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Canada Hits Record Intake Of Over 437,000 New Permanent Residents In 2022

Canada Hits Record Intake Of Over 437,000 New Permanent Residents In 2022

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced Canada has surpassed its intake target of 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022. The government granted more than 437,000 foreigners permanent residency as it prioritizes economic-class immigration along with family reunification programs. 

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The last time Canada welcomed such a large number of newcomers was in 1913. The latest record-breaking intake comes at a time when Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is planning to add 1.45 million new permanent residents by the end of 2025.

Canada has already landed 1.3 million new permanent residents between 2016 and 2021 according to the 2021 census on immigration. 

In addition to new permanent residents, IRCC processed approximately 4.8 million applications for citizenship and temporary residence including work permits and study visas. In absolute terms, it is double the number of applications processed in 2021.

“… Newcomers play an essential role in filling labor shortages, bringing new perspectives and talents to our communities, and enriching our society as a whole. I am excited to see what the future holds and look forward to another historic year in 2023 as we continue to welcome newcomers,” remarked Canadian Minister Sean Fraser. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for Canadian immigration in 2023. 

Immigrants will Account for 34% of Canada’s Population by 2041

Three main factors contribute to rising of foreign immigration in Canada: the labor skill gap, aging demography, and low birth rate.  

Canada’s labor force growth is almost 100% dependent on the skilled immigration of foreigners. Canada has currently posted nearly one million job vacancies and a shortage of skilled labor across economic sectors. 

Additionally, nine million Canadians are expected to reach the retirement age of 65 by 2030, shifting the worker-to-retiree ratio from 7:1 (50 years ago) to 2:1 by 2035. 

Further, Canada is experiencing one of the lowest global birth rates at 1.4 children per woman and is looking to boost its population through the settlement of foreign skilled workers who can contribute positively to the economy and society. 

Read more>> General Employment Trends Across Canada Promise Better Scope For Skilled Immigration

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Thanks to new reforms under Express Entry programs, Canadian immigration in 2023 will no longer be reduced to an exercise aimed at boosting your CRS score. Those with the required skills but below par CRS stand a good chance of qualifying for Canadian immigration through federal and provincial programs. 

Aspirants can make good use of the new opportunity by filling out their applications in a very careful manner under the professional guidance of a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove. 

CanApprove is CICC registered with over 25+ years of experience in immigration and overseas education consultancy. We offer genuine counseling and documentation support and are much recommended in the following cases: 

  • you’ve been rejected previously 
  • you have a potential medical inadmissibility concern 
  • you’re applying through a complex immigration program  
  • you wish to ignore tedious documentation 
  • you may have a unique case in hand. 

Book your free appointment to kick-start your immigration journey with our expert advisors. 

Net Overseas Migration To Australia Gains 171,000 in 2021-22

Net Overseas Migration To Australia Gains 171,000 in 2021-22

The recent data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) noted the net overseas migration resulted in an addition of 170,840 people to Australia’s population in FY 2021-22 which ended on 30 June 2022. 

Net overseas migration is the net gain or loss of population through international migration to and from Australia. 

ABS data recorded a 171% increase in migrant arrivals to 395,000 from 146,000 arrivals a year ago. At the same time, Australia witnessed a decrease of 3% (224,000) in migrant departures from 230,900 departures a year ago. 

“While this pattern was interrupted in 2020-21 due to the impact of COVID-19 travel restrictions, we are seeing a return to this pre-pandemic migration pattern in 2021-22,” confirmed ABS head of migration  to Australia statistics, Jenny Dobak. 

Additionally, the opening up of Australian universities for international students caused a significant rise in temporary visa arrivals to Australia. The country saw a large increase in temporary visa arrivals when compared to the last assessment year (239,900 from 29,600). 

Further, the number of people migrating to Australia on permanent visas almost doubled in 2021-22 compared with 2020-21 (67,900 from 37,000).

State-Wise Increase in Immigrants 

Net overseas migration in every Australian state and territory increased in 2021-22 compared with 2020-21.

Australian State Number of Immigrants
New South Wales 62,210
Victoria 55,630
Queensland 23,430
South Australia 12,080
Western Australia 9,500
Australia Capital Territory 3,120
Tasmania 2,740
Northern Territory 2,130
Total 170,840

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

Best Time for Teachers & Nurses to Plan Their Australian Immigration

Australia will prioritize skilled immigrants located outside Australia for provisional and permanent skilled visa applications in 2023. Australian skilled visa applications will now be decided in the following order of priority: 

  • Healthcare or teaching occupation applications
  • Applicants nominated by an approved sponsor with accredited status (for employer-sponsored visas) 
  • Visas for a designated regional area
  • Visas for permanent and provisional visa subclasses
  • All other visa applications

If you’re looking for better job opportunities abroad, Australia is among the best immigration destinations to consider. Australia is granting visas to teachers and nurses as quickly as they apply! 

Book your free appointment with CanApprove and get more accurate details as per your candidature. 

Australia Skilled Visas For Teachers And Nurses To Be Assessed Within Three Days

Australia Skilled Visas For Teachers And Nurses To Be Assessed Within Three Days

The Australian government is introducing new changes to the way that prioritizes skilled visa applications. 

The new Ministerial Direction No. 100 directs department staff to prioritize all skilled visa nominations and visa applications with work experience in the health and education sectors. 

The new ministerial direction emphasized assessing applications from teachers and nurses in three days. 

“They (Department of Home Affairs) will probably be granting visas to teachers and nurses as quickly as they apply,” said Former Department of Immigration secretary Abul Rizvi. 

The federal government could further assess the effectiveness of current skilled migration occupation lists as it was last updated on 11 March 2019.

Australia’s skilled visa programs are regularly reviewed on basis of skilled migration occupation lists to reflect genuine skills shortages and facilitate the immigration of foreign skilled workers. 

The recent ministerial direction is aimed at addressing skills gaps in specific sectors. 

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

Targeted Occupations Under Ministerial Decision No. 100

Australia discontinued the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) on 28 October 2022. PMSOL fast-tracked 44 occupations such as engineers, chefs, accountants, programmers, and healthcare workers like nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and psychiatrists, but excluding teachers amid the COVID-19 recovery and travel restrictions in 2020. 

Instead, the new ministerial decision now prioritizes occupations like 

  • School teachers 
  • Health and welfare support workers 
  • Childcare center managers 
  • Medical scientists 
  • Counselors 
  • Psychologists 
  • Social workers
  • Medical technicians 

The need to set up a new order priority list was felt as PMSOL contributed to the backlog of skilled visa applications in Australia as it involved time-consuming and complex assessments, noted a spokesperson from the Department of Home Affairs. 

New Order of Priority for Australian Skilled Visa 

Australian skilled visa applications will now be decided in the following order of priority: 

  • Healthcare or teaching occupation applications
  • Applicants nominated by an approved sponsor with accredited status (for employer-sponsored visas) 
  • Visas for a designated regional area
  • Visas for permanent and provisional visa subclasses
  • All other visa applications

The new ministerial decision enables priority to be given to applicants located outside Australia for provisional and permanent skilled visa applications.

Boost Your Chances of Australian Immigration with CanApprove

Leading online employment marketplace reports the average earnings for Teachers in Australia between $85,000 and $100,000 annually and that of Nurses between $70,000 and $90,000 a year. 

Immigration experts believe that the latest change would accelerate the processing of visa applications. Since June 2022, the department has already finalized more than 43,000 temporary skilled and 47,000 permanent Australian skilled visas. 

If you’re looking for better job opportunities abroad, Australia is among the best immigration destinations to consider. A work experience in the health and education sector could help you get an Australia skilled visa under any one of the following categories: 

  • Subclass 124 (Distinguished Talent)
  • Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
  • Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme)
  • Subclass 188 (Business Innovation and Investment) (Provisional)
  • Subclass 189 (Skilled – Independent)
  • Subclass 190 (Skilled – Nominated)
  • Subclass 191 (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional))
  • Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled))
  • Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage)
  • Subclass 489 (Skilled – Regional (Provisional))
  • Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional))
  • Subclass 494 (Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional))
  • Subclass 858 (Global Talent)
  • Subclass 887 (Skilled – Regional)
  • Subclass 888 (Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent).

Book your free appointment with CanApprove and get more accurate details as per your candidature. 

Immigrant retention rates increase manifold in Atlantic Provinces thanks to AIP

Immigrant retention rates increase manifold in Atlantic Provinces thanks to AIP

The Atlantic Immigration Program(AIP)is helping the four Atlantic provinces of Canada to maintain the retention rate of immigrants high, shows data released by Statistics Canada. The Program was launched five years ago as Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program and became a permanent program in 2022. The aim of this program is the increase the rates of immigration and immigrant retention in the four Atlantic Provinces of Canada, which are Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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According to Statistics Canada’s report, three years into the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP), the one-year retention rate of skilled workers and skilled trades categories had risen substantially in all Atlantic provinces. Interestingly, this trend was not visible in other provinces.

Among the Atlantic Provinces, the highest increase in immigrant retention rate was recorded by Nova Scotia. In 2019, the one-year retention rate of immigrants admitted in that province as skilled workers and skilled tradespersons was 67.6 per cent. This is three times higher than that of 2016, before the AIPP was introduced. The one-year retention rates of New Brunswick and Newfoundland were also increased by about 22 percentage points in four years. Though Prince Edward Island had the lowest five-year retention rate, the province witnessed the largest increase among recent arrivals.

Canada Government launched the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program in 2017 in order to address the low retention rates and shrinking labour force in Atlantic Provinces. The Program recruits skilled foreign workers and international graduates. Under this program, employers also work with settlement service provider organizations to boost the retention of immigrants and their families. The program emerged to be a huge success and it became a permanent program in 2022.

Atlantic Immigration Program

Atlantic Immigration Program is an employer-driven program that helps the employers in the four Atlantic provinces of Canada to hire foreign workers. The other major goals of the program are to support population growth, develop a skilled workforce and increase the employment rates. Under this program, the candidates need to have a job offer from a designated employer to qualify. However, the Labour Market Impact Assessment(LMIA) is not needed for this Program. Once the candidate accepts the job offer, the employer will connect them to a designated settlement service provider organization for a needs assessment and for developing a settlement plan. The employers also need to support the long-term integration the immigrant and their family. The employers who need to hire a worker urgently may do so by bringing the employee to Canada with a temporary work permit. For that, they must obtain a letter from the province as well as demonstrate a commitment to apply for permanent residence within 90 days of the temporary work permit application.

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Skilled Immigration To Canada in 2023 Will Focus on Candidates From Health and Education Sector

Skilled Immigration To Canada in 2023 Will Focus on Candidates From Health and Education Sector

The Canadian government is set to reform Express Entry draws starting in 2023 to increase the intake of skilled immigrants in Canada.  

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As per the latest Bill C-19 that received the royal assent on June 23, 2022, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may now invite eligible profiles in the Express Entry pool based on subjective skills like occupation, education qualification, or language proficiency in upcoming Canada PR Express Entry draws. 

Canadian provincial invitations in recent times from provinces like British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, or northwest territories and invitations under the federal system have focused on skilled-based draws which will make several aspirants eligible despite having fewer points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). 

With this announcement, a large number of skilled Immigration mainly in the field of education and healthcare are hopeful of immigrating to their dream destination abroad. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your chances for Canadian immigration in 2023. 

How will Skilled Immigration to Canada Look in 2023? 

While Express Entry was available under the Canadian federal system as well as the provincial nominee program (PNP) even earlier, the new law enables skilled workers to look beyond their Express Entry CRS scores. 

Immigration aspirants in 2023 may have to focus on developing skills, experience, language proficiency, or even the province they intend to settle in to boost their chances of getting an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Canada PR. 

It will now be possible for anyone not able to meet CRS criteria but is skillful in a particular job that is high in demand in any of Canada’s provinces to qualify under Express Entry to receive both federal and provincial invitations in 2023. 

Also, Canadian immigration consultants in Dubai are getting inquiries regarding the provincial invitation, but at the moment they are studying the new laws carefully so that they can properly help the aspirants.

Job vacancies in the healthcare & education sector in Canada

There is a huge demand for both nurses and doctors in the healthcare sector, which was under huge stress during the Covid pandemic. 

It is already established that a quarter of registered nurses and 36% of physicians in Canada are not Canadian-born, suggesting a bigger role played by immigration in supporting key sectors of Canada.  

There is a huge demand for skilled workers in several sectors, including dental, pharmacy, elementary and secondary schools (teacher assistants), the construction sector, heavy transportation, the food industry, etc.

How Will CanApprove Help You? 

Canadian immigration can no longer be reduced to an exercise aimed at boosting your CRS score. Aspirants with the required skills can make good use of the new opportunity by filling out their applications in a very careful manner under the professional guidance of a certified immigration consultant. 

CanApprove is CICC registered with over 25+ years of experience in immigration and overseas education consultancy. Apart from genuine documentation, you may consult us if:

  • you’ve been rejected previously 
  • you have a potential medical inadmissibility concern 
  • you’re applying through a complex immigration program  
  • you wish to ignore tedious documentation 
  • you may have a unique case in hand. 

Book your free appointment to kick-start your immigration journey with our expert advisors. 

Ontario PNP Invites 725 Masters Graduates to Apply for Provincial Nominations

Ontario PNP Invites 725 Masters Graduates to Apply for Provincial Nominations

The Canadian province of Ontario held a new provincial draw under its ‘base’ Masters Graduates provincial stream on December 21. 

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Masters Graduates provincial stream under Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) allows recent International student graduates holding a master’s degree from an eligible Ontario institution to qualify for immigration, i.e., permanent residency in Canada. 

All the 725 invited candidates required their Expression of Interest (EOI) score to be above 46 in order to secure their invitation for a provincial nomination. 

Invited candidates now have about 14 days to complete the application process. 

About Ontario Masters Graduate Stream

Ontario Masters Graduate stream was launched to retain more international students. Canada invited a total of 3,890 candidates under the OINP Masters Graduate stream in 2022. 

December 21 PNP draw is the seventh draw in 2022 extending invitations for provincial nominations to masters graduates. 

Any aspirants willing to be considered for the Masters Graduate stream will have to sign up with Ontario’s e-Filing Portal and register their expression of interest (EOI). 

All EOI profiles are ranked based on age, education, work experience, and language proficiency among others. The province may also allocate 10 points at its discretion to respond to labor market needs.

Aspirants need not have a job offer to apply, however, they need to apply for the nomination within two years of graduating. Currently, Ontario recognizes only recent graduates from the following universities eligible for nomination: 

Algoma University Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) Brock University
Carleton University Dominican University College Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario)
King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario Lakehead University Laurentian University
McMaster University Nipissing University Ontario College of Art & Design University
Queen’s University Ryerson University Royal Military College of Canada
Saint Paul University (Federated with the University of Ottawa) St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo) Trent University
University of Guelph University of Ontario Institute of Technology University of Ottawa
University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto) University of Toronto University of Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto)
University of Waterloo University of Windsor Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto)
Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University

Apply for Canadian Immigration with CanApprove

Data from Statistics Canada reveals that three out of every 10 international students transition to permanent residency in Canada within just 10 years of first receiving their study permit. A provincial nomination is no less than a guarantee to obtain a Canadian permanent residence (PR) visa.

CanApprove is licensed and registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). This means you are assured of quality documentation support and genuine immigration advice. 

 

With an industry experience of 25+ years and still counting, we can help you with your Canadian provincial nomination and eventually with your permanent residence pathway. 

Book your free appointment with our dedicated overseas education advisors to explore trending study courses in Canada and determine your eligibility for immigration programs. 

Latest British Columbia PNP Draws Invites 173 Skilled Candidates To Qualify For Canada PR 

Latest British Columbia PNP Draws Invites 173 Skilled Candidates To Qualify For Canada PR 

British Columbia held a new round of provincial nominations on December 20 inviting eligible candidates under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate including Express Entry candidates.
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The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held two draws resulting in 153 invitations to apply (ITAs) for tech candidates, and 20 ITAs under targeted professions: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) and Healthcare. 

All applicants were invited with varying cut-offs ranging from 60 (for targeted occupations) and 90 (for tech draw) to apply for provincial nominations and eventually qualify for Canada permanent residency. 

BC PNP gives interested aspirants a chance to live and work in British Columbia and eventually find a path to Canada permanent residency. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility. 

Qualify for Upcoming BC PNP Draws 

Interested candidates must register with the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS) and have their profiles assessed and evaluated based on age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and others. 

The BC PNP Skilled Worker stream is for experienced workers with a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in any skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). Being a tech draw, eligible candidates with enough work experience in tech occupations received ITAs. 

British Columbia Tech program requires immigration candidates to have work experience in one of 29 eligible occupations. Some in-demand tech occupations include 

  • Web designers & developers 
  • Graphic designers, and illustrators 
  • Software engineers and designers 
  • Civil Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers 
  • Chemical Engineers
  • Software Engineers 
  • Tech Managers
  • Media technicians 
  • Writers/Editors, etc.

Additionally, any international student who has graduated from a university or college in Canada within the past three years may be eligible for nomination under the International Graduate stream.

Canada PR through BC PNP

Invited candidates will need to submit a complete application within the next 45 days. 

A successful provincial nomination will guarantee an invitation to apply for Canada permanent residency in subsequent federal nomination draws. It is because 600 points get added to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score linked to your Express Entry profile. 

Apply for Canadian Immigration with CanApprove

Canada is expecting to admit over 800,000 new immigrants over the next three years through economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, or the Quebec programs. 

CanApprove recommends you enter the Express Entry pool as early as possible to increase your chances of qualifying for Canada permanent residency in near future. The profile is valid for 12 months and expires automatically if you haven’t been nominated.   

Book your free appointment with us to find more targeted immigration programs based on your work or academic profile. 

Childhood Educators

Early Childhood Educators Receive Letters Of Interest From Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program targets Early Childhood Educators with LOIs (Letters of Interest) to participate in the Nova Scotia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Immigration pilot.

All the invited applicants on December 20 draw are required to have a job profile as an Early Childhood Educator (NOC 42202) to qualify for provincial nominations under Nova Scotia Nominee Program.
Canada-immigration-newsECE is a regulated profession in Nova Scotia and so any foreign immigrant willing to work and settle as a childhood educator will have to apply for ECE Level 1, 2, or 3 classifications.  

Applying for these classifications is free, and involves two (2) steps:

  • Pre-assessment: The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development in Nova Scotia determines if the applicant has the minimum qualification(s) to work as an ECE in Nova Scotia on the basis of the copies of the documents.
  • Assessment: If the pre-assessment confirms the qualifications to work as an ECE in Nova Scotia, NSNP will share the instructions to apply to ECE Classification Services for a level of classification and obtain a pre-approval letter necessary for a job offer.

Documents Required for Pre-assessment in Nova Scotia

  • Transcripts for all post-secondary education (diplomas, degrees, or certificate programs)
  • Identification document (Government-issued ID)
  • IELTS – General Training/ CELPIP – General/ TEF – Canada/ TCF – Canada score
  • International credential assessment (course-by-course report, if possible) – Issued by a Canadian-recognized service, such as World Education Services Canada.
  • Other documents – Any other documents necessary e.g., Proof of name change if applicable.

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility. 

Eligibile Immigration Streams for Early Childhood Educator

Candidates having a letter of interest can participate in the Nova Scotia Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Immigration pilot. Candidates having a job offer can apply through the following streams:

  1. Atlantic Immigration Program for Early Childhood Educators: Atlantic Immigration Program is an employer-driven federal program that facilitates the immigration of skilled workers and international graduates to Atlantic provinces, including Nova Scotia. 
  1. Nova Scotia Nominee Program: Skilled Worker Stream for Early Childhood Educators: Employers are allowed to hire foreign workers for those positions for which they are unable to find a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. 

Basic eligibility criteria to qualify under both the programs includes

  • Job offer from an employer in Nova Scotia
  • At least one year of work experience in the field of Early Childhood Development
  • Language proficiency of CLB 5
  • Intention to settle in Nova Scotia

  1. Nova Scotia Nominee Program: International Graduate In-Demand Stream for Early Childhood Educators

Candidates having graduated in Canada have even better chances of qualifying for permanent residence. The International Graduates in Demand stream from NSNP is for recent international graduates whose skills and education match Early Childhood Educator (NOC 42202). 

Here are popular Diploma Program Training Institutes for Early Childhood Educators in Nova Scotia. 

Region/Area Training Institute
Halifax/Metro Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education
Truro/Central Jane Norman College
Cape Brenton/Sydney Island Career Academy
Cape Brenton/Sydney NSCC- Marconi Campus  
Annapolis Valley NSCC- Kentville Campus
South Shore/Yarmouth NSCC- Burridge Campus
Northern NSCC – Cumberland

Degree Program Opportunities for ECE in Nova Scotia

Region/Area Training Institute
Halifax/Metro  Mount Saint Vincent University, Child and Youth Study

Contact our overseas education counselors to know the admission criteria in each of these institutions. 

Ontario PNP Targets 936 Express Entry Profiles Having Work Experience In IT Industry

Ontario PNP Targets 936 Express Entry Profiles Having Work Experience In IT Industry

Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invites 936 candidates under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream in the latest tech draw held on December 19, 2022. A total of 4,012 invitations were issued under the HCP stream in 2022.

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Candidates whose Express Entry profiles were created between December 19, 2021, and December 19, 2022, received Notification of Interest (NOIs) to apply for a provincial nomination in this draw. A provincial nomination will eventually lead to permanent residence in Canada. 

Quick Highlights on December 19 Ontario Tech Draw

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) under its Express Entry Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream.

#1 Qualifying Score: As candidates having only registered Express Entry profiles were considered, the qualifying score was based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). 

A CRS score is given to candidates based on their human capital factors like age, language proficiency, work experience, and education qualification. The score is given out of 1200 points. 

The qualifying CRS score for the December 19 draw varied between 484 and 490. 

#2 Occupation of invited candidates: All the 936 candidates had a mandatory one year or more of work experience in one of the following occupations classified under the new NOC 2021:

TEER Code Occupations
NOC 21211 Data Scientists
NOC 21231 Software engineers and designers
NOC 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
NOC 21232 Software developers and programmers
NOC 21234 Web developers and programmers
NOC 21233 Web designers
NOC 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
NOC 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers

Take this free online assessment to know your eligibility. 

How to Qualify for Ontario Tech Draw in 2023? 

All necessary requirements to register an Express Entry profile also apply to Ontario Tech Draw. Candidates need not have a job offer but at least one year of work experience in any of the tech occupations mentioned above. 

Express Entry is a database management system for any foreign skilled workers with/without a job offer to show their interest to migrate to Canada for permanent residence. Those with provincial nominations like the one from Ontario Tech Draw will get preferential treatment to obtain permanent residence. It is through the addition of upto 600 CRS points. 

Invited candidates have 45 days to submit a full application for their provincial nomination. 

Book an appointment with our consultants to get further details on your Canada PR options.  

Canada Processed 700,000 Work Permits And 670,000 Study Permits In 2022

Canada Processed 700,000 Work Permits And 670,000 Study Permits In 2022

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) brings down the overall immigration inventory by nearly half a million applications since August 2022. The reduction of applications in inventory comes alongside a record-breaking year for immigration intake. 

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Canada processed an all-time high of 4.8 million applications in 2022, admitting more candidates under the temporary residence status. The detailed breakdown of record admissions is: 

  • over 700,000 Work Permits
  • 670,000 Study Permits In 2022
  • 251,000 new citizens between April and November

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser remarked, “Our actions are ensuring that we can continue to welcome and support newcomers who come to Canada to work, study, visit, or settle here,” to highlight the reduction in inventory alongside an increase in admission levels. 

The total reduction in inventory is almost double the number of applications processed over the same period in 2021 when the department processed 2.5 million applicants. 

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility for Canadian immigration based on your work experience and academic qualification. 

Canada Immigration Service Standards

A backlog application means it has not been processed within service standards. 

The service standards set out by IRCC for various immigration programs are available on the official website and provide the expected timeline, or goal, for how long it should take to process an application. 

Please refer to the official website or contact our consultants for the latest information. 

For example, a permanent residence application through an Express Entry program has a standard of six months. It is longer for other economic class lines of business. IRCC states its service standard for spousal and child family class sponsorship is 12 months.

For the year 2023, IRCC will process 80% of applications across all lines of business within service standards. IRCC has also categorically mentioned that most new study permits and Express Entry applications will be processed within service standards.

Increase Your Chances of Canadian Immigration with CanApprove 

Canada is already on track to achieve the 2022 immigration target of over 430,000 new immigrants and is capable of meeting ambitious new targets set under the immigration levels plan 2023-25 (over 465,000 annual intakes).  

Even though the Government of Canada treats all immigration applications alike, whether self-applying or through an immigration consultant, a certified immigration consultant may decrease your chances of visa rejection. 

Certified Immigration Consultants like CanApprove is highly recommended if you have been: 

  • rejected previously 
  • have a potential medical inadmissibility concern 
  • you’re applying through a complex immigration program  
  • you wish to ignore tedious documentation 
  • you may have a unique case in hand. 

Book your free appointment to kick-start your immigration journey with our expert advisors. 

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