Best Ways To Settle in Canada in 2021 & Beyond

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Canada is steadily recovering from the onslaught of the pandemic. And the country is seemingly more dependent on the immigration of skilled workers, business people, international students to sustain its growth. Settle in Canada, In fact, Canada has pledged to invite over 1.2 million new immigrants in the next three years. This commitment has time and again come to light with the regular conduct of nomination draws, immigration priorities being outlined in Canada’s Budget 2021.

It is also expected that over 60% of the said target will be fulfilled under the economic-class programs including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, Business entrepreneurship programs.

Options For Permanent Residency

Express Entry: Ever since its launch in 2015, Express Entry has been the main pathway for skilled worker immigration in Canada. The Canadian government aims to process permanent residence applications through Express Entry in six months or less.

The Express Entry system manages the database of three programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). It creates a pool of foreign skilled workers who are evaluated & ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Following factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency in English or French are considered for assessment.

Provincial Nominee Programs: Canadian provinces cannot issue permanent residency on their own. However, they can nominate eligible foreign talents to apply for provincial nominations. These nominations will effectively result in permanent residency under the discretion of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Most provinces have different streams that have different immigration requirements for groups of students, business people, skilled workers, and semi-skilled workers

So far, close to 80,000 foreign immigrants have already been invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada in 2021. You can review the Canada nomination draws for PR in the months of January 2021, February 2021, March 2021, April 2021 by clicking on the respective links.

New Limited-Time PR Pathways: Canada will consider new applications for Canada PR under the six new PR pathways that include:

Permanent Residence (PR) pathway for international student graduates;
PR pathway for essential workers in healthcare;
PR pathway for essential workers in other occupations;
PR pathway for French-speaking international student graduates;
PR pathway for French-speaking essential workers in healthcare;
PR pathway for French-speaking essential workers in other occupations.

Study visa: Canada is one of the top three study destinations for international students. The country is known to retain most of its student graduates by offering lucrative work opportunities. Further, with at least one year of work experience inside Canada, such students can apply for permanent residence under the Canada Experience Class program to settle in Canada.

You may be interested in reading about how Canadian universities are planning to welcome new international students this fall.

Immigrate With Family: The Family Sponsorship program can lead to permanent residence in Canada if you close relatives living in Canada and are willing to sponsor you. The application process may take up to 12 months when you sponsor a partner or a spouse but takes up to 20 to 24 months when you sponsor a grandparent.

You may take this free assessment online to check your eligibility for any of the immigration programs. You may also talk to our consultants to know more.

Choose The Right Canadian Province

The choice of the right Canadian province to settle in will depend on a number of factors such as the cost of living, average salaries in the area, the cost of rent, weather, and much more.

Based on our client experience and official data, we have compiled the below table for your reference:

Atlantic Canada	The region includes Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The average salaries of Atlantic Canada provinces are: $55,508 in Newfoundland and Labrador, $45,912 in Prince Edward Island, $48,470 in Nova Scotia, and $49,511 in New Brunswick.
Ontario	Ontario is easily the most preferred Canadian province by foreign immigrants. Toronto, the capital city is the most expensive, however, you may choose to settle in the town of Sault Ste. Marie which is cheaper. Ontario has an average provincial salary of $55,524.
Prairies region	Immigrants also prefer to settle in regions around Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The average salaries of prairie provinces are: $61,865 in Alberta, $49,661 in Manitoba and $54,371 in Saskatchewan.
British Columbia	British Columbia has an average provincial salary of $53,416

For a detailed review of the cost of settling and living in various Canadian cities, feel free to get in touch with our expert team of consultants.

Need To Engage An Immigration Lawyer

The Canadian immigration process is time-consuming. Missing out on finer nuisances may lead to the rejection of visa applications. In fact, misinformation on your visa application may lead to a ban of five years from applying for any other Canadian visa.

Getting support from an experienced immigration consultancy like CanApprove can increase your chances of visa acceptance. Our expert consultants will help you in:

Documentation & legal scrutiny of immigration application (PR visa, Work Visa, Study Visa, Business Visa)
Current job openings in Canada
Counseling for overseas education
Overseas Business formation planning
Family immigration and related processes

CanApprove is in the immigration consultancy for more than 20 years and we take pride in offering end-to-end services to our clients. Book your appointment with us today!

Monthly Review: Canada PR Nomination Draws in April 2021

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Canada is expected to welcome over 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. 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. Canada PR Nomination Draw.

Adhering to its immigration targets for 2021-2023, the federal & provincial governments have issued nearly 20,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence in Canada in the month of April 2021. Here’s a quick review of nomination draws in the month of January 2021, February 2021, March 2021.

It can be read as a sign of relief and more new aspirants can be expected to immigrate to Canada very soon.

ITAs For Canada PR Under Express Entry

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. In fact, it is almost half of the expected annual target of 108,800 ITAs in 2021.

Express Entry Draws – April 2021
Draw Number	Nomination Draw Date	Qualifying CRS	ITAs issued
#181	April 01	CEC-specific: 432 points	5,000
#182	April 14	PNP-specific: 753 points	266
#183	April 16	CEC-specific: 417 points	6,000
#184	April 28	PNP-specific: 717 points	381
#185	April 29	CEC-specific: 400	6,000

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. Canada PR Nomination Draw

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.

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.

Canadian provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island had remained active this month.

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.

Provincial Nominee Program Draws- April 2021
Province	ITAs issues	Eligible Immigration Streams
Alberta – April 06	200	Candidates invited under the Alberta Express Entry stream needed a CRS score of at least 302. Further, they were also required to have work experience in any occupation that supports the province’s economic development and diversification priorities
April 20	200	Qualifying CRS dropped to 301. All other requirements remain the same.
British Columbia – April 06– Tech Pilot Draw	80	Skilled worker and international graduate subcategories needed a qualifying provincial nomination score of 80, in addition to qualifying for one of 29 in-demand tech occupations
April 20 – Tech Pilot Draw	90
April 13	452	B.C.held the third-largest PNP draw of 2021. 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.
April 27	362	Candidates with a provincial score ranging between 78 and 95 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 14 invitations with scores of 113.
Saskatchewan – April 08	279	International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand.
April 22	269
Ontario – April 13 – Tech Draw	528	Express Entry candidates whose Comprehensive Ranking System scores ranged between 456 and 467. Further, candidates with at least one year of work experience in any of the 6 selected job including: Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213); Computer engineers (NOC 2147); Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172); Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173); Computer programmer and interactive media developers (NOC 2174); or Web designers and developers (NOC 2175).
Manitoba – April 08	243	Skilled Workers in Manitoba— 208 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 456; Skilled Workers Overseas— 14 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 708; and International Education Stream— 21 invitations with no EOI score requirement. Further, a total of 15 LAAs went to Express Entry candidates.
April 19	399	30 candidates invited under a strategic recruitment initiative with an EOI score of at least 703; and 369 Express Entry candidates invited with an EOI score of at least 612
April 27	367	Manitoba holds biggest Skilled Worker in Manitoba in 2021 Skilled Workers in Manitoba— 301 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 440; Skilled Workers Overseas— 11 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 721; and International Education Stream— 55 invitations with no EOI score requirement. A total of 34 invitations, also known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), went to Express Entry candidates.
Prince Edward Island – April 15	156	Eligible candidates were invited under Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact categories. 140 invitations went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The remaining 16 invitations went to Business Impact candidates who had a minimum point threshold of 75.

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Over 3,000 eligible foreign talent received invitations to apply for provincial nominations in the month of April 2021 Canada PR Nomination 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.

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 upto five years.

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

Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility to qualify for the upcoming Express Entry draws.

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Excellent Opportunity For International Students to Work & Settle in Canada

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, a report from Statistics Canada has spelled out encouraging trends on foreign student immigration to Canada.

The report revealed,

International student enrolments in Canadian universities/colleges tripled from 101,000 to more than 318,000 in the last decade.
Popularity among international students to take up courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) like computer and information sciences saw nearly 24.2% of more enrolments.
More job opportunities have been noted for recent graduates due to the advancement of the digital economy in Canada.
Business, management, and public administration programs experience a steady growth lead by international students during the last decade.

Time and again Canada has successfully retained a good number of foreign talents to support its economy as well as improve their life chances. The report observed that 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.

All these are statistics are only to suggest that the coming years in Canada are no less different. Despite the backlash in immigration targets caused due to the pandemic, Canada still remains open to fulfill its exuberate annual immigration targets.

Click on this link to explore how Canadian Universities are planning to welcome international students back to campus.

“Not only does international student tuition revenue contribution to the viability of some courses and programs, but international students also increase the social and cultural diversity of campuses.”

Limited-time PR Pathway For Recent Graduates From Canadian Universities

Canada recently announced two new permanent residence pathways exclusively for international student graduates. Canada is looking to accept 40,000 applications from those who have graduated from a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI) no earlier than January 2017.

Graduates of a trade/technical program who hold a degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation may also be eligible.

Priority will be given to those who are likely to have the skills required to accelerate Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery. It will remain open between May 6, 2021, and November 5, 2021.

Canada is also looking to increase the French-speaking population outside the Quebec region. And for this reason, it opened another PR pathway seeking only French-speaking international graduates. There is no cap for intake unlike the first one.

Make a quick call to our consultants and know more about your chances of qualifying.

Express Entry: Canada Experience Class Option

Express Entry is a federal database that manages profiles for immigration under three programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Stream, Federal Skills Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

All the registered profiles are evaluated out of 1200 points based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It considers factors like age, education, work experience, language proficiency in English or French, and in some cases candidates’ familial or work connected with any of the 11 Canadian provinces/territories.

Ever since its launch in 2015, Express Entry has remained the most preferred PR pathway for foreign skilled workers. Usually, International students/recent graduates with at least one year of work experience inside Canada may be eligible to apply for PR under CEC.

Gauging the current trends in 2021, the federal government through the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held successfully nomination draws inviting CEC-only candidates or those already present in Canada to apply for PR.

Follow the links to read a summary of nomination draws held in January 2021, February 2021, March 2021, April 2021.

Provincial Nominee Program for Recent Graduates

Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) eases immigration to Canada by issuing provincial nominations to desirable foreign talents and with fewer requirements.

Moreover, PNPs support specific immigration streams that scout for recent graduates to easily immigrate to Canada and support their economy. Provincial programs from Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia have dedicated provincial streams to invite recent graduates to apply for provincial nominations. Further, such candidates can apply through Express Entry to receive permanent residency easily.

Applying for PR through Express Entry will effectively guarantee their nomination as 600 additional points are added to their profile.

Read more on why Canada is dependent on newcomers and international students for its economic recovery. Even the public confidence in Canada to welcome more immigrants to rebuild the economy and society is at an all-time high.

As your education overseas partner, we encourage you to take this free assessment online to determine the best study options for you in Canada. Our overseas education coordinators will be in touch with you shortly.

Canadian Immigration Programs For Professional Nurses

Posted on April 26, 2021August 18, 2023 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Canada has set itself an ambitious target to welcome over 1.2 million new immigrants in the next three years. The country will target at least 401,000 each year. About 60% of the total invitations to apply for permanent residence will be issued under economic-class programs. They include Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, and other business immigration programs.

Nurses fall into two categories that make them prime candidates for economic-class immigration. Firstly, they are in high demand, and secondly, they are working in a skilled occupation.

You may also find our previous blog on Registered Nurses in Canada much more informative.

New Limited-Time PR for Health workers

Canada introduced 6 new pathways for permanent residence which would favor international student graduates and essential workers in Canada.

Two of these streams are dedicated to healthcare professionals, such as nurses. It also includes a separate stream for French speakers. Additionally, Nursing student graduates are expected to take full advantage of the other streams dedicated to international students.

About 20,000 spots are open for temporary residents working in healthcare positions in Canada to apply for permanent residents. The application window will close when the intake cap is full. However, the stream for French speakers is open to accept an unlimited number of permanent residents.

Healthcare professionals need at least one year of work experience inside Canada and it should be in one of 40 eligible healthcare professions. Mandatory language requirements follow as they need a CLB or NCLC of at least 4 in order to be eligible.

Express Entry for Professional Nurses

Healthcare professionals can qualify to receive permanent residency through Express Entry under two immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canada Experience Class (CEC).

For Nurses having work experience outside Canada in the last then nurses may apply under the FSWP. Applicants are required to have at least one year of continuous work experience in occupations like Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012), and licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233). The applicants must also score a CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French on all four language competencies: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Additionally, they are required to obtain at least 67/100 on the six-factor test that assesses candidates’ education level, language skills, and whether they have a job in Canada.

Foreign Nursing professionals who have work experience in Canada within the last three years may apply under the CEC. For nursing occupations such as Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012), language proficiency may be above CLB or NCLC 7. Whereas for occupations like licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233), the applicant can have language proficiency of CLB/NCLC 5.

None of the programs requires a person to have a job offer. However, having one can significantly increase one’s likelihood to receive an ITA for Canada PR.

How Express Entry Operates

Consider Express Entry as an application database to operate FSWP and CEC. All the applications submitted to Express Entry are evaluated and ranked based on a unique Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It is dependent on the candidate’s age, work experience, education, and language proficiency among other factors.

CRS helps Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to nominate the highest-scoring candidates in its regular Express Entry draws. Upon which the IRCC sends them ITAs for Canada PR.

The entire process is designed to process 80% of completed applications in six months or less.

Canada PNP for Professional Nurses

Although PNPs cannot directly issue permanent residency to eligible candidates, they can issue provincial nominations to desirable candidates and push them one step closer to applying for permanent residency.

All PNP streams are classified with respect to Express Entry into ‘enhanced’ or ‘base’ nomination streams.

‘Base’ streams are those that are not linked to the Express Entry system. They include New Brunswick Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN), British Columbia’s Healthcare Professional (Skills Immigration pathway), Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program, and the Quebec Experience Program are all avenues nurses can pursue. professional nurses

‘Enhanced’ streams are linked to the Express Entry system and this allows provinces to directly nominate an eligible candidate who is registered in the federal pool. The advantage for Express Entry candidates to get the provincial nomination through such ‘enhanced’ streams is that they gain 600 points on their CRS score. It will effectively ensure their ITA for Canada PR.

Take this free assessment online to find out if you’re eligible for Canadian Immigration.

If you want to qualify for any of the programs to immigrate to Canada, CanApprove recommends you kick-process the process now. The pandemic and slow population growth have warranted increased immigration for sustenance.

Schedule a free appointment with us to simplify the process and amplify your chances of immigration to Canada.

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Here’s How You Can Qualify For New Canada PR Immigration Programs

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

With over 1.2 million new immigrants to be welcomed by 2023, Canada has remained committed to its targets with the launch of 6 new Canada PR immigration programs for permanent residency.

Despite the travel restrictions imposed due to the third wave of the pandemic, the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has innovated the immigration process by considering only those candidates who are already residing in Canada. Such candidates may be eligible for the purpose of permanent residency.

Starting this May 06, Canada will consider new applications for Canada PR under the six new PR pathways:

Permanent Residence (PR) pathway for international student graduates;
PR pathway for essential workers in healthcare;
PR pathway for essential workers in other occupations;
PR pathway for French-speaking international student graduates;
PR pathway for French-speaking essential workers in healthcare;
PR pathway for French-speaking essential workers in other occupations.

Upto 90,000 Canada PR Invites Up for the Grab

Up to 40,000 spots will be for international students that have recently graduated from a Canadian designated learning institution;
Another 20,000 application spots will be available to temporary workers in healthcare;
Remaining 30,000 will be available to temporary workers in other essential occupations.

However, there is no cap for the french-speaking pathway, and Canada will continue to accept applicants until the November 5 deadline.

General Eligibility Criteria For Newly Launched Immigration Programs

International student graduates

To be eligible, you need to have graduated from a post-secondary Designated Learning Institution (DLI) after January 2017. You also have to be working in Canada at the time of your application.

Language proficiency criteria of CLB 5 in English or French.

Essential workers in healthcare and other occupations.

You just need to have one year of Canadian work experience in an eligible occupation.

Language proficiency criteria of CLB 4 in English or French.

French-speaking international student graduates, essential workers in healthcare, essential workers in other occupations.

All other eligibility criteria remain the same as above except that candidates are expected to be proficient in French.

As a trusted immigration consultant for close to two decades, CanApprove wishes to advise all the immigration aspirants to make the best out of this benevolent phase of Canadian immigration. To find new career opportunities and better life chances in Canada, book your free appointment with our expert consultants.

Eligible List of Occupations

A NOC code is a unique four digit code assigned to each occupation in the Canadian labour market. NOC codes mostly follow a formula:

The first digit in a NOC code identifies the Skill Type. (0-9)
The second digit in a NOC code identifies the Skill Level. A (0 and 1), B (2 and 3), C (4 and 5), and D (6 and 7)

While Skill Type refers to broad areas of work, the Skill Level refers to what kind of education and training is generally necessary for an occupation.

Additionally, as a rule of thumb, when an immigration program requires experience in an occupation classified as Skill Level 0, A, or B, it means that either:

The first digit must be 0, or
The second digit must be between 0 and 3.

List of Eligible NOC- Healthcare Occupations

3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
3111 Specialist physicians
3112 General practitioners and family physicians
3113 Dentists
3121 Optometrists
3122 Chiropractors
3124 Allied primary health practitioners
3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
3131 Pharmacists
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142 Physiotherapists
3143 Occupational therapists
3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
3211 Medical laboratory technologists
3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
3215 Medical radiation technologists
3216 Medical sonographers
3217 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists,
3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
3221 Denturists
3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
3223 Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants
3231 Opticians
3232 Practitioners of natural healing
3233 Licensed practical nurses
3234 Paramedical occupations
3236 Massage therapists
3237 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
3411 Dental assistants
3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
3414 Other assisting occupations in support of health services
4151 Psychologists
4152 Social workers
4153 Family, marriage and other related counsellors
4165 Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers
4212 Social and community service workers
4412 Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations

List of Eligible NOC- Essential Occupations

Sales and support occupations

6611 Cashiers
6621 Service station attendants
6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
6623 Other sales related occupations

Industrial, electrical and construction trades

7201 Contractors and supervisor, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7232 Tool and die makers
7233 Sheet metal workers
7234 Boilermakers
7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
7236 Ironworkers
7237 Welders and related machine operators
7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242 Industrial electricians
7243 Power system electricians
7244 Electrical power line and cable workers
7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians
7251 Plumbers
7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
7253 Gas fitters
7271 Carpenters
7272 Cabinetmakers
7281 Bricklayers
7282 Concrete finishers
7283 Tile Setters
7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
7291 Roofers and shinglers
7292 Glaziers
7293 Insulators
7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295 Floor covering installers

Specific 4-digit unit groups

0821 Managers in agriculture
0822 Managers in horticulture
4031 French and French immersion secondary school teachers (language of instruction must be French)
4032 French and French immersion elementary school and kindergarten teachers (language of instruction must be French)
4411 Home child care providers
4413 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
6331 Retail butchers
6523 Airline ticket and service agents
6524 Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks
6541 Security guards and related security service occupations
6551 Customer services representatives – financial institutions
6552 Other customer and information services representatives
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
9617 Labourers in food and beverage processing
9618 Labourers in fish and seafood processing

Further, take this free assessment online or get in touch with one of our expert consultants to discuss further.

Poland Immigration: Latest Information on Travel & Permit Impacts

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Poland’s consular posts are reopening in several countries, subject to local pandemic-related restrictions. The immigration offices and city halls are resuming services but in the backdrop of accumulated case backlog. Poland has also ensured that the immigration status of foreign nationals will not be negatively affected by reduced work hours and/or salary.

In the light of immigration trends returning to normalcy, CanApprove chooses to summarize the current state of travel restrictions, quarantine requirements, and work permit availability in Poland.

Work Permit Applications

Fully online work permit applications are currently possible in selected regions in Poland (like Warsaw) and for selected types of applications (work permit type A for local hires). For all other permit types, the application is still processed only in offline mode.

Applicants can continue to submit immigration applications by mail. Mailed applications take an additional three to four months to process.

Take this free assessment online or get in touch with our immigration consultants to determine your eligibility.

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Travel Impacts

Following the recommendations of the European Commission to open the EU internal borders in mid-June, entry restrictions for arriving foreigners are now sparingly applied. The following categories of foreigners travelling to Poland are welcomed:

Travelers from Qatar, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates;
Foreigners holding right for temporary or permanent stay in Poland (valid residency card must be in place)
Foreigners who are authorized to work in Poland under the same rules as Polish nationals (EU/EEA/Swiss nationals) if they worked in Poland previously or intend to work after crossing the border
Employees holding the right to work in Poland which can be documented by work permit, seasonal work permit, or statement on intention to hire foreigner if they worked in Poland previously or intend to work after crossing the border
Students who are enrolled for studies and schools in Poland together with their legal guardians (for example parents) – confirmation from school required;
Scientists entering Poland for the purposes of performing research or development work in Poland
Foreigners who obtained a visa in new ‘Poland. Business Harbour’ program dedicated to citizens of Belarus;
Foreign entrepreneurs and foreign entities representatives entering Poland to fulfil economic activities in Poland only upon certain approvals from authorities including Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
Holders of Card of Pole (Karta Polaka);
Foreigners having visa/residence permit from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia are allowed to enter Poland.
Other foreigners are not listed about if their arrival to Poland is justified for significant reasons.

Quarantine Notes

Travellers coming to Poland from the EU Schengen zone will be subject to mandatory quarantine unless presenting negative results on diagnostic tests for SARS-Cov-2. The test should be done within 48 hours prior to entrance to Poland.

Mandatory 10 days quarantine in Poland applies to individuals coming to Poland from outside the EU Schengen area. However, it shall be waived off if the person crossing the border provides a negative result of a SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test completed in Poland within 48 hours after the arrival.

For any further assistance on Poland immigration, please check with our consultants.

ANALYSIS: How Pandemic Is Shaping The Future Of Canadian Immigration

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

It was ironic in the history of Canadian immigration that days after announcing a record immigration plan in March 2020, Canada closed its border as a public safety measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

One year has passed since the first public travel restrictions and Canada’s immigration levels had taken a huge hit. As per the official stat, only 184,000 new permanent residents had landed in Canada, the lowest level since 1998.

Canadian Immigration Bounces Back Hard

New Immigration Levels Plan:

Canada’s answer to the lowest level of immigration in 2020 is its new immigration levels plan for 2021-2023. The country is now targeting nearly 1.2 million new immigrants in the next three years to immigrate and settle in Canada.

Increased Immigration to smaller Canadian cities:

Canadian cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver are popularly known for their significant immigrant population base. However, a recent study by Ryerson University outlines the prospects for immigration in small and mid-sized Canadian cities.

The paper identified a total of 14 smaller urban centers with immigration rates of over 100 per 10,000 residents. They are regions of Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan, Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Swift Current, Winkler, Steinbach, Brandon, Thompson, Brooks, High River, and Wood Buffalo.

Studies have also found median entry wages for new immigrants increasing in Canada.

Record-breaking Express Entry Draws:

During the pandemic, IRCC innovated the Express Entry system by switching program-specific draws. Eventually, IRCC was able to send out invitations to apply for permanent residence to more than 100,000 candidates in 2020.

Following its success, IRCC has only held program-specific Express Entry draws in 2021. That is, candidates who qualify for Canada Experience Class (CEC) and those with prior provincial nominations are only invited for permanent residence. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) which happens to be the most preferred pathway for foriegn skilled workers without work experience inside Canada has not been considered yet in recent draws.

However, one cannot ignore the unpredictable nature of IRCC Express Entry draws. It was very recently that it held a historic draw issuing nearly 26,000 ITAs for Canada PR. With a target for nearly 108,000 ITAs for Canada PR in 2021, FSWP candidates may soon be considered. Get in touch with our consultants to know your chances.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNPs) increases intake:

Supporting the Express Entry nominations are Canada PNP that is seen active in recent time. The current annual target is to issue over 80,000 invitations to eligible immigrants to apply for provincial nominations.

We have already covered how keen are Canada PNP to welcome new immigrants during the pandemic. Click here to read it.

Canada is actively welcoming Foreign Entrepreneurs:

IRCC intends to accept between 153,600 to 208,500 applications under economic-class immigration programs in 2021. However, the expected target for Business immigration will be around 1,000 eligible applicants. Over and above, Canada PNP is also looking to invite entrepreneurs, self-employed candidates. Ask our consultants to know your best chances and eligibility.

Click here to know the best options for business immigration to Canada in 2021.

Study opportunities in Canada:

Higher education institutions in Canada are keen on welcoming international students back to campus for new courses this fall. The immigration of international students is not only significant for the country’s global outreach but also creates a ready-made talent pool for companies in Canada to hire them with inherited Canadian experience. Click here to know the list of universities that plan to welcome students by this fall.

Read about the high-demand jobs in Canada in 2021.

Throughout the pandemic, the federal government upheld its decision to increase immigration for economic recovery. Immigration of international students, foreign skilled immigrants, business individuals, along with their families is seen as crucial to overcoming demographic challenges due to ageing and the declining birth rate.

However, there’s still no timeline on when the border will re-open and resume normal travel operations to Canada. Until then, we would advise all the immigration aspirants to register their profiles on the Express Entry system or send-out your Expressional of Interests (EOIs) to desirable PNP. You may also work on your skills such as language proficiency to get more profile points and thus increase your chances of immigration.

Take this free assessment now to determine your eligibility. You may also book a free appointment with our experienced immigration consultants to get started!

Comprehensive Guide To Migrate As A Design Engineer in Canada

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Thousands of engineers with international qualifications immigrate to Canada annually. In fact, Canada’s plan for economic recovery post-COVID-19 relies significantly on the immigration of skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international students.

Design engineers are one of the categories of skilled talent immigrants that remains in demand among Canadian employers. They are group professionals focused on the engineering design process in any of the various engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, textiles, aerospace, nuclear, manufacturing, systems, and structural /building/architectural.

As per reports from CIC news, Film, TV, and video game production are thriving since reopening after COVID-related shutdowns in Canada.

Incidently, Graphics Design Engineering talents are employed in film production, video-game development industry. As a matter of fact, the Canadian province of British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec hosts film production, video-game development companies that employ such foreign talents.

According to Mark Bourgeois, director of communications and public affairs, with Engineers Canada, the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada, “Canada is facing a short supply of engineers having more specialized experience.“

According to Statistics Canada, more than 75,000 engineers are registered with Professional Engineers of Ontario alone. The majority work as civil or mechanical engineers, with a large percentage also in the electrical and computer engineering field.

Overall, the demand for engineers is predicted to increase, with architectural, engineering, and related services the highest in demand.

It is encouraging to note that the median level entry-wage for immigrants in Canada hit a record high.

Where & How To Begin?

Licensing is required to work fully as an engineer in Canada, so, on arrival in Canada, internationally trained engineers are encouraged to contact the engineering licensing body in the province or territory they live in.

Bourgeois believes there are no unique barriers faced by internationally trained engineers in the licensing process itself. “They must go through the same process as Canadian students,” he says, “to prove education and have Canadian work experience.“

“In terms of immigration, experienced and specialized engineers will have better job prospects in Canada, as employers have recruiting needs for specific projects, but markets will be weaker for new graduates,” adds Bourgeois.

But before anything else, read about the top 10 high-demand jobs in Canada.

Best Options For Engineers To Immigrate To Canada

As already mentioned, the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec have positive momentum in employment markets currently. However, working in Quebec can be a challenge if you do not speak fluent French.

Toronto (including the Greater Toronto Area) and Vancouver (including the Lower Mainland) represent the safest bets in terms of the larger Canadian cities right now. Alternatively, options to move to a smaller city are equally open for foreigners such as the likes of Kelowna and Victoria in British Columbia, and Guelph and Oakville in Ontario.

Work Permits For Skilled Migrants in Canada

A work permit allows for quick entry but temporary stay in Canada.

If you have a regular job offer, your employer will obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This would show that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available to fulfill the duties of the job.

Further, you can apply for a work permit from Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on the basis of a positive LMIA letter as well as a job offer letter.

Another option to consider is the Global Talent Stream (GTS). It is a fast-track stream that allows highly skilled workers to obtain a work permit within two-four weeks of applying.

Get in touch with our consultants to explore your chances.

Click here to read the monthly review of nomination draws for Canada PR: January 2021, February 2021.

Permanent Residency For Immigrant Engineers

A residence permit option allows you to settle permanently with your family in Canada.

Canada Express Entry System: The most common method, as well as the fastest way, is the Express Entry Program.

Express Entry system manages application for three immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skills Trades Program (FSTP), and Canada Experience Class (CEC).

Any candidate interested to register their profile in the Express Entry system will be assessed and ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The score varies according to candidates’ age, education qualification, work experience, language proficiency in English or French among other factors. Only high-scoring candidates are invited to apply for a permanent residence through fortnightly nomination draws conducted by IRCC.

After the ITA, candidates have to apply within 60 days for permanent residence. If selected, you have to submit additional documents. After verification, you can get PR in Canada.

You may be interested in>> Tips on altering your Express Entry profile after receiving ITA.

Provincial Nominee Program: You may also choose to opt for the Provincial Nomination Program to strengthen your application. The candidate checks for a suitable PNP and applies for the nomination.

We have tabulated below the active PNP streams for engineers to apply for Canada PR.

Thereon, on the successful provincial nomination, one can apply for permanent residence through Express Entry. Such candidates are eligible to receive an additional 600 CRS points over and above their human capital score. This will effectively guarantee an ITA in upcoming Express Entry nomination draws.

Read this blog to know how you can still qualify for Canada PR with low CRS points.

Canada PNP Streams Open To Engineers

Canadian Province	Programs For Engineers	Average Salary Per Annum
Alberta	Alberta Opportunity Stream Alberta Express Entry Stream	$150,000
Saskatchewan	International Skilled Worker – Employment Offer International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand International Skilled Worker – Saskatchewan Express Entry	$100,000
Yukon	Yukon Express Entry (YEE) Skilled Worker Critical Impact Worker	$80,000
British Columbia	BC PNP Tech Pilot Express Entry British Columbia	$70,000
Ontario	Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream In-Demand Skills Stream	$60,000
Manitoba	Skilled Worker in Manitoba Skilled Worker Overseas	$65,000
New Brunswick	Express Entry Labour Market Stream Skilled Workers with Employer Support	$60,000
Newfoundland & Labrador	Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker Skilled Worker Category	$60,000
Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Nova Scotia Express Entry Labour Market Priorities Skilled Worker Stream (Skilled Workers Pathway)	$60,000
Northwest Territories	Northwest Territories – Express Entry Stream Skilled Worker Stream Critical Impact Worker Stream	$65,000
Prince Edward Island	PEI PNP Express Entry Skilled Worker Stream Critical Worker Stream	$45,000

How Will CanApprove Help?

You may take a free assessment online to determine your chances of immigration based on your unique work profile.

Further, we recommend you get in touch with a recognized immigration consultant to make a confirmed decision on your choice. Our experts are well-reputed immigration lawyers and they will not only help you understand your demand but also complete your immigration process in time.

How misrepresenting information can affect your immigration chances to

Non-Disclosure Of Information Can Affect Your Chances Of Immigration

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Sandy Leave a Comment

Who says an application for Immigration cannot be filled by self?

Of course, it can. Perhaps, you should. But there’s an obvious problem.

The applicants need to go through every rule/regulation, predict one’s chances, pick the right visa category, all for a quick approval. However, a recent ruling passed by the Federal Court of Canada highlights the severe consequences of giving false or incomplete information when submitting an immigration application.

The court said, “If a person makes such a mistake, s/he has to give a credible explanation for it. If the individual does not, s/he can be subject to a five-year ban on applying for any kind of status in Canada.”

Are you worried yet?

How to confirm if you have fully disclosed all the required information?

Real Case-Study

Ms. Carmen Muniz, a Mexican national, migrated to Canada in 2013 on a visitor visa. She would later go on to extend her stay in Canada through a series of the visitor, work, and study permits. Around 2019, she applied for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to allow her to remain in Canada.

Taking note of all these is Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The officer-in-charge there rejected her applications, apparently, because they had concerns Ms. Muniz would leave Canada at or before the expiration of her authorized stay.

On learning about this refusal, Ms. Muniz then applied instead for an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). However, she is said to have answered negatively to the questionnaire that asks whether a person has ever been refused entry to, or extension of, one’s time in Canada (or any other country), or ever been asked to leave.

But naturally, IRCC reacted to her negative reply and noted that Ms. Muniz may be found inadmissible for failing to declare material information on her application. IRCC also refuted her claim sent later the same day, confirming that she had indeed been refused a PGWP. She also explained that she did not intend to lie, but had misunderstood the question.

Further, IRCC concluded that Ms. Muniz had committed misrepresentation and was therefore inadmissible to Canada for a period of five years.

Although Ms. Muniz took her appeal for judicial review, the federal court upheld the decision of IRCC.

Read more about the case (Muniz v. Canada (M.C.I.), 2020 FC 872 by clicking here.

The Bottomline – Mistakes Matter

The case in point shows the importance of providing accurate and complete answers when seeking an immigration benefit in Canada. Even though you have an excellent prior record of compliance, one case of false information can lead to inadmissibility.

While the case in point is that of immigration laws in Canada, this can be held true by the immigration law of any country.

As the Court put it, “Applicants cannot rely on the immigration system to catch their errors.” Thus, you must not misrepresent or fail to disclose any important information on your application, leaving your fate hanging to the immigration system.

In order to avoid such mistakes and put your time to more productive use, you can seek help from experienced immigration consultants to get your visa approved without any complications.

Choose A Trusted Immigration Consultant – CanApprove To Your Rescue!

CanApprove has been successful in emerging as a regional leader in offering immigration & overseas education counseling and legal solutions for business formation overseas.

We have been serving the community for over two decades with a global presence in major immigration centers. We offer extensive support to major service countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, UK among others.

Our expert consultants will help you in:

Documentation & legal scrutiny of immigration application (PR visa, Work Visa, Study Visa, Business Visa)
Current job openings in Canada
Counseling for overseas education
Overseas Business formation planning
Family immigration and related processes

Get in touch with our consultants today! Determine your eligibility for immigration by taking up this online assessment for free.

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Easy Steps for Investors to start their Business in Canada!

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Sandy Leave a Comment

BC PNP EI Base Category Guide

There are 2 main immigration streams offered by the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) for the investors who are looking to instantiate a business in Canada.

BC PNP EI Base Category is one of the programs for Entrepreneurs looking to invest in an existing business or start a new business in Canada, which is akin to the BCP PNP Regional Pilot program which was discussed in the previous blog but is quite different in concessions.

Why should you go for Base Category?

Like BC PNP regional pilot, you can instantiate a completely new business with a new plan. On the other hand, you also have the liberty to purchase an existing business being actuated in British Columbia.

This is a Canada Permanent Residence program which does not include an age limit and where the language requirement is as less as level 4 CLB! (Canadian Language Benchmark)

Business Objective

BC PNP focuses on improving the economy and job opportunities of the province and therefore your business plan should align with the norms and ideology of BC. The plan should justify how your business will accomplish the objective of the province to increase economic growth and job opportunities.

The businesses that are set up to gain profits and create job opportunities for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are welcomed by British Columbia. Thus, you have a great possibility to get your business plan in, if you select one such business which is recommended by British Columbia. There are some key sectors which might increase your application’s score, however, you can choose your business in BC (There are some ineligible businesses as well. Make sure you are not choosing one from the list).

Get in touch with our consultants to know your business eligibility in British Columbia.

Kick Start your Immigration Process through BC PNP EI Base Category by the steps following

STEP 1: Determine Your Eligibility

In order to be eligible for BC PNP EI Base Category, a prospective entrepreneur must have,

Minimum Personal Net Worth (in CAD)	$600,000
Minimum Investment (in CAD)	$200,000 in the proposed business. Note: The BC PNP will not consider any investment made prior to the date of the invitation.
Minimum Language Proficiency	Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4
Work Experience	· 3 or more years of experience as an active business owner-manager; or · 4 or more years of experience as a senior manager; or · a combination of 1 or more years of experience as an active business owner/manager and 2 or more years of experience as a senior manager.
Level of Education	Have either a postsecondary credential OR experience as a business owner/manager with 100% ownership of the business for at least 3 out of 5 years;

STEP 2: Business Research & Region Selection

Unlike the BC PNP EI regional pilot program, an investor doesn’t need to make an exploratory visit to British Columbia to set up a business under the BC PNP EI base category, but it is still recommended that making an exploratory visit to BC would help to set your business at ease.

During the visit, you may get more insights about the business you plan to set up and the favourable regions with business prospects.

This exploratory visit may help you to:

investigate and evaluate potential business opportunities
conduct market research
make local business contacts
learn more about living and doing business in B.C., and gain a better understanding of health care and education programs, housing, culture, recreation opportunities, and lifestyles in BC.

The map below depicts the regions for development that British Columbia focuses on.

If you require a visitor visa – Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to conduct an exploratory visit, CanApprove is here to assist you.

British Columbia is highly receptive to key industrial sectors like,

Agrifoods: food production and food processing
Biomedical: includes research and development, manufacturing, etc.
Destination Tourism: businesses that target tourists directly where its products/services are the tourist attractions rather than businesses that offer spin-off activities from the tourism industry
Forestry
International Education: proposed accredited educational institutions that offer
Educational programs in B.C. for foreign students
Mining & Energy or Natural Gas Sector
Technology and Green Economy
Transportation

Setting up a business in these sectors boost your points when your profile and business plan are evaluated.

STEP 3: Registering with BC PNP

After your exploratory visit, the ball is in your court to create a plan for a new business or to buy an existing business.

In terms of your new business plan, it should reasonably include the following,

business concept
preliminary investment breakdown
job creation plan
financial projections and
the positive benefit to the region of the province

We at CanApprove have made it easy for you with a custom business plan. You can get started by Filling this online assessment!

Substantiate your interest by registering to the Entrepreneur Immigration Base Category online. After registering, your profile gets evaluated and ranked with other registrants. The evaluation and scoring are based on the attributes below!

BC PNP EI Base Category
Scoring Sections		Points
Self-declared	Experience & Ownership	24
	Net Worth	12
	Total Personal Investment	20
	Jobs	20
	B.C.’s Regions	12
	Adaptability	32
Business Concept	Commercial Viability	30
	Transferability of Skills	20
	Economic Benefits	30
Maximum Score		200

It is well known that the best profiles with sufficient score get the chance to receive an invitation through the BC PNP EI Base Category Program from the province. We give you personalized counselling on how to boost your score. If you wish to talk to us, we are here!

After receiving an invitation from the province, you can submit the complete application within 120 days. In the meantime, you can compile your business plan and net worth verification report. To complete the profile, you will require the following docs,

valid language test
identity documents
your net worth reports, and
a detailed business plan

Buying an existing business is pretty cool because it is appreciated for the operability. British Columbia, one of the regions of Canada is confronting the demographic challenge of an ageing population. The ageing residents are professionals who own businesses in the province but plan to retire without skilful entrepreneurs for the succession of their business.

Simultaneously, there are nationals that are foreign to Canada, who look to establish a business in Canada. BC PNP EI Base Category is a program that bridges the businesses that need suitable administrators and people who intend to purchase a business in BC. The existing business can be purchased by foreign entrepreneurs and must be improved to contribute more to the economy of the province and open the gate to better employment opportunities for the natives of BC.

This not only makes foreign nationals as Canadian entrepreneurs but also helps the retiring owners to keep their business running in trusted hands. If you are longing to purchase a business in BC, first of all, you should determine the business eligibility requirements. Next is to sign a performance agreement with BC PNP and get a valid work permit from IRCC. Making payments before getting a work permit is strictly not advised.

Get a personalized consultation and business recommendations from our experts!

ADD-ON STEP: Apply for Canada PR

You have to obtain a Work Permit to arrive and set-up your business in Canada. Meanwhile, your spouse or common-law partner may apply for an open work permit. Dependent minors will be eligible for study permits to attend elementary or secondary school (if applicable).

After fulfilling the terms and conditions of your performance agreement, you must submit a final report to the BC PNP. Based on the report and the evaluation of your performance agreement, you may be nominated by BC PNP for permanent residence. It may take up to four months for the assessment process to complete.

With a successful provincial nomination in hand, you may apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Canada PR.

No sooner said than done, CanApprove will always be there to assist you at every stage of your Canada Immigration!

Frequently Asked Questions

CanApprove, being one of the leading immigration consultants since 1998 has been constantly helping people who wish to run a successful business in Canadian soil. The IRCC registered firm assists economic-class immigrants including entrepreneurs, investors, skilled and semi-skilled workers to migrate to Canada. Based on the inquiries, here are some Frequently Asked Questions and their answers compiled for you. Take a look…

Are exploratory visits mandatory?	No, they are not mandatory for Base Category but it’s recommended for forging up your plan better
Should the investments be proven as Liquid Investments?	BC PNP only requires proof of your net worth which can include assets such as stocks, bonds, and real property. Once you receive the work permit and arrive in B.C, you must transfer your proposed amount of investment into a local Canadian bank.
Am I allowed to bring any key personnel?	Apart from your spouse and dependents, you may bring a co-registrant who is a non-Canadian citizen (or have a Canadian national as a partner).
What is a Performance Agreement?	A performance agreement will set out the terms that must be adhered to while operating your business during your work permit period. This may vary for each business. Once the provincial authorities are satisfied with your performance agreement terms, you may apply for a provincial nomination. BC PNP conducts monthly draws to invite eligible candidates.
How long to obtain Permanent Residency?	Under 5 years. Eligible candidates can apply with IRCC for Canada PR after receiving a successful provincial nomination.
What are ‘Job creation’ terms?	You must create at least one full-time equivalent (FTE) job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You may choose to hire temporary workers but only after creating at least one FTE.
Am I allowed to have partners?	It is a requirement that you must own at least 33.33% of the business you plan to establish. You may associate with a partner or a co-registrant who is a foreign national or permanent resident of Canada. However, each partner who is a non-native of Canada is individually assessed and it’s not promised that each partner gets an invitation to apply.

Our immigration coordinators are dedicated to providing you with the assistance required to ignite your business in Canada. Connect with us to receive a personalized consultation.

BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Base Category Draws conducted in 2020

Aligning with the immigration level plan for 2021-2023, Canada has already started to scale up the business class immigration for issuing PR. The table below dictates the number of BC PNP EI Base Category draws conducted in 2020 and the number of invitations sent in each draw.

Date	Qualifying Provincial Score	Invitations Sent
December 1, 2020	121	11
October 20, 2020	122	15
September 1, 2020	126	6
July 28, 2020	125	7
June 2, 2020	121	29
February 4, 2020	115	14
January 14, 2020	117	18

You can find more immigration updates here. Stay connected to know more. Wishing you good fortune if you are a person aspiring to establish your business in Canada.

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