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The benefits of immigrating to Canada || VO Visas

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  The benefits of immigrating to Canada || VO Visas  There are several reasons why Canada has ranked the #1 country for immigration in the world. On Friday, Canada announced it is resuming  Express Entry draws to all candidates in early July . This will allow more immigrants overseas to pursue their goal of moving to Canada. This is major news since  Express Entry  is the main way the federal government welcomes skilled immigrants. Canada has been ranked the top nation for immigration in the world, according to the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index of 2021. People from all over the world come to Canada to seek a better life. Whether it is for political stability, career prospects, or for the future of their children, Canada is a land of possibilities. Here are some of the reasons why people uproot their lives to live in the north. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Jobs Canada has long experienced labor shortages, which have been exacerbat...

Express Entry Canada invites 829 PNP candidates after announcing all-program draws will resume in July || VO Visas

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 Express Entry Canada invites 829 PNP candidates after announcing all-program draws will resume in July || VO Visas Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced last week that Canada is set to resume FSWP and CEC draws in early July Canada invited 829 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on April 27. All invited candidates had previously received a nomination from a  Provincial Nominee Program  (PNP) and had a  Comprehensive Ranking System  (CRS) of at least 772. The minimum score was relatively high because Express Entry candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score when they receive a provincial nomination. Without the nomination, the lowest-scoring candidates would have had 172 base points. In the previous invitation round,  Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada  (IRCC) invited 787 PNP candidates with scores of at least 782. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment FSWP and CEC draws to resume in July Ca...

How to immigrate through Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program || VO Visas

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  How to immigrate through Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program || VO Visas A step-by-step guide on how you can get Canadian permanent residence through the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Between its launch in 1967 and the start of the pandemic, the  Federal Skilled Worker Program  (FSWP) was the main immigration pathway for skilled workers to come to Canada. Following a temporary pause that has been in place since December 2020, Express Entry invitation rounds for FSWP candidates are set to resume in July. Also, the processing standard for new applicants is expected to return to six months. The FSWP is an attractive immigration pathway, as candidates can become eligible with no Canadian experience and no job offer. As a program managed by the Express Entry system, people who are eligible for the FSWP get a score on the  Comprehensive Ranking System  (CRS). Roughly every two weeks,  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada  (IRCC) holds Ex...

Why employers can hire more tech talent in Canada || Vo Visas

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  Why employers can hire more tech talent in Canada || Vo Visas  Canada has several work permits and permanent residency options to support the hiring of foreign talent in tech. Canadian tech employers continue to face labor shortages, as the tech sector continues to grow despite the pandemic. One way to support gaps in the labor market is to hire talent from abroad. The shortage of qualified workers in Canada was the crux of the Council of Canadian Innovators‘ recent call for the federal government to pilot a new visa that would allow tech workers to come to Canada without a job offer. Recognizing the importance of the tech sector to the economy, federal and provincial governments offer a host of options to employers seeking to recruit tech talent. Here are some options your company can explore pursuing. Global Talent Stream The Global Talent Stream is designed to process 80% of applications in two weeks or less. Canadian employers can use it to onboard foreign...

Manitoba, BC, and PEI release immigration draw results || VO Visas

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  Manitoba, BC, and PEI release immigration draw results  ||  VO Visas  Here is a look at Canada's provincial immigration draws for the week of April 18.   This past week, three Canadian provinces released their  Provincial Nominee Program  (PNP) draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except  Quebec  and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply for a provincial nomination. Although provincial nomination is not in itself the same as a permanent residence, it can significantly increase the chances of obtaining permanent resident status. For instance, PNP candidates with  Express Entry profiles  who receive a nomination get 600 points added to their score. They also become eligible to be invited to apply for a PNP-specific round of invitations. In 1998, when it was launched, the PNP welcomed only 400 immigrants, but due to its success, it now welcomes mo...