Ontario invites French speaking Express Entry

New PNP Draw Under Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

The Canadian province of Ontario held a new nomination draw on May 4.

A total of 102 candidates with proficiency in both English and French received a Notification of Interest (NOIs) in this draw and also had to have created an Express Entry profile between May 4, 2020 – May 4, 2021.

More specifically, all the selected candidates qualified under Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker (FSSW) stream.

The FSSW is a type of ‘enhanced’ provincial stream which is aligned with the federal Express Entry system. A total of 102 candidates with proficiency in both English and French received a Notification of Interest in this draw and also had to have created an Express Entry profile between May 4, 2020 – May 4, 2021. Additionally, the qualifying Comprehensive Ranking System score for this draw ranged between 458 and 467.

This is the third such provincial draw in 2021 and it brings the total NOIs issued through this stream to 374.

Having a Provincial Nomination is Beneficial

All NOIs to 102 eligible Express Entry candidates will lead to successful provincial nominations in the next 45 days.

Express Entry candidates who receive a provincial nomination are effectively guaranteed to get an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence in a subsequent draw at the federal level. With a provincial nomination in hand, these candidates get an additional reward of 600 CRS points.

Get an overview of all the Express Entry draws that took place so far in 2021 here. Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draw, April 2021 | CanApprove

Eligibility Criteria for FSSW Provincial Stream

Receiving an invitation to apply will not guarantee your nomination. One may have to demonstrate the following eligibility requirements:

Qualify for the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Worker Program. These federal immigration programs require applicants to have adequate work experience in any skilled occupation.
Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of at least 7 in French and 6 in English is also required.
Adequate proof of finance enough funds to cover settlement costs in Ontario.

You may take this free assessment online to determine any specific eligibility based on your work profile.

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Latest BC Tech Pilot Pushes Total Nominations To 3,977 ITAs in 2021

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held a Tech Pilot nomination draw on May 4.

A total of 84 immigration candidates with work experience in selected occupations were invited to apply (ITA) for a provincial nomination. This has pushed the total ITAs in 2021 to 3,977. All the invited candidates are qualified to obtain 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.

Express Entry Candidates Take Advantage of Provincial Stream

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 B.C. job offer.

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 Invitation To Apply (ITA) in a future federal Express Entry draw.

Qualify for 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.

Good Time to Migrate to Canada is Now!

Immigration Levels Plan for 2021-2023 is expected to target over 1.2 million new immigrants to revive the country’s economy as well as aging demography.

About 60% of such immigrants each year are expected to come from economic-class programs like Federal Skilled Workers Programs, Canada Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Programs, etc. The likely beneficiaries are foreign skilled workers with/without work experience in Canada, international students aspiring to study and settle in Canada, and foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish their business in Canada.

The fact that Canada is the most preferred migrant destination, ahead of Australia and the USA is enough to consider planning for your immigration soon.

29 Eligible Tech Occupation- BC PNP Tech Pilot

BC PNP started a weekly Tech Pilot draw in 2017 to attract foreign talent in the growing BC’s tech sector. The pilot is now available to nominate skilled workers for 29 occupations as mentioned below.

Occupation	NOC
Telecommunication carriers managers	0131
Computer and information systems managers	0213
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts	0512
Civil engineers	2131
Mechanical engineers	2132
Electrical and electronics engineers	2133
Chemical engineers	2134
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)	2147
Information systems analysts and consultants	2171
Database analysts and data administrators	2172
Software engineers and designers	2173
Computer programmers and interactive media developers	2174
Web designers and developers	2175
Biological technologists and technicians	2221
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians	2241
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)	2242
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics	2243
Computer network technicians	2281
User support technicians	2282
Information systems testing technicians	2283
Authors and writers	5121
Editors	5122
Translators, terminologists, and interpreters	5125
Broadcast technicians	5224
Audio and video recording technicians	5225
Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts	5226
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts	5227
Graphic designers and illustrators	5241
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade	6221

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to qualify for various other Canada PNP streams for permanent residency.

Contact CanApprove to know your best chances of immigration.

Express Entry: CEC-only Candidates With CRS 400 Receive ITAs for Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held back-to-back program-specific Express Entry draws on April 29.

The 185th Express Entry draws resulted in 6,000 invites to CEC-only candidates who already have work experience in Canada. Typically, recent foreign graduates, temporary foreign skilled workers qualify for the permanent residence (PR) under Canada Experience Class (CEC) program.

The CEC was created in 2008 to help more temporary workers and international student graduates to transition to PR. The CRS requirement for qualification in the new invitation round was 17 points lower than the previous CEC-only draw.

With this, Canada has already issued over 60,000 invitations in 2021 to eligible Express Entry candidates to apply for PR.

Since the start of 2021, IRCC has been following a distinct trend of conducting only alternative program-specific nomination draws which either include Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This further led to the exclusion of candidates who qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).

FSWP is one of the largest immigration programs in Canada which attracts talented skilled workers who have had no work experience in Canada yet can qualify for PR based on factors like age, education, language proficiency, and relevant work experience in their home country.

However, Canada will resume all-program Express Entry draws once the pandemic is subdued globally. Until then you may check for your eligibility for other programs using our free assessment tool.

One other way would be also to work on your skill improvement to improve your chances of qualifying under FSWP once it resumes in near future. Contact CanApprove to know which skills should you prioritize to multiple your chances of selection.

Top Highlights From April 28 PNP-only Express Entry Draws

Draw-size:

IRCC ended up inviting 6,000 immigration candidates who already had a provincial nomination and were registered in the federal pool. The size draw remains the same as that of the previous CEC-only draw.

All candidates with provincial nominations have already demonstrated their connection to a province or territory and experience to succeed in the labor market that nominated them.

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

Qualifying CRS score:

Any profile that is registered in the federal Express Entry pool will be evaluated and ranked out of a total of 1200 points based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It considers human capital factors like age, education, work experience outside Canada, language proficiency in English/French, spouse adaptability, Canadian study experience, etc.

Candidates who receive provincial nominations through ‘enhanced’ PNP streams will get an additional 600 points towards their CRS score.

April 28 draw selected candidates having a minimum CRS score of 400 which is 17 points lower than the previous PNP-specific draw held on April 16.

Tie-break rule:

Usually, IRCC applies a tie-break rule to avoid confusion in the rankings due to the same CRS score awarded to two or more candidates. This draw invited candidates who had a minimum score of 717 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before April 24, 2021, at 15:24:49 UTC.

Canada is expected to welcome over 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. About 80,000 invitations will be sent out to eligible candidates through PNP and over 108,800 ITAs for Canada PR through Express Entry programs.

Contact CanApprove to kick-start your process of immigration to Canada.

Express Entry: 381 PNP-only Candidates Receive ITAs for Canada PR

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) pulled off yet another PNP-specific Express Entry draws on April 28.

The 184th Express Entry draws invited 381 candidates who already had a provincial nomination and were registered in the federal pool to receive permanent residency (PR). The CRS requirement for qualification in the new invitation round was 36 points lower than the previous PNP-only draw.

With this, Canada has already issued 55,771 invitations in 2021 to eligible Express Entry candidates to apply for PR.

Since the start of 2021, IRCC has been following a distinct trend of conducting only alternative program-specific nomination draws which either include Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Experts believe that without the provincially-managed PNP, local labor shortages may be overlooked at the federal level, where the focus is more nationwide.

This has led to the exclusion of candidates who qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). FSWP is one of the largest immigration programs in Canada which attracts talented skilled workers who have had no work experience in Canada yet can qualify for PR based on factors like age, education, language proficiency, and relevant work experience in their home country.

However, Canada will resume all-program Express Entry draws once the pandemic is subdued globally. Until then you may check for your eligibility for other programs using our free assessment tool.

Top Highlights From April 28 PNP-only Express Entry Draws

Draw-size:

IRCC ended up inviting 381 immigration candidates who already had a provincial nomination and were registered in the federal pool. The draw is increased by 125 ITAs from the previous PNP-only draw.

All candidates with provincial nominations have already demonstrated their connection to a province or territory and experience to succeed in the labor market that nominated them.

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

Qualifying CRS score:

Candidates who receive provincial nominations through ‘enhanced’ PNP streams will get an additional 600 points towards their CRS score.

April 28 draw selected candidates having a minimum CRS score of 717 which is 36 points lower than the previous PNP-specific draw held on April 15.

Tie-break rule:

Usually, IRCC applies a tie-break rule to avoid confusion in the rankings due to the same CRS score awarded to two or more candidates. This draw invited candidates who had the minimum score of 717 and only if they submitted their Express Entry profile before March 16, 2021, at 21:20:50 UTC

Contact CanApprove to kick-start your process of immigration to Canada.

CRS Requirement Drops To 301 In Latest Alberta PNP Draw

An exclusive provincial draw was held by the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) on April 20.

It resulted in a total of 200 invitations for a provincial nomination to eligible Express Entry candidates registered in the federal pool. These candidates are now one step closer to obtaining permanent residence (PR) in Canada.

The major advantage of receiving provincial nomination under AINP draws on April 20 include:

The qualifying score remains as low as 301 CRS points which are based on core human capital factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency in English or French,
Those Express Entry candidates who receive nominations from AINP will automatically add 600 points to their overall CRS score. This will effectively guarantee them an invitation to apply for permanent residence in upcoming Express Entry draws held fortnightly by IRCC.

‘Enhanced’ Alberta Express Entry Stream

The Express Entry system is a database of all eligible candidates who qualify for federal programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

These registered profiles are assessed and ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Candidates receive points for factors including their age, education, work experience, language ability in English or French. The varying degree of scores will help the government determine a prospective immigrant to succeed in Canada’s labor market.

Ever since the launch of the Express Entry system in 2015, all provincial streams are aligned with it for selecting eligible candidates. All immigration streams under Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) are classified into two: ‘enhanced’ provincial streams & ‘base’ provincial streams.

Alberta Express Entry comes under the ‘enhanced’ provincial stream, which means AINP can directly nominate eligible candidates from the federal Express Entry pool.

Additional requirements to receive provincial nominations under the Alberta Express Entry stream include:

Strong provincial ties which can be family ties or graduation from any University or College in Alberta, or those who can support the government’s economic development and diversification priorities.
Adequate work experience in an eligible occupation. Contact our consultants to the eligible list of occupations.

Canada is keen on achieving its immigration target of 1.2 new immigrants by 2023. It has planned to achieve more than 60% of the said target through various economic-class programs including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, Business Immigration.

So far in 2021, Alberta has invited about 1,000 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. The prospects of receiving more invitations look bright.

So, why wait any further?

Take this quick assessment online to determine your eligibility for any provincial stream based on your profile to obtain Canada PR.

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Saskatchewan Held New Provincial Draws Giving 269 Invites For Canada PR

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited 269 eligible immigration candidates through a new PNP draw on April 22.

All the invited candidates received an invitation to apply for provincial nominations for permanent residence in Canada under SINP’s International Skilled Worker category.

Further, the results were divided as:

130 invites to the SINP’s Express Entry subcategory, and
139 through the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.

The April 22 SINP draw invited candidates with an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 70 out of 100 points. All the 269 candidates were even required to submit Educational Credential Assessments to demonstrate their foreign education was comparable to the Canadian standard.

Qualify for Upcoming SINP draws

Granting permanent residency certificates comes under the exclusive jurisdiction of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Canadian provinces can only fasten the process by issuing provincial nominations to desirable candidates through any of its PNP streams.

Canada PNP streams are further aligned with the federal Expres Entry system. They are classified into the ‘enhanced’ provincial category and ‘base’ provincial stream.

‘Enhanced’ Express Entry sub-category

The Express Entry sub-category is an enhanced PNP under the scheme of SINP.

As the stream is linked to the federal Express Entry system, it can directly pick eligible candidates to invite them to apply for provincial nominations.

The federal Express Entry manages the pool of candidates for three of Canada’s main economic-class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. A separate Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted by candidates willing to be considered for a provincial nomination by SINP.

Any profile registered in the pool is evaluated and ranked according to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The scoring criteria involve the consideration of candidates’ age, education, work experience, language proficiency in English or French,

Additionally, those who receive a provincial nomination are awarded an additional 600 CRS points at the federal level. This is sufficient to receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence in the subsequent Express Entry draws.

‘Base’ Occupation In-Demand sub-category

Under it is a ‘base’ provincial stream, the Occupations In-Demand sub-category is open to immigration candidates who do not have an Express Entry profile.

Usually, highly skilled workers with experience and without a job offer in the province, in occupations like utility managers, medical laboratory technicians, and miners, among 61 in-demand occupations qualify under this sub-category.

Any eligible candidates must create an EOI profile through the SINP’s online application system to be considered for provincial nomination. Candidates will be assessed on how their work experience, education, language ability, age, and connections to the province demonstrate their ability to settle in Saskatchewan. They receive a score out of 100 and the highest-scoring individuals may receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

Saskatchewan had a great run since the PNP draws resumed after the initial travel restrictions imposed due to curb the spread of pandemics. The province has regularly conducted its provincial draws inviting eligible foreign workers to come a step closer to permanent residency.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for qualifying for any of the PNP streams.

Contact CanApprove if you wish to be considered for a provincial nomination for Canada PR in near future.

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Canada to Invest $1 Million in Northern Ontario to Boost Immigration & Tourism

Canada is taking all possible steps to revive its regional economy after the onslaught caused by the pandemic.

The federal government will now focus on attracting new immigrants as well as boost tourism under its new $1 million investment plan in Northern Ontario.

The million-dollar funding will go into boosting municipalities and indigenous communities to create well-paying jobs for newcomers. A newcomer in Canada can be anyone who has recently immigrated to Canada as an International student, temporary worker, skilled professional, experienced entrepreneur, and more. They may soon qualify to obtain permanent residency in Canada.

The government is expected to first focus on the Thunder Bay-Superior North region by matching skilled workers to what employers need, revealed Patty Hajdu and Marcus Powlowski, who are Members of Parliament for the Thunder Bay area, while announcing the initiative on April 7.

They went on to say, “Our government’s focus on economic diversification and immigration will support a strong economic recovery that is inclusive, sustainable, and creates good jobs for families throughout Thunder Bay-Superior North.”

Take this free assessment online or get connected with our immigration counsellors to determine your eligibility for immigration.

Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

Canada is investing about $490,500 in the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission to support Canada’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).

The RNIP is a community-driven immigration program. It takes help from the participating municipalities that attract and retain foreign workers.

Thunder Bay is one of 11 participating communities, which also include:

North Bay, Ontario;
Sudbury, Ontario;
Timmins, Ontario;
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario;
Brandon, Manitoba;
Altona/Rhineland, Manitoba;
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan;
Claresholm, Alberta;
Vernon, British Columbia; and
West Kootenay, British Columba.

According to a report funded by the federal government of Canada, Northern Ontario needs 162,000 new immigrants to support its economy. Individuals with specific professions and trades under Health & Medical, Skilled Trades, Engineering, ICT, Mining can easily find a prospective job opportunity in the region.

Candidates willing to apply for immigration under RNIP will be required to have a recommendation from one of these communities. The recommendation can be obtained by demonstrating at least one year of work experience or a post-secondary credential from a local institution. Adequate language requirements and enough financial stability to support yourself and your family will also be required.

With the recent announcement, the government is aiming at helping employers in the region better understand the immigration pathways and also promote jobs to newcomers, and provide employer diversity training.

Additionally, Canada is set to fulfil its annual obligation to welcome more than 401,000 newcomers through various economic-class programs and family programs. This is under a larger scheme of things to welcome over 1.2 million new permanent residents by 2023.

If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, now is the best time to kick-start your registration process. Meet our expert consultants to simplify the process and amplify your chances of immigration to Canada.

Canada To Remain Appealing To Global Talent For Easy Immigration

Canada welcomed hundreds and thousands of skilled immigrants, international students, and business entrepreneurs prior to the current pandemic.

To bring things into perspective, over one million new permanent residents, temporary foreign workers, and international students arrive in Canada each year.

Typically, immigrants coming from various countries are attracted to Canada’s open immigration system, and local attitude towards immigration. Moreover, International students have comprised an even larger share of Canada’s newcomers. This is primarily because such students are often younger than experienced professionals. They can be skilled and retained in Canada after their graduation to help build the economy.

Get in touch with our overseas education counsellor to know your current study abroad prospects.

Canada Will Sustain Higher Immigration Levels Even After The Pandemic

Even though the pandemic has significantly impacted the chances of welcoming new immigrants, the interest among future immigrants choosing Canada has increased. This stems from the positive hopes and grand measures that the Canadian government has been rolling out from time to time since the border closure and travel restrictions were first announced in March 2020.

For instance, World Education Services (WES) in 2020 surveyed a handful of prospective immigrants and noted heightened interest among them to relocate to Canada despite the pandemic. Further, its findings are summarized as follows:

interest in immigration to Canada increased between April and August among prospective immigrants;
the number of respondents planning to delay immigration dropped considerably;
prospective immigrants expect economic conditions in their home country to be worse than in Canada.

Canada wants to welcome immigrants from all corners of the globe and currently has exemptions in place for groups such as temporary foreign workers, international students, family members of Canadian citizens, and permanent residents, among others. They are being welcomed to apply for immigration through regular conduct of nomination draws both under Express Entry as well as Provincial Nominee Programs.

Additionally, Canada and its mighty neighbour the USA have higher rates of vaccinations. It would then enable the two countries to seriously consider lifting the border restrictions that have blunted growth in the Canadian economy. This may lead to newer work opportunities for prospective immigrants as they should then be able to enjoy the fruits of a stronger Canadian economy.

With the incoming waves of pandemics here to stay longer, the future of immigration seems stranded. However, Canada & Australia remains to be the two most prominent destinations that will always strive to maintain a healthy intake of skilled workers, alongside providing them better career and life opportunities.

To know the best chance of your immigration based on your work profile, contact CanApprove. You may also take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.

Australia Can Become A ‘Safe Haven’ For Skilled Migrants

Australia has tackled the coronavirus pandemic better than most other countries. The country is ranked No.2 in the world, only next to New Zealand in Bloomberg’s COVID Resilience Ranking.

However, the success of Australia in preventing a major health crisis has come at a cost of border closures and travel restrictions, which may continue till the end of the year. It has a significant impact on immigration which is a lifeline to Australia’s strong economy.

According to one estimate on population projections, Australia’s population will most likely be 1.11 million less than it could have otherwise been without COVID-19. This in turn creates a unique opportunity for Australia to become a ‘haven’ for skilled migrants looking to relocate or study, which will start to fill the gap left by the 1.11 million fewer people living in Australia in June 2030.

Focus on Welcoming International Students

Leveraging the international student sector to contribute to economic recovery is not a new tool for Australia’s policymakers. International students are younger than the Australian population as a whole and can be expected to be retained in the country and contribute to the national economy as a result of their educational attainment after completing their studies.

Experts believe that Australia will resort to focus more on attracting international students in a post-COVID-19 world.

KPMG Australia’s report Pathways to recovery: International students will boost our living standards projected Australia’s population could be in the order of 1.08 million less than it could have been without COVID by June 2030, which is broadly consistent with the projections released in December 2020. This leaves ample space for Australia to work on increased intake targets, once the travel restrictions are lifted.

Get in touch with our overseas coordinators to know about the current openings at Australian Universities/Colleges for higher education.

Attracting Immigration To Regional Australia

Australian businesses are feeling acute labor shortages in areas historically filled by temporary visa holders that have been restricted from entry due to border closures. Shortages have been more pronounced in agriculture, tourism, and hospitality sectors,and especially in regional Australia.

The shortages are being reported even after opening Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List, which identifies 18 occupations that fill critical skills needs to support Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) permits state or territory-sponsored overseas workers to reside and work in a designated regional location for a period of five years.

Further, the holders of this visa can apply for permanent residency after living and working in a designated regional location for at least three years.

In near future, we expect the Australian government to relax Labour Market Testing for the employer-sponsored streams and lower English language requirements in regional areas temporarily to welcome more and more workers for economic recovery.

Global Talent Stream & Business Immigration

The Federal 2020-21 Budget committed nearly $29.8 million over two years for a Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce. This will enhance Australia’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled workers in key growth sectors.

Read our previous blog on how to apply for Global Talent Independent (GTI) Program.

As an experienced immigration consultant for more than two decades, CanApprove is inclined to interpret the present economic modellings/statistics as a golden opportunity for international students, skilled professionals, and other talented foreign workers to try their chances at qualifying for Australian immigration. However, travel exemptions and visa processing are still restrictive, you can utilize this period to improve work & language skills to better your chances of immigration.

Take this free assessment online or get in touch with our consultants to know about your eligibility for immigration.

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Five Canadian Provinces Invite Express Entry Candidates For Canada PR

Issuing permanent residency (PR) certificates in Canada is under the exclusive authority of the federal government. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in Canada issue provincial nominations to eligible candidates who can apply for Canada PR with the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Following the process, last week was crucial for immigration aspirants as five Canada PNP invited eligible Express Entry candidates to apply for provincial nominations.

British Columbia Holds Tech Pilot Draw

British Columbia held its popular Tech Pilot on April 20. It resulted in inviting 90 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. All the invited candidates belonged to Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration category.

Further, all these candidates required a minimum provincial score of 80, calculated under its Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).

BC PNP started a weekly Tech Pilot draw in 2017 to attract foreign talent in the growing BC’s tech sector. The pilot is now available to nominate skilled workers for 29 occupations. The Tech pilot is open until June 2021 and may extend beyond.

Manitoba Holds Unusual Draws

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited 399 candidates who may be eligible for the Skilled Workers Overseas stream on April 19.

Usually, MPNP conducts three draws for each of its PNP streams – Skilled Worker in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas, and International Education Stream along with ‘enhanced’ Express Entry stream. However, the April 19 MPNP draw invited provincial nominations only under Skilled Workers Overseas and Express Entry streams.

The results of the new MPNP draw are as follows:

30 candidates invited under a strategic recruitment initiative with an EOI score of at least 703; and
369 candidates were invited under a strategic recruitment initiative with an EOI score of at least 708.

Ontario Holds Tech Pilot Draw

Ontario invited 528 Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of six tech occupations to apply for a provincial nomination on April 13. It includes:

Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172)
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175)
Computer engineers (NOC 2147)

All the invited candidates needed to have a profile in the Express Entry System with a Comprehensive Ranking System score between 456 and 467.

Prince Edward Island Invites 156 Candidates

Prince Edward Island has released the details of its scheduled April 15 draw. Most of the invitations, 140, went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 16 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold of 75.

Alberta Invites Candidates With Low CRS of 302

In a nomination draw held on April 06, Alberta invited up to 200 Express Entry candidates with a CRS score as low as 302. However, it is one point higher than the previous two draws.

Qualify For Canada PR With Express Entry

Express Entry is the main way through which Canada manages skilled worker applications for permanent residency. Although, one can skip the PNP process and receive permanent residency directly, having a provincial nomination effectively guarantees that IRCC will invite you immediately, subject to qualification.

Express Entry is an application management system for three federal immigration programs. Any profile submitted in the system is ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers factors like your age, work experience, education, and language skills.

The highest-scoring candidates receive invitations to apply for permanent residence through regular Express Entry draws.

Additionally, candidates with provincial nominations gain an additional 600 CRS points and this is enough to score above the required minimum CRS points which are determined in each Express Entry draw.

Take this free assessment online or contact our consultants to determine your eligibility for each Canada PNP.

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New PNP Draw Under Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

Having a Provincial Nomination is Beneficial

Eligibility Criteria for FSSW Provincial Stream

Latest BC Tech Pilot Pushes Total Nominations To 3,977 ITAs in 2021

Express Entry Candidates Take Advantage of Provincial Stream

Qualify for Entrepreneur Immigration

Good Time to Migrate to Canada is Now!

29 Eligible Tech Occupation- BC PNP Tech Pilot

Express Entry: CEC-only Candidates With CRS 400 Receive ITAs for Canada PR

Top Highlights From April 28 PNP-only Express Entry Draws

Express Entry: 381 PNP-only Candidates Receive ITAs for Canada PR

Top Highlights From April 28 PNP-only Express Entry Draws

CRS Requirement Drops To 301 In Latest Alberta PNP Draw

‘Enhanced’ Alberta Express Entry Stream

Saskatchewan Held New Provincial Draws Giving 269 Invites For Canada PR

Qualify for Upcoming SINP draws

‘Enhanced’ Express Entry sub-category

‘Base’ Occupation In-Demand sub-category

Canada to Invest $1 Million in Northern Ontario to Boost Immigration & Tourism

Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

Canada To Remain Appealing To Global Talent For Easy Immigration

Canada Will Sustain Higher Immigration Levels Even After The Pandemic

Australia Can Become A ‘Safe Haven’ For Skilled Migrants

Focus on Welcoming International Students

Attracting Immigration To Regional Australia

Global Talent Stream & Business Immigration

Five Canadian Provinces Invite Express Entry Candidates For Canada PR

British Columbia Holds Tech Pilot Draw

Manitoba Holds Unusual Draws

Ontario Holds Tech Pilot Draw

Prince Edward Island Invites 156 Candidates

Alberta Invites Candidates With Low CRS of 302

Qualify For Canada PR With Express Entry

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