IRCC is Yet to Invite Applications for Parents & Grandparent Program (PGP) 2022

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is yet to decide on opening the application process this year for the Canada family sponsorship visa. Canada is aiming to welcome 25,000 immigrant applications for PGP 2022. Additionally, 60,000 immigrants under the Parents and Grandparents Program will be targeted over the next two years.

PGP in Canada is a family immigration program to reunite parents or grandparents of foreign-born permanent residents or acquired Canadian citizens.

Under the new Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, IRCC is aiming to welcome 25,000 immigrants under the PGP in 2022, and this will rise to 28,500 immigrants in 2023, and 32,000 immigrants in 2024.

About the Parents and Grandparents Program – Canada Family Sponsorship Visa 2022

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada. Parents and grandparents who are approved under this program may obtain permanent residency. Further, doors to apply for Canadian citizenship will also open.

Applications for PGP 2022 must fulfil the following conditions:

be 18 years of age or older,
be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or status First Nations, and
have the means to support the family member they are sponsoring.

IRCC will process PGP applications in between 20-24 months, even in 2022.

Additionally, IRCC will assess a Sponsor’s Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) to ascertain that they have sufficient income to support all family members for whom they will be financially responsible, including themselves, once they become sponsors.

A signed undertaking for the period of upto 20 years will be required from interested sponsors. This undertaking sets out how long the sponsor will be financially responsible for the family members they are sponsoring from the time they become permanent residents of Canada.

Criteria for becoming a successful sponsor may slightly vary in Quebec.

Other Canada Family Sponsorship Visa Options

The Super Visa is another significant option to consider for family reunification in Canada. The Super Visa allows your parents and grandparents to enter Canada multiple times over a 10 year period.

Immigration to Canada is also possible with family members such as spouses and dependent children. Read our blog on guide to spousal immigration to Canada from the UAE to learn more.

Previous Parents and Grandparents Program Draws

During the pandemic, IRCC held Canada family sponsorship lotteries in the autumns of 2020 and 2021. In recent years, sponsors were randomly selected sponsors who submitted expression of interest forms on the IRCC website.

Prior to the pandemic, IRCC was exploring other ways to manage the PGP. as the demand to sponsor parents and grandparents far exceeds the number of spots.

For 2020 and 2021, IRCC received some 200,000 expressions of interest forms for family sponsorship and the department processed 40,000 application intakes under the PGP 2020 and 2021.

It remains to be seen when IRCC will open applications for PGP 2022 and announce its intake format.

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Studying in Canada: Canada International Student Population All-Time High in 2021

Studying in Canada is becoming the latest trend. The official data shows the number of approved student visa holders resulted in a record rise in Canada’s international student population amid the pandemic.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data confirm quick recovery in study permit intake levels after strict travel restrictions were imposed in March 2020. By October 2020, the country eased some restrictions which allowed Canada’s international student population to rise.

Canada welcomed 450,000 new international students in 2021 after the figure fell to just over 255,000 in 2020. The record spike in Canada student visa levels was due to two reasons: those who wanted to come to Canada in 2020 but could not due to the pandemic, as well as those who intended to begin their studies in Canada in 2021. New students arriving in Canada, as well as foreign nationals already living in Canada, were eligible to receive Canada student visa throughout 2021.

Increasingly, aspirants from countries with large middle-class populations are choosing Canada as their preferred choice for overseas education for the following reasons:

Affordable options than countries like the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom that also boosts large international student populations.

Canada’s high-quality education, multiculturalism, and safety for immigrants.

Foreign students in Canada are allowed to work during their studies. It supports themselves financially as well as gains more work experience.

By virtue of it, better prospects of gaining permanent residence.

Statistics Canada reveals three out of every 10 international students transition to Canada permanent residency within just 10 years of first receiving their Canada student visa.

Top 10 Canada International Student Source Countries

Canada hosted nearly 622,000 international students as of December 31st, 2021. The pre-pandemic levels of Canada’s international student population were nearly 640,000 in 2019. Here is a list of Canada student visa holders by number:

India: 217,410
China: 105,265
France: 26,630
Iran: 16,900
Vietnam: 16,285
South Korea: 15,805
The Philippines: 15,545
The United States: 14,325
Nigeria: 13,745
Mexico: 11,550

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How to Qualify for Canada Student Visa?

The academic year in Canada usually begins in September. Evidently, the period between July and August saw the newest Canada student visa holders taking effect: over 200,000 in total.

The first step in studying in Canada is to conduct research on educational programs and DLIs. Designated Learning Institutions or DLIs are universities, colleges, and other post-secondary institutions approved by the government to host international students in Canada.

Once admission to any DLI of your choice is approved, you then obtain a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). This will allow to you submit a Canada student visa application to IRCC.

You may be interested in our previous blog that discusses what is next after PGWP?

While deciding on your study permit application, IRCC may deliberate on the following:

genuine interest in studying in Canada, and
financial means to support your study, living expenses.

It is important to submit all relevant documents supporting your claim. Getting your application processed through a study abroad consultant can help.

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IRCC Will Resume Express Entry Draws for FSWP & CEC in the Spring of 2022

Not a while ago, we reported about an internal memo of Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) discussing all-program Express Entry draws. We have just come to learn that Immigration Minister Sean Fraser may push to resume Express Entry draws for nominating candidates under the Federal High Skilled category “sometime this spring”. Spring months in Canada last till May 31.

The Federal High Skilled category includes immigrant prospects who are eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as well as the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

Since December 2020, IRCC had paused Express Entry draws for FSWP candidates. Such registered candidates in the express entry pool required no Canadian experience. They qualify on the basis of their work experience, language proficiency, education and age. The travel restrictions imposed due to the pandemic meant a severe blow to their chances of moving to Canada.

While Canada continued to welcome more immigration even during the travel restrictions, IRCC transitioned more temporary residents into permanent residency to achieve its 2021 annual target of over 400,000 new permanent residents.

However, since September 2021, IRCC also suspended Canada Express Entry draws for nominating CEC candidates. Such registered candidates in the express entry pool already have at least one year of Canadian experience. They are usually recent international graduates and Canada is known to have a high retention rate of PGWP holders.

Minister Fraser in a virtual interview took questions relating to the issues concerning international students in Canada & Federal High Skilled candidates. Minister Fraser is also keen on creating additional pathways to Canada permanent residency for international students and temporary foreign workers.

Current State of Canada Express Entry Draws

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

Travel restrictions also resulted in the inventory of FSWP candidates & CEC candidates grew to the point that IRCC could not meet the processing standard.

Currently, the processing time for CEC is about seven months and the expected FSWP processing time may rise to 36 months in 2022.

Canada Express Entry draws have only relied on provincial nominees since September last year. Such provincial nominees already registered in the Express Entry pool receive invitations to apply for Canada permanent residency in PNP-specific draws. For instance, in the latest Express Entry draws, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with CRS scores of at least 754.

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

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). Hence, Canada has certified immigration consultants across the globe to help prospective aspirants in their Canadian immigration journey.

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Occupations In-Demand in New Brunswick For Provincial Nominations Under Express Entry NB

New Brunswick is accepting Express Entry applications from selected occupations for Canada PR. This is an Express Entry NB Pathway with Occupations in-demand in New Brunswick.

The Atlantic province may invite eligible candidates directly from the federal Express Entry pool. Candidates selected in this manner will receive a Notification or Letter of Interest (LOI) from the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program via their Federal Express Entry account.

Currently, New Brunswick accepting following occupations in response to provincial labor-market needs:

1111 – Financial auditors and accountants
1112 – Financial and investment analysts
1121 – Human resources professionals
1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
1221 – Administrative officers
1311 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
1312 – Insurance adjusters and claims examiners

All candidates invited in this manner must meet the regular eligibility requirements. Candidates need to submit a complete application to be considered for provincial nomination.

Qualify for Canada PR under Express Entry NB Provincial Nominee Program Stream

Express Entry NB stream accepts Expressions of Interest (EOIs) via the INB portal from individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

The applicant has a valid Federal Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code.
The applicant is working for a New Brunswick employer or enrolled in a PGWP-eligible program at a federally-designated post-secondary institution.

Starting April 1st, 2022 Post Graduate Work Permit Holders (PGWP) who have completed their studies outside of New Brunswick are eligible to apply for the Express Entry NB Stream. However, eligible applicants must receive a job offer in a NOC that is related to their field of study.

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

Provincial nominees with active Express Entry profiles are awarded 600 points over and above their usual CRS score. Otherwise, this score is based on age, proficiency in English or French, work experience, education qualification, and more.

Further, they also qualify to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. For instance, in the latest Express Entry draw, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with CRS scores of at least 754.

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It could take months before you can get hold of an ITA for provincial nomination and further additional months to receive a Canada PR invite. While the government of Canada does not discriminate between the immigration applications applied through a certified consultant or self, keeping track of program requirements and subsequent program documentation can be overwhelming.

It is an accepted practice to take up your immigration case to a certified immigration consultant and let them handle your immigration application on your behalf. CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Several potential immigration candidates have trusted us to apply for Canada immigration over the last two decades. We are glad to have delivered to our maximum potential each time.

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Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draws for Canada Permanent Residency

The new Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024 is already set in motion. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will allow Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) to take the center stage throughout the period. Canada is targeting about 83,500 eligible immigrants to be invited to apply for Canada permanent residency in 2022 through various PNP.

Last week, between March 14 to March 18, three different Canadian provinces held their respective Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. All the invited candidates were now eligible to apply for provincial nominations and take the next step toward permanent residence.

Factors that increase the likelihood of being nominated by a particular PNP include:

having work experience or a Canadian education; or a job offer in that province; or
having a family member already living in that province, such as a sibling, or parent.

Alberta Immigration Nominee Program (AINP)

The newly renamed Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held an Express-Entry linked provincial nomination draw on March 8.

A total of 350 Express Entry candidates with a CRS score of at least 318 received invitations to apply for provincial nominations under the Alberta Express Entry stream.

In order to qualify for the Alberta Express Entry stream, candidates need to have work experience in an eligible occupation.

Contact our consultants to learn about the list of occupations that are not eligible for the stream.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

It was a busy week for BC PNP and its provincial streams.

First up, 175 BC immigration candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination on March 14. They were candidates from the Skilled Worker and International Graduate subcategories and needed a minimum provincial score of 85.

About 123 of these candidates were invited through a BC Tech draw. Candidates under Express Entry BC and Skills immigration categories and managed through the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS) qualify for BC Tech draws.

Second up, BC PNP held three other draws for candidates in targeted occupations including early childhood educators, and healthcare professionals.

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

PEI held its scheduled draw on March 17.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) invited a total of 141 immigration candidates.

Breaking down the results, Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates received a combined total of 130. The remaining 11 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had provincial scores of at least 62 points.

Apply for Canada Immigration via Canada Provincial Nominee Programs & Secure Canada PR

Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) have special arrangements with the federal government to operate their own immigration programs. Such provincial nominee programs give these regions autonomy to nominate skilled workers to fulfil their local labor demand.

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

Provincial nominees with active Express Entry profiles are awarded 600 points over and above their usual Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Otherwise, this score is based on core human capital like age, proficiency in English or French, work experience, education qualification, and more. Further, they also qualify to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. For instance, in the latest Express Entry draw, Canada invited 924 PNP candidates to apply with CRS scores of at least 754.

It could take months before you can get hold of an invitation to apply for provincial nomination and further additional months to receive a Canada PR invite. While the government of Canada does not discriminate between the immigration applications applied through a certified consultant or self, keeping track of program requirements and subsequent program documentation can be overwhelming.

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Canada opens the door to Ukrainian refugees through a special residence program

Ukrainians can now arrive in Canada as temporary residents. This comes after the launch of the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) – a temporary residence pathway.

Amidst the crisis, Canada extends a helping hand for Ukrainians who wish to settle in Canada temporarily. The CUAET applicants can apply for ‘fee-exempt’ visitor visas and open work permits for up to 3 years.

Ukrainians can apply for a visitor visa online and provide biometrics even outside Ukraine. Applicants can apply with any of the documents:

Valid Ukrainian passport
Any other National identity document

Applicants can also apply without a passport or national identity document; however, the visa officer’s decision is based on the applicant’s temporary resident permit eligibility.

Refugees need not take the immigration medical exam and arrive in Canada even if they’re unvaccinated or got a vaccine that Canada does not recognize. All Ukrainians arriving in Canada are exempt from Covid-19 vaccination entry requirements but will have to go through the quarantine and testing once they reach Canada.

This fast-track pathway for Ukrainians includes benefits for visitors, workers, students, and immediate family members. Owing to the emergency, the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has formulated regulations for Ukrainians such as:

Apply for a fee-exempt visitor visa & open work permit, and student permit after arriving in Canada
Elementary and high school students can join school once they arrive in Canada
Apply for a visitor visa even without a valid passport (under case-by-case basis)
For Ukrainians already in Canada, they can apply for extending their visitor visa or work permit validity

UCAET applicants can also apply for an open work permit and a visitor visa for up to 3 years which is all set to benefit Ukrainians who wish to work under a Canadian employer. Underpinning this, the Canadian Job Bank’s web portal has dedicated a ‘Jobs for Ukraine’ web page. Canadian employers who wish to offer employment will register job offers on the page.

Immediate family members of Ukrainians of any nationality living outside Canada can also obtain a visitor visa. In addition, a family reunification program will be in place very soon to reunite family members who are Canadian citizens or PR holders.

Furthermore, the Canadian government is closely working with provinces, territories, business communities, settlement organizations, and Ukrainian-Canadian communities to pave ways for supporting Ukrainians in all possible ways. Due to the Ukraine-Russia crisis, these immigration processes are funded by $117 million. It is to be noted 9000 migrants from Ukraine have already arrived in Canada since January this year.

Canada Express Entry: Resuming Express Entry Draws For FSWP & CEC Candidates in 2022

The uncertainty over the near-term future of Canada Express Entry is addressed by a new internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The memo discussed resuming Express Entry draws targeting Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canada Experience Class candidates “later in 2022.”

IRCC’s internal memo dated January 21, 2022, and recently made public discussed the following issues concerning the Canada Express Entry system.

Invitation to apply rounds for Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) candidates will resume later in 2022.
Temporary pause on invitations to FSWP, CEC, and FSTP candidates will continue until March 31st while continuing Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations.
IRCC will re-assess the situation in March with a plan on the future of Express Entry invitations to determine what timeline and volume will align with the Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024.
IRCC will have to reduce the Express Entry backlog by more than half in order to achieve the 6-month service standard for new applicants.

Canada Express Entry System Projections for 2022

As of March 15, 2022, there were about 41,300 people in the FSWP inventory. Meanwhile, there are just over 10,000 people left in the CEC backlog.

Going by the current state of Canada Express Entry draws and processing rates, IRCC could bring down the CEC & FSWP backlog to zero by the summer or by the end of the year respectively.

Good time to enter the federal Express Entry pool for Canada permanent residency is almost right! Get in touch with our immigration consultant to learn more about your chances.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has gone on the record to say the draws will resume in the “near term.” In the meantime, Express Entry invitations to PNP candidates continue biweekly.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to enter the Express Entry draws.

Register Yourself in the Express Entry Pool for Free & Qualify for Permanent Residence in Canada

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.

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.

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Latest Canada Travel Requirements End Pre-Arrival COVID-19 Test for Vaccinated Travellers

Further relaxing the Canada travel requirements, the government has now decided to allow fully vaccinated travellers to enter the country without pre-arrival COVID-19 test. Starting April 1, all vaccinated travelers entering Canada need not carry pre-arrival COVID-19 test results to travel to Canada.

The opening of the land border & gradually easing of travel requirements come in the background of the ambitious Immigration Levels Plan 2022-24. It aims to increase permanent resident targets to 432,000 landings in 2022 alone.

However, the new requirement may still continue random testing of vaccinated visa holders entering Canada upon their arrival. Further, they will not need to quarantine while waiting on their result.

In order to be considered fully vaccinated, the Canadian government requires skilled worker visa holders to have the full recommended dose of an approved vaccine. A booster shot is optional. The final dose must have been taken within 14 days of arrival to Canada. All travel documents and mandatory information must be communicated through the ArriveCAN app.

Canada’s government-approved vaccines include

AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD (ChAdOx1-S, Vaxzevria, AZD1222)
Bharat Biotech (Covaxin, BBV152 A, B, C)
Janssen/Johnson & Johnson
Moderna (mRNA-1273)
Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty, Tozinameran, BNT162b2)
Sinopharm BIBP (BBIBP-CorV)
Sinovac (CoronaVac, PiCoVacc)

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What do Latest Relaxations in Canada Travel Requirements Mean to Apply for Canada Visa?

As Australia will reopen its borders to foreign travellers from February 21 nearly after two years, opportunities for immigration are on the rise.

In 2022 alone, Canada is expecting to target about 56 per cent of the total target under the economic class pathways like Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec Immigration, and more. The target is set to gradually increase in the next three years.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is said to let Canada Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) take the center stage in inviting more immigrants to apply for Canada visas in 2022. It is targeting to land about 83,500 newcomers via the PNP this year.

Canada is also targeting about 24 per cent of admissions (about 80,000) through the family class programs like the Spouses, Partners, and Children Program, and another 25,000 under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).

The country had a good run last year even with much stricter travel restrictions. The latest relaxation in Canada travel requirements will only boost the projected targets to apply for a Canada visa.

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Canada Express Entry: 924 Provincial Nominees with CRS Score 754 Invited to Apply for Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a new Canada Express Entry draws on March 16. The federal department issued another record-breaking 924 invitations to provincial nominees or PNP candidates to apply for Canada PR. Express Entry Draws 218 targeted domestic temporary workers or skilled workers who are provincial nominees.

The increased Express Entry draw size resulted in a lower qualifying CRS score of 754. 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 EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS 218
Record-breaking Draw Size	924 invitations to apply for Canada PR.
Lower Express Entry Cut-off	Minimum CRS score required was 754. Automatic addition of 600 points to their base human capital score, candidates effectively required only 154 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.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser laid a roadmap to apply for Canada PR in a recent TV interview. Catch all the highlights in our previous news article.

Canada Express Entry Draws in 2022

Express Entry draws for Canada PR reinvented itself right after the pandemic. IRCC is focussing on inviting temporary residents like skilled workers under Canadian experience class, those who are provincial nominees, or international student graduates to apply for Canada PR.

A departure from the previous Canada Express Entry draws is noticed. IRCC says 42% of invitations in 2020 went to candidates who had Canadian education, up from 28% in 2019.

So, should you plan your higher studies in Canada to easily qualify for Canada PR?

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All the invited candidates in Canada Express Entry PNP-draw have demonstrated their connection to a province or territory. It is through familial ties, work experience, or study experience in that province or territory.

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.

Experts are of the view that the immigration levels in Canada will only increase in the coming years. In fact, Canada is aiming to admit more than 800,000 economic-class immigrants through the likes of Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Programs, Quebec immigration, among other pathways over the next three years.

Apply for Canada PR as Provincial Nominees

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).

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.

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

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Over 35,000 New Immigrants Landed in January with Canada Permanent Residency Visa

Canada landed an overwhelming 35,260 new immigrants in January, confirmed the new data released by the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A successful “landing in Canada” means that the foreign national in Canada has now obtained Canada permanent residency visa.

Getting a Canada PR visa is not limited to individuals already physically staying in Canada on temporary visas. It is equally applicable for eligible immigration aspirants without Canadian experience yet good work experience in any skilled occupation. However, the pandemic forced IRCC to favour more temporary residents in Canada for permanent residency.

During the month of January 2021, the vast majority of those who have “landed” during the pandemic are existing temporary residents of Canada. However, the case was different before the pandemic, as most new permanent resident landings came to Canada directly from abroad.

Nearly 65 per cent of new permanent resident landings came under the economic class and another 20 per cent landed under the family class.

Among the economic class programs, most candidates received Canada permanent residency under Canada Experience Class, followed by Provincial Nominee Program and Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Present State of Canada Immigration in 2022

Unlike the prosperous, small developed countries like Singapore and UAE where tiered-visa systems limit the growth of foreign immigrants to temporary workers, Canada offers great scope for permanent residency.

In fact, Canada remains to be the only G7 country to offer a direct permanent residence pathway to eligible skilled foreign workers. Interested individuals must come good in human capital factors like work experience, language proficiency, age, and education qualification.

IRCC appears to have processed more FSWP applications in recent months between December and February.

In an interview, last month, the new Canadian immigration minister, Sean Fraser, opened up on the opportunities and challenges of Canada immigration in 2022 & beyond.

The minister is confident and prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels if it is necessary to address labor shortages. The country is experiencing significant skilled worker shortages in large part due to fewer immigrants arriving from overseas amid the pandemic.

Fraser sought support from local businesses and communities to increase the immigration levels.

In fact, the new mandate letter written by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Minister Sean outlines priorities for Canadian immigration in 2022 & beyond. It includes:

Creating more permanent residence pathways via Express Entry for international students and temporary foreign workers.
Reducing application processing times, including addressing delays that have been impacted by COVID-19.
Implementing a program to provide temporary residence to spouses and children abroad while they await the processing of their permanent residence applications.
Introducing electronic applications for family reunification and much more.

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The country is yet again pursuing an ambitious Immigration Levels Plan in its history. It plans to welcome 431,645 candidates for Canada immigration in 2022, another 447,055 in 2023, and an additional 451,000 in 2024.

Canada was able to achieve last year’s immigration levels of over 400,000 by transitioning many international students, temporary foreign workers, and other temporary residents to permanent residency.

Canada is dependent on the immigration of economic-class candidates to overcome dual demographic shocks. The flagship system to manage applications for federal immigration programs is Express Entry. The Provincial Nominee Programs are also offering reliable permanent residence pathways for foreign migrants. Choose from 120+ Economic-class pathways to immigrate to Canada. Click here to learn more.

Fill in our free assessment online to know your eligibility for Canada Permanent Residency visa.

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IRCC is Yet to Invite Applications for Parents & Grandparent Program (PGP) 2022

About the Parents and Grandparents Program – Canada Family Sponsorship Visa 2022

IRCC will process PGP applications in between 20-24 months, even in 2022.

Other Canada Family Sponsorship Visa Options

Previous Parents and Grandparents Program Draws

Visiting a Certified Immigration Consultant

Studying in Canada: Canada International Student Population All-Time High in 2021

Top 10 Canada International Student Source Countries

How to Qualify for Canada Student Visa?

Leading Study Abroad Consultants in Dubai

IRCC Will Resume Express Entry Draws for FSWP & CEC in the Spring of 2022

Current State of Canada Express Entry Draws

Apply for Permanent Residence via Certified Immigration Consultant

Occupations In-Demand in New Brunswick For Provincial Nominations Under Express Entry NB

Qualify for Canada PR under Express Entry NB Provincial Nominee Program Stream

Choose a Certified Immigration Consultant to Apply

Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draws for Canada Permanent Residency

Alberta Immigration Nominee Program (AINP)

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

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