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Google’s Canada expansion plan gives new hope for tech immigrants

Global tech giant Google has announced its plans of expansion to Canada in 2020 and it has given an impetus to the fast-growing tech sector of the country. As part of its Canada expansion plan, Google has already invested on the training of workers to fill the vacancies that would open up during the expansion. Google is planning to increase the number of employees in Canada from 1500 to 5000 by 2022.

The booming tech sector of Canada has already made the country an attractive destination for multinational tech companies. Global tech companies such as Microsoft and Huawei already have their presence in Toronto and Ontario.

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A major factor that promotes the growth of the tech industry in Canada is the favourable policies of the Canadian government. The policy decisions of Canada are based on long-term financial plans of the country and the same approach is followed by tech giants like Google.

Toronto, which is a fast-growing tech hub in Canada, has one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country. The factors that accelerate the growth of Canada’s tech sector are diversity, inclusivity, favourable immigration policies and the political and economic stability of the country.

For the international tech workers who plan to move to Canada for better opportunities, the expansion plan of Google is a huge sign of hope. It simply means more job opportunities for them in Canada. A few of the most in-demand tech jobs in Canada are IT project manager, network administrator, developer/programmer, data analyst and business analyst.

As the tech industry in Canada needs more workers to sustain its incredible growth, it has become easier for tech workers to obtain a work permit or PR in Canada. If you are a tech worker who wishes to migrate to Canada, this is the right time to take the first step.

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What you need to know about Canada immigration and Corona virus outbreak

The dreadful Corona virus has not spared Canada, as the country has reported 45 confirmed cases as on March 5. Ninety-five percent of all these cases were reported from the densely populated provinces of British Columbia and Ontario. Positive cases have been reported from Quebec and Alberta as well. However, it is yet to be assessed how the Corona outbreak has affected the human lives in Canada as well as immigration to the country.

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The Corona virus, an unknown strain of a virus, can cause illnesses ranging from common cold to even severe fatalities, if not treated properly. The Canadian healthcare system has responded to the virus outbreak swiftly and according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) the Corona virus risk is low for Canadian public. Moreover, Canada has not imposed any restrictions on immigration. The latest Canada Express Entry draw issued 3900 invitations to candidates to apply for PR.

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Canada’s healthcare system is highly advanced and it ensures free healthcare services to all the citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Once you move to Canada permanently, you are eligible to receive free healthcare services.

Besides, the health sector of Canada has on offer several job opportunities for foreign workers. The country also allows international students to enroll for medical courses such as Palliative Care and Healthcare management.

Other than the jobs in the health sector, candidates with work experience in the following in-demand occupations receive a high number of invitations to apply for Canada PR:

  • Retail & Wholesale Trade Manager
  • Supervisors, Supply chain, tracking, and scheduling cor-ordination
  • Software Engineers & Designers
  • Computer Programmers & Interactive Media developers
  • Advertising, Marketing, and Public relations managers
  • Information systems analysts and consultants
  • Administrative assistants
  • Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses
  • Database Analysts and Data Administrators
  • Social and Community Service Workers

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Immigration will help Australia overcome corona impact, says expert

In the context of the corona virus outbreak negatively affecting the economic growth of Australia, Dr Shane Geha, Managing Director of EG Urban Planning, says that immigration is crucial for the country to recover from the impact of the outbreak. It is not for the first time Dr Geha highlights the importance of immigration. Earlier also, he had called for a massive increase in the immigration levels of Australia for scaling the cities in the country and for replacing its aging population for sustaining the tax revenue.

With economic recession looming in the horizon for Australia, Dr Geha feels that the country needs migrants more now than ever before. According to him, immigration may boost the economic output of the country, especially in the education, tourism and agriculture industries which are the hardest hit by the impact of corona. Dr Geha points out that these industries entirely depend on migrant populations for work. The restrictions on immigration will lead to a shortage of workers without whom an increase in the GDP growth is not possible in the country.

Dr Geha is sharing his observations at a time when corona virus outbreak is fuelling sentiments against immigration in the country. He further points out that the corona severely affects the aged population more. In similar situations, it is necessary to provide quality healthcare to the aged.  Dr Geha says that more migrants are needed to replace the tax revenue “generated by the working majority aged between 20 and 60” in order to pay for healthcare for the ageing demographic.

If Australia does not increase immigration, the country will have to increase taxes, go into austerity and reduce services, he warned.

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Minister urges applicants to choose Canada immigration consultants wisely

Marco Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), in a recent statement, has urged those who wish to migrate to Canada to choose their immigration representatives wisely. The statement from the Minister was issued in the context of the fraud prevention month being observed by Canada in March. The Minister said the immigration aspirants must make sure that the representative they choose is authorized to do business with the government.

The Minister’s statement also reiterated Canada’s commitment to prevent immigration scams and immigration aspirants falling prey to fraud consultants. “The vast majority of these applicants are genuine and wish to come to Canada in good faith. Unfortunately, there are some dishonest people who prey on these individuals, and the Government of Canada is committed to preventing applicants from becoming victims of fraud,” said Minister Mendicino in the statement.

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He said nobody can guarantee the immigration aspirants that their applications would be given special treatment or they would be approved. Canadian immigration authorities assess all applications fairly and on the same merit, according to the Minister.

Licensed Canada immigration consultant

An immigration applicant can know if an immigration consultant or lawyer is licensed or not by checking the following parameters:

  • The immigration consultant has to be a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council
  • The lawyer/notary has to be a member of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society, or the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
  • Paralegals (Ontario only) should have membership in the Law Society of Upper Canada.

If an immigration consultant meets these parameters, the immigration aspirants may conclude that they are licensed and authorized.

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Veronica Moye, President of CanApprove, is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (ICCRC License #R422511), a Quebec Immigration license holder (RQIC #11548). CanApprove’s head office is located in Canada and we have more than 12 offices spread across India, Australia and the UAE.

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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.

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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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.

The Vision speech by Marco Mendicino indicates that Canadian immigration would continue to remain upbeat. If you plan to move to Canada permanently, start the procedures now! Take the first step by filling our free online assessment form right away!

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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.

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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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