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How does the Provincial Nominee Program work

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T he Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) began in 1998 as a way for the federal and provincial governments to spread immigration benefits across Canada. Provinces can choose candidates they believe will support their economic growth and recommend that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) grant them permanent resident status. There are more than 80 PNP trends designed to attract workers, graduates and entrepreneurs. PNP is offered in all provinces and territories except Nunavut and Quebec (which operate their own economy class programs). Each plan is based on the province's different labor needs. Why does Canada need provincial nomination? Immigrating to Canada is a shared responsibility of the federal and provincial governments. For most of Canadian history, however, the provinces did not have much influence. This has resulted in newcomers to Canada mainly settling in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec. Rural Canada, Prairie Provinces and Atlantic Provinces d...

Canada lifts vaccination requirements for domestic travelers and transport workers.

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  You no longer need to be fully vaccinated when traveling by plane or train in Canada , but the mask requirement still applies. Starting at 00:01 Eastern Time on June 20, Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and international travel, state-regulated transportation and federal government employees. Canadian government officials say the suspension of the vaccination mission reflects an improving public health situation in Canada. Almost 90 per cent of Canadians have been vaccinated against COVID-19, and the number of cases has been declining. Existing vaccination regulations continue to apply at the border as the corona virus continues to spread around the world and the risk of contagion varies from country to country. These requirements include isolation and testing requirements for Canadians who are not fully vaccinated. Vaccination requirements for cruise ship passengers and crew remain in effect. Other public health measures, such as wearing masks, s...

Immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Trades Program

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  The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is an economic immigration route under the Express Entry system. It was created to address the shortage of skilled workers in Canada as baby boomers reach retirement age. Combined with Canada's low birth rate, it means Canada doesn't have enough skilled workers to fill the gap, and immigration is critical to maintaining a skilled workforce in the future. What is Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)? The FSTP is a specific pathway for skilled workers to obtain Canadian permanent resident status. Entry requirements differ from other Express Entry programs as they are specific to a single National Occupational Classification (NOC), skill level (Skill Level B). There are also different educational and language requirements. To be eligible for the FSTP, candidates must meet the following criteria: ·         At least two years of skilled trades work experience in the last five years prior t...

Provincial Nominee Program invitation draws in British Columbia.

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  British Columbia has released the results of the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitational draw held last week. British Columbia's PNP Invitational draws are typically held weekly, making it one of the most frequent PNP draws in Canada. The final round of invitations to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) took place on June 7. More than 141 candidates received invitations to run as provincial candidates. That's less than the 167 invites on May 31. To be eligible for BC nomination, candidates must meet the requirements of BC or one of the skilled immigration categories administered through the Skills and Immigration Registration System (SIRS). Minimum score between 60 to 85. Invitations to this draw have been sent to candidates in the Skilled Worker, International Graduate and Entry-Level and Self-Qualifying subcategories and require a provincial minimum score between 60 and 85, depending on the stream.   The province has recently re...

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?

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  Anyone considering immigrating to Canada as part of the Express Entry program will quickly encounter the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Canada started using CRS when Express Entry was introduced in 2015. The CRS is a detailed, evidence-based approach designed to identify immigrants who are most likely to succeed in the Canadian labour market. It does this by awarding points to Express Entry candidates based on key human capital criteria such as age, education, language skills and work experience. Candidates are then ranked based on their CRS scores. Who is eligible for a CRS score? The Comprehensive Ranking System is for candidates who qualify for at least one of the following three Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Work Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). CRS points are awarded only to candidates for these programs. How it works CRS scores are calculated using a variety of factors, up to a maximum of 1...

Canada aiming to open online citizenship applications for multiple adults in fall 2022.

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  Do you want to applyfor Canadian citizenship online? Couples and families with multiple adults will soon be able to apply for citizenship online, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Currently, only single adult applicants can submit citizenship applications online. However, adults can apply together in fall 2022, IRCC told CIC News in an email. After that, the online portal for minors and families will open. "IRCC is working to expand electronic applications to allow adults (i.e. 18+) to apply online together as a family or group, and is currently targeting fall 2022," an IRCC spokesperson said. "Plans have begun. Further expand the scope of electronic applications to include persons under the age of 18, as well as adults and minors applying together as a family or group.” IRCC said it would begin developing "additional capabilities for agents" following the implementation of electronic filings. Currently, representatives ...

Canada to increase length of stay for Parents and Grandparents’ Super Visa to 5 years per entry.

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The Minister of Immigration can designate international health insurers to insure super visa applicants in the future. IRCC just announced major changes to parent and grandparent regulation. Effective July 4, 2022: ·         Super Visa holders can extend their stay to five years per entry to Canada. ·         Those with a current supervisor also have the option to extend their stay in Canada for two years. This means current super visa holders can now stay in Canada for up to seven consecutive years. ·         The Minister of Immigration of Canada will have the power to designate international health insurance companies to insure Super Visa applicants in the future. Currently, Super visa holders can stay in Canada for up to two years per entry. Super Visa is a multiple entry visa valid for up to 10 years. Currently, only Canadian insurance providers can provide the heal...