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Revisiting Canada Immigration between 10 July – 17 July

A lot happens over a week in the Canadian immigration landscape. Canada is on the road to recovery from the pandemic and is in need of immigrants to build a stronger economy and society. The resumption of all-program Express Entry draws, active Provincial Nominee Programs all point to the same. Here are some top highlights that may interest aspiring immigrants looking to work and settle permanently in Canada.  

Provincial Nominee Program Draws

Four Canadian provinces were seen active this week issuing provincial nominations to eligible candidates. A provincial nomination takes them a step closer to applying for permanent residence in Canada. Among the nominated were also candidates who are registered under the federal Express Entry system.

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Province Immigration Streams Number of nominations issued
Manitoba Skilled Immigration in Manitoba 174 
Skilled Workers Overseas
International Education
Express Entry category
Prince Edward Islands Labour Impact  194 
Express Entry category
Business Impact
British Columbia Express Entry BC 320
Skilled Immigration Categories
Quebec Skilled Worker Program 7
Alberta Express Entry category 187

 

Additionally, Alberta released the results of its draw held June 17 inviting Express Entry candidates with the minimum CRS score as low as 303. Despite the current travel restrictions in Canada, the provinces still nominated candidates who would immigrate at a later date.  

Take this quick free assessment to know your eligibility and various immigration options to Canada. 

Relief for International Students 

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made significant changes keeping in mind the upcoming September 2020 academic year. 

Even though the travel restrictions are still in place in Canada, International students can resume their study programs online. The announcement by IRCC addresses the same concern by prioritizing the processing of study permits for those who have submitted their application online. Also, it looks to address how time spent studying online would account towards Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). 

 

Canadian Job Market Remains Vibrant

The recovery in the Canadian labour market is visible as over 1 million jobs were created since the imposition of travel restrictions on March 18. The figure that was just 290,000 in May 2020 saw a surge in June 2020 as 953,000 job seekers were absorbed by the market. 

With a good recovery trend posed by the labour market recovery, the Canada unemployment rate continues to fall. This is also a great reason why one should continue planning for Canada immigration even in such uncertain times brought upon us due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

For more such updates and to plan your Canada Immigration, contact our immigration consultants today!  

Manitoba

Latest Manitoba PNP issues 174 LAAs for Provincial Nomination

July 16 Expression Of Interest (EOI) draw conducted by Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited Student Graduates and Skilled Workers both in Manitoba and abroad to apply for a provincial nomination.

Manitoba’s 94th nomination draw issued a total of 174 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to eligible candidates under three categories: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas and International Education Stream. 

Candidates registered under the federal Express Entry system and having given Manitoba as their preference of choice for Provincial nomination were also considered. 

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Receiving LAAs for Provincial nomination makes it easier to apply for permanent residence in Canada. Stream-wise MPNP draw results are as follows:

Candidates who qualified under Skilled Workers Overseas required to score a minimum of 811 points on the Manitoba EOI system. Similarly, Candidates qualifying under Skilled Workers in Manitoba required a minimum score of 430 points. 

Manitoba EOI system 

Every province in Canada has autonomy to select and manage candidates according to their specific labour demand. One such system followed by Manitoba is Expression of Interest (EOI). 

Interested candidates are ranked and scored out of 1,000 points which is based on human capital factors like proficiency in English or French, education, work experience, degree of Manitoba connections among others. 

Manitoba connections can be established by demonstrating presence of family or close friends in Manitoba, previous study or work experience in the province. 

A full-time permanent job offer from an employer in Manitoba is required to be eligible for the Skilled Workers category. On the other hand, International students who graduated from an educational institution in Manitoba may receive an LAA under the International Education Stream. 

In the year 2020 alone, Manitoba has managed to nominate nearly 2500 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada. While the actual immigration to Canada is dependent on slowing the spread of contagion and relaxing the associated travel restrictions, CanApprove advises to continue planning for Canada immigration. One can begin by improving their skill assessment and language proficiency scores. For more such updates, contact our expert immigration consultants.

British Columbia invites 320 candidates under Express Entry and Skilled Immigration categories

British Columbia Releases Latest PNP Draw Results!

The Canadian province of British Columbia (B.C.) released the results of the latest nomination round held July 14. The province issued 320 invitations to Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skilled Immigration (SI) candidates with minimum required provincial points ranging between 76 and 98. 

The federal Express Entry system is used to manage the applications for permanent residence in Canada. Their eligibility depends on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. A CRS score is based on factors like age, education, work experience, and proficiency in English or French. 

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Various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) including BC PNP has a dedicated stream linked to the Express Entry system. It assists the province in nominating eligible candidates according to the labour demand in the province. Getting a provincial nomination effectively qualifies the candidate to apply for permanent residence in Canada.   

The Skilled Immigration categories under BC PNP include Skilled Worker Category, Health Care Professional Category, International Graduate Category, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category. 

The minimum scores required for candidates to qualify in the July 14 draw were as follows:

  • Skilled Immigration – Skilled Worker: 98
  • Skilled Immigration – International Graduate: 98
  • Skilled Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled: 76
  • Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker: 98
  • Express Entry BC – International Graduate: 98

Express Entry candidates are usually ranked based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. But for the consideration under EEBC, candidates are issued points according to the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS).  

How to get nominated from British Columbia PNP?

Candidates having their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry system are also required to register in SIRS. Whereas to qualify for Skilled Immigration category under BC PNP, candidates must only be registered in the SIRS.

SIRS is a points-based system designed for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). It helps the province prioritize those candidates who demonstrate their skills to support the province’s economy. A candidate is scored out of a maximum 200 points and it is based on Economic Factors (120 points) and Human Capital factors (80 points) 

Additionally, BC PNP offers provincial nominations to such international investors/entrepreneurs who wish to actively participate in the British Columbian economy. The British Columbian Entrepreneur Stream is an ideal immigration pathway to obtain a permanent residence in Canada. 

Get in touch with our expert consultants for the latest updates on Canada Immigration.

Canada international student changes

Canada Announces Major Changes To Help International Students

Much to the anxiety among the international students on the prospects of studying abroad, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently made changes in study permit and how time spent studying online would account towards Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). 

In a news release issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the following measures were listed to help international students: 

  • IRCC will prioritize the processing of study permits for students who have submitted a completed application online.
  • Introduction of the temporary two-stage approval process for international students to begin their Canadian education program online in time for the fall 2020 academic year. It may benefit students who can not yet submit a completed study permit application. The relief is available till September 15, 2020
  • IRCC will consider adding the total time duration spent on online education towards the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility. This is extremely beneficial for students who aspire to get permanent residence after their education in Canada. However, students who have submitted a study permit application and if at least 50 per cent of the program is completed in Canada are eligible to claim relief.

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Attracting students for September 2020 Academic Year 

IRCC looks to provide relief for international students seeking admissions in the upcoming fall 2020 academic year. The recently released changes will help who begin their programs online this September at a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI).

Take this free assessment to know if you are eligible to study in Canada in fall 2020

Getting a pre-approval for study permit will enable IRCC to process applications quickly. The approval-in-principle stage requires the candidates to submit their letter of acceptance and testify the available funds eligible for study in Canada. Once the approval-in-principle is issued, applicants can begin studying online from a remote location. 

The final approval stage verifies all the admissibility requirements, including medical examination, police certificate. Once approved, the applicant can travel to Canada. However, it would depend on how the COVID-19 situation and any associated travel restrictions will evolve. 

International students contribute economically and socially to Canada’s progress. They bring in about $22 billion annually to the economy as well as help to further enrich Canadian society. International students are allowed to work for up to three years in Canada on a PGWP. 

The amount of work experience that they gain in Canada can help them get permanent residence and eventually citizenship. Popular pathways like Express Entry, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), are available for international students who aspire to settle in Canada fora better career opportunity and high living standards. IRCC pegs this figure at 60,000 every year.  

Contact our immigration consultants to get the latest updates on Canada Immigration and know how to qualify for the same.

Canada Immigration

Green Shoots Emerges As Canada Welcomed 11k Permanent Residents in May!

The world wants to return back to their normal lives doing normal activities amidst the present contagion. Taking a cue, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hinted on the recovery of Canada Immigration by welcoming nearly 11,000 new permanent residents in the month of May, this year. 

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Dramatic rise in immigration levels from April

The current travel restrictions imposed since March 18 has obvious impacts on the immigration landscape of Canada. The month of April saw the lowest number of invitations issued to eligible candidates (4,130 newcomers)) for permanent residence as Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs continued its nomination draws. 

Come May, permanent resident admissions rose about 165 per cent compared to April, even though there were only “virtual arrivals”. ‘Virtual’ because of the new arrivals belonged to candidates already in Canada who are transitioning from a temporary status to permanent status. Also, candidates who were approved or permanent residence before March 18 were exempted from the current travel restrictions. 

It also worthy of mentioning the efforts of Officials who were able to maintain the numbers by processing nearly 5,000 virtual arrivals in a week in June. 

 

NEW PERMANENT RESIDENTS IN CANADA
Month Year- 2020 Year-2019
January 24,700 18,645
February 28,895 20,250
March 18,595 27,060
April 4,130 26,900
May 10,955 33,015

It is clear from the above table that the year 2020 was all set to become yet another remarkable year in terms of rising skilled immigration levels. But soon followed the unprecedented travel restrictions since March 18 to slow the spread of contagion. Despite the signs of recovery, immigration numbers still remain low compared to pre-travel restrictions. 

 

Although Canada is increasingly on the verge of missing its target of welcoming 341,000 new permanent residents in 2020, IRCC will strive harder to achieve it. Its intention was made clear by the resumption of All-Program Express Entry draws on July 8. There could also be a possibility of revising the 2021 immigration target to a higher number. Either way, the prospects of Canada Immigration is looking brighter. 

Immigration consultants at CanApprove can suggest you the most suitable immigration programs depending on your work and personal profile. Contact CanApprove to plan your Canada Immigration today!

Ontario Opens New Pathway To Permanent Residence in Canada

Ontario Opens New Pathway To Permanent Residence in Canada!

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is now accepting intake applications for its Regional Immigration Pilot. In order to qualify, candidates must meet the required criteria for anyone of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program Employer Job Offer streams. 

Until recently, Expression of Interests (EoIs) for two streams: Foreign Workers & International Graduates under Employer Job Offer category was paused leaving only In-demand Skills stream open to accept applications. The latest announcement appears to have opened a new pathway for foreign talent under all streams in Employer Job Offer category. 

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The three Ontario communities that are open to Regional Immigration Pilot include Chatham-Kent, Cornwall, Quinte West/Belleville. 

OINP has allocated 150 nominations for this two-year pilot. The pilot will help foreign & highly skilled immigrants get lucrative jobs in small and rural Ontario communities. Further, it shall also provide an opportunity to easily qualify for permanent residence in Canada. 

Qualify for OINP Employer Job Offer streams

Foreign Workers stream for skilled workers, International Student stream for recent graduates from Ontario institutes and In-Demand Skills stream for sectors like agriculture, construction etc. come under the Employer Job Offer category. These are non-Express Entry aligned streams of OINP. 

Candidates must have a full-time and permanent job offer from employers in Ontario in order to qualify for the category. It is not necessary for the applicant to be living in Canada at the time of applying. However, one must ensure:
  • Occupation for which job offer in Ontario is secured is classified as “skilled” under Canada’s National Occupation Classification (NOC) Type/Level 0, A, or B. 
  • Have at least two years of cumulative full-time work experience, either in Canada or abroad, at the time of applying.

Get the latest updates on Provincial Nominee Programs using our PNP Finder tool. 

Contact our expert consultants for further assistance on Canadian immigration.

Immigration

Revisiting Canada Immigration between 3 July – 10 July

Canada Immigration has always stood the test of time and has warmly embraced the immigration of several skilled workers. The preceding week from 3 July- 10 July had few major developments concerning candidates who aspire to settle and obtain permanent residence in Canada. 

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First All-Program Express Entry Draw since March 4

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) resorted to all-program Express Entry for the first time since the present travel restrictions in Canada were put in place on March 18. 

July 8 draw considered all candidates in the pool including Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC). 

IRCC issued a total of 3900 ITAs to candidates having a minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 478. Until now, the draws would consider candidates only under Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Programs. 

A CRS score is majorly based on factors like age, education qualification, work experience, language proficiency apart from others.  

 

British Columbia invites Tech workers and International Students 

British Columbia issued 57 invitations with a minimum provincial score of 80. The invited candidates were qualified under Skilled worker and International Graduate categories of the Express Entry B.C. and Skills Immigration streams.

Additionally, Alberta released its PNP draw results conducted on June 17. Close to 187 candidates having a required CRS cut-off score as low as 303 got nominated. They are now a step closer to apply for permanent residence in Canada. 

Candidates with provincial nominations add up to 600 points to their overall CRS score. It would effectively guarantee them an ITA for permanent residence in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

Take this Free Assessment and know your eligibility for Canada Immigration. 

Quebec relaxes rules for PEQ program

Earlier in the month of May, Quebec announced changes to the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ or Quebec Experience Program) rules. The provisions related to the immigration of International students and Temporary foreign workers were made stringent. 

However, according to the latest announcement International students who graduated from a university or college in Quebec, would now need 12 months of Quebec work experience to be eligible for the PEQ. The same in the case of a temporary foreign worker is 24 months. 

New Report showing 1 Million Job Creation in June

The new report released by Statistics Canada showed economic recovery in June as employment increased by a record 953,000 people. It revealed an increase in employment in provinces like Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. The latest job statistics should be good news to immigrants as they can expect a stronger job market in Canada in the new normal. 

Canadian Citizenship rules

Couples who adopt foreign children will now be able to pass down their Canadian Citizenship as per the recent rulings by the Supreme Court of Quebec. Prior to the ruling, only genetically related children of Canadian citizens were able to gain citizenship. 

Permanent residents in Canada can apply for Canadian Citizenship after living and working in Canada for over 5 years. The country is open to immigrants in search of better work opportunities and a high standard of living. Now even you can explore various options of immigration to Canada by contacting CanApprove. 

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Latest Alberta Express Entry draw sets a required CRS cut-off score of 303

The details of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw conducted on June 17 by Alberta province was recently released. Over 187 eligible candidates who had agreed for a provincial nomination while registering their Express Entry profiles are said to be nominated under Alberta Express Entry stream. They are now a step closer to getting a permanent residence in Canada. 

June 17 PNP draw was conducted by the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) inviting 187 candidates in the federal Express Entry pool. Such candidates needed a minimum required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of as low as 303.

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The current travel restrictions to lower the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on AINP. The provincial authorities are only considering candidates who are already in Alberta for nominations. However, it is subjected to change once the travel restrictions are relaxed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). 

With the latest AINP draw in place, the province of Alberta has nominated nearly 1,785 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in 2020. While the total count of invitations to Express Entry candidates in 2019 were around 6,884, Alberta is yet to release the provincial nomination allocations for 2020 which would have enabled us to get a better picture of the future. 

Take this free assessment to know your eligibility and various other program streams for immigration to Canada. 

How to qualify for the Alberta Express Entry Stream? 

Canada Express Entry system manages applications for three federal immigration streams – Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Such applications are ranked in accordance with a unique scoring methodology called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).  A CRS awards point out of 1200 for human capital factors including age, work experience, education, and proficiency in English or French among others.  

Eligible candidates who score above the minimum required CRS which is determined in every nomination round are extended an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada. 

Candidates are also allowed to apply for various Express Entry-linked PNP immigration streams including the Alberta Express Entry stream. Additionally, up to 600 points is added to the overall CRS score on a successful provincial nomination, effectively making them eligible to receive a permanent residence in Canada.  

AINP streams do not require a job offer in order to qualify for permanent residence in Canada. However, having a job offer or relevant work experience in the province will be an added advantage. In addition to it, a degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution or a family member already living in the province shall improve your chances for consideration by the province. 

Travel restrictions in Canada are notified to continue until July 31 and may extend beyond. In such a scenario, one may wonder if they should continue planning for immigration to Canada. However, the regular conduct of Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program draws, the processing of applications by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, a public call by the Immigration Minister to “Come To Canada” is keeping the spirits of liberal immigration policies in Canada high. 

CanApprove advises all aspirants to continue working on their skill assessment and language proficiency tests to improve their CRS scores. Contact our immigration consultants for the latest updates on Canada Immigration.

All-Program Express Entry Draws Resume

Canada Resumes All-Program Express Entry Draws Issuing 3900 ITAs on July 8

Here is a big reason to smile as Canada conducted its first all-program Express Entry draws since March 4. 

July 8 marked the resumption of all-Program Express Entry draws by issuing 3900 Invitations To Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in Canada. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 478 to be eligible to receive an ITA in this year’s 22nd invitation round. Typically, CRS score is awarded to Express Entry profiles based on core-human capital factors as age, skilled work experience, education and proficiency in English or French. 

Ever since the travel restrictions were imposed in Canada on March 18, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made minor changes in the conduct of Express Entry draws. Sixteen Express Entry draws were conducted during the current travel restrictions limited only to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canada Experience Class (CEC) candidates. It also seemed convenient since most CEC candidates were already in Canada and least affected by the current travel restrictions. However, few candidates who received ITAs in these draws were also outside of Canada.

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Meanwhile, the majority of candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skills Trade Program (FSTP) were left in a catch-22 situation as they were excluded due to the unprecedented travel restrictions. July 8 draw not only brought relief to such candidates but also increased the total number of ITAs issued in 2020 to 53,800.  

Tie-break rule was applied by IRCC with timestamp recording February 11, at 13:08:31 UTC. It effectively means that candidates with a CRS score equal to or above 478 and who entered their profile in the Express Entry pool before the selected date and time, were only eligible to receive an ITA in this invitation round.

All-program Express Entry draws in 2020

Candidates are eligible to be considered for immigration programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skills Trade Program (FSTP), in addition to the Canada Experience Class (CEC) program and Express-Entry linked Provincial Nominee Program streams. 

While a candidate need not have a job offer to apply, those having one are awarded additional points under CRS. 

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issues Minimum CRS
155 July 8 3900 478
138 March 4 3900 471
137 February 19 4500 470
136 February 5 3500 472
135 January 22 3400 471
134 January 8 3400 473

Canada Experience Class-specific Express Entry draws in 2020

Candidates who receive ITA for permanent residence in Canada under the CEC program are required to have prior one-year work experience in Canada.  

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issues Minimum CRS
154 June 25 3508 431
152 June 11 3551 437
150 May 28 3515 440
148 May 15 3371 447
146 May 1 3311 452
144 April 16 3782 455
142 April 9 3294 464
140 March 23 3232 467

Provincial Nominee Program-specific Express Entry draws in 2020

Candidates who apply for Express Entry having a provincial nomination has an inherent advantage. They can seek upto an additional 600 points on their CRS. It shall effectively make them eligible to receive an ITA for permanent residence in Canada.  

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issues Minimum CRS
153 June 24 392 696
151 June 10 341 743
149 May 27 385 757
147 May 13 529 718
145 April 29 589 692
143 April 15 118 808
141 April 9 606 698
139 March 18 668 720

Travel restrictions in Canada were recently extended till July 31 by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and it only remains to be seen if it continues beyond. However, Canada has given enough hopes to aspiring immigrants by regularly conducting Express Entry draws, Provincial Nominee Program draws to continue their planning for migration in the near future.

CanApprove wishes to advise all aspirants to utilize this time in improving their skill assessment and language proficiency scores. Stay in touch with our immigration consultants for the latest updates.

Immigration will remain a priority for Canada

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“The true Canadian advantage lies in the continued success of businesses and communities that make full use of Canada’s progressive immigration policies”, recently opinionated Marco Mendicino and Navdeep Bains.

Being a third-generation immigrant themselves, Marco Mendicino and Navdeep Bains is among the countless immigrant success stories across Canada. Today, they oversee important portfolios in the government that are critical to the country’s economic growth. 

Navdeep Bains is in-charge of the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry while Marco Mendicino oversees the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship in the present Canadian federal government. 

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One million new immigrants by 2021:

More than one million new permanent residents were slated to join between 2019 and 2021. The exuberant immigration level plan had a good run in 2019. Express Entry draws and Provincial Nominee Programs even performed well in the first half of 2020. The fact that pandemic has disturbed the equilibrium is being restored well by progressive Canadian immigration policies. 

The liberal policies of Canada immigration ensured that foreign workers remained largely exempt from Canada’s current COVID-19 travel restrictions. Regular conduct of Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws have kept the hopes of several aspirants alive. In fact, the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued in 2020 so far through Express Entry draws is the highest since 2017.  

Ministers have reaffirmed their faith in immigration for the growth of Canada’s economy. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is expecting an incoming surge in global talent once the pandemic has passed. The provincial and federal immigration programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Class and the Provincial Nominee Program are some of the best options for aspiring immigrants. 

A candidate willing to apply under such programs must have a good Comprehensive Ranking System score that typically depends on age, educational qualification, work experience, language proficiency, spouse adaptability, etc. 

Take this free assessment to know your eligibility and various options for immigration to Canada. 

Digital work permits mooted:

In a parallel discussion, some experts and lawyers dealing in Canadian Immigration believe technology can be best put to use in such testing times. Although limited only to highly-skilled professional, a secure digital work permit and a social identification number (SIN) assigned to them will solve worker shortage issue. A digital work permit would allow these “virtual immigrants” to remotely start working with their new Canadian employers. Once the entry ban to Canada is to be lifted, the digital work permit would automatically be replaced by the regular work permit and SIN if the worker moves to Canada. 

Canadian borders remain closed yet Immigration scenario appears to be active with regular yet changed Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program draws. CanApprove wishes to advise all the aspirants looking to immigrate to Canada to make use of this unprecedented opportunity to strengthen their Expression of Interest (EoI). Improving their score in skill assessments and language proficiency tests now will go a long way in getting a Canada visa in quick time. 

Contact our team of expert consultants at CanApprove to plan your Canada Immigration and get the latest updates on the same.

Australia Immigration

South Australia to reopen Skilled and Business immigration programs from early August

The month of July has signalled the start of the new financial year 2020-2021 in Australia. It has warranted the Australian States and Territories to update their Nomination programs for Skilled Immigration under Subclass 190 and 491 visas and Business Immigration programs.   

South Australia that shares a border with all mainland States, as well as the Northern Territory, has recently announced the reopening of their Skilled and Business immigration programs from early August. It has also reasoned that the program details will depend on the allocation of state nomination places by the Federal Government for the new financial year 2020-2021. 

Immigration in Australia

South Australia is the southern, central state on the mainland of Australia with its capital city Adelaide attracting a lot of immigrants from around world. The Government of South Australia can nominate interested candidates for either a provisional visa under Skilled Work Regional subclass 491 or permanent visa under Skilled Nominated Permanent subclass 190 to help them start a new life in Australia. Additionally, if anyone had worked in South Australia for over three years on a subclass 491 visa, they may be eligible to apply for Permanent Residence visa under subclass 191. 

There are equally greater opportunities and state nominated visa options for individuals looking to establish a business or invest in South Australia. The state-sponsored settlement services also include meeting and greeting on arrival and reasonable accommodation for first 3 months.  

Take this free assessment to know your eligibility and get to know various options that are available for you to migrate to Australia. 

Update on other Australian States and Territories:

The government of Western Australia made significant changes in the preceding month to their occupation list by removing Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422) occupation. Instead, it added Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213) and Medical Physicist (234914) 

Subclass 491 and Subclass 190 visa programs shall remain closed for Queensland, Victoria and Northern Territory. New South Wales has also closed its subclass 491 visa program but the subclass 190 program appears to be available. 

The Australia Capital Territory was active last month issuing 81 invitations for subclass 190 visas. However, no 491 invitations have been issued since 21 April. The state is expected to conduct the next round of invitation on or before 15 July.

Meanwhile, CanApprove wishes to advise the aspirants to prepare themselves for various requirements to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) including skill assessment and language proficiency test. By doing so, the aspirants will be in a comfortable state to apply once the immigration programs reopen.

Contact CanApprove to discuss and devise your future course of action on Australia Immigration. 

Week in Review Canada Immigration between 26 June 3 July

Revisiting Canada Immigration between 26 June – 3 July

Ever since the Immigration Minister Mendicino gave a call, “Come to Canada”, the prospectus of Canadian Immigration is looking brighter. The preceding week from 26 June 2020 to 3 July 2020 had few important developments concerning those aspirants willing to obtain permanent residence in Canada. 

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Provincial Nominee Draws remain active:

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws were active even after the travel restrictions imposed to control the spread of the pandemic. Three PNPs, namely British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario were seen active during the week. 

British Columbia conducted its largest draw since the start of the pandemic during this week. Nearly 314 eligible candidates under its Express Entry and Skilled Immigration streams were invited to apply for provincial nominations. The candidates required a minimum score between 79 and 100 depending on the various sub-categories of Skilled Immigration stream – Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled. 

Manitoba issued 125 invitations to eligible candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. They are later eligible for permanent residence. These candidates were invited under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba Stream and the Skilled Workers Overseas Stream. The lowest ranking score was 475 under the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream while for the Skilled Workers Overseas Stream, the lowest score was 816.

Ontario PNP extended invitations to 24 entrepreneurs to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence under its Entrepreneur Stream. These candidates had Expression of Interest (EOI) scores between 134 and 200. In order to qualify under this stream, entrepreneurs will have to propose a minimum investment of $600,000. If they choose to settle outside the Greater Toronto Area, entrepreneurs may propose the required investment of $200,000.

Stellar performance of Express Entry draws in the first half of 2020

Canada Express Entry issued the second-most number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the first half of 2020 since 2017. The travel restrictions imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 pandemic also did not deter Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to invite nearly 49,900 candidates to apply for permanent residence. 

In order to qualify for Express Entry, the candidates are required to maintain a high Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) which is based on factors like age, education qualification, work experience, language proficiency, spouse’s adaptability factors and many others. 

Get to know your eligibility for the same by taking this Free Assessment. 

Collection of traveller information by CBSA

The Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) through Airlines will collect the basic biographical information of travellers leaving or entering the country. The information is also expected to be shared with IRCC making it easier to verify the duration of stay of a person in Canada for immigration or citizenship purposes. It may have an impact on prominent immigration applications such as study permits, permanent residence and citizenship.

Canada is a proven destination for immigrants looking for better work opportunities and a high standard of living. Explore various options of immigration to Canada by contacting CanApprove. 

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