 787 invitations to apply for Canada PR. 
Lower Express Entry Cut-off  The minimum CRS score required was 782. 

Automatic addition of 600 points to their base human capital score, candidates effectively required only 182 points to qualify. 
Tie-break rule applied?  IRCC applies the tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings under the express entry system. This is particularly helpful in cases where two or more candidates end up with the same CRS score. 

No tie-break rule was applied. 

Express Entry draw size declined even though the qualifying CRS score was reduced to 782, reduced by 3 points compared to the previous draw. The interesting thing to note here is that provincial nominees in the Express Entry pool receive an additional 600 CRS points. This guarantees them an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada. 

Since September last year, IRCC has only held Canada Express Entry draws for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. Highly-skilled worker candidates under Federal Skilled Worker, and Canada Experience Class candidates are being ignored for Canada PR nominations. All we know is that Minister Sean Fraser has hinted at resuming Express Entry Draws for FSWP & CEC anytime in the spring of 2022. 

Apply for Canada PR as Provincial Nominees

Immigration aspirants choose Canada because of its direct permanent residence pathway. A PR invitation through the provincial nomination route is not a direct pathway, however, is very effective to secure your chances of applying for Canada PR. 

Canada has decided to cut Express Entry admissions in half for 2022 mainly due to increasing backlogs in the FSWP & CEC applications in the pool. 

Canada will return to normal Express Entry admissions levels by 2024 when it targets the arrival of 111,5000 Express Entry immigrants then.

CanApprove is glad to have processed a good number of PNP-applications that received invitations to apply for Canada PR in recent Express Entry draws 

Any prospective candidate who seeks to obtain permanent residence in Canada must register on Canada Express Entry online portal. All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). 

These profiles are evaluated on a total of 600 points. The human capital criteria for evaluation include

  • age, 
  • education, 
  • work experience outside Canada, 
  • language proficiency in English/French, 
  • spouse adaptability, 
  • Canadian study experience, etc. 

Additional 600 points are added to eligible candidates in the Express Entry pool by virtue of receiving a provincial nomination. This makes the total evaluation of Express Entry candidates based on 1200 points. The profile is valid for 12 months and can be reviewed every year to maximize the chance of qualifying for Canada PR. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to apply for a Canada PR card.

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