What Next After Studying in Canada: More PGWP Visas Issued and Increase in Earnings

A new study by Statistics Canada throws light into the success of retaining international student graduates through PGWP visas. A Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) promptly addresses the concerns of international student graduates about what next after studying in Canada.

PGWP allows Canada to retain international talent in return for the possibility of obtaining an open work permit to stay and work in Canada. This open work permit could end up in permanent residence status in a matter of years’ time. Those with college and master’s level programs had the highest success rate in becoming permanent residents.

It is statistically observed that close to three-quarters of all PGWP holders transitioned to permanent residence within five years of obtaining their PGWP.

According to the study, the number of PGWP holders who reported income in this time grew more than 13 times in size from 10,300 in 2008 to 135,100 in 2018.

The new study highlighted that the median annual earnings received by PGWP holders in this period have increased from $14,500 in 2008 to $26,800 in 2018, adjusted to reflect the difference in dollar value over the decade.

From 2008 to 2018, growth in earnings was highest among PGWP visas employed in Newfoundland and Labrador, followed by Quebec, and New Brunswick. Earnings were highest for PGWP visas employed in mining and oil and gas extraction, utilities, accommodation and food services, retail trade, real estate and rental and leasing, as well as educational services.

Qualifying for Canada Student Visa After a Long Study Gap

The new study has once again reaffirmed CanApprove’s claim of accommodative policies towards immigrants in Canada. At this point, CanApprove would like to present its readers with some unique and recent case studies.

Mr. Biju Baskaran wanted to study Construction Project Management in Canada and had already got into May intake for the year 2020. However, the pandemic evolved and soon his dreams shattered. He faced not only one but two rejections until last month. CanApprove approached his application with utmost caution and fulfilled relevant gaps making it more appealing to the immigration authorities. For the hard work put in by our documentation team, Mr. Biju got his Canada student visa approved applying for the third time! View his full testimonial here on YouTube.

Ms. Alaina Ahmad is now excited to start her journey at University Canada West in British Columbia after facing one rejection when applied through self. Watch her speak about how this study abroad consultant in Dubai helped her realize her dream.

Similarly, Mr. Sudheesh approached CanApprove in hope of fulfilling his study abroad dream. Even though he had a study gap of over 10 years, he was determined to apply for Canada student visa. Our documentation team made the best possible case for him to make his application present strong. We are glad to announce that he has successfully completed his Post-graduation management course in Business Management from a college in Saskatchewan province. View his full testimonial here on YouTube.

Statistics Canada finds international students to favour Ontario, followed by Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick after graduation to work and settle in Canada via PGWP.

What Next After Studying in Canada?

Canada is historically built on the success of immigrants in the country. With advancements in education standards and infrastructure in the country, Canada is able to attract & retain International students to benefit out of their relatively young age, their Canadian credentials, their proficiency in English or French, and in some cases, their Canadian work experience.

Permanent Residence Options to Stay in Canada After PGWP visas expire:

Express Entry
Provincial Nominee Program
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
Quebec Immigration
Family Sponsorship

Temporary Residence Options to Stay in Canada After PWGP visas expire:

Work permits: LMIAs and trade agreements

During the period of their study course, student immigrants would have integrated well into their local communities and built social networks for themselves. This becomes an excellent ground to consider granting them permanent residency via PGWP and Canada Experience pathway.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

Get in touch with the best study abroad consultant in Dubai to get trending study courses recommendations and immigration options to Canada.

Current State of Canada Express Entry: Backlogs Decreased By 24,000 Since December

As per February 28 data released by IRCC, the current state of Canada Express Entry backlog is improving. The total number of Express Entry candidates waiting on decisions for their applications has decreased more among all economic class pathways to qualify for Canadian immigration. Canada Express Entry application backlog is decreased by 23,748 since December.

Canada Express Entry is an application management system to award permanent residency to suitable candidates. It manages applications under three federal programs namely Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canada Experience Class Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Additionally, Canada Provincial Nominee Program are free nominate interested Express Entry candidates to apply for provincial nominations.

Any foreigner with enough work experience in skilled occupations can directly qualify for Canada PR under Federal Skilled Worker Program. No prior requirement of work experience inside Canada is needed. Whereas CEC Program allows foreigners like international student graduates having at least one year of work experience inside Canada to obtain Canada PR.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser recently indicated Canada Express Entry draws for skilled workers will resume in the “near future.”

Major Progress on Canada Experience Class Program and Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program Application Backlogs

Latest reports indicate that the backlogs under the Canadian Experience Class fell by 3,051 applications while the Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program backlogs fell by 4,314 persons, in February 2022 alone.

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.

The total number of applications, between December 15, 2021, and February 28, 2022, waiting on their decision to qualify for Canadian immigration, has decreased by 12,587 for Canadian Experience Class (CEC) and another 9,092 for Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Even though IRCC slowed down FSWP processing last year, the federal department processed more FSWP applicants than it did in all of 2021 in the last two and a half months. IRCC had prioritized Canadian immigration applicants already present in Canada on various temporary resident visas to accommodate themselves for Canada permanent residency. In fact, it helped Canada achieve a record-breaking annual target of landing over 400,000 immigrants in 2021.

Economic Class Backlogs for Canada Permanent Residency Down

Canada boost of hosting 100+ economic class pathways for various categories of eligible candidates to qualify for Canadian immigration. Since October 2021, the data shows a decline in backlogs by 24,400 applicants.

However, the sudden popularity of non-Express Entry linked Provincial Nominee Programs increased the inventory of immigration applications by 4,685. In the coming years, there are good chances to qualify for Canada permanent residency by obtaining provincial nominations first.

Here is a list of top economic-class Canada immigration programs under which about 300,000 applicants could be successfully landed in 2022.

Federal Skilled Workers
Canadian Experience Class
Agri-Food Pilot Program
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programs
Caring For Children Program
Federal Self Employed
High Medical Needs Program
Live-in Caregiver Program
Provincial/Territorial Nominees
Quebec Entrepreneur
Quebec Investor
Quebec Self Employed
Quebec Skilled Workers
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Skilled Trades
Start-up Business

Apply for Immigration Through Certified Consultant

Under its new Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024, Canada is looking to welcome nearly 1.7 new immigrants this year, with an average annual target of 450,000.

Many aspirants tend to apply for Canadian immigration using program guides, online form submissions, timely online updates, etc., on government websites. However, availing of immigration services from a certified immigration consultant can improve your chances of qualifying, especially if you have a low qualifying score or have rejection in the past.

CanApprove is a certified consultant by the College of Immigration, and Citizenship Canada (CICC). We have been offering immigration and overseas education services for over two decades and have served thousands of satisfied clients. We offer both pre-departure and post-landing services including accommodation support.

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

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New Canadian Border Measures To Travel to Canada Kicks-In As Of February 28

The new Canadian border measures are in place effective from February 28. Anyone can now travel to Canada and enter the country with a simple pre-arrival antigen test. However, the test cannot be taken at home. It must be done by a laboratory, healthcare entity, or telehealth service, and be authorized by the country in which it was purchased.
The earlier requirement to have a molecular test, such as a PCR test, taken within 72 hours before arrival is still accepted. The newest Canadian border measures are related to the removal of the PCR test requirement and relaxing the mandatory 14-day isolation rule for unvaccinated children. All international flights would resume at all Canadian airports.

Let’s discuss various scenarios if you’re hoping to travel to Canada in 2022.

Unvaccinated & Vaccinated Individuals Planning Their Travel to Canada in 2022

New Canadian border measures have allowed partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers but will need to quarantine in a suitable place for 14-days after landing. A mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival will be followed by another test on day 8.

There may be no quarantine requirement upon arrival for fully-vaccinated travelers. However, they are required to meet the following criteria to travel to Canada:

submit all required COVID-19 information to ArriveCAN and present their ArriveCAN receipt, pre-departure test results, and paper or digital
proof of vaccination documents before they board their flight to Canada;
have a suitable quarantine plan in case they don’t qualify for the exemption.

Travelers Who Recovered from COVID-19

If you have just recovered from COVID-19 and looking to travel to Canada, you need to provide a positive COVID-19 molecular test on a specimen collected at least 10 days and no more than 180 days before entering Canada as part of the pre-arrival test requirements.

Quarantine Requirements for Children Aged 12

Children under 12 years of age who are not fully vaccinated are exempted from quarantine. They no longer need to wait 14 days before attending school, camp, or daycare.

Use of ArriveCAN to Immigrate to Canada in 2022

ArriveCAN is a web-based mobile or desktop application that Canada launched soon after the border restrictions following the pandemic. The application allows you to submit all mandatory and necessary documents before traveling to Canada. Incoming travelers can submit their proof of vaccination in English or French, and a quarantine plan prior to immigrating to Canada in 2022.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to travel to Canada as well as immigrating in 2022.

Canada is pursuing its most ambitious immigration plan by welcoming over 1.7 million aspirants to immigrate to Canada for permanent residency in the next three years. If you’re one of the aspirants, book your free appointment with a certified consultant like CanApprove to get personalized recommendations on the best immigration programs and boost your chances of qualifying.

Saskatchewan PNP New Tech Program Expediates Immigration for 11 Occupations

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program introduced a new Tech Talent Pathway on March 07. The Saskatchewan PNP new tech program for immigration will now act as a dedicated stream attracting highly skilled talent to apply for provincial nominations. All eligible and successful nominees may later qualify for Canada permanent residency.
This new provincial pathway to permanent residence for tech workers is to undo the impacts of the global pandemic and boost Saskatchewan’s technology sector. More Software Engineers, Web Designers, Electrical & Electronic Engineers, and professionals in occupations alike are required. With an opportunity for faster career growth and better living standards, Canada must surely be on the top of the priority immigration destination list.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to apply for Canada immigration via the Provincial Nominee Program.

Saskatchewan PNP New Tech Program: 11 Eligible Occupations

The new Saskatchewan Tech Talent Pathway is open to candidates with job offers in one of the following eleven occupations, listed below by their National Occupation Classification (NOC) code.

NOC 0213 – Computer and information systems managers
2133 – Electrical and electronics engineers
2147 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171 – Information System analysts and consultants
2172 – Database analysts and data administrators
2173 – Software engineers and designers
2174 – Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175 – Web designers and developers
2281 – Computer network technicians
2282 – User support technicians
2283 – Information system testing technicians

Saskatchewan licensing may be required to be eligible if any of the occupations require it. Computer engineers, Software engineers (but not designers), and electrical and electronics engineers will be required to:

Provide a letter from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) showing that an application for registration as an Engineer-in-Training has been approved; or
Provide a letter from APEGS indicating that they have been assigned Confirmatory Exams.

Canada Express Entry Candidates Are Eligible

Those registered in the Canada Express Entry pool may also be eligible for provincial nomination through this stream. Express Entry applications receive priority processing by Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship, and Canada (IRCC) for Canada permanent residency.

Tech workers who need to enter the Canada Express Entry pool may usually qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class. Whereas the third Express Entry managed program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program is primarily for tech workers who are not eligible for either of the other two.

Those who choose to apply through the Saskatchewan Tech Talent Pathway stream as IRCC Express Entry candidates have different requirements. But as a candidate in IRCC’s Express Entry pool, the general eligibility requirement for Saskatchewan PNP new tech program if you:

have a valid Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Code,
have a language test result in English or French, or
live outside Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada.

The processing standard of Canada Express Entry is six months or less. Even though IRCC is currently dealing with an immigration backlog, Minister Sean Fraser hints at regularising Express Entry draws in the coming months.

Apply for Canada Immigration with CanApprove

Even though you can apply for Canada immigration on your own, you may be limited to study visas or permanent residency applications through Express Entry. Application for Canada permanent residency through other economic-class immigration pathways like Provincial Nominee Programs, Atlantic Immigration Programs are less explored.

The new provincial pathway of permanent residency for tech workers will facilitate and expedite the immigration process for tech workers already working in Saskatchewan, as well as those who have been recruited outside Canada. However, the province does not guarantee any application to be nominated as IRCC sets the number of nominations the SINP can make every year.

Meanwhile, you can approach a certified immigration consultant to suggest other Canadian immigration programs that will match your work/academic profile. Applying through a certified Canadian immigration consultant can boost your chances of qualifying.

CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant by the College of Immigration and Consultant Canada (CICC). We have been in this industry for the last 20+ years and continue to provide successful results. Our last month’s success owes to over 100+ successful processing of applications under Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs & study abroad programs in Canada.

Book your free appointment with us today to kick-start your Canadian immigration journey.

Skilled Workers Invited for Canada Permanent Residency in new Quebec Arrima Draws

Quebec immigration Arrima draws held on February 24 issued 306 invitations to eligible foreign skilled workers to apply for Canada permanent residency. Skilled workers including Nurses, Computer Engineers, Technicians, Designers, and Educators are eligible to qualify for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) under Quebec Arrima draws.

All the invited candidates had already submitted their Expression of Interest (EOI) under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. They are required to have profiles in the Arrima system for Quebec immigration with scores of at least 630 points to qualify for this draw. The overall qualifying score increased in this Quebec Arrima draws by about 38 points from the previous draws.

Quebec has returned to the target of welcoming over 50,000 immigrants in 2022 after four years of cutting immigration by 20 per cent. About 65 percent will arrive through economic-class immigration programs.

Get in touch with our expert consultants to boost your chances of qualifying.

Quebec Immigration Arrima Draws Review

This is Quebec’s fourth draw of 2022. In total, the province has invited up to 1,663 candidates to apply for permanent selection in 2022. The latest invitations sent out through Quebec Arrima draws for Quebec Immigration targeted 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 targeted occupations in this draw:

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 Canada permanent residency.

Canada 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 modelled after the federal Express Entry system.

Under the new 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.

Technically, an EOI is not regarded as an application but is only a way for interested candidates to notify the Government of Quebec that they would like to be considered for the Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec, or CSQ).

Eligible candidates are invited to apply for a 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 Canada permanent residency through the federal Immigration Ministry that verifies medical and criminal admissibility.

Quebec province in Canada has a huge demand for skilled workers like nurses and international students. Quebec aims to process complete applications within 6 months.

Check your eligibility for Quebec immigration here with our free immigration assessment tool.

Get in touch with CanApprove to explore more Canada permanent residency options.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Issued 136 Invitations Under New Tech Draws

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held its scheduled tech draw of 2022. It resulted in invitations to apply for provincial nominations under its new permanent Tech stream. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program Tech draw is a fast-track, employer-driven immigration program. It targets international students and in-demand tech workers including engineers to apply for provincial nominations.

March 01 BC PNP Tech draws nominated 136 such tech workers to eventually qualify for Canada permanent residency.

The invited candidates must meet the requirements of either Express Entry or Skills Immigration provincial categories to qualify. Both these categories are managed by the Skills & Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Eligible profiles are assessed and evaluated on SIRS based on criteria like age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and others.

Invited candidates were required to have a higher provincial score of 85 points and above in the latest BC PNP tech draws. The average qualifying score witnessed in previous draws was 75 points.

The Provincial Nominee Program gives interested aspirants to live and work in British Columbia and a path to Canada permanent residency in a few years.

Qualify for Upcoming BC PNP Tech Program

Generally, the Provincial Nominee Program requires eligible candidates to have work experience and a valid job offer. BC PNP Tech program requires immigration candidates to have work experience in one of 29 eligible occupations.

Some in-demand tech occupations include:

Web designers & developers,
Graphic designers, and illustrators,
Software engineers and designers,
Civil Engineers,
Mechanical Engineers,
Chemical Engineers,
Software Engineers,
Tech Managers,
Media technicians,
Writers/Editors etc.

Invited candidates will need to submit a complete application within the next 30 days. The province processes most tech applications within two to three months.

Last year, British Columbia upgraded its pilot Tech program into a permanent residence program. It was expected to boost the immigration of in-demand tech workers and international students in the province.

So far in 2022, British Columbia has issued 1,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination.

Apply for Canada Permanent Residency

Canada is expecting to admit over 800,000 new immigrants over the next three years through economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, or the Quebec programs.

Since the launch of Express Entry in 2015, all the Provincial Nominee Programs have had at least one dedicated stream that selects eligible candidates directly from the federal pool. A successful provincial nomination will guarantee an invitation to apply for Canada permanent residency in subsequent federal nomination draws. It is because 600 points will be add to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score linked to your Express Entry profile.

In a recent interview, Minister Sean Fraser also hinted at resuming Express Entry draws for Canada permanent residency to skilled workers qualifying under FSWP and CEC programs.

CanApprove recommends you enter the Express Entry pool as earlier as possible to increase your chances of qualifying for Canada permanent residency in near future. The profile is valid for up to two years.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

We are running a dedicated program for Engineers to help them immigrate to Canada. Book your free appointment with us to find more targeted immigration programs based on your work or academic profile.

Canada Express Entry: 1047 PNP Candidates with Cut-Off Score 761 Invited to Apply for Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a record-breaking Canada Express Entry draw on March 2. The federal department issued another record-breaking 1,047 invitations to PNP candidates to apply for Canada PR. This Express Entry draw 217 targeted domestic temporary workers or skilled foreign workers with prior provincial nominations.

The increased draw size resulted in an increased qualifying score of 761. Registered candidates with provincial nominations are eligible for the automatic addition of 600 CRS points, effectively guaranteeing them an invite to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

OVERVIEW OF EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW 217
Record-breaking Draw Size	1,047 invitations to apply for Canada PR.
Lower Express Entry Cut-off	The minimum CRS score required was 761. Automatic addition of 600 points to their base human capital score, candidates effectively required only 161 points to qualify.
Tie-break rule applied?	IRCC applies the tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings. 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 to apply for Canada PR. Such candidates either qualified under Canada Experience Class or under any one of the Provincial Nominee Programs.

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?

Click here to read our analysis.

Since September last year, IRCC has only been holding PNP-only Canada Express Entry draws, ignoring Federal Skilled Worker and Canada Experience Class program candidates. 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.

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 with Provincial Nomination

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).

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 for permanent residence in Canada.

Book your free appointment with CanApprove to learn more about your chances of qualifying for immigration to Canada.

Ontario Issues Provincial Nominations for International Students to Qualify for Canada Permanent Residency

The Canadian province of Ontario released details of five consecutive Provincial Nominee Program draws held on February 28 and March 1, 2022. These draw results in about 1,493 invitations to eligible Master’s and Ph.D. graduates, international students with job offers, and workers to apply for a provincial nomination from Ontario and eventually qualify for Canada permanent residency.

Here are the summarised details of the latest Ontario PNP draw results,

PNP stream	Minimum Score	Number of invitations
Master’s Graduate	41	238
International Student	72	411
International Student in targeted occupations	42	215
Ph.D. Graduate	16	173
Foreign Worker	39	456

Canada Permanent Residency via Provincial Nominee Program

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

Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) invites Express of Interest (EOI) for provincial nominations under various streams such as Human Capital Priorities stream, Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream, Masters Graduate, and Ph.D. Graduate streams, etc. Additionally, it also nominates candidates registered in the federal Express Entry pool.

Ontario ranks EOI profiles based on a number of human capital factors. The OINP scoring system is different for every stream. Other than skill level and work experience, it also takes into account wage, education, official language ability, and the region of study or work.

The province also allocates 10 points at its discretion to respond to labor market needs.

In fact, nominees under Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream or Express Entry Skilled Trades stream or Ontario Tech Draw get preferential treatment to obtain Canada permanent residency. The inclusion of additional 600 CRS points makes the entire process of applying for Canada PR through Canada Express Entry even simpler.

Usually, Ontario PNP draws specify a CRS range between which eligible candidates are invited to apply for provincial nominations. Post the February 22 provincial draw, the Provincial Nominee Program of Ontario allow Express Entry candidates whose CRS score are above the maximum range to apply for the nomination.

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

CanApprove Help Make Your Canadian Immigration Easy

Canada is attempting to achieve the most ambitious immigration target in its history. As of now, Canada is eyeing nearly 1.7 million immigrants to work & settle over the next three years. Over 60 per cent of the target is to be met by economic-class immigration facilitated by the Express Entry system, Provincial Nominee Programs, and other pathways.

Through provincial nominations for international students, interested candidates can qualify for Canada permanent residency in a quick time. Also, noting the present immigration priority of Canada, the country is comfortable at targeting more on-shore candidates to apply for permanent residency. Applying through provincial nominee programs may give you the best deal.

Getting help from a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove may boost your chances of qualifying for immigration. You can also avail of our 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, settlement services, and more.

We also have 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.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to qualify for Canada permanent residency via the Provincial Nominee Program pathway.

Book a free appointment with our consultants to improve your chances of qualifying for Canada PR.

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 February 24, the details of which were released recently. The Manitoba PNP invites issued 278 new Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) for Canada immigration.

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

Here are the results from the latest draw:

Skilled Workers in Manitoba – 206 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 612;
Skilled Workers Overseas – 39 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 685; and
International Education Stream – 33 invitations with no EOI score requirement.
Additionally, about 66 invitations went to candidates registered in the federal Express Entry pool.

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. The demography of the province is ageing. 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.

Evidently, a recent survey found that immigrants in Manitoba are doing well. Some 76 per cent of immigrant respondents in Manitoba were homeowners within five years and 95 per cent of immigrant families settled permanently in the community.

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

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

Get Through Canada Immigration with CanApprove

Manitoba crossed over 11,000 provincial nominations in 2021. So far, the province has invited 1,309 immigration candidates and it is only expected to invite more candidates in 2022. Visit a certified immigration consultant to kick-start your immigration process with confidence!

CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant by the College of Citizenship Canada (CICC). We have industry experience of 20+ years in immigration & overseas education counseling & documentation services. We are now a leading immigration consultant in Dubai promising genuine guidance.

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818 Targeted in New Skilled Trades Draws from Ontario Provincial Nominee Program

Ontario provincial nominee program held its newest Express Entry Skilled Trades draw on February 24. For the second time in two days, Ontario removes the CRS cap resulting in 818 invitations to eligible candidates registered in the Express Entry pool to apply for provincial nominations.

An Express Entry candidate without a provincial nomination is allotted a maximum CRS of 600 points based on their core human capital like age, work experience, language proficiency, education among others. Usually, Ontario PNP draws specify a CRS range between which eligible candidates are invited to apply for provincial nominations. Post the February 22 provincial draw, the Provincial Nominee Program of Ontario allow eligible candidates whose CRS score are above the maximum range to apply for the nomination.

For the second time in two days, Ontario removes the CRS cap inviting Express Entry candidates with work experience in Skilled Trades sectors like Construction, Transportation, Manufacturing, or Service. They required a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 359. All Express Entry profiles between the dates of February 24, 2021, and February 24, 2022, were considered for this provincial draw.

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

Canada Permanent Residency via Provincial Nominee Program

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 Canada permanent residency.

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

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Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream Opens PR Pathways for CEC Candidates

Ontario’s Express Entry-linked Skilled Trades Stream offers an alternate pathway to Canada permanent residency for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class candidates.

Major requirements under this pathway are:

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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