Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in September 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021January 22, 2024 by Sandy Leave a Comment

The Liberals are forming a new federal government for the third consecutive time and are set to increase more skilled immigration in upcoming years.

And why is foreign immigration to Canada important?

If one is to understand the importance of immigration in building the Canadian economy & support the ageing demography, the recent election campaigning in Canada was not centred on whether the country should accept immigrants, but how Canada can best welcome them!

Canada is recovering fast and with the opening up of its borders to international travellers, the country is eyeing to meet its annual immigration target of up to 400,000 new immigrants.

During the month of September’21, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held four program-specific Express Entry resulting in about 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canada PR. Meanwhile, the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued over 6,500 ITAs to eligible immigration candidates.

Experts on immigration view these developments as a sign of relief as more new aspirants can be expected to immigrate to Canada in near future.

Canada Permanent Residence Under Express Entry in September 2021

Somewhere in the whole nomination draws in 2021, the preference for candidates under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is still being sidelined. Usually, foreign skilled workers who have adequate work experience but outside Canada are considered under the FSWP category.

The federal Express Entry provides a direct immigration pathway for skilled foreign workers even without a job offer or work experience in Canada to obtain permanent residence (PR).

Throughout the year 2021, Canada preferred Express Entry candidates only under CEC or PNP categories.

Express Entry Draws – September 2021
Draw Number	Nomination Draw Date	Qualifying CRS	ITAs issued
#203	September 01	PNP-specific: 764 points	635
#204	September 14	CEC-specific: 462 points	2,000
#205	September 15	PNP-specific: 732 points	521
#206	September 29	PNP-specific: 742 points	761

Clearly, IRCC emphasized more candidates with provincial nominations to apply for permanent residence in September’21.

Canada Express Entry is a long-drawn (maximum one-year validity) two-step process.

All registered profiles are assessed and ranked on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Core human factors such as age, education, language skills, and work experience are used to calculate a CRS profile score.

The second step will involve the fortnightly nomination draws held by IRCC. The high-ranking candidates based on the CRS score get invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR).

Active Provincial Nominations for Canada PR in September 2021

The unique arrangement between the federal and provincial/territorial governments in Canada, except in Quebec & Nunavut, allows the nomination of foreign candidates separately based on the unique labour demand of each province. These provincial nominations allow eligible candidates to apply for permanent residence.

Further, candidates with an active Express Entry were extremely benefitted as provincial nomination will give them a chance to gain an additional 600 points towards their overall CRS score. This would effectively guarantee them an ITA for Canada PR in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

ONTARIO: About 1,751 invitations to apply for provincial nominations were issued throughout the month. Eligible candidates under various streams like the Master’s Graduate and Ph.D. Graduate streams, the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and Employer job offer: International Student streams, In-Demand Skills stream and also, the Regional Immigration Pilot.

Typically, foreign workers with Canadian work experience in various occupations fitting the categories under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B may qualify for such streams.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: Nearly 994 candidates were invited to apply for the provincial nomination throughout the past month. These provincial nominations were issued through the Express Entry British Columbia, and Skills Immigration streams.

With the turning of the tech pilot program into a permanent immigration program, aspirants can expect more nominations of specific foreign tech workers to immigrate to Canada.

ALBERTA: The province issued 1,335 ITAs over three Express Entry-linked draws in September’21.	MANITOBA: The province of Manitoba held a draw under Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas streams, issuing up to 1,252 Letters of Advice to Apply.
SASKATCHEWAN: The province invited nearly 919 candidates under provincial draws through the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories of the International Skilled Worker Category. Additionally, 41 invitations were issued under the Entrepreneur stream draw.	PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS: The province went as per its pre-scheduled draws inviting 143 eligible candidates under Express Entry, Labour and Business Impact candidates.

The provincial nomination draws from Nova Scotia were seen active during the month. The province held new business immigration draws under the Entrepreneur stream and Internation Graduate Entrepreneur stream, resulting in 30 nominations.

Here’s a quick review of our previous editions of monthly nomination draws review:

Monthly nomination draws January 2021,
Monthly nomination draws February 2021,
Monthly nomination draws March 2021,
Monthly nomination draws April 2021.
Monthly nomination draws May 2021,
Monthly nomination draws June 2021.
Monthly nomination draws July 2021.
Monthly nomination draws August 2021.

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Top In-Demand Jobs in Nova Scotia because of COVID-19

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

A recent study released by the Government of Canada examines occupational employment trends in Nova Scotia arising from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over these years of liberal immigration phase in Canada, the province has welcomed a good share of foreign skilled workers & international students to study, work & settle in Canada permanently.

Based on the same government-sponsored study, let’s look into the most in-demand jobs in Nova Scotia and various ways of immigrating to the province to qualify for permanent residence.

Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia

Even though the demand for healthcare workers & professionals was high owing to the ageing population, the pandemic has resulted in a sudden surge in demand. The province will meet this increase in demand with the intake of foreign immigrants.

Some of the in-demand healthcare jobs in Nova Scotia:

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012);

Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233);

Massage therapists (NOC 3236);

Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413).

Engineering Jobs in Nova Scotia

Among various engineering fields, Nova Scotia is seeing an increased preference for foreign immigrants who have work experience in the computer and information systems field. Some of the in-demand engineering jobs in Nova Scotia:

Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171);

Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173);

Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174);

User support technicians (NOC 2282).

Business & Finance Admin Jobs in Nova Scotia

Foreign skilled immigrants with work experience in administrative works have been recommended by Nova Scotia for provincial nominations. As many jobs in this field can be conducted remotely, the demand remains the same even after the pandemic.

Some of the in-demand admin jobs in Nova Scotia:

Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111);

Administrative officers (NOC 1221);

Administrative assistants (NOC 1241);

General office support workers (NOC 1411).

How To Apply For Canada PR Through Nova Scotia?

Come 2021, the province seems to focus on attracting foreign talent with specialized skills or occupations that match identified labour shortages. Further, the province seeks to retain international students after they graduate from any institution in the province.

Any eligible foreigner can apply for receiving a provincial nomination from Nova Scotia in two ways: the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP).

Eight different immigration streams under the NSNP:

‘Enhanced’ PNP streams –

Nova Scotia Experience: for candidates with their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry pool and work experience in Nova Scotia for at least one year;
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities: for candidates with their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry pool and who meet specific labor market needs;
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities for Physicians: for candidates with their profiles registered in the federal Express Entry pool and who have a job offer as a family physician or specialist physician;

‘Base’ PNP streams –

Physician Stream: for physicians who have a job offer in Nova Scotia and are not in the Express Entry system;
Skilled Worker Stream: for skilled workers who have received a job offer in the province;
Occupation In-Demand Stream: for workers with a job offer in an occupation that is deemed “in-demand;”
Entrepreneur Stream: for individuals who wish to start a business in the province; and
International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: for international graduates who wish to start a business in the province.

To apply under the AIP, candidates must have a job offer from a designated employer and must have an individualized settlement plan. Atlantic Canada consists of four provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

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When is the right time to enter Canada Express Entry pool

Entering the Federal Express Entry Pool Now Far Outweigh the Risks

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Canada has given its mandate to the liberal party to form a government at the federal level for the third consecutive term. Even though it will be yet another minority government led by the liberal party, we can expect Canadian immigration to only improve further.

With Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023 eyeing over 400,000 immigration candidates every year and travel relaxations, foreign skilled workers, international students can start planning for their immigration to Canada soon.

Ever since the launch of the Express Entry system in 2015, it has become the main way for Canada to process skilled worker immigration applications. Canada remains to be the only G7 country to offer a direct pathway to permanent residence (PR) to eligible foreigners even without a job offer or previous study/work experience in the country.

The Express Entry system manages the applications of immigration candidates qualifying for any one of the three federal programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP) for semi-skilled foreign workers, and few linked provincial nomination streams.

FSWP made up nearly half of all Express Entry immigrants per year prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Desirable economic-class immigrants are chosen on their basis of age, work experience, education, and language proficiency.

Given the situation, you may want to adopt a “wait and watch” approach about entering the Express Entry pool now. But CanApprove has always observed Canada values skills and talents and will be receptive to foreign skilled immigration, no matter how hostile the global situation be.

Top Reasons to Enter Federal Express Entry Pool Now

In the uncertainty over FSWP draws, the only real risk of entering the Express Entry pool now is that your official language test score will expire in about two years if you do not receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) within this time period. However, you can always retake the test and update the latest score upon expiry.

But CanApprove still thinks now is a good time to enter the Express Entry for the following reasons:

Chance to receive a provincial nomination: Great chances are that your Express Entry profile may qualify for one of the linked Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). A successful provincial nomination can result in up to 600 additional CRS points that will effectively guarantee an invitation to apply for permanent residence in the upcoming federal Express Entry draws.

For instance, IRCC has conducted over 18 Express Entry draws so far in 2021, inviting candidates with provincial nominations alone. Click here to get a quick review of nomination draws in the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August 2021.

Match with suitable employment opportunities: Registering your profile in the federal pool can help you match with suitable employment opportunities even before you’re invited to apply for permanent residence. This could result in eligible job offers that can add 50 or 200 CRS points.

While the additional CRS points cannot guarantee you an ITA for Canada PR, but they sure will help your chances. Upon receiving an ITA, you will be in good standing to quickly integrate into the Canadian labour market through your pre-arranged employment.

Uncertainty over ITAs for FSWP candidates: Throughout 2021, IRCC has not nominated any immigration candidates qualifying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) stream. However, this is not to suggest that IRCC will never consider the popular FSWP stream.

Express Entry draws by design are unpredictable and were introduced to be competitive by giving advantage to the highest-scoring candidates and responsive to the needs of Canadian provinces and employers. In an unprecedented move earlier on February 13, 2021, IRCC held a historic draw inviting nearly 27,332 immigration candidates with Canadian Experience and a minimum qualifying CRS of 75 points! The previous record was 5,000 ITAs.

Given the nature of Express Entry nomination draws, IRCC may begin to invite FSWP candidates anytime once again. By virtue of being in the pool, you may potentially be the beneficiary of an unconventional draw like the one we saw on February 13.

Eventually, IRCC will re-open its doors to FSWP candidates and expand its nomination draw sizes to accommodate more foreign immigrants. You can check your eligibility and explore various immigration options with CanApprove.

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Settlement Services remain one of many reasons for easy immigration to Canada

Free Settlement Services: One Other Reason To Plan for Canada PR

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Sandy 2 Comments

Until now, you may have known Canada to boost immigration levels by setting a historic target of welcoming over 400,000 new immigrants each year until 2023. These could majorly include economic-class immigrants with/without job offers and international students who are willing to settle in Canada permanently.

But did you know?

Individuals who have been selected (pending verifications), inside or outside Canada, to become permanent residents (PR);
Non-permanent residents and foreign nationals who have been selected by employers under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program;
Non-permanent residents who have received confirmation of a complete Application for Permanent Residence under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot;
Eligible persons include both the principal applicant and eligible dependents (spouse and children);

The above category of immigration candidates is eligible to avail themselves of the free Settlement services in Canada to successfully integrate into Canadian society.

Canadian government-funded settlement services remain to be one of the many reasons why immigration to Canada is so attractive.

Even though many immigrants do not know about these services, the settlement services have so far been proven to help the majority of the newcomers to access genuine information to settle & integrate well within the society.

The Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offer services to help you prepare to live in Canada. In-person services are offered in major out-migrant regions like China, India and the Philippines.

These services help you get information about life in Canada, such as healthcare, housing, and transportation. They can also refer you to more specific community services, depending on your needs. IRCC also has a list of services to help you prepare to work in Canada. There are some industry-specific resources for those working in architecture, engineering, trades, finance, tech, construction, nursing and others.

Click here to know more about the province-specific settlement services.

Various Settlement Services Offered by Canada to Newcomers

In order to fulfil the objective of promoting the successful integration of permanent residents into Canada, the following types of services are offered to newcomers:

Needs assessments help immigrants identify what services they need to know about Canadian society and how to get them.
Information services supply information about securing life essentials such as housing, healthcare, social services, and transportation. It shares information with you on your rights and obligations. Even though most newcomers get information from their friends, these services are genuine sources of information.
Language training helps immigrants develop language skills as it is a crucial area to immigrants’ success in Canada.
Employment services help immigrants prepare for working in Canada. It provides information on specific settlement needs in career, education, language, social programming, finances, and more. It will also put you in touch with employment agencies and provide career search assistance.
Community services help immigrants meet friends and get involved in local activities.
Support services referring to translation, child care, and transportation, assist in completing forms and applications, and others.

You may visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website to learn more about free newcomer services near you.

Thanks to the active community on the internet, finding information on Canadian immigration for newcomers is less of a barrier these days. However, many can be misled. Canada recommends seeking such information from a genuine settlement worker or certified immigration consultants who can help teach you how systems work in Canada so that you have a better understanding of how best to use the information and resources you find.

CanApprove is officially a registered & approved immigration consultant by ICCRC. By virtue of this certification, CanApprove is legally authorized to support immigration aspirants to Canada with guidance, documentation and counselling support that also includes post-landing services.

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Canada nominates over 10,000 immigrants for Provincial Nominations & Permanent Residence in August 2021.

Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in August 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Canada needs immigration.

And why are we painting such an optimistic picture to you?

Canada is heading for a fresh federal poll on September 20, two years ahead of its mandated time. In all their election campaigns, major Canadian political parties are rooting for immigration.

If one is to understand the importance of immigration in building the Canadian economy & support the ageing demography, the election campaigning in Canada is not centred on whether the country should accept immigrants, but how Canada can best welcome them!

Canada has now opened up its borders to international travellers, starting this September 9. It is even more encouraging to note that Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in the month of June 2021, the first of its kind since the imposed travel restrictions to curb the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This is viewed by expert immigration lawyers as a sign of relief as more new aspirants can be expected to immigrate to Canada very soon.

IRCC held four program-specific Express Entry resulting in over 7,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canada PR, the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued over 3,400 ITAs for provincial nominations, in August 2021.

Permanent Residence Under Express Entry in August 2021

The federal Express Entry provides a direct immigration pathway for skilled foreign workers even without a job offer or work experience in Canada to obtain permanent residence (PR).

In the year 2019, before the current pandemic exploded the scenes, Canada created a record nomination through Express Entry draws by inviting over 1 million foreign skilled workers for the first time in its history. Data from Statistics Canada reveal that more candidates from the FSWP category were preferred.

Canada repeated the same feat in 2020, however, more candidates qualified under CEC & PNP categories.

Express Entry Draws – August 2021
Draw Number	Nomination Draw Date	Qualifying CRS	ITAs issued
#109	August 04	PNP-specific: 760 points	512
#200	August 05	CEC-specific: 404 points	3,000
#201	August 18	PNP-specific: 751 points	463
#202	August 19	CEC-specific: 403 points	3,000

Canada Express Entry is a long-drawn (maximum one-year validity) two-step process.

As it manages the application database for three federal immigration programs – the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), the Federal Skills Trades (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – aspirants are first required to qualify for individual program requirements.

Such eligible profiles are assessed and ranked on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Core human factors such as age, education, language skills, and work experience are used to calculate a CRS profile score.

The second step will involve the fortnightly nomination draws held by IRCC. The high-ranking candidates based on the CRS score get invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residence (PR).

Active Provincial Nominations for Canada PR in August 2021

With improved retention rates for immigrants and employers seeking more immigrants in Atlantic Canada, which otherwise was not much popular among immigrants, Canadian immigration through Provincial Nominee Programs and Express Entry is gaining much steam.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: Over 900 candidates were invited to apply for the provincial nomination throughout the past month. These provincial nominations were issued through the Express Entry British Columbia, Skills Immigration streams.

With the turning of the tech pilot program into a permanent immigration program, aspirants can expect more nominations of specific foreign tech workers to immigrate to Canada.

ONTARIO: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nominated 875 candidates in various EOI streams: In-demand streams, Masters Graduate, PhD. Graduate, Entrepreneur streams. Ontario is now eyeing to welcome at least 8,350 eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) in 2021.

Typically, foreign workers with Canadian work experience in occupations relating to National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B. Such jobs include Managerial positions, Experts in certain fields, Professionals, Supervisors with graduate-level or higher education qualifications.

ALBERTA: The province held its biggest draw inviting candidates for 396 provincial nominations through its Express Entry stream. Officials from the province have reportedly spoken to media persons confirming that the AINP has now removed the temporary criteria adjustments made to the Alberta Express Entry Stream in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.	MANITOBA: The province of Manitoba held one draw through the following three streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas in August. A total of 275 Letters of Advice to Apply were issued of which 36 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile.
SASKATCHEWAN: The total tally of nominations is nearly double that of last month. The province invited nearly 948 candidates over four provincial draws through the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories of the International Skilled Worker Category.	PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS: The province went as per its pre-scheduled draws inviting 161 eligible candidates under Express Entry, Labour and Business Impact candidates.

That being said, Canada is still far away from reaching its ambitious annual immigration intake levels of 401,000 new applicants. It is expected for Canada to invite at least over 40,000 new immigrants from August to December to fulfil this annual immigration target.

You can avoid it by consulting a genuine immigration consultant like CanApprove

Here’s a quick review of our previous editions of monthly nomination draws review:

Monthly nomination draws January 2021,

Monthly nomination draws February 2021,

Monthly nomination draws March 2021,

Monthly nomination draws April 2021.

Monthly nomination draws May 2021,

Monthly nomination draws June 2021.

Monthly nomination draws July 2021.

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Reality Check: How is it like moving to Canada in the post-pandemic era?

What is it like Immigrating to Canada Post-Pandemic?

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Nothing has changed.

Canada is still open-heartedly welcoming the immigration of skilled foreign professionals, international students, business entrepreneurs and their families. Canada remains the only G7 country to offer a direct immigration pathway to apply for permanent residence (PR) to such economic-class immigrant aspirants.

Even as Canada is heading towards a federal poll on September 20, two years ahead of its stipulated time, all major Canadian political parties are routing for immigration. If one is to understand the importance of immigration in building the Canadian economy & support demography, the election campaigning in Canada is not centred on whether the country should accept immigrants, but how Canada can best welcome them.

Canada has already set an ambitious immigration level plan to target over 1.2 million new immigrants over the next three years. With these parallel developments in mind, let’s analyze the issues that are plaguing the current immigration system.

Impact of COVID on Canadian Immigration

COVID-19 pandemic had disproportionately affected every sector. Immigration in Canada was significantly impacted, however, Canada increased its economic class selection criteria and transitioned more temporary residents to permanent residence to meet its annual immigration targets. They did it by regularly conducting program-specific Express Entry draws (CEC-only and PNP-only) and other Provincial Nominee Program draws.

While Canada remains on track to welcome over 401,000 new immigrants by the end of 2021, there is a significant risk involving some newcomer segments such as women and family class immigrants.

Additionally, Canada has not conducted even a single Express Entry draws for the Federal Skills Worker Program (FSWP) candidates. The FSWP is the most preferred direct immigration program among skilled foreign workers with work experience and who wish to apply for permanent residence.

With Canada doing away with most of the travel restrictions measures, immigrant aspirants can soon expect an all-program Express Entry, considering FSWP candidates for PR nominations.

Check out our previous blog >> How will travel relaxations aid immigration to Canada?

Innovation from Canada Provincial Nominee Programs

Canada PNPs have shown more resilience in inviting new immigrants to apply for provincial nomination. They held industry and occupation-specific draws that are meant to respond to very specific labour market needs. Since February 2021, British Columbia PNP has been issuing specific provincial draws. The same approach is followed by Ontario PNP & Saskatchewan PNP.

Canada may follow this new approach in its Express Entry draws which will help address skilled worker shortages in key areas across Canada such as in technology, health care, and agri-food.

Those immigrant aspirants who wish to count their self-employed work experience within Canada to apply under Express Entry still remain difficult as Immigrant, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada still believes it is difficult to verify self-employment in Canada.

Check out how all major political parties in Canada are rooting for immigration.

Coming to the immigration of international students, Canada is open to the entry of international students for the upcoming fall semester, ie. September-December. Canadian public universities are also open to receiving new admissions from international students to immigrate to Canada next year.

You can take this free assessment online to explore your Canadian immigration options.

If you are looking to immigrate abroad for a better career opportunity, a higher living standard or for higher education, Canada must be your top priority. Book your free appointment with CanApprove to get a tailored made immigration strategy based on your academic & work profile.

Top 12 in-demand occupations skills required to immigrate to Alberta.

Demand for Immigration in Alberta Increases, New Applications for Canadian Immigration Open!

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Good news for immigrants as a recent study finds increased demand in certain Alberta occupations, fueled by labour shortage due to COVID.

As a part of a government measure to analyze the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions on each province/territory, we focus on the increased opportunity for aspirants immigrants to take advantage of the labour shortage demand in Alberta.

Here we have summarised the top 12 in-demand occupations in Alberta that could fuel more immigrants to apply for provincial nominations, leading to permanent residency.

Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)	Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers (NOC 1228)	Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172)	Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)	Construction inspectors (NOC 2264)
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011)	Pharmacists (NOC 3131)	Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153)
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4165)	Social and community service workers (NOC 4212)	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 7205

Among the top 12 in-demand occupations in Alberta, tech-based occupations like Computer and information systems managers, Software engineers and designers, Database analysts and data administrators, Information systems analysts and consultants are mostly employer-based immigration programs. However, interested candidates can immigrate to Canada based on their previous work experience and then look out for jobs in the local market.

The healthcare-based occupations would mostly require foreign aspirants to undergo bridge programs before they could qualify to work in Canada. Mount Royal University is expanding its Bridge to Canadian Nursing program to train more international nurses. The 10 to 14-month-long programs will allow guide international immigrants on the path to begin practising in Alberta.

Most immigration aspirants prefer to gain a graduation certificate from any Canadian institution. This helps them obtain the mandatory “Canadian experience” to obtain Canada PR. It helps them qualify for Canada PR in less than 6 years from the time they first received their study permit.

While the federal government provides an interactive online tool to benefit job seekers to view the trends in their own occupations of interest, you can meet our immigration lawyers to get customized information depending on your job profile.

Immigration Options to Alberta

You do not necessarily need a job offer to apply for Canadian immigration, however, skilled work experience goes a long way toward an immigration application and increases your earning potential.

Canadian immigration is simple and less complicated than most other countries. The federal government runs three high-skilled-based work programs, managed by the Express Entry system. One may stand a chance to obtain permanent residence in Canada by getting nominated to apply under Express Entry.

Express Entry manages the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Canada has kept these streams active as Express Entry-managed programs are expected to account for 108,500 new permanent residents in 2021.

Another significant option to qualify for Canadian immigration is through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) popularly nominated eligible immigrant aspirants to apply for provincial nominations through:

Alberta Express Entry Stream,
Alberta Opportunity Stream,

AINP is known to hold regular nomination draws inviting eligible candidates to apply for provincial nominations. Upon receiving a successful provincial nomination, such candidates are assured of permanent residency invitation in the subsequent Express Entry draw.

Take this free assessment online to check your eligibility.

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Canada Immigration Through A Work Permit

Posted on June 24, 2021September 12, 2023 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Canada has a well-deserved reputation as one of the excellent countries on the planet. Not only that but regarded as one of the safest locations to live. If you’re seeking the advantages of relocating or coming to Canada, you won’t have to go far.

While other nations have closed their immigration programs due to the coronavirus plague, Canada has fast resumed migration possibilities in 2021. They are urging more talented people to relocate to Canada to promote economic growth.

Canada was placed 9th overall in the 2020 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey (1st for cultural values) as one of the most developed nations to relocate. Furthermore, three Canadian cities recently rated in the top 10 of the Economist’s Global Liveability Survey – Calgary was ranked fifth, Vancouver sixth, and Toronto seventh.

So, what is it about Canada that makes it so popular? And why do so many expatriates and migrants see it as one of the most appealing nations in the world to live and work?

It has long been a country for individuals who wish to live in a location where clean air, decent living conditions, and secure streets are prioritized, and that is what you get when you visit Canada. A safe community of people with solid values and ambition.

LMIA

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that a Canadian business may require before recruiting a foreign worker.

A positive LMIA will demonstrate the requirement for a foreign worker to fill the position. It will also verify that there are no Canadian workers or permanent residents available to undertake the task. A positive LMIA is also known as a confirmation letter.

If the employer needs an LMIA, they must apply for one.

Once the company has obtained the LMIA, the worker can apply for a work visa.

A worker must meet specific requirements to apply for a work visa:

A letter of employment
A contract
A copy of the LMIA
LMIA number

The top 8 LMIA Job Opportunities in Canada that are in high demand are:

No	Job Title	Description	Requirements
1	Truck Driver	Operate & drive primarily tractor-Trailor, long-combination vehicle.	· 10+2 · IELTS-CLB 5 · Drivers extract · Resume · Passport
2	Fisheries	Check fish fillets to determine the optimal number and size of fillet sections.	· Exp-1 to2 years · IELTS-4 · Certificate
3	Hair Stylist	Suggest hairstyle (trim, cut, taper, curl, wave). Analyze hair and scalp condition and do the needful treatment.	· Exp-2 years · Tarde certificate for a hairstylist is compulsory. · Some secondary school education is required
4	Estheticians	Estheticians will provide facial and other body treatments using specialized products and techniques. Cosmeticians advise customers on makeup and other beauty products and specialize in applying makeup to models or other individuals for special occasions.	· Cosmeticians advise customers on makeup and other beauty products and specialize in applying makeup to models or other individuals for special occasions. · Completion of high school, college/beauty school programs for cosmeticians, estheticians is required. Or · On-the-job provided · Estheticians usually do require certification from an esthetician’s educational or training institution
5	Welder		· Exp-1 to 2 years · IELTS-4 · Certificate
6	Metal Fabrication		· Exp-1 to 2 years · IELTS-4 · Certificate
7	Kitchen Helper	Wash and peel vegetable/fruits Wash work tables, cupboards & appliances Remove trash & clean kitchen garbage containers	· Exp-2 years · Qualifications-Diploma
8	Cook Continental	Assistant cook provides support to chefs and has duties such as maintaining supplies, handling leftovers, preparing food, testing new recipes and more.	· Certificate 1-2 years’ experience · IELTS CLB 4

Despite the rising impacts of the pandemic restrictions on the economy, Canada has rebounded back. It is making a quick and good recovery, with 84,000 new employment openings posted in October 2020 alone. Take this free assessment online.

If you are in search of the best Canadian Immigration Consultants in Dubai? CanApprove is here to assist you! It can always be time-consuming and challenging to apply for a Canadian visa or work permit. With tight schedules, processes, and regulations to follow, it is easy to make a mistake that might cost you the opportunity to work as an LMIA in Canada. The procedure, however, will be stress-free with the direction and help of one of our expert Consultants.

What’s In-store for Tech Professionals To Immigrate To Canada in 2021?

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

The tech sector in Canada is witnessing a huge demand for foreign tech workers to work & settle in the country. This would not only help in the economic recovery of Canada but also mitigate the effects of the aging demography Canada was experiencing before the pandemic.

As per a recent report by Randstad, Canada’s tech industry is a major economic driver, continuing to expand in the near future as well. The report looks at how pandemic has accelerated investment in digital infrastructure and made consumers rely on online companies for essential services. This is expected to sustain the demand for tech workers in Canada.

Further, another study by Statistics Canada compared immigration and Canada employment rates and wages data between 2000 and 2019. The outcomes are more than encouraging for any prospective immigrants choosing to work and settle in Canada permanently. Click here to know more.

If you have skills and expertise in related tech occupations, you’ll have your pick of employers in many of Canada’s largest cities! Continue to read more.

Top Tech Jobs in Canada in 2021

It’s no surprise employers in Canada are now actively looking for IT analysts and leaders with the expertise to help them steer through the pandemic crisis. New job roles focused on data security and networking are also surfacing to safeguard company data when everyone is moving online.

Here is a brief outlook on the top 10 demanding tech jobs in Canada for foreign workers to consider while immigrating in 2021.

Average Salaries for Top Tech Occupations in Canada
Occupation	Average Salary (CAD)	Occupation	Average Salary (CAD)
Software Developer	$42,178 to $112,125	Network Engineer	$47,600 to $110,600
Digital Media Specialist	$48,800 to $112,495	IT Project Manager	$64,291 to $140,634
Data Science Specialist	$54,800 to $112,495	IT Business Analyst	$46,800 to $112,495
Security Analysts & Architects	$46,800 to $112,495	Database Analyst	$37,537 to $109,005
Business Systems Analyst	$48,750 to $124,683	Quality Assurance Analyst	$46,800 to $112,495

Software Developer: Full-stack developers with a range of front and back-end skills are especially sought after by employers in Canada. Developing skills like Java, Python, and .NET are among the top preferred that employers look for.

Project Manager: IT managers who are adept at balancing deadlines and budgets with solid technical IT knowledge are always in demand. Additional certifications with PMP, PMI, or Scrum Master categories can land them good-paying jobs in Canada.

Business Analyst: Business analysts are in demand across verticals, however, those with specialization in tech and software analysis are in especially high demand in Canada in 2021.

Business Systems Analyst: It is not to be confused with the broader business analyst role. Business system analyst is a new entry on the list of best IT jobs in Canada for 2021. Such professionals focus on the creation and implementation of specific systems for their employers.

Database Analyst: Businesses are overwhelmed by the amount of data that is being generated online and they rely on specific individuals with specific skills set to make decisions based on it. Especially during the pandemic when budgets are tight, database analysts have a strong position in the Canadian job market.

Quality Assurance Analyst: In times where companies are thinking frugal and innovating upon production stage, quality assurance analyst ensures that software building is bug-free and user friendly.

Security Analysts & Architecture: An emerging field and most sought-after occupation in 2021, companies are willing to spend a lot more than before on securing corporate data security breaches. They do a lot more than just scrutinize their employers’ systems and data collection processes but also determine how to mitigate breaches to safeguard customer data.

Network Engineer: With remote working becoming the necessity overnight, the demand for network engineers to oversee planning and upgrades for their employer’s IT network and setup have shot up.

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In-Demand Skills & Certifications Required To Secure A Tech Job in Canada in 2021

The top three in-demand skills in Canada remain to be coding-related. Any foreign candidates strong in coding will have a strong position in the candidate=driven tech job market in Canada. Additionally, the inclusion of cloud technologies in the top in-demand skills list has signaled the shift in the growing digitalization of the economy.

Looking at the top certifications that may add value to your position in seeking a job in Canada is dominated by IT certification. It is no doubt that companies are preferring candidates with leading IT skills to steer through the challenges brought upon them due to the pandemic.

IN-DEMAND TECH SKILLS		IN-DEMAND IT CERTIFICATIONS
Java	Linux	Project Management Professionals (PMP)	Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
JavaScript	SQL	Certified Scrum Master (CSM)	Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Python	C#/.NET	CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)	Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
C/C++	Cloud Technologies	Information Assurance Management (IAM)

To know more about current openings in Canada’s tech job market & your best immigration options to qualify, contact CanApprove today.

Options for Tech Professionals To Immigrate to Canada in 2021

Foreign skilled workers even without any work experience inside Canada may stand a chance to qualify for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. It will depend upon their age, education, work experience outside Canada, and language proficiency in English or French.

In some other cases, specific provincial programs like British Columbia Tech Pilot, Ontario Tech Piot. the Alberta Express Entry stream, Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas, Saskatchewan Occupation-In demand stream picks eligible skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination. A provincial nomination will quicken your process of obtaining permanent residency.

Not just experienced professionals, but young international students who are planning on studying abroad may choose Canada. The country is lauded world-over for its quality education and easier immigration policies. In fact, as per a report, over 30% of international students who got Canadian bachelor’s degrees and almost 50% of international students who graduated with master’s degrees became permanent residents (PR) within 10 years since they got their study permit.

CanApprove has been the regional leader in providing trusted immigration and overseas education consultancy for more than two decades. We can help you expedite your visa documentation process, career counseling, overseas education counseling, pre-departure & post-arrival immigration support, and much more.

Book your free appointment with our expert consultants today.

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Skilled Immigration To Canada as an Early Childhood Educator (NOC 4214)

Posted on May 16, 2021March 15, 2024 by Sandy 16 Comments

Early Childhood Educator – All you need to know about Canadian immigration!

Canada is open to welcoming nearly 1.2 million new Early Childhood Educator immigrants by 2024. About 60% of the total target will be achieved through economic-class programs through which foreign skilled workers, international students, foreign entrepreneurs are set to become the largest beneficiaries.

In this edition of the career blog, we explore the opportunities and requirements to immigrate as an Early Childhood Educator in Canada.

Career Pathways for Early Childhood Educators in Canada

Early Childhood Educators (Unit Code – 42202) is classified as TEER 2. They are employed in child-care centers, day-care centers, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children, and other similar settings. The following are the job roles performed by Early Childhood Educators.

Early childhood educators plan, organize, and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12.
Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators.
Early childhood educators and assistants lead children to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.

Some commonly used job titles in the Canadian labour market for Early Childhood Educators are Child care workers – day-care, Nursery school teachers, etc. More related occupations also include:

Managers in social, community, and correctional services (00013, TEER 0);
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221, TEER 1);

Get in touch with our consultants to determine your eligibility to immigrate as an Early Childhood Educator in Canada.

Education and Training In Canada to become an Early Childhood Educator

Early childhood educators and assistants are regulated everywhere in Canada except New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. It means that in addition to an assessment of your academic and professional qualifications, you may be required to obtain a license to practice in most provinces in Canada. The licensing tests include:

Examination of your knowledge and competencies;
Proof of language proficiency;
Criminal record check;
Canadian work placement.

Early childhood educator (ECE), registered early childhood educator, early childhood educator assistant (ECEA), child care assistant (CCA), child development supervisor, child development worker, and child development assistant are some of the titles and/or certifications used in regulations governing this occupation.

Education/Training Institutes in Nova Scotia

Candidates who have graduated in Canada have even better chances of qualifying for permanent residence.

Diploma Program Training Institutes 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

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.

Canadian Labour Market Information For Early Childhood Educator

Hourly Wage Across Canadian Provinces

Early childhood educators and assistants (42202, TEER 2) usually earn between $14.00/hour and $27.00/hour in Canada. People working as “early childhood education workers” are part of this group.

Canadian Province	Hourly Wage ($/hour)
Alberta	17.00
British Columbia	18.00
Manitoba	14.15
New Brunswick	16.00
Newfoundland and Labrador	15.50
Northwest Territories	22.05
Nova Scotia	17.00
Ontario	19.75
Prince Edward Island	16.05
Saskatchewan	15.00
Nunavut	20.88
Yukon Territory	20..82

Source

Employment requirement for Early Childhood Educators in Canada

Completing a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or a bachelor’s degree in child development.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association for early childhood educators (ECE).

Employment Requirement for Early Childhood Educator Assistants in Canada

Completion of secondary school.
Experience in child care.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association for early childhood educators (ECE).

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

Canada PR options for an Early Childhood Educator

Canada offers multiple options for prospective immigration candidates to study, work, and settle permanently.

We’ve listed the top 4 ways for you to migrate to Canada as an early childhood educator:

Express Entry system;

Provincial Nominee Program;

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot; and

Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

Express Entry System

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages applications for three federal immigration programs, namely the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canada Experience Class (CEC).

Early childhood educators are classified as level B as per the National Occupation List, making them eligible to qualify and apply for any program under the Express entry system.

The points-based system assesses every registered profile on age, education, work experience, and language proficiency in English or French. The evaluated profiles are further ranked following the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

IRCC conducts Express Entry nomination draws every fortnight to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency to the highest-ranking candidates.

Provincial Nominee Program

The job prospects of Early Childhood Educators are extremely demanding in provinces like Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon Territory.

Other immigration-heavy provinces like Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta have fair chances of employment as Early Childhood Educators.

Top Canadian Provinces That Need Early Childhood Educators & Assistants
Province	Immigration Stream
Manitoba	Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
Nova Scotia	Labour Market Priorities Stream
Prince Edward Island	Express Entry & Labour Impact Categories

Candidates with an active Express Entry profile are at a distinct advantage after securing a provincial nomination. They get 600 additional points summing up with their overall CRS score. This will effectively guarantee them an invitation to apply for permanent residency in subsequent federal draws.

Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot

Foreign skilled workers with a valid job offer in one of the participating communities in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia can qualify for immigration. Early Childhood Educator as an occupation is in high demand in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. Applying through RNIP may improve your chances of qualification.

Being an employer-specific pilot, applicants must show their intent to live in the community. All other requirements include work experience, language proficiency, minimum education criteria, and proof of financial stability.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

An extension of RNIP is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) which focuses on the immigration of foreign skilled workers in the Atlantic region of Canada. It includes New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Early Childhood Educators are in huge demand in Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island. Applying through AIP may improve your chances of qualifying.

For detailed analysis and to maximize your chances of qualification for Canadian immigration, contact CanApprove.

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