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Demand For Foreign Talents In Canada Set To Increase With Many U.S. Employers Looking For Cross-Border Expansion

In its crucial phase of economic recovery, Canada is witnessing many U.S. companies set up its footprint or is expanding their base in Canada. 

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In a survey conducted by Envoy Global, a U.S. immigration services provider, 500 human resource professionals and hiring managers across the U.S. were surveyed about their desirability to shift to Canada. About 31% of surveyed U.S. employers have explicitly mentioned their desire to expand to Canada. Whereas 57% of respondents were either looking to expand to Canada or already did.

Canada’s liberal immigration system and quality of foreign skilled worker intake are known to have influenced the respondents. 

The survey also revealed that many U.S. companies had hired foreign workers in Canada in the last two three years. Evidently, the immigration system in the U.S. is far more restrictive than Canada which offers over 100+ economic-class immigration programs. As a result, Canada offers a larger quantity of visas available and more pathways to permanent residency.

The report further calls for reforms in the US immigration system without which the country would lose both employers and new foreign talent to countries with more favourable immigration policies, such as Canada. 

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Qualify for Canada Economic-Class Immigration Programs

Express Entry: Since 2015, the Express Entry system has been the frontrunner in welcoming the maximum number of foreign skilled workers in Canada. It is a tool to manage three federal immigration programs- the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). 

Any interested candidate is required to register in the Express Entry pool. Upon registration, their profiles are evaluated and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It is majorly based on core human capital factors like age, educational qualifications, work experience, proficiency in English or French. Click here to know how evaluating criteria may differ when applying for Canada PR along with your spouse. 

With regular conduct of nomination draws by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a required number of invitations to apply for permanent residency are issued to eligible candidates. These candidates usually have their CRS score over and above the qualifying score determined in each draw. 

Canada is eyeing about 108,000 ITAs for Canada PR in 2021, out of which nearly 60,000 ITAs have already been issued to eligible candidates. 

Provincial Nominee Programs: Over the three successful decades in inviting foreign skilled workers, PNPs have become the second most important avenue for them to obtain permanent residence in Canada. The unique arrangement between federal, provincial and territorial governments have allowed a certain degree of autonomy for provincial and territorial governments in selecting desirable candidates suiting to their unique labour demands. 

PNPs can expedite your permanent residency process by issuing provincial nominations to those candidates who have either graduated from any institution located in the province or have some work experience in the province. Additionally, Express Entry candidates with a successful provincial nomination may receive up to 600 points to their overall CRS score. This is more than enough to guarantee their permanent residency in Canada. 

Canada is targeting up to 80,800 ITAs for provincial nominations in 2021. So far, the most active provinces such as British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia have achieved about 25% of the total target in terms of issuing nominations. 

Business Immigration: Canada is also looked upon as an ideal place for entrepreneurs/investors to migrate and establish their own businesses. Through a range of federal programs like Canada Start-up Visa, Canada Investors Visas and provinces like British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario boasting of a dedicated immigration stream, investors/entrepreneurs can plan to settle permanently in Canada. 

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Prince Edward Island Extends 155 Provincial Nominations In New Draw

Canada is expected to admit over 80,800 new immigrants through Provincial Nominee Program (PNPs) alone in 2021. Following which is a new nomination draw held by the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) on May 20.

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PEI ended up issuing 155 invitations to apply (ITAs) for a provincial nomination under either one of the three streams: Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact. Over 138 invitations were issued to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates and the remaining 17 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold of 80.

Population growth is seen as important to sustaining the economic growth in Atlantic Canada. Recognizing this, the four Atlantic provinces – Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick – are making significant efforts to welcome and retain more immigrants. 

Other active Canadian provinces since the beginning of 2021 include British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia. More details here. 

Did you know? Prince Edward Island, regarded as Canada’s smallest province, has the country’s highest population growth rate and as a result, it enjoys Canada’s highest per capita intake of newcomers. 

 

Qualify for Canada PR Under PEI PNP

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are designed to accommodate the specific and specialized labor market demand of Canada’s provinces and territories. A successful provincial nomination will act in favour of reducing the time taken to obtain permanent residency at a later stage. 

Since the launch of the federal Express Entry system in 2015, all the immigration streams under Canada PNP are categorized into two: ‘enhanced’ provincial streams and ‘base’ nomination streams. 

In order to be considered for nominations under PEI PNP provincial draws, candidates must create an Expression Of Interest (EOI) profile with the province. EOI profiles are given points based on the province’s unique points grid. The highest-scoring candidates are then invited to apply through monthly draws.

If a candidate is already registered in the federal Express Entry pool, they could qualify for provincial nomination under the PEI PNP Express Entry category. 

Foreigners like Skilled Workers, Critical Workers, and International Graduates with a valid job offer in PEI, and having support from their employer may qualify under the Labour Impact category. 

Prince Edward Island also favours the immigration of foreign entrepreneurs to boost its economy. Such candidates are issued invitations under the Work Permit Stream, which is for foreign entrepreneurs who want to own and operate a business in PEI. They required a provincial score of above 80 points in order to receive nominations. 

Fulfilling the determined residence requirement in Canada, eligible candidates having a provincial nomination can apply to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to get a provincial nomination.

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Annual Allocations To Ontario Set At 8,350 Provincial Nominations in 2021

2021 is already proving to be a significant year for immigration to Canada under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). 

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With the latest allocations of immigration targets by the federal government, Ontario is now eyeing to welcome at least 8,350 eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR). Typically, foreign workers with Canadian work experience in occupations relating to National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B. Such jobs include Managerial positions, Experts in certain fields, Professionals, Supervisors with graduate-level or higher education qualifications.   

An additional 250 nominations will be made specifically for temporary foreign workers with a National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level C. Skill level C jobs are typically desirable for applicants with high school education or specific job training. 

Earlier this year, Ontario shifted its intake system to the Expression of Interest (EOI) model. This allows the province to invite & assess applications for immigration from interested candidates in advance and nominate them as per the labor demand need. It goes on to save a lot of processing and evaluation time as well as facilitate quick immigration to Canada. 

Provincial Nominee Programs in Canada are designed to nominate desirable candidates autonomously to support its peculiar economic needs. 

Interestingly, Ontario is one of the most preferred provinces for immigration. As such, many PNP immigrants succeed in Ontario’s labor market, getting jobs in their first year of landing. 

There are two broad classifications of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP):

  • Base PNPs, like the Employer Job Offer Category, operate independently within the province. 
  • Enhanced PNPs, like the Ontario Express Entry Streams, invite candidates who have submitted profiles to the Express Entry system.

 A provincial nomination aids in obtaining permanent residency in quick time, however not to be treated as a guarantee of permanent residency. 

Canadian Immigration Under Ontario Provincial Programs 

For some Ontario PNPs, you can apply without ever having set foot in Canada such as the Human Capital Priorities Stream. Others require you to have a job offer or at least domestic education as in the case of the Master’s Graduate stream.

One another provincial category is Ontario Tech Draw which selects desirable candidates who are registered under the federal Express Entry pool for provincial nominations. 

Only the candidates qualifying for federal programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are recognized by Ontario’s Human Capital Priority stream for nominations. 

Interested candidates need not have a job offer while applying but must have work experience in one of the following Tech-based occupations: 

In-demand occupations – Ontario Tech Draws
NOC 0213 Computer and information systems managers
NOC 2147  Computer engineers
NOC 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 2173 Software engineers and designers
NOC 2174 Computer programmer and interactive media developers
NOC 2175 Web designers and developers

With the launch of an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for programs under its Employer Job Offer Category, immigration candidates who do not qualify under the Express Entry system can improve their chances to receive a provincial nomination.

Applying For Canada PR Through Express Entry 

One can bypass the PNP streams and directly apply for Canada PR without the need for obtaining a provincial nomination first. 

For the same reason, Canada Express Entry has become the most popular and preferred pathway for permanent residency in Canada. It manages application for three federal economic-class immigration programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). 

Each profile that is registered in the Express Entry pool is assessed and ranked against each other according to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It is based on candidates’ age, work experience, educational qualifications, and proficiency in English or French. Additionally, the adaptability skills of a spouse or a job offer in Canada can fetch additional points. 

However, candidates without prior provincial nominations will not be eligible for additional 600 CRS points which could guarantee their ITA for Canada PR in upcoming Express Entry draws.

Weigh in your chances of being among the fortunate nominees from the applicants in the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. Further, Ontario’s Immigration Minister, Vic Fedeli, has lobbied the federal government to allocate nearly 13,300 nominations in 2022. This will only increase your prospects of obtaining permanent residency in Canada.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

 

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New Tech Pilot Pushes Total B.C Nominations in 2021 To 4,438

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a new Tech Pilot nomination draw on May 18. 

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A total of 82 immigration candidates with work experience in selected occupations received an invitation to apply (ITA) for provincial nomination. These candidates are just one step away from obtaining permanent residency to settle in Canada. 

The province issued invitations to eligible candidates under its Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) categories. All the invited candidates were from Skilled Worker & International Graduate sub-categories who required a minimum provincial score of 80 to qualify. 

BC PNP Tech Pilot

The BC PNP Tech Pilot is a fast-track Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for in-demand tech workers and international students. 

The mandatory criteria for qualification under Tech Pilot include: 

  • Registration through Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) in one of B.C.’s existing provincial immigration streams, EEBC or SI; 
  • A valid job offer of at least 12 months in one of the Tech Pilot’s 29 eligible occupations. 

All the registered applicants are evaluated and given a score which is based on the level of education, years of direct work experience and having a job offer in the province.

Express Entry candidates are in an advantageous position as they gain additional 600 points toward their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score on receiving a successful provincial nomination. This will effectively guarantee an ITA in the upcoming federal Express Entry draw.

Consider Entrepreneur Immigration

The Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot allows British Columbia to work in partnership with regional communities of less than 75,000 people to welcome approved immigrant entrepreneurs who want to open a new business.

All interested foreign entrepreneurs must complete an exploratory visit to the community where they wish to set up their business and must obtain a community referral before registering for the pilot. Get in touch with our business formation experts to understand the process better. 

Further, successful candidates are granted a temporary work permit on the basis of which you can apply for a provincial nomination from British Columbia. Eventually, you can obtain a permanent residence along with your family in a quick time.  

Canada Extends Travel Restrictions To June 21

One may wonder if travel restrictions are still in place, how is Canada extending invitations to apply for permanent residency. 

The Canadian borders are closed for non-essential travel such as entertainment, shopping, or tourism. However, certain individuals including: 

  • permanent residents and their family members, 
  • temporary foreign workers, 
  • International students attending a learning institution with a COVID-19 readiness plan are exempted.

This opens the scope for immigration authorities to continue with their annual allocation target to issue nominations for permanent residency. 

Candidates who are already present in Canada or have prior work/study experience in Canada are being considered for PR nominations. It is expected that more than 1.2 million new immigrants will be welcomed to Canada through various economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs by 2023. 

Once Canada completes the vaccination of over 75% of its population, it will slowly open its borders to the world for non-essential travel. Until then, the travel restrictions are extended to June 21. 

After that, it may lead to the resurgence of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) which happens to be the most preferred pathway for permanent residency. Under it, foreign workers with no previous work experience or job offer in Canada may obtain ITAs in subsequent Express Entry draws.

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

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Canada Holds A Surprise Express Entry Draw Inviting CEC-Only For PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held yet another surprise Express Entry nomination draw on May 20, exclusively targeting candidates with prior work experience in Canada. 

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The 188th Express Entry is special because of the usually low minimum score requirement since the historic February 13 draw. Interestingly, it only required having a qualifying CRS of 75 points. 

May 20 Express Entry draw invited a total of 1,842 candidates who may be eligible for permanent residence (PR) through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). However, the draw size is certainly lower than the previous CEC-only draw held on May 13. 

International students/recent graduates, temporary skilled workers are known to be the largest beneficiary groups under the CEC program.

Any prospective candidates that seek to register their profile for consideration under the Express Entry system shall be assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points and considers human capital factors like age, education, work experience outside Canada, language proficiency in English/French, spouse adaptability, Canadian study experience, etc. 

May 20 draw selected candidates having one of the lowest minimum CRS scores of 397 points.  

In the case of two or more candidates being awarded the same CRS score, IRCC applies its tie-break rule to avoid any further disputes in the rankings. This draw invited candidates who had a minimum score of 397 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before April 24, 2021, at 12:09:24 UTC. 

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Candidates With Prior Experience Being Preferred

Since the beginning of 2021, Canada has been consistent in holding Express Entry nomination draws which specifically targeted candidates having some experience in Canada. It was either through selecting candidates with provincial nominations or candidates qualifying under the Canadian Experience Class program. 

Closely adhering to its annual target of nearly 108,800 ITAs, Canada has already invited upto 68,317 candidates to apply for PR in 2021. Canada will have to give disproportionate importance to the Express Entry-managed programs to achieve an overwhelming target of inviting nearly 1.2 million new immigration by 2023. 

Express Entry-managed programs include the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP). Applicants having a provincial nomination are effectively guaranteed an invitation to apply for permanent residency. 

You Could Be Next!

With this hypothetical example, you may assume your chances of qualifying for permanent residency in Canada. 

Majid has a bachelor’s degree and has been working in Canada as a database analyst for just over one year. He is 36 years old and already had a working experience of 6 years, prior to coming to Canada. Considering such factors, Majid’s CRS score of 456 would have been sufficient to qualify for this new draw. 

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Express Entry draws also consider candidates with no work experience in Canada. Get in touch with CanApprove to know more about your chances of immigrating to Canada. 

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Parliamentary Report Looks At COVID Impact On Canadian Immigration & Suggest Measures To Implement

The Parliament Committee report on the impact of immigration in Canada made innovative and practical suggestions like making Canadian immigration all-inclusive, digitising the intake system, newer PR pathways for essential workers and more, to implement in the coming term. 

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The report was presented in the House of Commons on May 13 by Salma Zahid, the committee’s Chair. It is a compilation of the findings of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration from the testimonies of immigrants, lawyers, interest groups and other stakeholders.

Further, the liberal party government at the federal level is supposed to table a response on the report within 120 days. Interestingly, some of the recommendations made in the report to improve Canadian immigration are already in place to a certain extent. 

All-Inclusive Approach Towards Immigration

The committee report calls for publishing anonymous processing and application data for all immigration streams, disaggregated by applicants’ race, religion, gender, age, source-country, and parental status.

This is to build an all-inclusive intake system that allows entry into Canada purely based on merits. 

The report also suggests the government come up with real-time tracking of immigration applications and provide realistic processing times for individual applicants. Further, officers are also expected to release full records for any application refusal. It will help boost immigration intakes. 

The committee has also forwarded a proposal to create an immigration ombudsperson to oversee IRCC and receive complaints. 

Recommends Digitalization Of Immigration Intake 

Six of the report recommendations call for the digitalization of the immigration system.

The committee believes in digitizing the immigration intake system alongside paper applications fully. The main intent behind this is to make applicants submit all the required documents and signatures online at once, rather than waiting for officials to ask for credentials after applying. It will result in a significant reduction in overall processing times. 

The report also recommended holding immigration interviews virtually and issuing visas electronically. Having a scannable barcode for Permanent residency (PR) visas instead of being affixed to physical passports was also one of its recommendations. 

Surprisingly, the Canadian government announced $430 million to modernize the immigration system in its latest budget estimates. Such recommendations could be well accommodated within the estimates. 

International Student Immigration To Increase 

Canada is expected to continue its efforts to welcome and retain more foreign talent in the coming years. The committee has made a strong suggestion to start welcoming International students to enter Canada and study in person.  

Get in touch with our overseas education counsellors to know your prospects.  

Prioritizing Family Immigration

Despite the concept of dual intent, foreign nationals can apply for both a temporary residence and permanent residence visa; immigration officers have been known to refuse applicants. This is because they are not satisfied that the applicant will leave at the end of their authorized stay. 

As a result, many are separated from their spouses for the entire duration of the PR process.

The Parliamentary committee has made an innovative suggestion to create a Super Visa for spousal sponsorship applicants, like Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) applicants. 

The report had called for adjusting the minimum financial requirements in the wake of the economic impact of the pandemic for PGP applicants. 

Canada is definitely strengthening its approach towards welcoming more foreign talents in the coming years. If you wish to migrate for better career opportunities and high living standards, Canada can be your first choice! 

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How Ontario Nominated International Graduates To Apply For Canada PR

The Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) held a new nomination draw on May 18 inviting among the registered candidates in the new Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. 

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All the 138 invited candidates qualify to apply for provincial nomination under the Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream. They are those candidates who have recently graduated from any Canadian Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs). 

Previously, OINP held its first ‘base’ draw on May 11 following the new intake system. It resulted in 81 candidates with work experience in one of 23 occupations including healthcare workers and skilled trades workers. 

International students not just contribute to the local economy but also serve as a large pool of highly educated people. Statistics Canada has captured how well Canada has done to tap this pool by providing easy permanent residence options. 

We saw over 30% of international students who got Canadian bachelor’s degrees and almost 50% of international students who graduated with master’s degrees became permanent residents within 10 years after they got their first study permit.

To know more about DLIs that match your academic profile, give us a call here or take this free assessment online.  

New EOI-based Immigration Intake 

Following the introduction of the ‘two-step immigration’ system, all the 81 invited candidates were selected from the new Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. 

To begin your process of qualifying for OINP draws, interested candidates must register their EOI profiles. Upon registration, their profiles will be evaluated and ranked on factors like job skill level, total work experience, education, proficiency in English or French. Study or work experience inside Canada can fetch you additional points.

The invited candidates in the May 18 ‘base’ stream draw required a qualifying EOI score of at least 77. Further, any foreign applicant can qualify under the International Student stream provided: 

  • They have job offers in Ontario before applying. 
  • They must have completed any study program at a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI). 
  • They must demonstrate intent to settle permanently in the province. 

On successfully receiving a provincial nomination, candidates are open to apply for permanent residency with the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 

It is equally interesting to note that the scoring system under the OINP is different for each nomination stream. Other than skill level and work experience, factors like wage, education, language proficiency, and the region in which you study or work will determine your overall provincial score. Additionally, OINP is at its discretion to allow up to 10 points to respond to labour market needs.

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British Columbia Extends 379 Invites For Canada PR From Two New PNP Draws

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) on May 11 issued 379 invitations to eligible immigration candidates from the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. 

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These candidates belonged to Skilled Worker, International Graduate as well as Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories of SI and EEBC streams. They are now one step closer to obtaining a provincial nomination. Further, it will significantly reduce their efforts to gain permanent residency in Canada. 

Since February 2021, BC PNP has been innovating with its nomination draws. The province is conducting two separate rounds of invitations every two weeks – the first being a general draw and the second draw targets specific occupations like retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621), restaurant and foodservice managers (NOC 0631).

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The first general draw invited 331 candidates whose provincial scores ranged between 77  and 94 points. While the occupation-specific second draw led to 48 invitations to eligible candidates having a minimum score of 112. 

British Columbia aims to attract foreign workers who are in high demand in the province and who wish to become permanent residents in Canada.

In order to be considered for BC PNP nomination draws, interested candidates need to register under the province’s Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Such candidates are assigned a score based on factors such as education, work experience, and language skills. 

BC PNP also extends special nominations to foreign talent having specific tech-related occupations and work experience. A complete list of 29 eligible occupations under the Tech Pilot can be viewed here. 

Additionally, BC PNP has dedicated Express Entry-linked streams that nominate eligible candidates directly from the federal talent pool. One biggest advantage for such candidates is that they receive an additional 600 points to their overall Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This is enough to guarantee an invitation for permanent residence in subsequent Express Entry draws. 

Analyzing the data from provincial draws from British Columbia over the last four months, the province has been consistent in nominating at least 400 invitations in five categories of the BC PNP every two weeks.

This is enough to suggest that Canada is keen on fulfilling its immigration commitments of welcoming over 401,000 new immigration in 2021. More specifically, a target of 80,000 new immigrants in 2021 through PNP alone is set on the right course.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for upcoming BC PNP draws.

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Canada PR Through Express Entry For Married Couples or Common-Law Union

Applying for permanent residency in Canada under the most preferred Express Entry pathway can mean different for partnered immigration candidates than for single applicants. 

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Canada has been majorly dependent on economic-class immigration programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) to welcome eligible foreign talent to work & settle in the country. 

In fact, a report from Statistics Canada shows encouraging outcomes for immigrants in terms of employment rates and wages over the native Canadians. 

The federal watchdog, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) employs a tool called the Express Entry system to manage immigration applications under the said three economic-class programs. Since its introduction in 2015, it has led to faster processing and increased intake of foreign skilled talent. Canada has also done well to tap the pool of international student graduates through Express Entry options. 

Statistics Canada revealed that over 30% of international students who got Canadian bachelor’s degrees and almost 50% of international students who graduated with master’s degrees became permanent residents within 10 years after they got their first study permit.

Points-based System For Qualification

All the profiles registered under the Express Entry system are compulsorily evaluated and ranked against each other. The overall score obtained forms the basis of the qualification of immigration candidates to apply for Canada PR. 

Irrespective of the applicant being single or coupled, they are subjected to this points-based evaluation called Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). However, the way they are assessed and scored may change depending on their status. 

A married couple or common-law partners can receive less base points than a single person, but can also gain points from their partner.  

Four Components of Comprehensive Ranking System For Couples

Every application for Express Entry involves a Principal Applicant (PA). 

It would mean, even if a couple is applying for Canada PR through Express Entry, only one among them shall be evaluated and assigned a CRS score needed for qualification. The couple can choose which partner is the PA as long as both partners qualify for at least one of three Express Entry programs. 

PA can include a spouse, common-law partners, or dependent children with the application. One partner will almost certainly have a CRS score higher than the other, and that person would be better suited as the PA.

The scoring system for single PAs and partnered PAs is somewhat different. 

To account for your partner, the CRS reduces the number of points the PA can get for various factors by a total of 40 points. However, at the same time, the CRS also allows the PA to earn up to 40 points through their partner’s profile.

There are four components to a CRS score. The total maximum CRS score a person, either single or coupled, can obtain is 1200 points. 

1) Core/Human Capital Factors: Age, language proficiency in English or French, education in Canada or abroad can contribute to a maximum score of 460 points for someone in a couple, but 500 points for a single person.

2) Spouse/Partner Factors: Based on your spouse or partner’s language proficiency, educational, or work experience, partner PA can get a maximum score of 40 points. 

Obviously, single PAs are not eligible to gain points under this category. 

3) Skill Transferability: Canadian work experience or a postsecondary credential can fetch you up to 100 points. 

4) Additional Points: Those with prior provincial nominations can gain 600 points which will effectively guarantee them an invitation to apply for Canada PR in subsequent Express Entry draws. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility. 

Let’s Understand Better With A Hypothetical Example

Adil and Myra are married. 

Adil is 29, has a master’s degree outside Canada, English proficiency of CLB 8 across all four categories, and five years of cumulative work experience including 3 years in Canada. Myra is 32, has a bachelor’s degree from abroad, and English proficiency of CLB 7 across all four categories. She has eight years of cumulative work experience including 6 years in Canada. 

Anyone can be PA in the Express Entry application. However, Adil is more likely to score better due to superior language skills, education and most importantly, age. 

On a points scale, Adil would obtain 494 with him as the PA of the couple. Myra’s skills would contribute 29 points which are included in this score. 

So which is better? 

Adil could have obtained 497, just three more points, had he applied as a single applicant. However, if he did the immigration officer may question why his spouse is not accompanying. If the reason is to gain access to more CRS points, his application may not necessarily be acceptable. 

If even Adil is saved from scrutiny, he would have to reside in Canada throughout the entire spousal sponsorship process in order to sponsor his wife, Myra which is a time taking process.  

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Canada Immigration Update: Paper-Based Economic Class Programs Go Digital

Applying for selected permanent resident (PR) programs in Canada for foreign skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs became fully digital since March 31, 2021. 

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With the launch of a new online application portal, IRCC has signalled a shift from the previous paper-based mode for select PR programs to improve the overall efficiency of the Canadian immigration system. Experts see it as a precursor to immigration priorities outlined in the budget 2021. 

This new portal is available for applicants qualifying for the following programs: 

  • Non-Express Entry (base) Provincial Nominee Program;
  • Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot;
  • Agri-Food Pilot;
  • Atlantic Immigration Pilot. 

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

Future of Canadian Immigration is Digital 

The introduction of the Express Entry system in 2015 marked a significant step towards the digitalization of Canadian immigration. As a result, hundreds and thousands of foreign immigration candidates made their way into Canada in quick time.  

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that is responsible for issuing permanent residency certificates, setting up immigration targets, and facilitating easy immigration will massively benefit from this procedural change to have a digital application forum. In turn, it is expected that aspirants will now have a clear breakdown of all the documents needed to submit, thereby avoid rejections due to incomplete applications previously in paper-application mode. 

Another advantage for immigration aspirants will be reduced processing times. For instance, a PNP applicant submitted through the Express Entry system can expect a processing time of around 6 months whereas a base PNP applicant, that is a paper-based submission can expect to wait 20 months to see their file processed. 

With the introduction of the new portal, even the base PNP applicant can reduce its processing time significantly. 

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New Express Entry Draws Extend PR Invites To CEC Candidates With CRS 401

New Express Entry Draws Extend PR Invites To CEC Candidates With CRS 401

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held yet another program-specific Express Entry draw on May 13. 

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This is the 187th Express Entry draw which targeted only candidates with Canadian work experience. A brief summary of the nomination draw is as below: 

  1. Exuberant Draw Size: Even though Canada invited 1,853 less candidates than the previous CEC-only draw, the total draw size of 4,147 ITAs for Canada PR is still encouraging. 

All the invited candidates have already demonstrated their work experience of at least one year inside Canada. International students, temporary skilled workers are known to be the largest beneficiary under the CEC program.

  1. Qualifying Score: Any prospective candidates that seek to register their profile for consideration under the Express Entry system shall be assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). 

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points and considers human capital factors like age, education, work experience outside Canada, language proficiency in English/French, spouse adaptability, Canadian study experience, etc. Those who receive provincial nominations through ‘enhanced’ PNP streams will get an additional 600 points towards their CRS score. 

May 13 draw selected candidates having a minimum CRS score of 401 which is slightly higher than the previous CEC-specific draw.  

  1. Tie-Break Rule: IRCC applies a tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings in the case where two or more candidates are awarded the same CRS score. This draw invited candidates who had the minimum score of 752 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14  UTC. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for permanent residency. 

Express Entry in 2021

IRCC has regularly held Express Entry draws in 2021. Only program-specific draws linked to either Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or c (CEC) have been held so far, thereby ignoring the candidates who qualified under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). This may be largely due to the COVID-related travel restrictions internationally. 

FSWP candidates are mostly foreign skilled workers who do not have work experience inside Canada and do not hold a job offer in Canada. However, they may qualify for permanent residency based on their age, language proficiency, education, and relevant work experience abroad. 

Canada is set to welcome 108,500 new immigrants through Express Entry-managed programs in 2021 alone. So far, more than half, 66,475 Express Entry candidates have been already invited to apply for permanent residency. 

Click here to get a quick review of nomination draws in the months of January, February, March, and April 2021. 

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For more latest updates on Canadian immigration, contact CanApprove. 

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Canada Invites More Candidates Than Previous PNP-Only Express Entry Draw

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held yet another program-specific Express Entry draw on May 12. 

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This is the 186th Express Entry draw which targeted only candidates with prior provincial nominations. A brief summary of the nomination draw is as below: 

  1. Increased Draw Size: Canada invites 176 more candidates than the previous PNP-only draw resulting in a total of 557 ITAs for Canada PR. 

All the invited candidates have already demonstrated their connection to a province or territory and experience to succeed in the labor market by securing a provincial nomination. 

Further, they may qualify to receive invitations for permanent residency through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, or Canadian Experience Class. 

  1. Higher Qualifying Score: Any prospective candidates that seek to register their profile for consideration under the Express Entry system shall be assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). 

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points and considers human capital factors like age, education, work experience outside Canada, language proficiency in English/French, spouse adaptability, Canadian study experience, etc. Those who receive provincial nominations through ‘enhanced’ PNP streams will get an additional 600 points towards their CRS score. 

May 12 draw selected candidates having a minimum CRS score of 752 which is 35 points higher than the previous PNP-specific draw.  

  1. Tie-Break Rule: IRCC applies a tie-break rule to avoid disputes in the rankings in the case where two or more candidates are awarded the same CRS score. This draw invited candidates who had a minimum score of 752 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before April 29, 2021, at 10:18:12 UTC.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for permanent residency. 

Express Entry in 2021

IRCC has regularly held Express Entry draws in 2021. Only program-specific draws linked to either Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or Canada Experience Class (CEC) have been held so far, thereby ignoring the candidates who qualified under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). This may be largely due to the COVID-related travel restrictions internationally. 

FSWP candidates are mostly foreign skilled workers who do not have work experience inside Canada and do not hold a job offer in Canada. However, they may qualify for permanent residency based on their age, language proficiency, education, and relevant work experience abroad. 

Canada is set to welcome 108,500 new immigrants through Express Entry-managed programs in 2021 alone. So far, more than half, 62,328 Express Entry candidates have been already invited to apply for permanent residency. 

Click here to get a quick review of nomination draws in the months of January, February, March, and April 2021. 

CRS Calculator
For more latest updates on Canadian immigration, contact CanApprove.

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