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Toronto and Vancouver attracts record number of immigrants to Canada annually

Toronto, Vancouver emerge most favourite destinations for immigrants

Toronto and Vancouver are attracting more immigrants compared to other popular cities among new immigrants in North America that include New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Washington DC. The record-breaking immigration growth in these two cities can be partially attributed to the fact that Canada welcomed a significantly high number of immigrants in 2019. Another major reason was Quebec reducing its immigration levels by 20 percent. Because of this, the number of immigrants who would have otherwise chosen the Quebec city of Montreal chose either Toronto or Vancouver.  Yet another reason for the increase in immigration to Toronto and Vancouver was the US tightening its immigration rules.

Though Canada is big and vast, most of the new immigrants prefer to settle in big cities of the country. While 16 out of 20 immigrants who moved to British Columbia in 2019 chose to settle in Metro Vancouver, only 1 in 20 immigrants settled in Greater Victoria region. According to Jack Jedwab, president of Metropolis Canada, Metro Vancouver is projected to be the fifth highest immigrant-receiving city in North America, despite the city having a relatively smaller population size of 2.2 million.

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The number of new immigrants who moved to Greater Toronto in 2019 was a record 117,000 and it resulted in the country’s population growing by 1.9 per cent. At the same time, Metro Vancouver’s population grew by 1.6 percent, as 40,020 new immigrants moved to the city last year.

The temporary work permit and study permit holders have not been included in determining the immigration growth rate of Toronto and Vancouver.

In 2019, a total of 341,000 new permanent residents moved to Canada. This is an incredible rise compared to the number of new permanent residents moved to Canada in the year 2015, which was only 271,000.

The proportion of immigrants from India has also doubled since 2016 and one in four of all new immigrants who arrived in Canada in 2019 was Indian.

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Immigration helps Canada withstand global economic crisis

Canada could withstand the global slowdown that affected major economies in 2019 thanks to immigration, a Live Mint news report has observed. The gains in the labour force helped the Canadian economy retain a solid pace of growth during the period of economic slowdown, the report said.

According to the data from OECD, the labour force of Canada grew two percent last year. It marks a faster growth compared to the US and Japan. This increase in labour force is attributed to the population growth in Canada, 80 percent of which comes from immigration.

The population growth has increased consumer spending, which led to sales and prices remaining high. As a result, Canada could successfully tide over the global slowdown in trade and investment as well as the sluggish growth of the global economy.

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Canada’s population growth has been high since the early 2000s, at an annual average rate of around one percent. Canada government’s decision to increase the immigration levels in 2016 resulted in the population growth rate of the country rising to 1.4 percent in 2018. This is the fastest growth rate among the G7 countries, says the news report. The annual population growth rate further increased to 1.5 percent in the year ended in October 2019, shows the estimates by the Canadian government.

Economic experts observe that Canada’s economy expanded by almost 1.5 percent in 2019 owing to the increase in population fueled by a high immigration growth rate. The high population growth also held Canada’s housing markets upbeat.

Canadian immigration system selects immigrants on the basis of their ability to economically establish in the country. Their potential is assessed on parameters such as the educational qualification of candidates, language proficiency, job offer, etc. This system of selecting immigrants is benefiting the country in many ways, according to economists. Canada selects almost 60 percent of immigrants based on these criteria.

Canada has a low birth rate and a population aging fast. Because of this reason, the country has opened its doors to eligible immigrants who can contribute towards sustaining the healthy growth of the country’s economy. If you wish to move to Canada permanently, this is the right time to start the preparations. Contact us for the best professional assistance for Canada migration.

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3900 candidates receive ITAs in March 4 Express Entry draw

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 3900 candidates to apply for permanent residence in Canada in the Express Entry draw held on March 4. The invited candidates had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 471. In the previous Express Entry draw held on February 19, the minimum cut-off score was 470 and invitations were issued to 4500 candidates.

Tie-break rule was applied in the March 4 Express Entry draw as in the previous draws. The time stamp given was February 24, 2020 at 06:02:57 UTC. It means not all candidates with a CRS score of 471 received ITAs in the latest draw, but only those who had submitted their Express Entry profiles before the said date and time.

 

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Tie-break rule was applied in the March 4 Express Entry draw as in the previous draws. The time stamp given was February 24, 2020 at 06:02:57 UTC. It means not all candidates with a CRS score of 471 received ITAs in the latest draw, but only those who had

submitted their Express Entry profiles before the said date and time.

By 2021, Canada is planning to increase the immigration levels up to 350,000. Among the total number of immigrants to be admitted during this period, around 90000 candidates will be admitted through Express Entry. According to immigration experts, the high immigration target set by Canada is likely to prevent CRS cut-off score shooting up any further in the near future. So, candidates with CRS score in the current range can expect receive an ITA soon.

The Express Entry draw held on March 4 is the 5th draw to have held in 2020 so far and in all these draws, IRCC has issued a total of 18,700 invitations. Canada plans to issue a total of ITAs 85,800 this year through Express Entry and a high number of ITAs is being issued in successive draws with an aim to meet this target.

Canada migration through Express Entry

The first step for a candidate to migrate to Canada through Express Entry is to create an Express Entry profile. Each of these profiles are assessed on the basis of various eligibility factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency etc. and awarded a Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) score out of 1200.  The highest scoring candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada by the IRCC, in the federal Express Entry draws which are usually conducted in every two weeks.

To enter the Express Entry pool, the candidate must prove their eligibility under one of the three federal economic immigration programs, which are Federal Skilled Worker Class, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades Class. The Express Entry candidates, who have received provincial nomination through one of the streams/categories aligned to the federal Express Entry system, will have 600 additional CRS score points added to their total score. So they surely receive an invitation from IRCC to apply for Canada PR in the subsequent Express Entry draw.

 

 Express Entry draws held so far in 2020

Draw Number Date Number of ITAs issued Minimum CRS score
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

 

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Canadian immigration expected to get bigger in coming years

Future of Canada depends on immigration, says immigration minister

The future of Canada depends on immigration, said Marco Mendicino, the Immigration Minister of Canada in his “Vision” speech. He said this in the context of the demographic realities of the country. Canada has low birthrate, longer lifespan for people and fewer children to maintain the size of the population.  The lack of population growth is putting pressure on the country’s economy as the number of workers on whom the government can rely for raising funds for government expenses such as healthcare is really low. As the population is aging faster, the demand for healthcare is also going to increase in the future. Currently, 85 percent of Canada’s population growth can be attributed to immigration. It is predicted that Canada’s dependence on immigration for population growth will reach 100 percent by 2030s.

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Marco Mendicino, in his speech, has informed that Canada would be welcoming over one million immigrants over the next three years. The 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan of Canada will be formally released in March, said the Minister.

The Vision speech by Marco Mendicino is his first policy speech after he took charge as Canada’s immigration minister in November 2019. The Vision speeches, which are a tradition among the immigration ministers of Canada, are meant to explain their vision for the country’s immigration system.  The aspirational goals of the government regarding immigration, and policies and programs which the government plans to implement with regard to immigration are explained in these speeches.

Mendicino said in his speech that a dialogue on how many people Canada needs to secure its economic prosperity was necessary.

Immigration programs of Canada

Mendicino, in his Vision speech, has made clear that the Express Entry program would remain the flagship program for welcoming immigrants to Canada. He said 95 per cent of immigrants who came to Canada through Express Entry are employed and 85 per cent of them are working in their respective fields of specialization. Immigration programs such as the Global Talent Stream and Atlantic Immigration Pilot are also playing a key role in supporting the country’s economy, according to the Minister.

The Minister also highlighted the need to promote economic immigration to smaller communities. It is with this aim the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was introduced in 2019, said the Minister.

Canada will also be launching Municipal Nominee Program (MNP) in order to promote economic growth across the country. The Canada government is conducting pre-consultations regarding the program, said the Minister and he invited the stakeholders to provide feedback on how to shape the MNP.

OECD has lauded the Canadian immigration system as the international standard on how to effectively manage an immigration system, the Minister said. Canada is built on the strength of immigration. Welcoming the immigrants will help Canada to grow the labour market, support businesses and remain the best country in the world, said Mendicino, concluding his speech.

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Saskatchewan EOI 576 Invited

Latest Saskatchewan Expression of Interest draw invites 576 candidates

A total of 576 Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in the Saskatchewan Expression of Interest draw held on February 27. The selected candidates in both categories had a minimum score of 69.

Saskatchewan Expression of Interest

Saskatchewan’s Expression of Interest system enables the province to select immigration applicants capable of economically establishing themselves in the province and nominate them for permanent residence in Canada. The first step in obtaining provincial nomination through the Saskatchewan Expression of Interest system is submitting an Expression of Interest to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program(SINP). Each of the Expression of Interest profiles submitted to the SINP is assessed and awarded a score out of 100 based on various eligibility factors such as age, education qualification, language proficiency etc. The highest-scoring candidates receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan in the Expression of Interest draws. Though it is not mandatory for a candidate to have a job offer, they must have at least one year of work experience in a skilled occupation that is related to their field of study.

Saskatchewan EOI 576 Invited

Saskatchewan Express Entry

The latest Saskatchewan Expression of Interest draw issued 301 invitations to candidates belonging to the Express Entry sub-category. To be considered for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan, the candidates must submit a separate Expression of Interest to the SINP. Those who receive a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan will have 600 Comprehensive Ranking System score points added to their total CRS score. In the subsequent federal Express Entry draw, they would also receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

Saskatchewan Occupations In-Demand

Occupations In-Demand sub-category gives a chance to those immigration candidates who do not have an Express Entry profile to apply for provincial nomination from Saskatchewan. The number of Occupations In-Demand candidates who received invitations in the latest draw is 275.

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How to obtain Canada PNP visa without a job offer in 2020

Obtain Canada PR without a job offer through PNP in 2020

In the past few years, Canada PNP has been gaining huge popularity among Canada immigration aspirants as the most viable and fast-track pathway to move to Canada permanently. Unlike other important pathways such as the federal Express Entry, Canada PNP gives a chance to even those candidates who do not have a job offer and those having low Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to apply for immigration. While certain streams and categories under Provincial Nominee Programs demand the candidates to have a job offer, certain other streams/categories do not require candidates to have a job offer to qualify.

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Following are the most popular Canada PNP programs that allow candidates without a job offer apply for Canada PR:

  • Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
  • Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
  • Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The fast-growing economy of Saskatchewan demands more skilled workers to sustain the growth. The Occupations In-Demand sub-category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) allows candidates without a job offer to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan. To become eligible under this sub-category, the candidates must meet certain criteria, which are:

  • Legal residential status in the country from where the candidate is applying
  • Minimum language proficiency in English or French equal to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
  • Post-secondary level education or training with a duration of at least one year
  • Work experience in a highly skilled occupation classified under NOC 0, A or B. The work experience must of at least one year acquired within the past 10 years.
  • Possess licenses that are required practice the candidate’s profession in Saskatchewan
  • Sufficient settlement funds to start a new life in Saskatchewan and support family members
  • Score of at least 60 out of 100 in the unique points grid system of Saskatchewan.

QSWP (Quebec Skilled Worker Program)

Candidates without a job offer may obtain Canada PR through Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). In order to apply under the Program, the candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Legal residential status in the country from where the candidate is applying
  • Language proficiency equal to at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)4 in English or French
  • Education qualification equal to post-secondary level education or training
  • At least one year’s work experience acquired during the past 10 years in a highly skilled occupation (classified under NOC 0, A or B) related to the candidate’s field of study.
  • Required professional licenses
  • Settlement funds enough to start a new life in Quebec
  • Score of at least 60 out of 100 in the unique points grid system of Quebec.

Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) gives an opportunity to candidates without a job offer to migrate to Canada, provided they meet the following requirements:

  • The candidate’s age must be between 18 and 49
  • They must meet the minimum language requirements
  • They must have work experience of at least one year in the designated field
  • Education qualification must be equal to Canadian diploma or certification
  • They must demonstrate intention to live and work in Nova Scotia

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Why must you hire a qualified Australia migration consultant?

Australia is the favourite immigration destination for millions of aspirants across the world. Often, the whole Australia migration process appears complex and exhausting for those who try to apply on their own. The assistance of an expert immigration consultant with good knowledge and experience prove helpful in such circumstances as they can make migration whole process totally hassle-free. But the most important advantage of hiring a qualified immigration consultant is that you can avoid making mistakes while submitting the application because, even a minor error may lead to rejection of application and even cancellation of visa later.

Incorrect information leads to visa cancellation

Furnishing incorrect information in a visa application can lead to visa cancellation in Australia. As per the Australian immigration laws, the applicants of Australian visa must fill their application form completely and should not provide any incorrect answers. Further, the visa applicants must not give wrong or incorrect information during interviews with the Minister for Immigration (‘Minister’), an officer, an authorized person, the Tribunal or the Immigration Assessment Authority, says the law.

Section 109 of the Migration Act 1958 gives authority to Australia’s immigration minister to cancel a visa, if it was proved that the holder obtained the visa by furnishing incorrect information.

Section 109 of the Migration Act 1958 requires that a non-citizen:

  • Must provide correct information in visa application
  • Must not provide fake documents
  • Must inform the Department if the applicant become aware of any incorrect information
  • Must inform the Department of any relevant changes in circumstances

The Minister has the authority to cancel visa even if the applicant did not know that the answer they had provided was incorrect, says Section 100 of the Migration Act 1958.

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If it was found that a person has given wrong information in the application or during interview, a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC) of their visa will be issued by the Department of Home Affairs. The visa holder is given a chance to provide evidence and submissions on why their visa should not be cancelled. But if they fail to provide an explanation satisfying to the authorities, their visa will be cancelled.

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Engineering Technologies

Engineering technologists no longer need Canadian experience in Alberta

The requirement for Canadian education and work experience has been abolished for engineering technologists and technicians in Alberta. The move by the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), the industry regulator for engineering technologists and technicians in Alberta, has made it easier for foreign engineering technologists and technicians to become certified in the province. As both Canadian and overseas education/experience will be treated equally, they need not possess Canadian education or work experience to quality. So they can find a job in the province without much delay.

Engineering technologists and technicians in Alberta

The jobs of engineering technologists and technicians come under National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2232 and are different from engineering occupations. Alberta still demands some level of Canadian work experience for engineering occupations.  Data from Statistics Canada shows that in Canada, only half of the immigrants with an Engineering degree are able to build a career in their area of expertise. But the case is different for Canadian-born Engineering graduates as almost 66 percent of them are able to successfully find employment in their area of expertise.

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When it comes to integration of immigrants to the Canadian society, credential recognition is one of the most important challenges being faced by the authorities. Canadian government spends millions of dollars each year to facilitate easier and faster integration of newcomers to the Canadian society. The integration services offered to new immigrants include settlement and employment services and assistance for obtaining license to practice a particular profession. As finding a job makes the integration process easier, the new move by ASET is expected to boost integration of immigrants qualified under engineering technologists and technicians easier.

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PEI PNP 153 Invites

153 invites issued in February 20 PEI PNP Expression of Interest draw

In the latest PEI PNP Expression of Interest draw held on February 20, a total of 153 candidates received invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The invitations were issued to candidates belonging to Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories of Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). Of the total 153 invitations issued in the draw, 143 went to Express Entry and Labour Impact category candidates. The remaining 10 invitations were issued to Business Impact category candidates.

PEI PNP Express Entry category

The PEI PNP’s Express Entry category is aligned to the federal Express Entry system. The first step for an Express Entry candidate to be considered for provincial nomination from Prince Edward Island is to submit an Expression of Interest profile to the PEI PNP. Each of these profiles is assessed and awarded a score based on the unique points   grid of the PEI PNP. The highest scoring candidates are invited to apply for a provincial nomination in the PEI PNP Expression of Interest draws. The candidates who successfully obtain a provincial nomination from PEI PNP will also receive 600 additional CRS score points that guarantee them an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent federal Express Entry draw.

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PEI Labour Impact Category

The Labour Impact category allows candidates with a valid job offer from a PEI employer to apply for a provincial nomination with the support of their employer. Under this category too, the candidates need to submit an Expression of Interest first.

The PEI PNP authorities have not revealed a breakdown of invitations issued to Express Entry and Labour Impact category candidates. The minimum EoI score of selected candidates in each category has not also been revealed.

PEI Business Impact category

The latest PEI PNP Expression of Interest draw invited 10 Business Impact category candidates through the Work Permit Stream. The candidates were required to score a minimum EoI score of 122. The Work Permit Stream is exclusively for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to own and operate a business in PEI.

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Australia migration

Everything you need to know about Australia migration 2020

For millions of immigrants from across the world, Australia is a dream destination. Data shows that a total of 249,700 persons moved to Australia in the year ending March 31, 2019. It means, compared to the previous year, the number of persons migrated to Australia is4.9% larger. With so many opportunities awaiting the prospective immigrants, the year 2020 to appears to be promising as far as Australia migration is concerned.

Below are the major factors that make Australia an attractive destination for immigration:

Career opportunities: Australia has vast career opportunities for skilled workers and thousands of immigrants have built their successful career in the Land Down Under. For those who seek to live and work in Australia, cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra are already regarded as the best destinations for employment. Now Australia is taking serious efforts to attract foreign skilled workers to the regional areas of the country where numerous opportunities are awaiting.

Immigrant-friendly country: Australia has a welcoming policy towards immigrants and is keen about attracting immigrants who can contribute towards the growth of the country’s economy with their skills and work experience. Every year, thousands of immigrants from different parts of the world move to Australia and people from different cultural backgrounds live here peacefully, making Australia a multi-cultural and diverse society.

No language barrier: Australia is an English-speaking country and those who know English do not experience any difficulty related to language in the country.

High quality of living: The residents of Australia enjoy high living standards with the best infrastructure, numerous social security benefits, beautiful natural surroundings and awesome climate.

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Pathways to migrate to Australia

Following are the pathways for Australia migration:

  1. Work stream permanent visa
  2. Family stream permanent visa
  3. Business/ investor stream permanent visa

General Skilled Migration (GSM)

Most of the immigrants come to Australia for work and the most popular Australia migration pathway for skilled workers is the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. Three major visa types are available under the program, which are:

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

Foreign workers with the skills which are in demand in Australia are eligible to apply for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189). The holders of this visa can live and work/study anywhere in Australia. But to qualify for this visa, the candidates must have work experience in an occupation which is featured in the skilled occupations list. Before applying for the visa, they must have undergone a skills assessment and received an invitation to apply for the visa, besides scoring enough points.

The benefits enjoyed by the holders of subclass 189 visa include the right to permanently stay, work and study anywhere in Australia. They can also enroll in Medicare, sponsor their relatives and travel to and from Australia for five years. Later, they may apply for Australian citizenship as well.  Almost 90% of applications for Subclass 189 visa are processed within 20 months and 75% of applications only take maximum 12 months to complete the processing.

Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

The candidate must possess work experience in an eligible occupation and undergo a skills assessment in order to become eligible to obtain this permanent visa. They also need to obtain an invitation to apply for this visa and score enough points. The holders can live permanently and work or study anywhere in Australia, enroll in Medicare, sponsor their relatives and travel to and from Australia for five years. Later they may also apply for Australian citizenship. 90% of applications for this visa are processed within 10 months while 75% of applications have completed processing within 9 months.

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)

Skilled workers who wish to live and work in regional Australia may apply for Subclass 489 visa and they may also apply for the Skilled Regional (Permanent) visa (subclass 887) later. The following are the three major pathways under Subclass 489 visa are:

  • Invited Pathway
  • Extended Stay Pathway
  • Subsequent Entry Pathway

Under the Extended stay pathway of subclass 489 visa allows the holders to stay in Australia for four years. But they are required to stay in the specified region.The Subsequent Entry pathway to allows the holders to live, work and study in a specified region of Australia. However, no standard processing times are available for subclass 489visa. Invited Pathway is currently closed for accepting applications.

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Arrima draw

23 candidates in the latest Arrima draw held on January 16

In the latest Arrima draw held on January 16, the details of which were released recently, 23 candidates of Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program were invited to apply for Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). The candidates invited in the draw are among the 16000 applicants, whose earlier applications had been quashed as part of the immigration reforms introduced by Quebec in June 2019, which are known as Bill 9. k Earlier draws too have given priority to these candidates. But Quebec Government had earlier informed that these candidates will enjoy priority in draws only till January 16, 2020. So the latest draw is assumed to be the last draw where such candidates are prioritized.

The candidates invited in the latest Arrima draw had also submitted Expressions of Interest to MIFI before December 17, 2019. They were also supposed to have held a temporary resident status or a work/study permit in Quebec at the time of application.

Quebec Immigration Assessment

The Arrima system, which is the Expression of Interest system for Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program, was introduced in 2018 replacing the “first come, first served” system that existed earlier. The first step for candidates who wish to settle in Quebec through the Regular Skilled Worker Program is to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) through Arrima. Then each of these EoI profiles are assessed and ranked on the basis of a few eligibility factors. The highest scoring candidates receive invitations from Quebec to apply for a Quebec selection certificate. The candidates who are invited may submit the application for CSQ within six months. With a CSQ, they may apply for permanent residence in Canada with the immigration ministry of Canada.

Quebec is a popular immigration destination that offers high living standards and better career opportunities. Contact the Quebec immigration consultants of CanApprove to check whether you qualify for Quebec migration.

Canada invites 4500 candidates in largest Express Entry draw ever

Canada invites 4500 candidates in largest Express Entry draw ever

In the largest Express Entry draw ever held on February 19, a total of 4500 candidates received invitations to apply for permanent residence in Canada from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Compared to the previous draw held on February 5, the draw has issued 1000 more invitations. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score has also come down from 472 to 470 in the latest Express Entry draw. Tie-break rule was applied in the February 19 Express Entry draw and priority was given to candidates who had submitted their Express Entry profiles before January 13, 2020 at 10:52:52 UTC.

Every year, thousands of immigrants from different parts of the world move to Canada permanently through Canada Express Entry. As per the three-year Immigration Levels Plan of Canada for 2019-2021, Canada will be admitting around 90,000 through Express Entry alone.

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Canada migration through Express Entry

The first step for a candidate to migrate to Canada through Express Entry is to create an Express Entry profile. Each of these profiles are assessed on the basis of various eligibility factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency etc. and awarded a Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) score out of 1200.  The highest scoring candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada by the IRCC, in the federal Express Entry draws which are usually conducted in every two weeks.

To enter the Express Entry pool, the candidate must prove their eligibility under one of the three federal economic immigration programs, which are Federal Skilled Worker Class, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades Class. The Express Entry candidates, who have received provincial nomination through one of the streams/categories aligned to the federal Express Entry system, will have 600 additional CRS score points added to their total score. So they surely receive an invitation from IRCC to apply for Canada PR in the subsequent Express Entry draw.

 Express Entry draws held so far in 2020

Draw Number

Date

Number of ITAs issued

Minimum CRS score

137

February 19

4500

470

136

February 5

3500

472

135

January 22

3400

471

134

January 8

3400

473

 

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