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

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

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Sandy 2 Comments

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

But did you know?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various Settlement Services Offered by Canada to Newcomers

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

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

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

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

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

Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in August 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Canada needs immigration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Permanent Residence Under Express Entry in August 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Active Provincial Nominations for Canada PR in August 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monthly nomination draws January 2021,

Monthly nomination draws February 2021,

Monthly nomination draws March 2021,

Monthly nomination draws April 2021.

Monthly nomination draws May 2021,

Monthly nomination draws June 2021.

Monthly nomination draws July 2021.

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

What is it like Immigrating to Canada Post-Pandemic?

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Nothing has changed.

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

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

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

Impact of COVID on Canadian Immigration

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

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

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

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

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

Innovation from Canada Provincial Nominee Programs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Immigration Options to Alberta

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

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

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

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

Alberta Express Entry Stream,
Alberta Opportunity Stream,

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

Take this free assessment online to check your eligibility.

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An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for July 2021

Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in July 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

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.

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.

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

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

Canada Express Entry is a long-drawn two-step process.

As it manages the application database for three federal immigration programs – the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), the Federal Skills Trades (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) – aspirants are first required to qualify for individual program requirements. Such eligible profiles are assessed and ranked on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Core human factors such as age, education, language skills, and work experience are used to calculate a CRS profile score.

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

Active Provincial Nominations for Canada PR in June 2021

BRITISH COLUMBIA: Over 885 candidates were invited to apply for the provincial nomination throughout the past month. These provincial nominations were issued through the Express Entry British Columbia, Skills Immigration.

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

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

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

Ontario is now eyeing to welcome at least 8,350 eligible candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) in 2021. Typically, foreign workers with Canadian work experience in occupations relating to National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B. Such jobs include Managerial positions, Experts in certain fields, Professionals, Supervisors with graduate-level or higher education qualifications.

ALBERTA: The total nominations from the province were slow-paced this month as only one draw inviting 181 Express Entry candidates was held. Officials from the province have reportedly spoken to media persons confirming that the AINP has now removed the temporary criteria adjustments made to the Alberta Express Entry Stream in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.	MANITOBA: The major highlight is the historic Manitoba PNP that invited nearly 1,140 Express Entry candidates to apply for provincial nominations. Another draw was held earlier inviting eligible candidates under the usual provincial streams: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, International Education Stream, and Skilled Workers Overseas.
SASKATCHEWAN: The total tally of nominations is nearly double that of last month. The province invited gnarly 570 candidates over four provincial draws through the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories.	PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDS: The province went as per its pre-scheduled draws inviting 127 eligible candidates under Express Entry, Labour and Business Impact candidates.

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

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

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

Monthly nomination draws January 2021,

Monthly nomination draws February 2021,

Monthly nomination draws March 2021,

Monthly nomination draws April 2021.

Monthly nomination draws May 2021,

Monthly nomination draws June 2021.

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

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Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in June 2021

Posted on July 1, 2021March 11, 2024 by Sandy Leave a Comment

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Monthly nomination draws January 2021,
Monthly nomination draws February 2021,
Monthly nomination draws March 2021,
Monthly nomination draws April 2021.
Monthly nomination draws May 2021.

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

You can avoid it by consulting a genuine immigration consultant like CanApprove. Book your free appointment today!

Canada Immigration Through A Work Permit

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

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

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

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

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

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

LMIA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

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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Top Engineering Jobs & Skills To Immigrate to Canada in 2021

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Sandy 43 Comments

Engineers everywhere are in demand.Engineers are in high demand in Canada following the economic downfall caused by 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.

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In a study by Statistics Canada, immigration and Canadian employment rates and wages were compared from 2000 to 2019. The results are more than encouraging for prospective immigrants who wish to permanently settle 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.The following is a brief overview of the top 8 jobs in Canada for engineers in 2021 that 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 assist engineers 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 a leadership role to play and 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

As in previous years, the most sought-after skills by employers in Canada are software skills used in the engineering field. What is 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’ll likely find great engineering jobs in several Canadian cities with the right guidance and choice of cities. 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.

Finding Engineering Job Outlook in Canada

Here is a useful resource, click on the link.

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 to study 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 over two decades. We can help you expedite your visa documentation process, career counselling, overseas education counselling, pre-departure & post-arrival immigration support, and much more.

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Guide: BC PNP Tech for Express Entry Candidates

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

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
5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
6221 Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

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.

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