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4 FAQs on Canadian Immigration: Explaining Canada Through Q&A

Explaining Canadian immigration through Q&A will help you find answers to common concerns on why and how to plan for immigration. 

You can go through our previous edition of FAQs on Canadian Immigration: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7 & Part 8 to make an informed choice. 

Let’s begin with the ninth edition of FAQs on Canadian immigration by discussing the four most relevant topics. 

Q1. Why immigrants should be optimistic about Canada’s economy? 

Canada’s newcomer population is around 8 million (roughly 21.5%) of the total population (39 million people) and projected to rise as high as 34% by 2041. The country even recorded the highest job vacancies, about 957,500 jobs in the first quarter of 2022. Canada even targets to invite around 500,000 new immigrants annually in the next three years. 

Even as the world is heading towards a possible recession, between now and 2025, Canada will be the most desirable place to migrate. 

More than half (56.1%) of Canadian businesses in 2021 reported that their overall workforce was not fully proficient to perform their job at the required level. Not only newcomers will find exciting work and study opportunities in Canada, but even the country needs more foreign skilled workers to address skills gap in major sectors like healthcare and tech

Welcoming more imimigrants will even help Canada’s economy fight back against aging demography and low birth rate. 

Further, it is also found that one in every four healthcare professionals in Canada is an immigrant. Consider discussing specific details of your case with our immigration expert.

Q2. Did intake targets rise for Canada Express Entry and PNP under the new Immigration Levels Plan 2023-25?  

Yes, the new immigration levels plan 2023-25 rises intake targets under economic class programs like Canada Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). 

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is expected to target a record-breaking 100,000 annual intakes through active Canada PNP alone. About 105,500  in 2023 are expected to receive invitations to apply for provincial nominations and subsequently, a chance to qualify for Canada permanent residency. 

Canada Express Entry, especially Federal Skilled Worker Program suffered a major roadblock since pandemic-related travel restrictions in 2020. Intake levels under Express Entry will be 82,880 in 2023 and cross 100,000 from 2024 onwards. 

For specific details relating to your case, please consult our immigration expert. 

Q3. What is the road ahead for family sponsorship programs in Canada in next three years? 

Canada released its latest three-year target plan on immigration intake in the first week of November. The country is planning to target 465,00 new immigrants in 2023, 485,000 new immigrants in 2024 and over 500,000 new immigrants in 2025. 

About 24% of the total target is reserved for family class sponsorship programs alone. In fact, it is the second largest permanent residence class set out by the Immigration Levels Plan.

About 78,000 are set to arrive under the Spouses, Partners, and Children Program, and another 28,500 are set to arrive under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2023. 

Subsequently, 80,000 and 82,000 new immigrants will be targeted under the Spouses, Partners, and Children Program in 2024 and 2025 respectively. The annual targets in 2024 and 2025 under the PGP would be increased to 34,000 and 36,000 respectively. 

Please consult our immigration expert for specific information. 

Q4. Are native Canadian supportive of rising immigration?  

Almost every report and survey released in recent years have shown native Canadians supportive of rising immigration levels in the country. 

For example, this recently released survey report on Canadian immigration shows that the local population is more supportive of welcoming more immigrants than ever. It found upto 70% of Canadians disagree or strongly disagree when asked if Canada’s immigration levels were too high. 

Such is the level of support for immigration in Canada! 

Even across the political lines, the support for rise in immigration population in Canada in upcoming years is high. The overall support for elevated levels of immigration has increased among supporters of the various political parties since 2021: federal Liberal Party (up 4%), NDP (up 4%), and Green Party (up 19%), whereas Conservative party saw a slight decline. 

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Canada is seeing the biggest rise in demand for augmenting the local workforce with foreign talent. It is supported by liberal immigration policies targeting upto 500000 new immigrants annually.  

The future for economic-class immigration seems bright as 60% of the annual immigration targets will be coming from programs like Express Entry, and the Provincial Nominee Program. 

And this is why we have come up with FAQs on Canadian immigration for you to comprehend your chances of qualifying sooner! 

You can book your free appointment with CanApprove, a CICC-certified consultant in Dubai. We will help you determine your eligibility for Canadian immigration on the basis of your work experience or academic profile. 

Increasing The Chances Of Permanent Residency With Study In Canada Options

It is being reported that Canada has already processed 452,000 study permits this year. Canada is even preparing a strategy plan to expand PR pathways for international students and temporary foreign workers. This has made opportunities for study in Canada even more valuable and exciting for prospects.
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In fact, Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) found about “59.4% of surveyed prospects who are wiling to study in Canada wanted to become Canadian permanent residents after graduation. 

The present immigration policy allow foreign graduates to qualify for Canada Permanent Residency (PR) in minimum time on basis of their full-time work experience with a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). 

Generally, “a PGWP holder needs to gain one year of professional work experience in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) code of 0, A, or B” to become eligible to apply for Canada PR.

In this blog post, we will discuss about how you can obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit and remain in Canada for a new life. 

Also read our previous blog on How To Find Work In Canada On Student Visa For You and Your Partner/Spouse? Click here.

 

PGWP for Canada PR Eligibility 

Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) is the most preferred route by recent foreign graduates from any Canadian institutions increases their chances of qualifying for Canadian permanent residency. 

PGWP eligibility is determined by whether the applicant has:

  • Minimum eight months study course at an eligible Designated Learning Insitute in Canada
  • The study program must leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate
  • Proof of full-time student status in Canada during every academic session of the enrolled program 

Further, special arrangements were made during the coronavirus pandemic to qualify under PGWP for Canada PR. Students studying at a DLI via distance learning were made eligible for a PGWP. 

Starting from Since September 1st, 2023, study time completed abroad “will be deducted from the length of international student’s PGWP regardless of when the international student began their studies. 

Our study abroad councellors can clarify your specific doubts regarding your eligbilty for PGWP for Canada PR. Make sure to contact them here

How to Apply for PGWP and Qualify for Canada PR? 

Interested and eligible foreign graduates in Canada or soon-to-be graduates may apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to obtain PGWP. 

At this moment, applicant must gather the following documents: 

  • A degree or diploma
  • An official letter from your school
  • An official transcript, or a copy of your transcript from your school’s website

IRCC may request additional documents when an application is received

Candidates must ensure that they have upto six months (180 days) to submit their application from the day they receive their official transcript and letter confirming program completion.

Key pointers on Canada PGWP

  • The length of a PWGP’s validity is determined by the length of the applicant’s educational program
  • If an applicant has completed more than one program, they may be able to combine the earned PGWP’s together
  • PGWP holders with atleast one year of work experience in Canada may qualify under Canada Experience Class for permanent residency through Express Entry. 

Check out recently released 2021 census report on immigration population in Canada. 

Fulfilling your Study in Canada Dreams with CanApprove

Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program is one of the most popular immigration options for international students. It allows them to gain work experience and have a better chance at qualifying for permanent residency.  

The Provincial Nominee Program is another significant immigration program for international students. There are dedicated provincial immigration streams from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Ontario that nominate international student graduates to apply for provincial nominations. 

If you are in the Express Entry pool, you may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Then if you get the nomination, it will mean you get 600 points added to your score and you will be able to apply for immigration as a PNP candidate!

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Canadian Immigration: How To Improve Express Entry CRS Score For Those Aged Above 30 

Express Entry programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canada Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) make up the largest source of immigration of skilled workers in Canada. 

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Both programs present opportunities for direct and indirect means of qualifying for Canada PR respectively, through a point-based nomination grid called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

While applicants’ age determines their position in the Express Entry CRS score  grid, the points progressively decline from 100 points for those aged 30 and reach 0 points for those aged 45 and older.

This blog is designed in such a way for you to maximize your Express Entry CRS score if you’re aged 30 or above.  

How To Maximize Qualifying Chances For Canada PR Under Express Entry For Those Aged Above 30 

  • Strategy I – Applying through Provincial Nominee Programs 
  • Strategy II – Applying under Express Entry with a job offer
  • Strategy III – Making your spouse/partner a principal applicant 
  • Strategy IV – Strengthening other Express Entry CRS criteria including education attainment, work experience & language proficiency 

Use our CRS calculator to determine your chances of qualifying for Canada PR under Express Entry. 

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System under Express Entry?

Canada has its unique Comprehensive Ranking System for evaluating the federal Express Entry candidates for immigration under federal immigration programs – FSWP, CEC, FSTP – as well as Express entry linked provincial nominee programs. 

Eligible candidates may submit a profile into the Express Entry pool and they are awarded points based on factors including age, education, skilled work experience, and proficiency in English or French. 

The highest-ranked candidates are regularly issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residence (PR) through regular draws from the Express Entry pool. 

How to Maximize Express Entry CRS Scores for Those Aged 30 or Above? 

If you are 30 years old or above, the maximum Comprehensive Ranking System points for the age category will progressively decrease – every year (95 points for an applicant aged 30, 90 points for a 31-year-old applicant, and so forth until it reaches 0 points for those aged 45 and above). 

Typically, every Express Entry draw determines a unique qualifying score that hovers around 500 points. Here are some alternative strategies to pushing your Express Entry CRS score above the threshold score for Canada PR. 

Strategy I – Applying through Provincial Nominee Programs 

Candidates in the Express Entry pool can be picked up by provincial streams depending on the local labor demand. Those who receive a notification of interest from a province can apply for nomination to immigrate to a specific province.

 If they are successful in their provincial nomination, 600 CRS points get added to their Express Entry profile, which pushes the score beyond the usual threshold and thus guarantees an invitation to apply for permanent residency from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

For instance, PNP-specific draws conducted during the month of June targeted 932 candidates with provincial nominees and received invitations to apply for Canada PR. The automatic addition of 600 points to their base human capital score meant candidates effectively required only 196 Express Entry CRS points to qualify.

Strategy II – Applying under Express Entry with a job offer

Express Entry system is popular among foreign skilled workers as it allows a direct pathway for Canada PR. The applicants need not have prior job offers and may qualify based on work experience, education, and language proficiency alone.  

If you’re someone aged 30 or above and willing to enter the Express Entry pool may do so while holding a valid job offer in Canada. Make sure to have a job offer that specifies in writing the details of all job requirements, including pay, duties, and employment conditions. 

You may gain an additional 50 or 200 additional CRS points depending on the position and compensate for points lost under the age category. 

Strategy III – Making your spouse/partner a principal applicant 

As an industry expert for close to two decades in immigration consultancy services, we have closely observed the growth of the Canada Express Entry system since its launch in 2015. 

Based on our client interaction experience, applicants aged above 30 may find that their spouse has a better Express Entry CRS score.  

We recommend swapping the principal applicant and the dependent spouse or common-law partner to increase your chances of obtaining Canada PR.  

Strategy IV – Strengthening other Express Entry CRS criteria 

If you are losing points under the age category, try maximizing your Comprehensive Ranking System score under other core categories like work experience, education attainment, and language proficiency.  

To improve your CRS score under the education attainment category, we advise you to earn additional credentials such as another degree or obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for an existing degree. Our experience shows you can increase Express Entry CRS scores by upto 250 points.

English or French proficiency can be combined with other factors like education attainment to maximize your CRS score. For instance, 

  • An applicant with a post-secondary program credential AND English or French Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (among which one at CLB 9) can earn 13 CRS points, OR
  • An applicant with two or more post-secondary program credentials (one at least 3 years long) AND CLB 9 in English or French can earn 50 CRS points

Sometimes articulating your work experience better in your immigration application may help get recognized better and improve Express Entry CRS scores. 

While getting assessed under the Comprehensive Ranking Score is the easiest way to qualify for Canada PR, you are free to pursue other Canadian permanent residence pathways at the same time. 

Visit a certified immigration consultant to determine your eligibility and choose the most suitable immigration program based on your education and work profile. 

Book your appointment with CanApprove today! 

Recent Canadian Immigration Trends 2022 That You Should Know

Various reports and surveys from Statistics Canada note the continued dependence of Canada on economic-class immigration to support its population growth. Estimates show us that Canada’s population could reach up to 57 million people by 2068 and would be largely driven by skilled immigration.

We are seeing more such interesting Canadian immigration trends that will reaffirm your decision to move to Canada. Here’s us presenting the top 6 immigration trends that also promise to boost Canadian permanent residency targets: 

  1. Unemployment In Canada Continues To Decrease While Job Vacancy Rises, Boosting The Need To Raise Immigration Targets
  2. Immigration Is Changing Canada’s Demography & Looks To Make It Ethnocultural By 2041
  3. New Measures To Improve Immigration Process And Reduce Backlogs
  4. Usage of the South Asian language grew much among the Canadians
  5. Immigration Ministers Across Canada Met To Discuss Multi-Year PNP Plans
  6. IRCC Reported a 56% Increase In Study Permit Applications Since the Pandemic

Job vacancies are at an all-time high

Job vacancies in Canada are hiking even more and it reached 1,000,000 in June this year. There is a labor shortage and high demand for skilled workers in Healthcare and social assistance sectors. Job vacancies in the retail sector, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific, and technical services, and Finance and insurance have gone up. 

Unemployment in Canada continues to decrease while job vacancy rises all over the country. Canada looks at immigration as one of the methods to solve this problem by inviting a large number of prospective permanent residents between now and 2024.

Read along with Canada’s plan for increasing immigration, Canadian businesses are now dependent heavily on skilled immigrants to fulfill increasing job vacancies across industries. 

Skilled Immigration continues to rise 

Canada is set to exceed its annual target of 431,000 new permanent residents in 2022. Most immigrants favored Ontario followed by British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta as their preferred choice provinces in Canada. 

The biggest reason for Canada to show an increased tendency to welcome more immigrants is because working-age Canadians are quickly reaching the retirement age of 65. By 2030, it is expected that nine million Canadians will have retired. 

Therefore, Canada is resorting to sustaining its population through skilled immigration. At the present, Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan has a target of over 450,000 new permanent residents a year by 2024, the highest number in its history. 

We are seeing increased invitations to apply (ITA) under fortnightly all-program Express Entry draws. Candidates under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) who don’t have any Canadian experience or job offer can qualify for Canadian permanent residency under it. 

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Improving PNP intake levels

Immigration ministers from across Canada came together at the Forum of Ministers Responsible (FMRI) for Immigration earlier this July in Saint John, New Brunswick. 

The meeting of Immigration Ministers focussed around increasing Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan alongside agreeing on multi-year PNP levels plan. The current plan is targeting to welcome over 400,000 new immigrants annually till 2024. Over 60% of the target is to  meet through economic-class and family-class immigration programs. 

Specifically, PNP is targeting 80,000 intakes in 2022 and would increase to 90,000 intakes next year.  With the latest agreement between the Immigration ministers, PNP allocation targets will also be set on a three-year basis. 

The ministers agreed to determine the multi-year PNP plan by March 31, 2023.

Returning back to processing standards

Canadian immigration trends suggest more investment to digitize immigration services. 

Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship and Canada (IRCC) will begin transitioning to 100% digital applications for most permanent residence programs on September 23.

Canada is also promising new exemptions, and more application status trackers to improve client experience and reduce immigration backlogs. IRCC is targeting to process 80 percent of new applications within their service standards.

Earlier, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser promised to process new Express Entry applications for Canadian permanent residency within standard 6 months, the standard pre-pandemic levels. 

More opportunities for international students

Canada has received 175,000 student visa applications in the first quarter of 2022 alone. 

IRCC is reporting a significant rise in demand for study permits from international students. The figures for 2021 show a 56% increase in study permit applications over 2020 levels, indicating the return of normalcy. 

More and more international students are choosing Canada in spite of popular study abroad destinations like Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, the USA, France, Germany, Poland, Malta, and Switzerland, because of its reputation for safety and stability.

Additionally, the retention rate in Canada in issuing Post-Graduation Work Permits and later qualifying for Canadian permanent residency is the highest among popular destinations. 

This concludes our discussion on the latest Canadian immigration trends to watch out for and plan your immigration accordingly. Don’t forget to book your free appointment with CanApprove to determine your eligibility based on your work or academic profile! 

Monthly Review: Canada Immigration Nomination Draws in May 2022

In this edition of Canada immigration nomination draws, we are discussing nearly 1,400 invitations to apply for provincial nominations and another 1,134 ITAs for Canada permanent residency during the month of May 2022.

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With Canada showing potential to improve immigrant outcomes in essential sectors, planning your skilled-based immigration to Canada should be your number one priority in current times.

Canada Permanent Residency Under Express Entry in May 2022

Last month, Canada Express Entry only invited registered candidates with successful provincial nominations to apply for permanent residence.

Express Entry Draws – May 2022
Draw Number Canada Immigration Nomination Draws  Qualifying CRS ITAs issued
#223 May 25 PNP-specific: 741 points 589
#222 May 11 PNP-specific: 753 points 545

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 Canada permanent residency.

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.

Somewhere in the whole nomination draw in 2021, the preference for candidates under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is still being sidelined. The recent Express Entry draws are also not considering qualified profiles under Canada Experience Class (CEC).

However, Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will resume FSWP & CEC invitations in July.

FSWP 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).

Canada PR via Provincial Nominee Programs in May 2022

Since its launch in 1998, the Provincial Nominee Programs have become the second main route to permanent residence in Canada.

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 labor demand of each province.

By 2024, more than 93,000 immigrants per year are expected to be admitted as permanent residents through various Provincial Nominee Programs.

ALBERTA

A total of 100 candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination on May 19 under the Alberta Express Entry stream. Invited candidates needed a CRS score of at least 382 in order to be invited.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continued to hold its weekly draws. The province invited 636 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination under various streams like Express Entry British Columbia, Skills Immigration, and the Tech stream. Few profiles were also invited under Entrepreneur Regional Pilot streams.

MANITOBA

The province of Manitoba held a draw under Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas streams, issuing a total of 315 Letters of Advice to Apply issued of which 48 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

PEI PNP went as per its pre-scheduled draws on May 20. A total of 137 eligible candidates are under Express Entry, Labour, and Business Impact candidates.

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SASKATCHEWAN

Saskatchewan invites a total of 251 profiles to apply for provincial nominations under various streams. Some 106 invitations went to Express Entry candidates and 91 invitations went to Occupations In-Demand candidates in that invitation round. The remaining 54 invitations went to its Entrepreneurs stream.

QUEBEC

On May 5, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited 30 candidates to apply for a permanent selection under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). Candidates had to have profiles in the Arrima Expression of Interest system and to have a valid job offer outside of the Montreal Metropolitan area.

Job vacancies in Quebec will boost the immigration of qualified professionals in the coming months. Those who wish to settle in Quebec are assessed under a different system than those who want to settle elsewhere in Canada.

Canada to Increase Immigration Levels

Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser seem confident and prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels if it is necessary to address labor shortages.

In a recent interview, Fraser sought support from local businesses and communities to increase the immigration levels, adding that he is “very much open to” even higher levels to accommodate more foreign migrants in Canada.

This brings us to discuss the importance of hiring certified consultants for simplifying your Canadian immigration. Certified Immigration Consultant like CanApprove can help you & highly recommended to qualify for Canadian immigration nomination draws if you have been:

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

CanApprove is one of the best immigration consultants in and around the Dubai region. With over 20+ years of experience in immigration consultancy and overseas education counseling, we can be your best partner in qualifying for Canadian immigration.

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4 FAQs on Canadian Immigration Part 5: Understanding Canada Through Q&A

Thanks to the robust points-based immigration system, Canada has coped well with the rising demand for augmenting the local workforce with foreign talent. Throughout these years, Canada has always remained a popular destination for skilled immigrants along with their families in search of better career opportunities and aspirational living standards. Going by the latest trends, the future for economic-class immigration seems bright and this is why we have come up with FAQs on Canadian immigration for you to comprehend your chances of qualifying sooner!

Understanding Canadian Immigration Through FAQs

In Canada, immigration is the act granting permanent residency status, including to refugees. Furthermore, all Canadian permanent residency holders are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting certain requirements.

Understanding Canadian immigration through Q&A styled blog may address some pertinent questions that you were looking to get answered by experts for a long. Let’s begin by answering the top 4 FAQs on Canadian Immigration.

  • Does age affect Canadian and Australian applications?

Most economic-class immigration programs offered by Canada and Australia have an age limit of 45. It concerns talented aspirants with a job offer or those who are looking to apply for a skilled job in Canada. A skilled job in Canada requires aspirants to have at least a graduate degree in any relevant & recognized field.

Canada awards maximum points to the younger population over 18 years who would typically pursue higher education before gaining work experience in related occupations. On the other hand, Australia prefers candidates who are in their prime working age (25-32 years) to qualify for permanent residency.

However, people aged 45 and above can still immigrate to Canada or Australia through several alternative options.

The Australian Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) Visa is for those who wish to own and manage a business in Australia. Applicants under 55 years of age can apply under this visa stream, however, this requirement could be waived off if the applicant’s proposed business will be of excellent economic benefit to the state or territory!

Similarly, interested applicants aged under 55 years can apply through the Canada Start-Up Visa Programme which could lead to permanent residency.

Read our previous blog on Which Is Better: Canada vs Australia Immigration Points System for Foreign Skilled Workers? for detailed information.
  • Why you should enter the Express Entry pool ahead of July 2022?

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made an exciting announcement in April 2022 about resuming Express Entry draws for Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class candidates by July 2022.

It represents a major & positive change in the recent Canadian immigration landscape. With the economy growing faster than employers can hire new workers, Express Entry is poised to once again become Canada’s primary means of attracting international talent.

The Canadian government will gradually increase its annual Express Entry admissions to more than 110,000 immigrants in 2024!

This brings us to highlight the several benefits to enter the Express Entry pool ahead of July 2022 draw. Some important ones are:

  • Be in a position to receive an ITA for Canada PR by early July
  • Take advantage of the tie-breaking rule by getting in as early as possible
  • Leverage the benefits of active PNP-linked Express Entry nomination draws
  • Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada? 

Yes, there are many immigration programs that allow eligible aspirants to qualify for permanent residence even without a job offer in Canada.

There are more than 100 economic-class pathways to apply for Canadian immigration. Most programs rely on applicants’ work or study experience for qualifying. Here is a list of popular Canadian immigration programs that do not require applicants to have a prior job offer in Canada:

  • Federal Express Entry
  • Alberta Express Entry
  • Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand
  • Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream
  • BC Skills Immigration International Post-Graduate
  • Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
You can go through our previous blog on Canadian Immigration Pathways Without a Job Offer for more information on mentioned pathways.
  • How important is it for families and businessmen around the Middle East to consider obtaining second citizenship?

Australia, New Zealand, and Canada are back on the travel and immigration radar of the UAE residents as recent travel restrictions were lifted & the economy is recovering.

By investing in second citizenship in these countries, businessmen open a secure and stable future for themselves and their families and not only because of the after-effects of COVID-19 or climate change.

At the moment, Canada is a very attractive place for investors. Many businesses with headquarters in the Middle East have either started a new business in Canada or acquired a franchisee of an existing business through Canada’s intra-company transfer (ICT) program.

With CanApprove’s services, clients receive assistance in their migration process as well as in the expansion of their business in Canada. Our experience documentation team will assist the clients throughout the ICT process – applying for work permits for the employees of the Canadian company, leading them to apply for permanent residency.

That’s all for this edition of FAQs on Canadian Immigration. Get to Part-1, Part-2, Part-3 & Part-4 of Understanding Canada Immigration to make an informed choice.

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Which Is Better: Canada vs Australia Immigration Points System for Foreign Skilled Workers?

If you are thinking to migrate abroad for better career options and improved living standards, chances are high that Canada and Australia are already on your priority list. The world’s major immigration destinations – Canada and Australia – use a merit-based points system to determine whether or not a candidate is eligible to apply for immigration. Here we are comparing Canada vs Australia  immigration points system for you to make an informed decision.

Immigration in a literal sense means obtaining a permanent residency visa in the country of choice. The points awarded in such an immigration system will take into account a variety of core human capital factors such as

  • Age,
  • Work Experience,
  • Language Proficiency,
  • Education, and
  • Spouse/Partner skill set.

The higher the number of points, the more likely you will qualify to migrate abroad to Canada or Australia!

Quick Comparison Between Canada vs Australia Immigration Points System

If you observe closely, both these countries exhibit a very different approach to allowing immigrants or granting permanent residency to eligible skilled workers.

Canada’s given immigration points system corresponds to the Federal Skilled Worker Program, which happens to be the most popular program among foreign skilled workers for permanent residency.

If you score 67 points or higher, you may qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. If you meet the other requirements too, you can submit a profile to the Express Entry pool. Once you’re in the Express Entry pool, your profile will be evaluated and ranked based on a different system called Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

If you’re interested in Australian permanent residency, four visa subclasses evaluate your eligibility. You must score 65 points or higher to qualify under two direct pathways for Australian PR (Subclass 189, Subclass 190) or two provincial pathways (Subclass 491, Subclass 188).

Some minor details may have been overlooked here for sake of uniformity. Contact our immigration consultants now for a full update on Canada vs Australia immigration points system based on your profile.

  • Applicant Age Criterion

Canada Immigration Points System Australia Immigration Points System
Age Group Points Age Group Points
18-35 years 12 18-24 years & 33-39 years 25
36-40 years 11-7 25-32 years 30
41-46 years 6-1 40-44 years 15
47 years & above 0 45 years & above 0

In terms of age criteria, Canada awards maximum points to the younger population over 18 years who would typically pursue higher education before gaining work experience in related occupations and On the other hand Australia prefers candidates who are in their prime working age (25-32 years) to qualify for permanent residency.

  • Applicant Work Experience Criterion

Canada Immigration Points System Australia Immigration Points System
Work Experience Points Work Experience Points
1 year 09 1-3 years (outside Australia) 0
2-3 years 11 3-4 years (outside Australia) 05
4-5 years 13 5-7 years (outside Australia) 10
6+ years 15 8+ years (outside Australia) 15

Australia is biased in awarding points based on work experience.

Australia awards maximum points to eligible skilled workers who have had work experience inside Australia. For example,

  • 3-4 (experience in Australia): 10 points
  • 5-7 (experience in Australia): 15 points
  • 8+ (experience in Australia): 20 points

On the other hand, Canada remains neutral and prefers any candidates with work experience outside or inside Canada.

Australia considers eligible candidates with more than 3 years of work experience as against Canada which considers skilled workers for immigration with just over 1 year of work experience.

  • Language Proficiency Criterion

Canada Immigration Points System Australia Immigration Points System
English Proficiency Points English Proficiency Points
CLB 9 or higher 24 Competent English 0
CLB 8 20 Proficient English 10
CLB 7 15 Superior English 20

The distinguishing factor here is Canada has two official languages: English and French, whereas Australia considers English as its official language. Therefore, interested candidates have to qualify for language proficiency according to the requirements of the permanent residency program.

CLB stands for Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) and is equivalent to the standard proficiency test available for English and French. Those who show proficiency in French are given an additional 4 points along with their band score in CLB.

  • Applicant Education Criterion

Canada Immigration Points System Australia Immigration Points System
Education Points Education Points
Degree/Diploma 19 Degree/Diploma 10
Bachelor’s Degree 21 Bachelor’s Degree 15
Doctorate 25 Doctorate 20

Canada is more liberal in awarding assessment points based on the applicant’s educational qualification. This is more because Canada allows for direct immigration of eligible candidates even without study or work experience in any of the Canadian provinces or territories.

Further, Canada awards assessment points for additional categories like

  • HS or SC Diploma: 5 points
  • College Certificate: 15 points
  • BS/MBA/Master’s: 23 points

Both the countries favor retaining international students after graduation. While Canada awards Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for 3 years, Australia offers a flexible work visa for graduating students. These visa holders gain work experience inside the country and may be eligible to qualify for permanent residency after a certain period.

Final Verdict: Canada vs Australia Immigration Points System

When it comes to Skills of Partner/Spouse, Canada awards a maximum of 5 points whereas Australia awards a maximum of 10 points. However, it will be premature to conclude that Canada does not favor family immigration.

Canada is pursuing the most ambitious immigration plan in its history to welcome over 1.7 million new permanent residents in the next three years. Over 60 percent of the target is said to be economic-class immigration programs and whereas about 20 percent would be fulfilled from the family-class programs.

Earlier in April 2022, the Morrison Government called for increasing permanent skilled migration numbers. The cause to increase immigration to Australia post-pandemic is reflected well in Australia’s federal budget for 2022-23. The Australian government has fixed the 2022-23 permanent migration program ceiling at 160,000 places.

While both the countries are poised well to welcome more skilled immigrants to boost post-pandemic recovery, you have to book a free appointment with CanApprove and consult an expert before making a decision.

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4 FAQs on Canadian Immigration Part 4: Understanding Canada Through Q&A

Tracing back to the modern Canadian immigration system that possibly began in 1967, the “immigration points system” has evolved considerably today. Canada has been ranked the top nation for immigration in the world multiple times by various reports and indexes. Whether it is for political stability, career prospects, or for the future of their children, Canada is a land of possibilities. This is why we have come up with FAQs on Canadian immigration for you to comprehend your chances of qualifying.

Understanding Canada Through Q&A

In Canada, immigration is the act granting permanent residency status, including to refugees. Furthermore, all Canadian permanent residency holders are eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting certain requirements. Understanding Canadian immigration through Q&A styled blog like this may invite actual questions that you were looking to get answered from experts for a long. Let’s begin by answering the top 4 frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Canadian Immigration.

Q: Are All Immigrants Eligible for Free Healthcare? 

One of the biggest benefits of immigrating to Canada is free health care support. However, Canada offers free health care support only to permanent residents and citizens.

This may mean different things for various categories of temporary visa holders in Canada. For instance, study visa holders may have to pay a fee to get themselves covered under a healthcare plan. Whereas valid work permit holders may be eligible for free in some provinces like Ontario.

Each of the Canadian provinces and territories has the freedom to offer its own health plan, services, and products, or even choose the category of beneficiaries. Newly landed candidates can sign up for their province’s health insurance system and get a health card.

Q: What is the Current Job Vacancy for Immigrants in Canada? 

Canada has historically been a land of immigrants. More so in the last decade, Canada became of the top 3 OECD nations to attract highly skilled talents to study, work & settle permanently.

Even though the pandemic slowed down the addition of new immigrants to the ageing local workforce, unemployment rates are now at record lows. What is even more satisfying is that Canadian immigrants enjoy low unemployment rates.

At the same time, Canada is experiencing a record high job vacancy rate with more than 800,000 unfilled jobs!

Despite the tight labor market, Canada’s GDP grew 6.7% in the fourth quarter on an annualized basis, exceeding analyst expectations of 6.5%. This goes on to show the increasing scope for skilled-based immigration to Canada.

Q: Which is a Better Pathway for Canada PR: Express Entry or PNP? 

Canada has always remained the frontrunner in attracting the best global talents to study, work and settle permanently. The immigration-friendly country continued to honour its immigration levels target even during the pandemic. Canada issued over 400,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency even in 2020, majorly by transitioning temporary residents who were already in Canada on various work permits.

Since then, IRCC supported all major Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to welcome more eligible skilled candidates to apply for Canadian immigration. This is done to ensure that Canadian provinces meet the local labour shortage demand and the economy revives faster as soon as the pandemic recedes.

Getting a provincial nomination effectively guarantees one’s candidature to qualify for Canadian permanent residence via Express Entry draws. A provincial nomination allows you to stay in that particular province for work. Canada targeted over 83,000 invitations for provincial nominations in 2022 alone.

The Express Entry system is an application database for three immigration programs namely the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Additionally, most PNPs have a dedicated Express-Entry linked stream to invited eligible candidates.

However, the outlook for Express Entry draws in 2022 seems bleak as IRCC will land just about 55,000 profiles. However, Express Entry landings are set to increase over the next two years with IRCC targeting more than 110,000 newcomers by 2024.

Canada will resume Express Entry draws to all candidates in early July. This announcement could not have come at a better time since Express Entry is the main way the federal government welcomes skilled immigrants.

Q: What Are Settlement Supports for Immigrants to Canada? 

Canada offers free settlement support to immigrants, even before they arrive in the country. Immigrants can access settlement services by both Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration (MIFI) for Quebec-bound newcomers.

For instance, there are about 1,200 IRCC-registered service providers across Canada.  The country spends about $1.7 billion CAD on settlement services every year to support newcomers, more than anywhere else in the world.

Additionally, if you choose to apply for Canadian immigration with CanApprove, we offer a host of pre-departure and post-arrival immigration services including

  • accommodation,
  • job search options,
  • orientation on the province of stay,
  • assistance with IELTS preparation,
  • Canada PR services (like help for your Medical Verification documents, Police Clearance Certificate, Proof of Funds documents, and Job Experience supporting document) and much more.

That’s all for this edition of FAQs on Canadian Immigration. Get to Part-1, Part-2 & Par-3 of Understanding Canada Immigration to make an informed choice.

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All That You Need to Know About Immigration Without a Job Offer to Canada

Yes, you’ve read it right. There are many programs that allow immigration without a job offer in Canada. You may be even allowed to qualify for Canadian permanent residency before you begin your job search in Canada!

Immigration in Canada means permanent settlement. There are more than 100 economic-class pathways to apply for Canadian immigration. Most programs rely on applicants’ work or study experience for qualifying.

A list of popular Canadian immigration programs that do not require applicants to have a prior job offer in Canada include:

  • Federal Express Entry
  • Alberta Express Entry
  • Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand
  • Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream
  • BC Skills Immigration International Post-Graduate
  • Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

Canada PR Without A Job Offer via Federal Express Entry

Ever since the inception of the Express Entry system in 2015, skilled immigration for Canadian permanent residency is streamlined into three federal immigration programs. The federal Express Entry acts like an application database for these immigration programs:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

Each of these programs has work or study experience requirements but allows immigration without a job offer in Canada. Incentivizing Canadian immigration further, FSWP candidates need not have prior work experience in Canada to qualify. As a result, any foreign skilled worker with over 3 years of full-time experience in any skilled occupation stands a good chance to obtain Canadian permanent residency!

Express Entry year-end report noted occupations in Information Technology, and Business and Financial Services continue to dominate invitees in the Canada Express Entry. The 2020 Express Entry draws also invited more Food Service Supervisors and Administrative Assistants to apply for Canada PR.

Interested candidates will have to create an online profile and enter themselves into the federal talent pool. Further, the profiles are assessed and ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) which factors into core human capital criteria like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency.

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invite the highest-scoring candidates from the Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian immigration about every two weeks. It is expected to resume the Express Entry draws for FSWP and CEC candidates from July 2022.

What are Popular Provincial Streams for Canadian Immigration Without A Job Offer?

The introduction of the Express Entry system had a profound effect on the management of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The growing popularity of Express Entry forced PNPs to dedicate an additional provincial stream to invite eligible skilled workers to receive provincial nominations.

A provincial nomination may effectively guarantee permanent residency to eligible Express Entry profiles by adding extra 600 CRS points. For instance, the latest Express Entry draw invited 829 candidates with provincial nominations and CRS scores above 772 points to apply for Canada PR. All the invited candidates were required to score 172 points while the additional 600 points would make their CRS jump to 772.

Here are some popular provincial streams from friendly immigration destinations for your Canadian immigration without a job offer:

Alberta Express Entry

Here are some of the general eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry Stream.

  • have a valid Express Entry profile in the IRCC Express Entry system;
  • have stated an interest to immigrate to Alberta;
  • work in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development; and
  • have a minimum CRS score of 300.
  • Saskatchewan Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand

Not all immigration streams under Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) require interested candidates to have a job offer before applying. Canadian Immigration without a job offer under SINP is possible through these two provincial nomination streams:

  • Saskatchewan Express Entry-linked stream: requires you to have an active profile in the federal Express Entry system in order to apply.
  • Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand stream: an applicant must have at least one year of work experience in one of the positions included on Saskatchewan’s Occupations In-Demand list.

     Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream

Nearly two-thirds of principal applicants who applied through Express Entry in 2020 named Ontario as their province of destination. Such is the popularity of Ontario among foreign skilled immigrants!

If you wish to settle in Ontario and do not have a job offer, you may submit an application under the Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream. This stream allows the province to nominate eligible Express Entry candidates who meet the language, work experience, and other requirements.

About 8,000 prospective immigrants receive nominations from Ontario every year. You could be one among them. Contact our consultants to know more about your chances of immigration without a job offer in Canada.

  • BC Skills Immigration International Post-Graduate

Any international graduate student in science from an eligible institution in British Columbia can qualify for Canadian permanent residency without a job offer.

The provincial government gives more weightage to candidates with a master’s or Ph.D. degree in the following natural, applied, or health sciences programs:

  • agriculture;
  • biological and biomedical sciences;
  • computer and information sciences and support services;
  • engineering;
  • engineering technology;
  • health professions and related clinical sciences;
  • mathematics and statistics;
  • natural resources conservation and research; or
  • physical sciences.

To meet the eligibility for immigration without a job offer, you will need to submit your application to the BC PNP within three years of the date shown on your official transcript. For anything else, our consultants are just a phone call away to help!

  • Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

One of many pathways under Nova Scotia PNP is the Labour Market Priorities stream that allows immigration without a job offer.

To be eligible for a provincial nomination under this stream you will need to:

  • have a valid Express Entry profile number and put in writing your intention to move to Nova Scotia;
  • wait to receive a Letter of Interest from Nova Scotia provincial draws;
  • have the required supporting documents to demonstrate your work experience;
  • be able to show your financial stability, say about $10,000 or less, to support yourself and your family.

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Canada PR Options for Immigration of Tech Talents

Express Entry Year-End Report noted tech occupations dominated among candidates who were invited to apply for Canada permanent residence. In more recent times, Canadian employers are looking for increased skilled immigration to fulfil the increasing job vacancies. This calls for the right opportunity to discuss various Canada PR options that are exclusively available for foreign tech talents willing to work & settle in Canada.

Canada Work Permits
  • Global Talent Stream
  • CUSMA
  • Intra-Company Transfer (non CUSMA)
Canadian Permanent Residency
  • Express Entry
  • Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway
  • British Columbia Tech
  • Ontario Tech Draws
  • Quebec Immigration Program
  • Saskatchewan Tech Talent Pathway

What are Canada PR Options for Tech Talents?

Foreign workers are not obliged to renew their work permit or LMIA after obtaining Canada permanent residency status. Here are a number of exclusive Canada PR options open to tech skilled workers:

  • Express Entry
  • Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway
  • British Columbia Tech
  • Ontario Tech Draws
  • Quebec Immigration Program
  • Saskatchewan Tech Talent Pathway

Federal Pathway for Canada Immigration

Immigration in Canada means obtaining permanent residency. Aspirants choose Canada because of its direct permanent residence pathway. Any prospective candidate who seeks to obtain Canada permanent residency must register their profiles online on the Express Entry portal. All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Such profiles are evaluated on a total of 1200 points. The human capital criteria like

  • age,
  • education,
  • work experience outside Canada,
  • language proficiency in English/French,
  • spouse adaptability,
  • Canadian study experience, etc. are considered for evaluation purposes.

Tech workers qualify for any of the two federal programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Canada Express Entry. However, Canada has not invited any profiles to apply for Canadian immigration under these programs since 2021.

FSWP was the main source of foreign skilled immigrants to Canada without a job offer until recently when IRCC decided to focus on inviting only CEC & PNP candidates. CEC profiles mostly consisted of international student graduates who had gained at least one year of work experience and were eligible to apply for permanent residency.

Canada is expected to resume Express Entry draws for FSWP & CEC profiles in “early July”. 

Provincial Immigration Pathways for Canadian Permanent Residency

After receiving provincial nominations from any of the below provincial streams, you can apply to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to qualify for permanent residency. Among various Canada PR options, provincial pathways are in most demand.

Between 2021 and now, Canada Express Entry draws have relied majorly on Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). All the recent Express Entry nominees had a successful provincial nomination and were already registered in the Express Entry pool. For instance, in the latest Express Entry draws, Canada invited 787 PNP candidates to apply with CRS scores of at least 782.

Provincial nominees with active Express Entry profiles got 600 points over and above their usual Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. This may guarantee an invitation to apply for Canada permanent residency in upcoming PNP-specific Express Entry draws.

Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway

The newly launched Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) dedicated an expedited provincial nomination to eligible Express Entry candidates under the name Accelerated Tech Pathway.

Interested candidates needs to to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry Stream.
  • They need to either be currently working in Alberta or have a job offer in one of 23 eligible occupations.

Some eligible occupations include graphic designers and illustrators, mechanical engineers, and user support technicians.

British Columbia Tech

The British Columbia Tech stream is a priority pathway under BC Provincial Nominee Program. This PNP targets candidates who have job offers in one of 29 tech occupations.

To get an invitation in a BC Tech draw, candidates must be eligible for one of BC’s immigration programs and have a job offer of at least one year.

Ontario Tech Draws

Ontario conducts Tech Draws for tech workers who are eligible for the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream.

Interested candidates needs to to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Eligible for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class.
  • They also need to have work experience in one of the following six tech occupations.

Six eligible occupations include software engineers and designers; computer engineers; computer programmers and interactive media developers; web designers and developers; database analysts, and data administrators; computer and information systems managers.

Saskatchewan Tech Talent Pathway

The newly launched Saskatchewan’s Tech Talent Pathway is an exclusive provincial pathway for Canada PR for tech talents.

Eligible candidates require at least one year of work experience in that occupation within the past five years or six months of work experience in the province. Language proficiency may vary between Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 to 7, depending on the case basis.

Some eligible occupations include software engineers, web designers, and user support technicians.

Quebec Immigration Program – Pilot for AI & IT Professionals

Quebec launched two immigration pilots in April 2021 to grow its tech sector. They include the Artificial intelligence (AI) stream and the Information technology (IT) & Visual Effects stream. Both french-speaking and non-french-speaking candidates are eligible to apply.

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