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British Columbia holds largest Immigration Draw of 2020 || Canada Immigration

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British Columbia New Invitations  British Columbia issued 450 permanent residence invitations on September 29, its largest draw of this year. British Columbia issued 450 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in a draw that took place on September 29. This was the province’s largest draw of 2020, surpassing the over 430 invitations it issued in its September 1st draw. Today’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw saw invitations go to Skilled Worker and International Graduate candidates in both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) streams. The EEBC category is for candidates with a valid profile in the federal government’s Express Entry system, which is Canada’s main pathway for skilled immigrants who are hoping to obtain Canadian permanent residence. The SI category is for skilled and semi-skilled workers whose occupations are in high demand in the province of B.C. The minimum score requirements in today’s draw ranged between 75 and 94 points for t...

How to sponsor your partner for Canadian immigration || Move in Canada

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Spousal Sponsorship Applications With Canada aiming to expedite 18,000 spousal sponsorship applications by the end of 2020, here is a step-by-step guide on how to submit an application to reunite with your loved one. Canada is aiming to expedite the processing of 18,000 spousal sponsorship applications by the end of this year. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made this significant announcement on Thursday, outlining the innovative steps it is taking to try and reunite loved ones as quickly as possible. In recent years, Canada has been targeting some 70,000 new immigrants to obtain permanent residence each year under its spousal, partner, and children family class sponsorship category. This is due to the Canadian government viewing family reunification as a top priority. Spousal sponsorship application processing has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, however the new measures announced by IRCC should help to alleviate backlogs. About the process Canadian ci...

Move to Canada as a Self-Employed Worker || Canada Immigration

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What does it mean to be a self-employed worker? There are several immigration programs to Canada, such as Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, Atlantic Programs, StartUp Visa, and our theme today is the self-employed program, a program aimed at those who work as freelancers in the fields of Culture, arts and sports. By definition, a self-employed person is a service provider who does not have an employment relationship, or an individual who exercises some economic activity on his own. However, not all self-employed people are eligible to immigrate to Canada through the Self-Employed program, which can be confusing for many. To immigrate to Canada as a self-employed person through the self-employed program, you must have experience as a self-employed person in areas related to cultural, arts and sports activities. Such experience must be relevant in a way that makes it clear that you are able to perform this role independently in Canada. How do I know if I am eligible for ...