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Monthly Review: Canada Immigration Nomination Draws in May 2022

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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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Route to Canada PR through RNIP: Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

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Obtaining permanent residency (PR) in any advanced economy is an aspirational dream of many middle-class families in Asia & Africa. Surprisingly as it may be, Canada is among the few OECD nations that offer a direct pathway to permanent residency. Here is one such route to Canada PR through RNIP which is a community-driven initiative for Canadian immigration.

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was launched in 2019 and is expected to continue for the next five years. It selects eligible foreign skilled workers based on their work experience, academic profile, and language proficiency. Owing to its success, many participating communities are now demanding the federal government makes it a permanent immigration program.

What do we mean by a Community-Driven Initiative for Canadian Immigration?

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a community-driven initiative that allows foreign skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. The participating communities are required to attract and retain new immigrants through their dedicated economic development plans. They also provide the right infrastructural support in connecting them with local job vacancies.

The main intention behind this initiative is to encourage regional immigration for mutual gains. While the local community grows through increased economic activities, foreign skilled workers find easier Canadian PR options to settle in an OECD nation like Canada.

Using Statistics Canada’s index of remoteness, these communities are known to have a population of about 50,000 people or less and be located at least 75 km from the core of a Census Metropolitan Area.

List of 11 Participating Communities

As of now, the federal government of Canada has allowed 11 communities from provinces like Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan to promote regional immigration of foreign skilled workers.

The following 11 communities are participating in the Rural and Northern Immigration pilot:

Canadian Province Participating Community
Ontario (5) North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay
Manitoba (2) Brandon, Altona/Rhineland
Saskatchewan (1) Moose Jaw
Alberta (1) Claresholm
British Columbia (2) Vernon, West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson)

Communities from other Canadian provinces like Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon will soon be added.

How to Qualify for Canada PR through RNIP?

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a part of the federal skilled worker program through which eligible profiles can obtain permanent residency. In order to receive a successful nomination to apply for Canada PR through RNIP, profiles must fulfill both federal criteria and community recommendations.

The federal criteria to qualify under RNIP include

  • Work experience: At least one year of continuous work experience in the last three years

OR

  • Education: Graduated from a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the recommending community.
  • Language proficiency: Meet the language threshold for the NOC skill type/level of the job being offered.
  • Settlement Funds: Proof of financial stability to settle and support themselves and their family.

A community recommendation is based on the candidate’s:

  • intention to live in the designated community.
  • job offer and the community’s economic needs.
How to Apply?

  • Selection of communities for participating in the RNIP.
  • The community recommends the candidate, thereby making them eligible for applying to IRCC for Canada PR through RNIP.
  • The candidate submits their Canadian permanent residence application to IRCC.

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Work Experience

Eligible profiles to qualify for Canada PR under RNIP must have gained a minimum of 1,560 hours of experience either in Canada or outside Canada. However, the occupation must be listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). There is no restriction on having worked with multiple employers.

Internation students who have graduated from a post-secondary program in the community that is recommending them are exempt from the work experience requirement.

RNIP does not consider self-employed work experience.

Settlement Funds

Canadian immigration authorities ask for compulsory proof of funds from eligible candidates applying under RNIP to settle in the community. These funds must be their own and cannot be borrowed from anyone.

The following documents can be used as proof of funds:

  • bank account statements
  • documents that show the real property or other investments (such as stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills, etc.)
You must have at least $9,000 to show as proof of fund. The exact amount will depend on your profile. Please contact our immigration consultants to learn more.

Language Proficiency

The minimum requirements for each NOC skill type/level are as follows. “CLB” stands for Canadian Language Benchmark.

  • NOC 0 and A: Minimum language score of a CLB 6 is required
  • NOC B: Minimum language score of a CLB 5 is required

Read more about IELTS for Canadian immigration in our previous blog.

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CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Canada (CICC). We have a rich history of 20+ years of providing immigration and overseas education consultancy services.

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IELTS for Canada Visa: How to Maximize Score in English to Boost Your Chances for Study or PR?

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The academic and professional ambitions of candidates willing to settle in OECD nations can be realized through IELTS for Canada visa. In fact, it is well-documented that language proficiency in English or French act as a deal-breaker to entering Canada for professional career opportunities or study in Canada options.

Any economic-class immigrant aspirant who wishes to apply for Canada permanent residency, either through Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), must compulsorily come good in human capital factors like age, education, and work experience. While a prior job offer in Canada is not a mandatory requirement (and varies on a program basis), proof of English/French proficiency is compulsory.

IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and is one of two accepted language proficiency tests in English. The other is the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP).

The major difference between IELTS and CELPIP is the English accents. CELPIP uses Canadian accents for the speaking and listening portion of the test, unlike the IELTS, which uses English-speaking accents from other countries, including Australia and New Zealand.

Let’s explore more on how to maximize score in IELTS for study in Canada or even qualify for Canada permanent residency through various economic-class pathways.

Are Language Tests Compulsory for Canadian Immigration?

Yes, your level of language proficiency in English or French is one of the few deciding factors in gaining Canada permanent residency or temporary residence visas like study permits or work permits.

IELTS is a language test designed to prove English proficiency for students who wish to pursue post-secondary study in Canada or settle in Canada under Express Entry & other immigration programs. Whereas, CELPIP is exclusively designed to assess Canada permanent residency applicants.

Apart from English as a universal test of proficiency, Canada also considers French as its official language. Canadian provinces like Quebec, and British Columbia attracts a lot of french-speaking immigrants.

If you speak French, taking the Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) or the Test de Connaissance du français (TCF) can significantly increase your chances in the Express Entry pool.

The language test results must meet the Canadian Language benchmarks (CLB) for English and Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for French. Newcomers who speak English and French can earn up to a maximum of 28 points. If you only speak one of Canada’s official languages, you can still earn a maximum of 24 points.

How to Maximize Score in IELTS?

First & foremost, you need to be clear about which IELTS you need, Academic or General Training, and by when you need your results. The qualifying score of IELTS for Canada visa may vary as per the receiving organizations such as Canadian universities or immigration authorities.

IELTS is conducted on both offline & online modes. The proficiency test for English has four parts: Reading, Listening, Academic Writing & Speaking. The scores in IELTS for Canada visa are considered in terms of band levels. Each candidate is expected to score above the qualifying band, depending on the visa program.

For example,

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Undergraduate level studies: Overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Canada

Graduate level studies: Overall band of 7.0 in IELTS Canada

Faculty of law: Overall band of 7.0 in IELTS Canada

McGill UNIVERSITY

An overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Canada

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

An Overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Canada

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

Required minimum score: An overall band of 7.0 in IELTS Canada

Nursing programs: An overall band of 8.0 in IELTS Canada

Other Graduate programs: An overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Canada

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

Required minimum score: An overall band of 5 in IELTS Canada

McMASTER UNIVERSITY

Required minimum score: An overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Canada

IELTS Reading

This section is designed to assess your reading skills like skimming and scanning through the text. You would deal with around 2,700 words and answer 40 questions in one hour. The recommended time that you should give each passage is 20 minutes.

IELTS Listening

This section is designed to assess your listening skills to understand native speakers and their vocabulary. Enough time is given to preview the questions before the audio starts. Hence, it is recommended to underline keywords in the questions and look at the gaps to predict the type of information or the type of words needed.

It is also important to get familiarized with a Canadian English accent. Useful sources include podcasts and Ted Talks available on YouTube.

IELTS Academic Writing

You will need to get used to a standard essay format to showcase your knowledge of Canadian English vocabulary and articulation skills.

IELTS Speaking

You are required to present at least a 2-minute monologue on any given topic. You will be assessed based on your fluency and confidence in speech.

Whatever the mode of examination and pattern be, it is important to get familiarized with the required format of IELTS for Canada visa, including knowing the timing, the number of parts, the types of questions and task types, and which Canada visa option you are applying for. It is always good practice to have done some IELTS practice tests before your actual test to keep your confidence high. These are available on IELTS.org.

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IELTS testing centers are active across 89 countries including the United Arab Emirates, India, and the Philippines among many other prominent nations. CELPIP is available across 6 countries – the United Arab Emirates, India, the Philippines, Canada, the US, and China.

Language proficiency through IELTS for Canada visa is one of many mandatory requirements to fulfill. Apart from this, you need to find a certified immigration consultant to handle all your documentation process as well as guide you throughout the process.

CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Canada (CICC). We have a rich history of 20+ years of providing immigration and overseas education consultancy services.

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Monthly Review: Canada Immigration Nomination Draws in March 2022

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Canada revised its immigration levels plan for 2022-2024 and now targets welcome about 1.7 million new immigrants in the next three years. The new plan promises more Canada immigration nomination draws for Provincial Nominee Program candidates to qualify for Canada permanent residency.

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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.

In this edition of Canada immigration nomination draws, we are discussing around 5000 invitations to apply for provincial nominations and another 2,890 ITAs for Canada permanent residency during the month of March 2022.

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

Canada Permanent Residency Under Express Entry in March 2022

The preference for Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) candidates is still being sidelined. Candidates qualifying under Canada Experience Class (CEC) are also not targeted for any of the recent Express Entry draws.

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).

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

Express Entry Draws – March 2022
Draw Number Canada Immigration Nomination Draws  Qualifying CRS ITAs issued
#219 March 30 PNP-specific: 785 points 919
#218 March 16 PNP-specific: 761 points 1,047
#217 March 02 PNP-specific: 754 points 924

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.

Canada PR via Provincial Nominee Programs in March 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.

ONTARIO

Ontario alone let out multiple Canada immigration nomination draws in February. The most immigration-friendly province invited 2,430 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination, more than any other province.

All draws came under one of the following streams: Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker, Express Entry Human Capital Priorities, Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker and In-Demand Skills, Entrepreneur Stream, or Express Entry Skilled Trades.

ALBERTA

A total of 700 candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination on March 04 and March 24 under the Alberta Express Entry stream. Additionally, Alberta announced a name change for the department and the launch of two new streams under its Provincial Nominee Program to boost immigration to rural areas of the province.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) continued to hold its weekly draws.

The province invited 900 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination under various streams like Express Entry British Columbia, Skills Immigration, and the Tech stream. A special draws inviting candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot was also held.

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

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 311 Letters of Advice to Apply issued of which 76 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

PEI PNP went as per its pre-scheduled draws, rather with a larger draw size in November. A total of 141 eligible candidates are under Express Entry, Labour Impact, and 11 candidates under Business Impact.

SASKATCHEWAN

Saskatchewan released details of a draw held through its Entrepreneur EOI system on  March 3 that resulted in 58 invitations. On March 8, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) invited a total of 85 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. A total of 39 invitations went to Express Entry candidates and 43 invitations went to Occupations In-Demand candidates in that invitation round.

Saskatchewan also launched the new Tech Talent Pathway to attract tech workers in 11 targeted technology occupations. If you’re an engineer, now is a great scope for getting nominated and obtaining Canada permanent residency along with your family.

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Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, in a recent interview, seemed confident about increasing Canada’s immigration levels if it is necessary to address labor shortages. 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.

Canada immigration process is overwhelming and here is where hiring a certified consultant can simplify your Canadian immigration. Certified Immigration Consultants like CanApprove can help you & highly recommended to qualify for Canada 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.

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16-Point Canada Immigration Checklist Before Moving to Canada

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There is no single Canada immigration checklist that could incorporate all the requirements of foreign workers or international students moving to Canada. However, before planning your immigration to Canada, it is necessary to tick the right boxes so that you qualify at the earliest.

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Planning for Canada Immigration may start more than a year in advance. Depending on the immigration pathway you chose, your requirements to oblige may vary. We have made an honest attempt to focus on the most desired requirements and here is our 16-Point Canada Immigration Checklist to use before moving to Canada. 

Over 3 Months Before Immigration to Canada: Checklist 

It is better to sweat more in practice than in the battle. Likewise, planning your immigration well-in advance and following this Canada immigration checklist can help you. 

  • Check for suitable Visa/Work Permit/Immigration Pathway:   Canada is currently pursuing its ambitious immigration target of welcoming over 1.7 million new permanent residents in the next three years. Over 60 per cent of the target will be invited under economic-class programs like Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, Quebec immigration, etc. Some 20 per cent of the target will be invited under the family class immigration programs. 
  • Explore your new Canadian city online: Visit its official website to learn about the area, job and housing markets, schools, recreation, and more. Popular online forums like Quora offer great first-person perspectives & insights.  
  • Get your employment credentials evaluated: The way provinces in Canada recognize career and employment credentials can vary. You may need to arrange for accreditation courses/tests before you leave. Find more information by contacting our consultants.
  • Keep your school documents ready: Include degrees, diplomas and certificates, transcripts, program descriptions, detailed course information, language skills test results, and accreditation. Official translations of your documents may be required in some cases. 
  • Calculate your estimated living expenses: Consider the type of housing you want, and necessities, such as transportation, schooling, food, clothing, utilities, and entertainment in estimating your monthly expenses in Canada. 
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  • Goods that you can take with you to Canada: You’re allowed to bring your personal and household goods with you when moving to Canada from another country. However, Canada may charge certain duty fees on some goods. Review the list of items you are allowed to bring into Canada.
  • Open a Canadian bank account: Having a Canadian bank account ready can make things easier. For instance, you may be asked to show proof of funds if you rent an apartment. Transferring funds to your Canadian bank account is a cost-effective and secure way to bring money into the country.

Less Than 3 Months Before Moving to Canada: Checklist 

As you move closer to your date of arrival to Canada, keep an eye on the following checklist. 

  • Get your passport ready for travel: Make sure that your passport (and those belonging to family members coming with you) is valid and up-to-date.
  • Arrange travel tickets: Typically the earlier you book your travel arrangements, the better the price deal you get. 
  • Collect official health documents: These include vaccination and dental records. Children need vaccination records to enroll in school in Canada. You may need to get official translations of these documents.
  • Collect work-related documents: Gather reference letters and evaluations from employers, and training and job descriptions. 
  • Prepare a resumé for job applications: Canada allows you to immigrate without a job offer. You can plan your job search now. Start with a job resume: the Canadian style is two pages or less plus a cover letter.

Few Weeks Before Arriving in Canada: Checklist

Just before the actual date of arrival, you may need to keep the following ready. 

  • Arrange for medical insurance: Your provincial government-sponsored health insurance plan will not be active for the first 90 days you’re in Canada. To cover yourself until then, consider purchasing Visitors to Canada Insurance.
  • Fill out any prescriptions: Medicine brands may be different in Canada and prices could be more expensive if you’re paying out-of-pocket. You may want to bring a six-month supply of medications. 

Once again, please review the list of items you are allowed to bring into Canada.

  • Check the amount of money you will be bringing: If you are bringing in $10,000 CDN or more, you must report it to Canada Border Services Agency – whether it’s in Canadian dollars (cash, cheques, etc.) or the equivalent in your country’s currency.
  • Gather essential documents: To enter Canada, these are some of the documents you’ll need to present. Keep the copies in a safe place, separate from the originals.
  • A Canadian immigrant visa (if applicable) and Confirmation of Permanent Residence for you and each family member travelling with you
  • Two (2) copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you, along with Two (2) copies of a list of items that are arriving later and their monetary value

Consult with us about the full list of documents you will need. 

How Can Certified Canada Immigration Consultants Help? 

Well, there is also an alternative available, in case the above Canada immigration checklist is overwhelming to follow. You can visit a certified Canada immigration consultant and skip all the above steps. 

The Government of Canada treats all applications for Canada Visa equally, whether they apply through a consultant or not.

Several aspirants apply for Canada Visa on their own and are subsequently approved each year. However, most may be limited to study visa or permanent residency applications through Express Entry. Application for Canada PR through other economic-class immigration pathways like PNPs are less explored when applying on their own.

An application for Canadian Visa processed through a Canadian immigration consultant like CanApprove will analyze 100+ Canadian immigration programs and suggest suitable immigration programs based on the applicants’ work or academic profile.

Not just that. CanApprove offers assistance for IELTS preparation, Canada PR services (including help for your Medical Verification documents, Police Clearance Certificate, Proof of Funds documents, and Job Experience supporting document). We also have tie-ups with 500+ institutions for your study abroad programs in Canada. Our job search assistance and customization of profiles can match your work skills with a suitable employer in Canada.

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