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.
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.
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The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is issued to eligible international students soon after their graduation in Canada. The PGWP is a one-time deal that lasts as long as your study program. So if you did a one-year credential, you get a PGWP for one year.
Assurance of getting a PGWP right after graduation to gain work experience in Canada has been the most significant factor in attracting increased international student migration to Canada.
The international student population in Canada has now tripled over the past decade to 642,000 in 2019. Canada has moved into third place globally behind the United States of America and Australia.
Data from Statistics Canada reveals that three out of every 10 international students transition to permanent residency in Canada within just 10 years of first receiving their study permit.
How to Stay in Canada After Your PGWP Expires?
An open work permit option like Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is available for international students right after their graduation to earn valuable work experience in Canada. This is an open work permit that allows graduates of a designated learning institution (DLI) to work for any employer in Canada and gain invaluable Canadian work experience.
International students may have an advantage over permanent residents coming from abroad with foreign credentials and work experience.
However, if you want to settle in Canada, CanApprove recommends you get a suitable job in a “skilled” occupation first. This is because having work experience in a skilled occupation can qualify you for Canada’s most popular immigration pathway, Express Entry.
Permanent Residence Options to Stay in Canada Beyond your PGWP:
Express Entry
Provincial Nominee Program
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
Quebec Immigration
Family Sponsorship
Temporary Residence Options to Stay in Canada Beyond your PWGP
Work permits: LMIAs and trade agreements
Express Entry
Express Entry is simply an application management system for three federal programs namely:
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);
Canadian Experience Class (CEC); and
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).
You need to be eligible for any one of the three programs to immigrate through Express Entry. After that, you are in the pool of candidates which are ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). This depends on factors like age, education, work experience and language proficiency in English or French.
You can only apply for immigration after you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Canada’s immigration department, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Click here to get an overview of Canada PR nomination draws in 2021.
Provincial Nominee Program
Provincial Nominee Programs are separate pathways managed by individual provinces to invite eligible immigration candidates to meet their specific labour market demand. There are two broad categories of PNPs, Enhanced PNPs & Base PNPs.
Enhance PNPs search the Express Entry pool to invite candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Such Express Entry candidates get an automatic 600 points toward their overall score. This makes them a certain candidate to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Those who do not qualify for Express Entry may still be able to immigrate to Canada through a base PNP. These programs allow you to apply for a provincial nomination directly to the province, which then supports your application for permanent residence to the federal government.
PNPs do not necessarily require you to have any experience in the province, nor a job offer – although those things generally help.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot makes it easier for Atlantic Canada employers to hire foreign talent. You may qualify if you are hired in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, or Nova Scotia.
Quebec Immigration
In order to immigrate to Quebec, you need a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). Which supports your immigration application to the federal government. If you speak French, studied and worked in Quebec, you may be eligible for the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ). International students need to meet certain eligibility criteria for their education, prove their French language proficiency and demonstrate that they intend to settle in Quebec.
Even though Quebec is the most independent province in terms of immigration, only the federal government can issue permanent residency status.
Family Sponsorship
You can be sponsored by your spouse or common-law partner if they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Canada is Prioritizing the Immigration of International Students
Canada is historically built on the success of immigrants in the country. With advancements in education standards and infrastructure in the country, Canada is able to attract & retain International students to benefit out of their relatively young age, their Canadian credentials, their proficiency in English or French, and in some cases, their Canadian work experience.
During the period of their study course, student immigrants would have integrated well into their local communities and built social networks for themselves. This becomes an excellent ground to consider granting them permanent residency as well.
It is rhetoric now to answer the question of why study in Canada.
Canada enjoys a dominant position in world affairs by virtue of being a part of the G7 advanced economies. The world-class infrastructure to support the immigration of foreign skilled workers, international students make it an exciting destination to settle permanently.
The unique arrangement between the federal government and the provinces/territories allow each Canadian province and territory to identify and invite immigration candidates who can meet their local economic needs. In this process, many Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams are geared towards international students, some are even dedicated to them.
In this blog, we look to summarize various pathways available for International students to obtain permanent residence in Canada.
The pilot aims to facilitate permanent residency for international students who have graduated from one of 19 eligible programs of study.
New Brunswick has unveiled a new immigration pilot project for international students who graduate from four private career colleges in the province.
Starting April 1, 2022, New Brunswick will extend provincial nominations to international students who graduate from four private career colleges in the province. These colleges include:
Atlantic Business College,
Eastern College,
McKenzie College, or
Oulton College.
Additionally, they are required to complete their study in one of 19 targeted occupations.
The press release made a note that the new immigration pilot will benefit recent graduates of designated learning institutions who are not currently eligible for the federal Post-Graduation Work Permit program.
All eligible designated learning institutions are expected to offer the following career courses for International students in Canada:
social and community service workers;
early childhood educators and assistants;
educational assistants;
health-care aides;
home support workers;
licensed practical nurses;
paramedics and related occupations;
medical laboratory technologists;
medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants;
medical administrative assistants;
computer programmers and interactive media developers;
web designers and developers;
computer network technicians;
user support technicians;
accounting technicians and bookkeepers;
payroll clerks;
shippers and receivers;
supply chain and logistics supervisors; and
production logistics co-ordinators
This new initiative is in line with the priorities set by business groups and organizations in the province. Specific details and requirements for the new pilot project will only be available in the fall.
”With the increased competition for skilled labour, the potential to transition international students into permanent residents is crucial”, recognises both the business community and the provincial government.
The usual route for International graduates from New Brunswick is to qualify for New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream. This program is for foreigners who have a job offer from a New Brunswick employer. It is not specifically for international student graduates, but they do allow people who completed a one-year program at a New Brunswick post-secondary to skip the one-year work experience requirement.
Other Provincial Level Programs for International Students
Ontario is one of the preferred immigration destinations for skilled foreign workers to work & settle in Canada. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Progam (OINP) has two streams dedicated to international student graduates: the Master’s Graduate Stream, and the PhD Graduate Stream. The good part is neither of these programs does not require you to have job offers in order to apply for provincial nominations.
British Columbia is another preferred immigration destination. The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program ( BC PNP) has a number of options for international graduates through the Express Entry British Columbia stream and the Skills Immigration stream. If you are eligible for the International Post-Graduate Category, you need not require a job offer to apply.
The Canadian Province of Manitoba has an International Education Stream for people who graduated from a post-secondary institute in the province. It accepts applications for provincial nominations under three sub-categories: Career Employment Pathway, Graduate Internship Pathway, and the Student Entrepreneur Pathway
Saskatchewan is not behind with a dedicated stream for Experience Category students who recently graduated from an eligible Canadian post-secondary. You need a full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer to qualify.
Similar dedicated provincial streams for International graduates with a job offer is offered by Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. The job must be in your field of study.
Graduates Showing Interest in Entrepreneurship
For international graduates with an aptitude in entrepreneurship can benefit from Nova Scotia’s International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream. You need to have at least two years of full-time study at a Nova Scotia university or college. You need to have operated your own business in the province for at least one year and intend to make Nova Scotia your new home.
Newfoundland and Labrador graduates who want to run a business in the province can apply under the International Graduate Entrepreneur Category and get nominated for a provincial nomination.
A successful provincial nomination may be valid for up to 6 months and eligible candidates can apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residency within this time period.
A most common route to settle in Canada is by graduating from any Canadian learning institution and apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, which comes with a time validity of 3 years. Most PGWP holders choose to enter the Express Entry pool by qualifying for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) after gaining at least one year of work experience.
Recent estimates from Statistics Canada has revealed that Canada was able to retain & transform more than 50% of international students who completed their under-graduation degree from Canadian learning institutions into a permanent resident in the last decade.
Another route to obtain permanent residency By international student graduates is through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot. It is expected to become a permanent program in 2022.
Graduates including International students from eligible institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick may be able to apply for the Atlantic International Graduate Program. This program allows graduates to apply for permanent residence without having any previous work experience.
You can book a free appointment with us to plan a tailor-made strategy to immigrate to Canada.
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.
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.
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 immigrantsin 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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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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Engineers everywhere are in demand.Engineers are in high demand inCanadafollowing the economic downfall causedby the pandemic
The median annual salary for engineers in Canada in 2021 is projected as $75,200. A report from Randstad Canada finds bottom 10% of engineers are expected to make $45,900 or less in a year, whereas the top 10% of earners can take home more than $104,500.
Whatsoever be the case, Canada remains appealing to global talent for easy immigration. In another survey, US employers have shown an increased willingness to expand to Canada in search of an immigrant talent pool.
Image: How Canadian Labour Market Forces Influence Immigration
Ina study by Statistics Canada,immigration and Canadian employment rates and wages werecomparedfrom 2000 to 2019. The results are more than encouraging for prospective immigrants whowish to permanentlysettle in Canada.. Click here to know more.
If you’re an engineer with work experience in any discipline and are keen on experiencing better career growth and a high lifestyle, Canada is the country to work & settle.
Top 8 Engineering Jobs in Canada in 2021
The construction industry in Canada is now seen as an essential service in many provinces. Even though the Engineering & Construction industry is taking a hit, along with the oil and gas sector, the demand for jobs in Canada for engineers is likely to rise later this year & beyond.
With a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) certification under your belt, your employment prospects are excellent in Canada.Thefollowing is a brief overviewof the top 8 jobs in Canada for engineers in 2021that foreign workers should consider while immigrating.
Civil Engineering Technician
Quality Assurance Technician
Engineering Manager
Industrial Engineer
Project Manager
Planning Co-ordinator
Blueprint Engineer
Director of Engineering
Civil Engineering Technician: “Civil engineering technician is a new entry on the 2021 edition of in-demand engineering jobs. Technicians in civil engineering assistengineers in a variety of fields, such as structural engineering, construction, environmental engineering, and transportation.
Quality Assurance Technician: “Quality assurance technicians, also sometimes known as quality control technicians typically work in manufacturing and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure that the end product their employer produces meets a predetermined set of guidelines.”
Engineering Manager: “Their role overlaps a lot with project engineering, in that they often oversee project requirements and execution. They also have aleadership role to playand are expected to supervise other engineers.”
Industrial Engineer: “Industrial engineering is often used in fields such as manufacturing, energy, and IT, among many others. The broad applications of industrial engineering make it an adaptable speciality.”
In-Demand Skills & Certifications Required to Secure an Engineering Job in Canada in 2021
Asin previous years, the most sought-after skills by employers in Canada aresoftware skills used in the engineering field. Whatis most surprising is the ability to display proficiency in both English and French puts foreign-born engineers at an undue advantage.
IN-DEMAND TECH SKILLS
IN-DEMAND IT CERTIFICATIONS
AutoCAD
Quality Assurance
Structural Engineering (SE)
Engineer in Training (EIT)
Instrumentation
Solidworks
Professional Engineer (P.Eng/PE)
Certified Engineering Technologist (C.Tech/CET)
Autodesk Revit
French bilingualism
Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD)
Electronic Systems Technician (EST)
To know more about current openings in Canada’s tech job market & your best immigration options to qualify, ask our consultants to guide you through.
Options for Engineers to Immigrate to Canada in 2021
Job opportunities for immigrant engineers in Canada may not be uniform throughout the territory. Regional differences will contribute to varying job market conditions depending on factors like:
Geography (say, coastal regions of Canada may be best for marine engineers)
Industry (say, the oil and gas industry has a heavy presence in Alberta)
Ontario & British Columbia forms the IT hub of Canada and employs thousands of immigrant engineers every year.
You’lllikelyfindgreatengineeringjobsinseveral Canadian citieswiththerightguidanceandchoiceofcities. Canada also offers an exclusive engineering bridging program. Such programs are the most preferred way to transition your international experience/training and gain Canada-specific work experience.
You can explore the trend analysis for Engineering jobs in Canada in 2021. You segregate and explore the market situation in Canada depending on occupation, wages, prospects. For instance, here is a detailed outlook of Software Developers in Canada, showing Job opportunities, Labour market conditions, Wage analysis, and more.
Canada Immigration Programs for Engineers
Canada is eyeing at welcoming nearly 1.2 million new immigrants in the next three years. Over 60% of the said target is expected to be achieved with the help of economic-class immigration programs. Some of the most prominent immigration pathways for foreign Engineers to immigrate to Canada in 2021 are as follows:
British Columbia Tech Program
Ontario Tech Pilot
Alberta Express Entry stream
Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas stream
Saskatchewan Occupation-In demand
Other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) for Provincial Nominations.
Express Entry System for Permanent Residency.
Foreign skilled workers even without any work experience inside Canada may stand a chance to qualify for permanent residency through the Express Entry system. It will depend upon their age, education, work experience outside Canada, and language proficiency in English or French.
In some other cases, specific provincial programs like British Columbia Tech Program, Ontario Tech Pilot. the Alberta Express Entry stream, Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas, Saskatchewan Occupation-In demand stream picks eligible skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination. A provincial nomination will quicken your process of obtaining permanent residency.
Canada is a good choice not just for experienced professionals, but also for young international students planning tostudy abroad. The country is lauded world-over for its quality education and easier immigration policies. In fact, as per a report, over 30% of international students who got Canadian bachelor’s degrees and almost 50% of international students who graduated with master’s degrees became permanent residents (PR) within 10 years since they got their study permit.
CanApprove has been the regional leader in immigration and overseas education consultancy for overtwo decades. We can help you expedite your visa documentation process, career counselling, overseas education counselling, pre-departure & post-arrival immigration support, and much more.
Take this free assessment online to determine your best immigration option depending on your work profile.
British Columbia had recently announced to make its tech pilot project a permanent immigration program. This is said to favor tech talents who wish to immigrate to British Columbia for better career opportunities.
If one digs deeper, candidates registered in the federal Express Entry pool are at a greater advantage with this latest announcement. How you may ask?
A prerequisite to BC Tech Program is qualifying for either of two provincial streams: the Skills Immigration or Express Entry BC. If you are already registered in the Express Entry pool, you have completed the first step.
From there, you have to be eligible for one of the Express Entry BC subcategories:
Skilled Worker,
Healthcare Professional,
International Graduate, or
International Post-Graduate.
As an Express Entry candidate with a successful provincial nomination, you are eligible to get 600 points added to your overall score. This is enough to boost your rankings in the federal pool and make you eligible to receive invitations for Canada PR in the subsequent Express Entry draw.
Additionally, the decision to issue permanent residency will depend on your qualification for any one of the three federal immigration programs: the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, or Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Eligibility for BC PNP Tech Program
Foreign Tech workers bound for British Columbia can qualify for priority immigration through the new BC PNP Tech program. A job offer in any of the following 29 eligible occupations is mandatory to receive nominations under the stream.
0131 Telecommunication carriers managers
0213 Computer and information systems managers
0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting, and performing arts
2131 Civil engineers
2132 Mechanical engineers
2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
2134 Chemical engineers
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
2172 Database analysts and data administrators
2173 Software engineers and designers
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175 Web designers and developers
2221 Biological technologists and technicians
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281 Computer network technicians
2282 User support technicians
2283 Information systems testing technicians
5121 Authors and writers
5122 Editors
5125 Translators, terminologists, and interpreters
5224 Broadcast technicians
5225 Audio and video recording technicians
5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography, and the performing arts
The Advantage with British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program
Receiving a provincial nomination will not automatically make you eligible for permanent residency. However, BC PNP can do better by offering options for immigration candidates to continue working in the province throughout the immigration application process.
Further, it offers the following advantages:
The Tech program is among the pathways that allow candidates to skip the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which can be a costly and lengthy process.
The BC PNP also offers work permit support letters for nominees so they can apply for a new work permit or renew their current status while they wait to get permanent residency.
The BC PNP prioritizes applications for people who have job offers in the 29 key technology occupations. Once you submit a complete application, your file will be assigned to a dedicated processing team within one business day.
The provincial government webpage says processing times for 80 percent of BC PNP applications is 2-3 months from receipt, but Tech applications typically get processed in a shorter amount of time.
Do you wish to immigrate to Canada soon? Now is the right time to plan for immigration as Canada is targeting to welcome over 1.2 million new immigrants in the next three years.
Find out your chances of qualifying for Canadian immigration by taking a free assessment online.
Did you know? 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 for Canada PR. 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.
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.
May 2021 saw up to 15,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) in Canada. It is to be read as a sign of relief as more new aspirants can be expected to immigrate to Canada very soon.
Express Entry ITAs For Canada PR
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 over 60,000 ITAs for Canada PR so far in 2021. It is almost half of the expected annual target of 108,800 ITAs in 2021.
Observing the Express Entry draw trends in April 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 To Qualify For Canada PR
The unique arrangement between the federal and provincial/territorial governments in Canada allows the nomination of foreign candidates separately based on the unique labor 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.
The Previous month saw nearly 3,000 eligible foreign talent receive invitations to apply for provincial nominations. 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
British Columbia has now issued nearly 5,000 invitations to apply for permanent residency since the start of the year. 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.
Nominations were issued to candidates in the Skilled Worker, International Graduate as well as Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories of Skilled Immigration and Express Entry British Columbia streams.
Additionally, invited candidates were expected to have a valid job offer of at least 12 months in one of the Tech Pilot’s 29 eligible occupations.
candidates with qualifying scores of 77 and 94. All candidates were invited under Skilled worker and international graduate subcategories
Another draw targeted candidates whose occupation falls under NOC 0621(retail and wholesale trade manager.) or NOC 0631 (restaurant and foodservice managers). The draw resulted in 48 invitations with scores of 112.
Nominations were issued to candidates in the Skilled Worker, International Graduate as well as Entry Level and Semi-Skilled sub-categories of Skilled Immigration and Express Entry British Columbia streams.
Additionally, invited candidates were expected to have a valid job offer of at least 12 months in one of the Tech Pilot’s 29 eligible occupations.
Candidates with a provincial score ranging between 76 and 94 points under Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) categories.
The separate draw for applicants whose occupation falls under NOC 0621 or NOC 0631, resulted in 47 invitations with scores of 113.
ONTARIO
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.
Express Entry candidates whose Comprehensive Ranking System scores ranged between 456 and 467.
Candidates proficient in both French & English were only considered. Further, candidates who received a Notification Of Interest in this draw had to have an Express Entry profile created between May 4, 2020 – May 4, 2021.
Prior work experience of at least one year in Canada was also a determining factor.
Invited candidates had work experience in one of 23 occupations.
Candidates needed an EOI score of at least 31, and they needed to have job offers in one of 15 health care occupations or eight skilled trades occupations.
May 18 – first PNP draw for international students under new EOI system
138 ITAs
The Ontario International Student Stream under the Employer Job Offer category is open to foreign nationals who have an eligible job offer from an employer in Ontario.
Candidates needed an EOI score of at least 77 to receive an invitation to apply for provincial nomination.
May 25 – first PNP draw targeting candidates with job offers in three rural communities under new EOI system
64 ITAs
Eligible candidates under any of the OINP Employer Job Offer streams and also have a full-time job offer in one of the participating communities are eligible to, you may be able to get a provincial nomination through the pilot.
International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand.
May 25
269 ITAs
Only Occupation In-Demand with scores of 65 were considered to apply for a provincial nomination by the province.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS
May 20
155 ITAs
Eligible candidates were invited under Express Entry, Labour Impact and
Business Impact categories.
138 invitations went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 17 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold of 80.
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:
Early Childhood Educator – All you need to know about Canadian immigration!
Canada is open to welcoming nearly 1.2 million new Early Childhood Educator immigrants by 2024. About 60% of the total target will be achieved through economic-class programs through which foreign skilled workers, international students, foreign entrepreneurs are set to become the largest beneficiaries.
In this edition of the career blog, we explore the opportunities and requirements to immigrate as an Early Childhood Educator in Canada.
Career Pathways for Early Childhood Educators in Canada
Early Childhood Educators (Unit Code – 42202) is classified as TEER 2. They are employed in child-care centers, day-care centers, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children, and other similar settings. The following are the job roles performed by Early Childhood Educators.
Early childhood educators plan, organize, and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12.
Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators.
Early childhood educators and assistants lead children to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.
Some commonly used job titles in the Canadian labour market for Early Childhood Educators are Child care workers – day-care, Nursery school teachers, etc. More related occupations also include:
Managers in social, community, and correctional services (00013, TEER 0);
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221, TEER 1);
Get in touch with our consultants to determine your eligibility to immigrate as an Early Childhood Educator in Canada.
Education and Training In Canada to become an Early Childhood Educator
Early childhood educators and assistants are regulated everywhere in Canada except New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. It means that in addition to an assessment of your academic and professional qualifications, you may be required to obtain a license to practice in most provinces in Canada. The licensing tests include:
Examination of your knowledge and competencies;
Proof of language proficiency;
Criminal record check;
Canadian work placement.
Early childhood educator (ECE), registered early childhood educator, early childhood educator assistant (ECEA), child care assistant (CCA), child development supervisor, child development worker, and child development assistant are some of the titles and/or certifications used in regulations governing this occupation.
Education/Training Institutes in Nova Scotia
Candidates who have graduated in Canada have even better chances of qualifying for permanent residence.
Diploma Program Training Institutes in Nova Scotia
Region/Area
Training Institute
Halifax/Metro
Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education
Truro/Central
Jane Norman College
Cape Brenton/Sydney
Island Career Academy
Cape Brenton/Sydney
NSCC- Marconi Campus
Annapolis Valley
NSCC- Kentville Campus
South Shore/Yarmouth
NSCC- Burridge Campus
Northern
NSCC – Cumberland
Degree Program Opportunities
Region/Area
Training Institute
Halifax/Metro
Mount Saint Vincent University, Child and Youth Study
Contact our overseas education counselors to know the admission criteria in each of these institutions.
Canadian Labour Market Information For Early Childhood Educator
Hourly Wage Across Canadian Provinces
Early childhood educators and assistants (42202, TEER 2) usually earn between $14.00/hour and $27.00/hour in Canada. People working as “early childhood education workers” are part of this group.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages applications for three federal immigration programs, namely the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canada Experience Class (CEC).
Early childhood educators are classified as level B as per the National Occupation List, making them eligible to qualify and apply for any program under the Express entry system.
The points-based system assesses every registered profile on age, education, work experience, and language proficiency in English or French. The evaluated profiles are further ranked following the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
IRCC conducts Express Entry nomination draws every fortnight to issue invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency to the highest-ranking candidates.
Provincial Nominee Program
The job prospects of Early Childhood Educators are extremely demanding in provinces like Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon Territory.
Other immigration-heavy provinces like Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta have fair chances of employment as Early Childhood Educators.
Top Canadian Provinces That Need Early Childhood Educators & Assistants
Province
Immigration Stream
Manitoba
Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas Stream
Nova Scotia
Labour Market Priorities Stream
Prince Edward Island
Express Entry & Labour Impact Categories
Candidates with an active Express Entry profile are at a distinct advantage after securing a provincial nomination. They get 600 additional points summing up with their overall CRS score. This will effectively guarantee them an invitation to apply for permanent residency in subsequent federal draws.
Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
Foreign skilled workers with a valid job offer in one of the participating communities in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia can qualify for immigration. Early Childhood Educator as an occupation is in high demand in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. Applying through RNIP may improve your chances of qualification.
Being an employer-specific pilot, applicants must show their intent to live in the community. All other requirements include work experience, language proficiency, minimum education criteria, and proof of financial stability.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
An extension of RNIP is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) which focuses on the immigration of foreign skilled workers in the Atlantic region of Canada. It includes New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Early Childhood Educators are in huge demand in Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island. Applying through AIP may improve your chances of qualifying.
For detailed analysis and to maximize your chances of qualification for Canadian immigration, contact CanApprove.