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How Is Labor Shortage In Northwest Territories Encouraging Immigration Of Nurses To Canada? 

Reports from public healthcare centers in Northwest Territories (NWT) including Yellowknife, Fort McPherson, Sachs Harbour, Fort Providence, Hay River Reserve, Fort Smith, Norman Wells, Tulita, Behchokǫ, and Fort Resolution, all point to the fact that Canada is experiencing a severe labor shortage

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Alarmingly, patient beds are being closed, while services at Medical clinics are reduced, and the emergency department is being supported by a practitioner.

In a press release about reducing capacities at The Stanton Territorial Hospital, Health and Social Services Minister Julie Green said, “Burnout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the resignation, retirement, or reduced work hours of many health professionals across the country and in the NWT.

However, the labor shortages in Canada are opening up more opportunities for foreigners, especially in healthcare for the immigration of nurses to Canada

Let’s focus on how you can plan for your Canadian immigration as a healthcare professional to Northwest Territories. 

How Can Foreign Nurses Immigrate to Canada Through Northwest Territories Nominee Program? 

Nurses from any foreign country can start their practice in Northwest Territories. Whether you work as a Community Health Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Home Care Nurse, or Hospital Nurse, the Northwest Territories of Canada will provide you with the best opportunities to challenge your skills.

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority, and the Tlicho Community Services Agency manage and deliver community and facility-based services for health care throughout the Northwest Territories.

To be part of healthcare services in NWT, you must have the required education and experience required for community health nursing or a hospital setting. 

You will be added to the Government of the Northwest Territories casual employment list for recruiters to contact you based on your profile. 

Further, eligible foreign nurses with a job offer from a Northwest Territories employer are invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence through one of the Employer Driven streams of the Northwest Territories Nomination Program (NTNP). 

Northwest Territories Employer Driven stream includes the following streams:

  • Northwest Territories Critical Impact Workers
  • Northwest Territories Skilled Workers
  • Northwest Territories Express Entry

Take this free assessment to determine your eligibility for Canada PR through Northwest Territories Nominee Program.  

 

Eligibility for Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Northwest Territories

Find out the most basic eligibility requirements needed to work as a Registered nurse and registered psychiatric nurse (NOC 31301) in Northwest Territories. 

  • A university, or college program degree in registered nursing, or psychiatric nursing program.
  • Additional certificate in academic training or practical experience in a specific area of nursing.
  • Candidates are required to have a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing for job posts related to Nursing Specialists, Clinical Nurses, Nursing Consultants, and Nursing Researchers.
  • Must be registered with the Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANT/NU).

In a press release about reducing capacities at The Stanton Territorial Hospital, Minister Green said, “The health care field is highly competitive, and although the NWT offers a competitive wage and benefits package to its professionals, it is taking special targeted measures including additional incentives.” 

To learn more about specific targeted measures and eligibility based on your work experience and academic qualification, please visit a certified immigration consultant like CanApprove. 

CanApprove has been fulfilling the immigration dreams of several aspirants for the last 25 years and still counting! Book a free appointment with one of our immigration experts to plan your immigration as a nurse to Canada.  

Top In-Demand Jobs in Canada for Immigration in 2023

Canada has been welcoming a good share of foreign skilled workers & international students to study, work & settle permanently over these decades. 

The pandemic had mixed impacts on various occupations and jobs across Canada which impacted foreign immigration for a brief period. However, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) renovated itself and managed to meet the annual immigration target of economic-class immigrants in 2020 despite the challenges.
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Now as Canada aims to target over 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023, out of which 60% will come under economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and others, here are top in-demand jobs in Canada that could help you qualify for Canadian immigration in 2023:   

  • Web Developers
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Industrial Electrician
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Veterinarian (Vet)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Pharmacist
  • Truck Driver
  • Welder

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility based on your specific profile. 

Top Healthcare In-Demand Jobs in Canada

Even though the demand for healthcare workers & professionals was high owing to the aging population, the pandemic has resulted in a sudden surge in demand. 

There are also several immigration options available to overseas candidates with experience in nursing to encourage them to consider Canada as an option to immigrate. 

Read>> Why is Canada allowing Self-Employed Physicians to apply for Permanent Residency through Express Entry?

  1. Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurses constitute about three-quarters of the regulated category of nurses in Canada. RNs in Canada can be specialized caretakers in any of the fields including Surgery, Obstetrics care, Psychiatric care, Critical care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Oncology, or Community health.

  • Average Annual Salary: $70,975
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree and registration with a provincial or territorial regulatory authority.
  1. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • Average Annual Salary: $55,564
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree and registration with a provincial or territorial regulatory authority.
  1. Pharmacist

Pharmacists in Canada are provincially regulated, meaning that each province will have its own regulations. 

To become a pharmacist,  you must have a degree in pharmacy, pass the exam conducted by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and register in your province or territory to become a certified pharmacist in Canada. 

  • Average Annual Salary: $89,314
  • Highest Paying Provinces: British Columbia, Quebec, and New Brunswick.
  • Minimum Education: Degree in pharmacy
  1. Veterinarian (Vet)

A veterinarian trying to build a career path in Canada is required to have a license from the regulatory body within the provinces/territories, as this is a provincially regulated occupation.

  • Average Annual Salary: $95,804
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Saskatchewan, Edmonton, and Calgary
  • Minimum Education: Veterinarian license

Self-Employed Opportunities in Canada

  1. Truck Driver

Canada’s transport sector is experiencing an 8% vacancy rate, giving rise to increased demand for trucking jobs in Canada. 

  • Average Annual Salary: $46,828
  • Highest Paying Provinces: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.
  • Minimum Education: Completion of truck driver training alongside appropriate licensing and endorsements.
  1. Welder

Canada expects to add 23,000 welding positions to the economy by 2028, thereby presenting a great opportunity for foriegn immigrants. 

  • Average Annual Salary: Between $18.00/hour and $41.10/hour
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia
  • Minimum Education: Varies but typically onsite training and/or a training certificate

Tech In-Demand Jobs in Canada

Among various engineering fields in Canada, foreign immigrants who have work experience in computer and information systems, and electrical engineering fields are seeing increased demand. 

I. Web Developers

  • Average Annual Salary: $72,627
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba.
  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

II. Electrical Engineer

  • Average Annual Salary: $91,832
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Highest Paying Provinces: Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Saskatchewan.
  • Minimum Education: Varies depending on role, minimum of Bachelor of Science in engineering.

III. Industrial Electrician

  • Average Annual Salary: $68,000
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Saskatchewan.
  • Minimum Education: On-site training and/or a trade certification.

Admin In-Demand Jobs in Canada

Foreign-skilled immigrants with work experience in administrative work & accounting are experiencing a surge in demand across Canada. As many jobs in this field can be conducted remotely, the demand remains the same even after the pandemic. 

  • Average Annual Salary: $56,257
  • Highest Paying Provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec.
  • Minimum Education: Business-related Diploma or Bachelor’s degree.

Learn how >> Canada’s intake criteria shift to New TEER System will Improve Express Entry and PNP Intakes

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From Admissions To Permanent Residency: International Student In Canada Edition

The international student population in Canada has now tripled over the past decade to 642,000 in 2019. The total admission rate of international students in Canada is increasing year-on-year with the latest hike of 56% in study permit applications over 2020 student visa annual intakes. 

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Canada is among the top three study-abroad destinations in the United States of America and Australia. Statistics Canada analyzed the state of international students in Canada and reported three out of every 10 international students transition to permanent residency within just 10 years of first receiving their study permit. 

This goes on to suggest that choosing university programs, exploring scholarships, etc. is just one aspect of researching popular study abroad global destinations like Canada, Australia, or the UK. As a study abroad aspirant, you must also think about the best immigration and settlement options after graduation. 

Our first-edition guide on admissions to permanent residency in Canada shall provide a brief outline of student admission to qualifying for PR. 

Mapping the Journey of International Students in Canada

CanApprove is a certified consultant by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and our 25+ years of the illustrious journey have shaped the careers of thousands of study-abroad aspirants. 

Based on our experience, we are mapping the journey of a typical Canadian study-abroad aspirant: 

  • Begin online research on best study abroad destinations and discover exciting opportunities in Canada
  • Go through study abroad updates and immigration news from leading online resources
  • Visit various offline study abroad fairs or book a free consultancy to explore university programs, scholarship details, etc.
  • Apply to a suitable Designated Learning Institution (DLI) along with a well-written statement of purpose, resume, academic certificates, etc. 
  • Apply for a Canada student visa (also along with spouse) after excelling in language proficiency tests (English or French), proof of funds, and a medical examination certificate. 
  • Complete the study course and qualify themselves for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) whose validity is equivalent to the length of the study program, capped at three years. 
  • Gain valuable Canadian experience and after one year of full-time work experience, qualify for permanent residency through Express Entry’s Canada Experience Class or 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 already, 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!

Intra-Country Movement of International Students in Canada

A recent report from a non-profit organization, The Conference Board of Canada found international students preferred to stay in the same province where they received their first study permit.

No less than 60% of the students who studied in any of Canada’s 10 provinces or three territories remained in each region.

Breaking down the retention rate of international students in Canada province-wise:

 

  • Quebec saw the most international student retention (around 85%), 
  • Manitoba and Alberta saw retention rates of 80%. 
  • British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan experienced retention rates between 70% and 80%. 
  • The remaining two provinces, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick along with Canada’s three territories all retained between 60% and 70% of their international students one year later.

Overall, over 75% of retained international students remained in-province/in-territory to pursue more education which goes on to say the popularity of Canadian education among international students.

Why your Canada Study Visa may get rejected? 

The popular myth is that students with backlogs fail to get a study visa to Canada. 

It is untrue as Canadian Universities may accept a maximum of 5 backlogs for undergraduate courses and a maximum of 7-8 backlogs are allowed for postgraduate courses. 

However, here are some factors that may lead to the possible rejection of a Canada student visa: 

  • Below threshold Language Proficiency test score: scores above the prescribed band in exams like IELTS is mandatory for securing a Canada student visa.
  • Being financially unstable: Your inability to convince the authorities of the proof of funds for tuition fees and living expenses may lead to the rejection of your Canada student visa application.
  • Change of study program: You may be questioned and possibly rejected if your educational background or work experience does not correlate with the chosen study program.
  • Permanent stay is not allowed: If you had indicated plans for permanent stay in your student visa application, then it is more likely to be rejected. A Canada student visa is only a temporary resident visa and due process has to be followed for a permanently staying in Canada.

Applying for a Study Permit in Canada with CanApprove

There may be more than one reason for the rejection of the study permit. It is best to fix an appointment with a professional Canadian education consultant and reapply for your student visa to Canada. 

Immigration consultants help you evaluate your previously rejected visa and suggest corrective steps to apply for a new Canada student visa.

Connect with our consultants today to learn more about the University Programs, Scholarships, Tuition Fees, and settlement options after graduation.

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. 

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

Plan your Canada Immigration with CanApprove

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. 

EXPLAINED: Can You Apply Simultaneously For 2 Canadian Immigration Programs?

The official department dealing with immigration and citizenship in Canada, allows eligible prospects to apply simultaneously for two immigration applications. However, you may have to withdraw one of any applications before making your decision final with the other. 

This means that interested candidates can apply for more than one Canada immigration program to increase their chances of qualifying. Upon receiving an invitation to apply for one particular program, the applicant should withdraw the application for the other program.

Canadian Immigration Act reads, 

“The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations do not prohibit multiple applications from being made in the economic stream. However, prior to concluding one of the applications, the immigration officer will advise the applicant to withdraw the other. 

Furthermore, while multiple applications may be submitted, the applicant must also be aware that there will be no refund of processing fees paid for the other application(s) once processing has begun.”

Choose from 100+ Options to Immigrate to Canada from the U.A.E

Canada welcomes the influx of skilled workers and business entrepreneurs/investors to sustain its economy. All skilled worker evaluations will be on fundamental human capital factors like age, education, work experience, and proficiency in the official language. 

Since the majority of immigrants from the Emirates have a stronghold in the English language, they have an inherent advantage of securing a Canada PR.

Express Entry for skilled workers

An Express Entry is a popular immigration pathway. With the same, the foreign skilled workers can apply for Canada PR without a job offer. It is a system for maintaining a pool of interested candidates who wish to obtain permanent residency. 

You cannot have more than one Express Entry profile at a time. However, you can add your spouse’s or dependent’s profiles.

The usual validity of Canada Express Entry profile is 12 months. 

After expiry, you have to submit a new application if you wish to stay in the Express Entry pool in the hope of getting a PR invitation. 

Such candidates must qualify under one of the three federal immigration programs- the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSTP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). 

In addition, any Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a dedicated Express Entry immigration stream can make use of the Express Entry pool to nominate desirable candidates to apply for Canada PR. 

FSWP stands out to be the most preferred choice among the foreign-skilled workers who have not lived in Canada before. It gives them a good chance to apply for permanent residency in Canada. 

On successful registration of your Express Entry profile, you will get your Comprehensive Ranking System score.

Finally, Canada resumed its all-program Express Entry draws post-pandemic and is actively inviting candidates under FSWP. After the pandemic, IRCC reinvented Express Entry draws and issued invitations to eligible candidates with provincial nominations and candidates with Canadian experience to apply for Canadian permanent residency. 

Provincial Nominee Programs for economic-class immigration

The unique federal-provincial-territorial arrangement in Canada allows 13 provinces and territories of Canada to nominate economic-class immigrants including skilled workers, international students, and business investors/entrepreneurs independently. 

Tech workers are finding newer and better opportunities in Canada in view of visa curbs by the USA. Canadian provinces like British Columbia, and Ontario have dedicated immigration streams for Tech workers. Other provinces like Saskatchewan, Manitoba, News Brunswick, and Prince Edward Islands are actively inviting economic-class immigrants. 

It is expected that Canada may target up to 90,000 new immigrants annually, henceforth. This will be from provincial nominee programs.

Talk to our consultants to determine your eligibility for an immigration plan based on your academic profile and work experience. 

How To Create & Register Your Canada Express Entry Profile? 

Immigration in Canada means obtaining Canadian permanent residency (PR). 

Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses the Express Entry system to manage applicants for three distinct immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

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Any skilled worker with enough work experience can directly apply for Canadian permanent residency in Canada under FSWP without a job offer or Canadian experience. Canada has had a high success rate under the FSWP category since the launch of the Express Entry system in 2015. 

On the other hand, international students and other temporary residents are retained in Canada as permanent residents under CEC. Various reports have shown 85% retention of permanent residents in Canada. 

An international student who wishes to stay in Canada after graduating may do so by completing an extra step: applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). 

PGWP is an open work permit allowing you to work for a Canadian employer for up to three years and no requirement to have a job offer to apply for it. Graduates can use this permit to get the required skilled work experience before applying for the CEC.

How To Apply for Canada PR Under Express Entry? 

Qualifying for PR via Canada Express Entry is a two-step process. 

  • Step1: Here the interested candidates confirm their eligibility for at least one of the three Express Entry programs – FSWP, CEC, or FSTP. 
  • Step2: Candidates can upload their Express Entry profile onto IRCC’s website. All the registered profiles are then assessed and ranked based on the CRS score. 

The qualifying score based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to identify skilled worker candidates who will be the most successful in Canada’s job market. 

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. 

 Take this free assessment online to determine your chances of qualifying. 

The Costs of Creating an Express Entry Profile

Note: All prices mentioned here are in Canadian dollars. 

1 US Dollar = 1.34 Canadian Dollar

IRCC has an Express Entry application processing fee for a single application is $850

If you’re applying with a spouse/partner, the application processing fee is doubled to $1,700. Every dependent child will incur a charge of $230.

Further, if the candidates qualify in their bid for Canadian permanent residency, every adult in the application will have to pay an additional Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) of $515.  

Therefore, the total application and qualifying fee under Express Entry is between $1365 (single person applicant) to $2,960 (for a family of three)

Further, there are associated fees to assembling an application (with a myriad number of required documents and official papers).

Documents required to register a Canada Express Entry Profile: 

  • Passport copy/copy of travel document
  • English or French Language proficiency tests
  • Proof of Canadian Education or an Education Credential Assessment (ECA)
  • A Provincial Nomination Letter (if obtained)
  • A written job offer letter from a Canadian employer or proof of work experience or certificate of qualification in a trade occupation (is applicable); and
  • Proof of settlement funds (only for FSWP & FSTP candidates who do not have a valid job offer in Canada)

Among the mandatory documents, collecting few will attract additional cost: 

  1. Language proficiency testing 

Canadian immigrants accepts two languages: English and French as their official language. 

Any candidate is expected to score a minimum proficiency score in order to qualify for immigration. 

For pursuing accreditation in English, the following tests can be taken: 

  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) testing costs between $302-$311 + tax, depending on what location one is testing in. and
  • CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) testing costs $280 + tax.

For pursuing accreditation in French, the following tests can be taken: 

  • TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français pour le Canada) testing costs $440 with an additional $75 non-refundable charge if the applicant needs to cancel or reschedule before the testing day, and
  • TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) testing costs $460 and features the same $75 non-refundable charge.
  1. Education credential assessment

An ECA (Education Credential Assessment) becomes mandatory if you had your graduation from outside Canada. The assessment is to determine how your education may compare to an equivalent Canadian education.

The average cost of receiving an ECA is roughly $200, in addition to courier fees. 

Additionally, ECA may incur translation charges into English or French. Costs here can vary from $0.06 to $0.20 per word of translation

Preferably, translations should be done by registered providers with the appropriate board authorities. 

Some examples of board authorities are The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario (ATIO); the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (STIBC); and le Ordre des Traducteurs, Terminologies et Interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ). Each province has its own board authority for translators.

  1. Proof of settlement funds

Canada requires proof of financial stability from prospective immigrants who apply for immigration without a job offer. It applies to candidates under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). 

The major requirement here is that these funds must be readily available at the time of immigration and not be kept in form of equity, property, or any form of other immovable assets. An official letter from the bank acts as proof. 

Depending on the size of your family these costs will vary. 

The official guidelines listed on the IRCC website are: 

  • 1 person = $13,310
  • 2 people = $16,570
  • 3 people = $20,371

Recent Changes to Canada Express Entry

Since its inception in 2015, Canada Express Entry has remained the number one pathway for permanent residency. However, the provincial nominee programs are receiving more preference in recent times. 

Canada is expected to welcome over 400,000 newcomers consistently each year. We could see more nomination draws giving priority to immigrants with Canadian experience in the near future. 

This will be followed by major reforms in the Express Entry system set to come into force in early 2023. IRCC would be able to invite candidates based on an economic goal, ie. candidates with specific occupation skills may be prioritized to apply for Canada PR, likely from early 2023.

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. 

Educate yourself on how will new Canada NOC 2021 affect Canada Express Entry Eligibility among other programs. 

Apply for Canada Express Entry With CanApprove

Applying through a certified immigration consultant can boost your chances of qualifying for Canada PR.

CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant in Dubai and is registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Choose from a wide of our customized immigration services like 

  • Profile Evaluation: we help match your skillset with the right visa eligibility requirements for easy immigration.
  • Arrange documents: we can also help you procure the required documents needed before applying for a visa.
  • Resume Writing: our expert documentation team can create a likable resume that stands out by the concerned immigration authority.
  • Post-Landing Services: Any kind of settlement assistance like accommodation, community orientation, etc can be customized and arranged.

You even get a dedicated immigration consultant to work exclusively on your case until resolved!

Book your free appointment with CanApprove to learn more about your chances of qualifying for immigration to Canada.

You may also like reading 16-Point Canada Immigration Checklist Before Moving to Canada.

Alberta PNP: Immigration Options without a Job Offer

Aspirants without a job offer have a good success rate to qualify for Canadian immigration through Alberta PNP. The immigration policies of the federal government such as the Express Entry program and the immigration plan to welcome more than 401,000 new immigrants annually in the next three years should boost your chances of settling in Canada.

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Canada Provincial Nominee Progam (PNP) including Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) receives one-third of all newcomers to Canada each year. As the fourth largest province in Canada, Alberta is a top choice for newcomers. The cities of Edmonton and Calgary are the two most popular cities in Alberta for new immigrants.

According to the province’s population estimates, the province welcomes approximately 40,000 new immigrants per year.

Alberta’s total share of immigrants in Canada is approximately 13 per cent, the third-highest in the country, after Ontario (44.7 per cent) and British Columbia (15.8 per cent).

Alberta’s population is about 4.5 million. The province plays an important role in Canada’s oil, mining, and natural gas industries.

The Canadian province of Alberta is known to accept foreign skilled immigrants, international students who wish to study, work & settle in Canada permanently. Such immigration aspirants need not necessarily have a job offer to immigrate to Canada. The province offers better employment opportunities and higher wages.

Alberta Express Entry Stream

If you do not have a job offer in Canada yet and wish to immigrate for a better career and lifestyle, consider Alberta Express Entry Stream. This stream allows the province to search for and nominate foreign skilled workers who have submitted a profile using the federal Express Entry pool. A job offer is therefore not required.

Going by recent trends, eligible candidates with a low CRS score of 300 can qualify to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry draws.

To be eligible for the Alberta Express Entry Stream you will need to:

  • Have an active Express Entry profile;
  • Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300;
  • Meet the eligibility requirements for one of the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC);
  • Work in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development;
  • Demonstrate a language proficiency level
  • Intend to reside in Alberta;
  • Have sufficient funds to cover settlement costs in Alberta.

In 2021 alone, Alberta has invited nearly 5,910 candidates who had active Express Entry profiles to apply for permanent residence.

And while you have made your decision to settle in Canada, consider enrolling in the International Engineers Graduate Program by CanApprove to increase your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration. We also have dedicated programs for immigration aspirants working in the healthcare field.

Take this free assessment online to determine your best immigration option depending on your work profile.

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Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in July 2021

Canada is on its course to open up its borders to international travellers, starting this August 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. 

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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. 

Here in this blog, we shall give you a brief review of all the Canadian nomination draws in the month of July which would eventually lead to awarding permanent residency to the nominees. While the federal department, IRCC held four program-specific Express Entry resulting in over 5,500 invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canada PR, the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued over 6,000 ITAs for provincial nominations. 

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. 

Nominations Under Express Entry in July 2021

Observing the Express Entry draw trends in July 2021, one may witness an increasing preference for candidates having a prior work experience inside Canada. Otherwise said, the IRCC is pushing more temporary workers, international graduates, recent graduates present in Canada to apply for permanent residence. 

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. 

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 has already issued nearly 99,000 ITAs for Canada PR so far in 2021. In fact, it is almost half of the expected annual target of 108,800 ITAs in 2021. 

Express Entry Draws – July 2021
Draw Number Nomination Draw Date Qualifying CRS ITAs issued
#195 July 07 PNP-specific: 760 points 627
#196 July 08 CEC-specific: 369 points 4,500
#197 July 21 PNP-specific: 742 points 462
#198 July 22 CEC-specific: 357 points 4,500

Canada Express Entry is a long-drawn 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 June 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. 

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 885 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. 

The province has temporarily suspended accepting new applications for its base Entrepreneur immigration program. On the other hand, the province has announced to make its tech pilot program a permanent immigration program. This would result in more nominations of specific foreign tech workers to immigrate to Canada. 

ONTARIO: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held six draws last month, the most by any province. It also resulted in nominating eligible entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nominations. 

Nearly 2,000 ITAs were issued by the province under the Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and Employer job offer: International Student stream. Further, the province also targeted around 1,031 candidates with work experience in 18 targeted occupations and who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.

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 total nominations from the province were slow-paced this month as only one draw inviting 181 Express Entry candidates was held. 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 major highlight is the historic Manitoba PNP that invited nearly 1,140 Express Entry candidates to apply for provincial nominations. Another draw was held earlier inviting eligible candidates under the usual provincial streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas. 
SASKATCHEWAN: The total tally of nominations is nearly double that of last month. The province invited gnarly 570 candidates over four provincial draws through the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories.  PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS: The province went as per its pre-scheduled draws inviting 127 eligible candidates under Express Entry, Labour and Business Impact candidates. 

As an aspirant to migrate and settle in Canada, now is the best time for you to apply. Further, you are also being informed that any misrepresentation on your visa application can cause a ban of up to five years

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 March 2021
  • Monthly nomination draws June 2021.  

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Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in June 2021

Canada has set itself an ambitious target to invite over 1.2 million new immigrants by the end of 2023. It would mean about 401,000 new immigrants will be invited in 2021. Moreover, 60% of the total target is said to be achieved through economic-class immigration programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs and Business Immigration programs. 

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In 2021 alone, about 80,000 invitations will be sent out to eligible candidates through PNP and over 108,800 ITAs for Canada PR through Express Entry programs. 

During the month of June, IRCC broke records by conducting two of its largest-ever Express Entry draws targeting candidates with prior provincial nominations. The draw size for two other Express Entry draws exclusively inviting candidates with prior work experience remained fairly large as well. 

A total of 12 PNP draws and 4 Express Entry draws in June 2021 contributed to a total of 19,000 ITAs. It is to be viewed as a sign of relief as more new aspirants can be expected to immigrate to Canada very soon. 

Nominations Under Express Entry in June 2021

Canada Express Entry is a long-drawn 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). 

Express Entry has already issued nearly 90,000 ITAs for Canada PR so far in 2021. In fact, it is almost half of the expected annual target of 108,800 ITAs in 2021. 

Express Entry Draws – June 2021
Draw Number Nomination Draw Date Qualifying CRS ITAs issued
#191 June 09 PNP-specific: 711 points 940
#192 June 10 CEC-specific: 368 points 6,000
#193 June 23 PNP-specific: 742 points 1,002
#194 June 24 CEC-specific: 357 points 6,000

Observing the Express Entry draw trends in June 2021, one may witness an increasing preference for candidates having a prior work experience inside Canada. Otherwise said, the IRCC is pushing more temporary workers, international graduates, recent graduates present in Canada to apply for permanent residence. 

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. 

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.   

Active Provincial Nominations for Canada PR in June 2021

The unique arrangement between the federal and provincial/territorial governments in Canada allows the nomination of foreign candidates separately based on the unique labour demand of each province. Later on, 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. 

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

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Over 917 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, and  Entrepreneur streams. 

In a parallel development, the province has indefinitely extended the validity of its infamous British Columbia’s Tech pilot project. This would result in more nominations of specific foreign tech workers to immigrate to Canada. 

ONTARIO

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held three draws last month. 

A total of 1923 ITAs were issued by the province under the Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and Employer job offer: International Student stream. Further, the province also targeted around 583 candidates with work experience in 10 targeted occupations and who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.

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 two draws and invited a total of 375 candidates. 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

Manitoba issued nearly 687 invitations to apply for provincial nominations last month. The province held three draws through the following three streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas. Of the total number of nominations, a significant number, 427, went to Express Entry candidates.

SASKATCHEWAN

In June, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) had a dull month with just one invitation round through the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories. A total of 255 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination were issued. 

PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS

Most of the invitations, 101, were issued to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 12 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold of 60. 

Further, demand for foreign entrepreneurs is being created through this new entrepreneur immigration pathway for international graduates to apply for Canada PR. 

As an aspirant to migrate and settle in Canada, now is the best time for you to apply. Further, you are also being informed that any misrepresentation on your visa application can cause a ban of up to five years

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

 

Get a free assessment of your immigration profile and find the best pathway to migrate to Canada. 

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Business Immigration: Canada PR Through Start-up Visa for Young Entrepreneurs

Canada is expected to welcome over 1.2 million new immigrants in the next three years. The country is majorly pegging on economic-class & business-class immigrants to work & settle in Canada.  

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Your chance to make it big in a developed & stable economy like Canada is now just an arm’s length away with Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program. In this edition of immigration blogs, let’s explore more about the program.

Basics about Canada Start-up Class

Popularly referred to as the Start-Up Visa program (SUV), Canada launched it as a three-year pilot which became permanent on March 31, 2018, due to its increased popularity.

It offers excellent opportunities targeting innovative entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residency. The program helps eligible immigrants help establish start-up businesses in Canada aided by local investors like angel investors, Venture capital fund, Business incubator and the easy availability of skilled workers, thanks to robust economic-class immigration programs.   

Candidates can initially come to Canada on a work permit supported by their designated Canada-based investor, before qualifying for permanent residence once their business is up and running. 

The required commitment must meet the following criteria:

  • A designated angel investor group must invest at least $75,000 into the qualifying business. Candidates can also qualify with two or more investments from angel investor groups totalling $75,000.
  • A designated venture capital fund must confirm that it is investing at least $200,000 into the qualifying business. Candidates can also qualify with two or more commitments from designated venture capital funds totalling $200,000.
  • A designated business incubator must accept the applicant into its business incubator program.

Expenses Other than Establishing Business in Canada

Applicants applying for a Business visa for Canada must be aware of the fact that most Canadians pay up to 50% of their income on housing & other utilities. In addition to the demonstration of capital & settlement funds required to finance your business as well as your financial stability to the immigration authorities, you must be prepared for household expenses such as: 

  • Heating & other lifestyle utilities
  • Food/Clothing/Shelter
  • Health insurance & transportation
  • Recreation

A basic room in the affordable regions of Canada may cost you around $350/month. In bigger cities in Canada, the housing rents can rise up to $2500/month. 

Canada covers the health expenses of immigrants too, however, you must note that Provincial & territorial health programs won’t be able to cover the cost of all newcomers in Canada for three months.

Should You Need a Canadian Immigration Lawyer? 

It may take about 4-6 months to secure a commitment certificate/letter of support from a designated entity for immigration to Canada under the SUV program. Once received, you may apply for a work permit to immediately immigrate to Canada. 

Additionally, up to 18 more months will be required to finalize the application for permanent residence, subjected to requirements like: 

  • The intended business must be incorporated and carrying on business in Canada.
  • The candidate must own at least 10 per cent of the voting rights in the corporation.
  • No other person can hold 50 per cent or more of the voting rights in the corporation.

Canada allows up to five candidates to support their applications for permanent residency by the same business investment. 

A need for a professional immigration lawyer will arise to help you navigate through such nitty-gritty about the program and explore additional options to help you immigrate in a quick time. 

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