by Immilaw Team | Sep 29, 2021 | Canada Immigration
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, on April 14, 2021, announced IRCC’s latest intentions to create new immigration pathways to obtain permanent residence for Essential workers and International students who are currently working in Canada.
Available pathways for Permanent Residence (PR) under the ‘temporary residence (TR) to PR’ immigration programs
The ‘TR to PR’ immigration programs is implemented via particular public policies to grant temporary residence status to temporary workers and international students working in Canada. As a result, these workers possess the necessary skills and experience that will aid Canada’s economic recovery positively from its current level following the COVID 19 pandemic.
IRCC has published four particular public policies (listed below) that will facilitate TR to PR pathways.
- International Graduates in Canada
- International Graduates (French-speaking) in Canada
- Foreign nationals living in Canada having recent Canadian work experience (in sought-after occupations)
- Foreign nationals (French-speaking) living in Canada having Canadian work experience (in sought-after occupations)
TR to PR immigration program for International Students – Qualification criteria
To qualify under the new immigration pathway programs for international students, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- They should have graduated from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada after January 2017; the study program should be of at least eight months’ duration.
- The student should have received an Associate/Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate degree from the DLI;
- a degree/diploma/certificate/attestation issued after completion of a program (any duration) which leads to a skilled trade/occupation;
- One or more diplomas or certificates or attestations meeting the following conditions:
For diplomas/certificates/attestations, each study program must last eight months in duration; for any combined length of credential (s), the duration must be equivalent to at least 16 months (a two-year credential).
In the case of DVS/AVS, each study program must be a minimum of 900 hours, and the combined program must be a minimum of 1,800 hours. When combining a DVS with an AVS, the duration may be less than 900 hours; however, the combined duration should be a minimum of 1800 hours.
- The student should have held a valid study permit during their entire education period in Canada;
- The candidate should be currently employed in Canada with a valid work authorization permit.
- The student should have CLB level 5 in English/French (within the last two years if applying under the foreign nationals program) or a minimum of CLB level 5 in French (if applying under the French-speaking program).
- The applicant must be residing in Canada on a valid temporary resident status/be eligible to restore status. They should be physically present in Canada when the application for PR is received and approved.
- The applicant must intend to reside in a province/territory outside Quebec.
In addition to the criteria mentioned, all applicants, including dependent family members, must clear medical and criminal background checks and not fall into the ‘inadmissible to Canada’ category.
TR to PR immigration program for essential occupations – Who All Can Qualify
To qualify for the new immigration pathways for essential occupations, applicants should possess the following criteria:
They should demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of full-time work/equivalent work experience (in an eligible essential worker/healthcare worker category). This period should be within the three years immediately prior to the application. In addition, the work experience (of 1 year) must be in one or more of the below-mentioned eligible occupations:
- Healthcare Workers: 1 year of work experience must be in one or more of the occupations mentioned in the list of occupations.
- Essential Worker: One year of work experience must be in one/more occupations mentioned in the list of occupations or a combination of occupations that are classified in the Healthcare Workers/Essential Worker category.
They should be currently employed in Canada at the time when the application for PR is received (in any occupation);
The applicant should meet the definition of a ‘worker’ and also hold a valid work authorization for the period of qualified Canadian work experience.
The applicant should have attained a minimum CLB level 4 proficiency in English/French (within the last two years) when applying under the foreign nationals program and a minimum CLB level 4 proficiency in French when applying under the French-speaking program.
They should be residing in Canada and have valid TR status (or be at least eligible to restore their status). They should also be physically present in Canada when the PR application is received and approved.
The applicant must intend to reside in a province/territory outside Quebec.
In addition to the criteria mentioned, all applicants, including dependent family members, must clear medical and criminal background checks and not fall into the ‘inadmissible to Canada’ category.
‘TR to PR’ immigration pathway Occupations for applicants to qualify as an Essential/Health-care Worker
To qualify for the new immigration pathways under one of the public policies that target Essential Workers and Health-care Workers, applicants must have Canadian work experience of at least one year (in the last three years) in any one of the listed occupations. The IRCC has identified around 100 occupations that come under the ‘essential’ category.
How to apply for any one of the ‘TR to PR’ immigration programs
Applications for the ‘TR to PR’ immigration programs must be submitted electronically by referring to the specific public policy for which the applicant qualifies. IRCC has set up a new application portal with a special design to process applications submitted under the new TR to PR immigration pathways.
New PR immigration programs – Documents to be submitted
IRCC has yet to publish a checklist for the required documentation. However, candidates have to submit the following documents anyway as part of their application:
- Completed application form
- Documents pertaining to civil status
- Education credentials and transcripts of Canadian education credentials (if applicable)
- Language proficiency proof
- Work reference letters (from Canadian employers, if applicable)
- Copy of passport
- Copies of all Canadian immigration permits
- Police clearances
- Results of medical examination
- Digital photograph
All the above-mentioned supporting documentation deemed necessary by the authorities to assess whether a foreign national meets the requisite conditions of the newly announced public policies should be furnished along with the application.
Commonly Asked Questions
Do I have to show settlement funds while applying under the new TR to PR immigration programs?
The applicant does not have to show settlement funds when applying for any of the new TR to PR immigration programs, unlike the other immigration programs to Canada.
What is the approximate cost of the new TR to PR immigration programs?
Applicants will have to pay a total processing fee of CAD 1050 (along with their applications) under any new PR programs. In addition, the applicant will also have to pay the processing fees for an accompanying spouse and dependent children or common-law partner if they are also included in the application.
Is it necessary to have a job offer on hand to apply for the new TR to PR immigration programs?
It is not required that applicants have a job offer on hand from a Canadian company when applying for PR under one of these new immigration programs. Eligibility under these programs is based on the applicant’s previous education/work experience in Canada and not on future employment offers.
The new public policies for Essential/Health-Care Workers require that the applicant have at least one year of work experience in Canada (within the last three years).
In public policies for International graduates, the applicant has to be currently working in Canada. However, under these policies, there are no stipulations on the type of work experience required.
What is the time taken to process applications under the new TR to PR immigration programs?
There are no indications in the new public policies regarding the length of time IRCC will take to process these applications. However, these programs are ‘accelerated’ Canadian immigration pathways. The main objective of these newly introduced public policies is to allow foreign nationals/International graduates to obtain PR in Canada and help aid the country’s economic recovery. IRCC has committed to processing approximately 40,000 applications received under the TR to PR immigration programs this year. The remaining applications have been kept aside for processing in 2022.
Can the applicant include the spouse’s and dependent children’s names in the PR application form under the new TR to PR immigration programs?
Under any of the four new public policies facilitating immigration to Canada, eligible spouses/common-law partners, and dependent children, can have their names included in the PR application. That is, they will also be granted PR status under these new programs.
Does the new ‘TR to PR’ immigration program have a cap on the number of applications that will be accepted?
The new public policies for Essential workers/International graduates that facilitate Canadian immigration limit the application numbers that will be accepted for each of the streams.
- 40,000 applications (International Students)
- 30,000 applications (Essential Workers)
- 20,000 applications (Health-Care Workers)
The intake limit for the International students’ category reached its 40,000 limits on May 7, 2021, and for Essential Workers on July 16, 2021.
There is no number cap set for French-speaking Essential Workers/International Graduates in the new public policies for Canadian immigration. This means that IRCC will process all the eligible applications submitted under the two new public policies if the application is submitted before November 5, 2021.
Will IRCC re-open the TR to PR immigration programs if the intake numbers have already reached the set limits?
As of today, the number limits for International students and Essential worker streams have been reached. Therefore, no candidate is eligible to apply under these streams unless they demonstrate the required proficiency in French.
Marco Mendicino, Canada’s Immigration Minister, has indicated that IRCC may re-open the new immigration programs to allow more candidates to put in their applications.
The new public policies introducing these ‘TR to PR’ Canadian immigration programs are valid until November 5, 2021. Therefore, any re-opening of the immigration caps will have to be done prior to this date if the public policies are not extended.
For any applicant who is currently living and working in Quebec, is it possible for them to submit their application under any one of the new TR to PR immigration pathways if they satisfy the eligibility criteria?
Any individual, who satisfies all the new immigration program criteria, including residents of Quebec, may apply. However, in the case of applicants residing in Quebec at the time of submission of the application, they should express their intent to reside outside the province.
After PR status is granted to the applicant under any newly introduced TR to PR immigration programs, can the applicant decide to live anywhere they want in Canada?
All four new immigration pathways have been set up for immigrants who wish to settle in Canada (except inside Quebec).
Is it possible for me to apply for an open work permit if I have applied under one of these new TR to PR immigration programs?
From July 26, 2021, those who have applied to any new TR to PR immigration programs can apply for a ‘TR to PR’ open work permit.
However, to apply for an open work permit in Canada, the applicants must:
- Have applied under any one of the new TR to PR immigration programs
- Possess a valid work authorization
- Possess a work permit that is fixed to expire in a period of four months
- Be currently residing in the country
- Hold a TR status/maintained status/eligible to restore their status
- Continue to meet any language requirements for the new TR to PR pathway stream they have applied under
If all the conditions are satisfied and once approved, the ‘TR to PR’ open work permits will be issued to the eligible applicants until December 31, 2022.
For how long will the new ‘TR to PR’ immigration programs be available?
All the newly introduced four special public policies governing the ‘TR to PR’ immigration pathway programs are to be launched on May 6, 2021 and are scheduled to close on November 5, 2021, or when the intake limit for the applicant numbers for the specific stream has been reached, whichever is earlier. However, any application that is submitted after November 5, 2021, will not be accepted.
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by Immilaw Team | Sep 28, 2021 | Canada Immigration
A permanent resident (PR) of Canada may need to leave Canada from time to time for various reasons. To enter Canada on his return, he has to present his PR card confirming his permanent resident status.
The PR cards are valid for five years and sometimes for lesser durations. The expiry of a PR card does not mean loss of Canadian permanent residency. It only means that the person cannot re-enter Canada on an expired PR card.
A person can apply for a PR card only from inside Canada. If the PR card expires when the person is outside Canada, he cannot apply for a new PR card. The permanent resident has the option to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to re-enter Canada.
A person should be a permanent resident and be residing outside Canada to apply for the PRTD. The application costs CAD 50.
The validity of the PRTD is six months. The resident can re-enter Canada within this period and can use the PRTD only once. After that, he has to apply for a new PR card on entering Canada.
The person applies for a PRTD via mail from the nearest Canadian Visa Application Centre (VAC). Or they can apply online if unable to send by mail to the VACs.
The person must submit their original passport with the application. Sometimes they will have a personal or virtual interview. If the application is successful, the PRTD comes as a counterfoil on the passport.
The government provides details of all VACs on their website for permanent residents overseas. However, some of the VACs are not there now. In addition, some do not accept PRTD applications due to the Covid-19 situation.
The Covid situation and the individual nature of each case prolong the processing time for the PRTD.
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by Immilaw Team | Sep 24, 2021 | Canada Immigration
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Visitor visa is also known as Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). You need a visa to enter Canada as a student, temporary work, or visit. A Visitor visa is a document issued for travel and entry to Canada from anywhere except visa-exempt countries.
The two types of Canadian Visitor Visas:
Single Entry Visa:
This visa allows the foreign national to enter Canada only once. It is a one-time entry permit issued under specific circumstances.
Multiple Entry Visa:
This visa allows foreign nationals to enter and leave Canada any number of times they want during the visa’s validity period. Multiple entry visas permit the holder to stay in the country for six months on entry each time. The visa validity period is generally ten years. However, the exact validity period of the visas issued is at the discretion of the visa officer.
As a norm, Canada issues multiple-entry visas to all except in unique cases. Canada issues visitor visas automatically to foreign nationals who have a study permit or work permit. If you have a valid work permit and visa, you can temporarily leave and re-enter Canada during work or study.
Who needs a visitor visa?
Any foreign national wanting to enter Canada require a visitor visa. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and persons from a visa-exempt country do not require visitor visas to enter Canada.
You require a business visitor visa if you are coming on business or transiting through Canada.
A Canadian permanent resident cannot apply for a visitor visa on the expiry of their permanent resident card. They have to apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) instead.
Canadian citizens and holders of dual citizenship can travel on a valid Canadian passport. However, they are not permitted to apply for a visitor visa.
Visa-exempt countries:
Canada has an agreement with certain countries to exempt their citizens from requiring a visa to visit Canada for up to six months. As a result, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and citizens of visa-exempt countries do not need visitor visas to enter Canada.
Visitors from visa-exempt countries require an electronic travel authorization (eTA) if they enter Canada by air. However, they require only a valid passport of the visa-exempt country if they enter Canada by land or sea.
Canada exempts citizens of the United States from the requirement of an eTA or a visit visa. They do not need visas to stay in Canada for periods less than six months. They can travel on a valid U.S. passport.
U.S. permanent residents or green card holders, irrespective of their citizenship, are visa-exempt. However, they require an eTA, valid green card, and valid passport to enter or transit through Canada.
How to apply:
Applicants can apply online or apply in person at the Visa Accepting Centers (VAC). If the applicant is traveling with family, each family member, including dependent children, must submit individual applications.
The need for the submission of biometric information depends on the citizenship of the applicant. The biometric collection points will collect the applicant’s fingerprints and photographs. You can submit this information along with the application at the visa application center.
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Extending a visitor visa:
Canada allows foreign nationals on visitor visas to reside legally in Canada only for six months at a time. After that, you must leave Canada on the expiry of the visa.
Visitors who wish to stay beyond this period can apply for an extension. You should apply at least 30 days before the expiry of your temporary resident status.
Canada allows you to stay in Canada during the visa processing period even if the current visa has expired. Therefore, while waiting for the visa decision, your stay in Canada is essentially in the ‘implied status.’
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by Immilaw Team | Sep 23, 2021 | Canada Immigration
An international student has to decide on which province of Canada they want to study in. The deciding factors are the benefits of studying and the permanent immigration options the province offers to you.
Which province should I study in?
There are many options when choosing a school to study in Canada. Therefore, it is a good idea to research thoroughly before deciding on the province.
If you prefer living in a city, you might want to opt for Toronto or Vancouver. On the other hand, you can opt for the Atlantic regions if you prefer calm and quiet places. Knowledge of the best schools and their programs that will lead to the best jobs will help you select the province.
Staying in Canada after you study
International students, on completion of studies, like to stay in the country. Canada offers a range of permanent residence immigration programs to welcome those students who would like to immigrate.
The Provincial Nominee Programs stipulate that the student should have a valid post-graduation work permit. A student is eligible to apply for this work permit on graduating from an accredited institution. The study program should be of a duration of at least one year. You have to apply for the post-graduation work permit within 90 days of graduation.
A student with a post-graduation work permit can work and live anywhere in Canada.
What are the best Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) for international students who have studied in that province?
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program that each province operates on its own. Consequently, each territory and province have different PNPs tailored to fit their economic and demographic requirements.
Under the PNP immigration program, the province nominates a foreign national for permanent residence in Canada. The nominated person can then apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Listed are a few provinces with PNPs tailored to students who have studied there.
Alberta Post-graduate worker:
You are eligible for this stream if you have completed a post-secondary graduation program from an accredited institution in Alberta. The course should have been of a year’s duration. It would help if you worked in the province at the time of applying.
BC International post-graduate category:
This category requires you to complete a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an institution in British Columbia. This stream enables you to apply directly for provincial nomination. A job offer is not required.
Ontario Masters and Ph.D. graduates:
A Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution in Ontario permits you to apply for provincial nomination. Ontario has strict quotas under this stream. You have to keep abreast of their periodic updates.
Atlantic provinces:
Canada’s Atlantic provinces are implementing a study to stay program. This program will assist international students in their studies in Canada. The program includes career guidance and training and provides networking opportunities. In addition, the Atlantic provinces have PNP streams designed to help students obtain Canadian permanent resident status.
What are the Provincial Nominee Programs available to international students who have studied in Canada, other than the province hosting the PNP?
Many international students graduate from institutions in one province but secure employment in other provinces. There are PNPs designed for this category of students.
To apply under all these programs, you must have:
- A valid post-graduation work permit
- Employment in the province you are applying from.
- An official offer of employment from the employer stating that you can continue working there.
Listed below are PNPs for international students who have graduated from institutions anywhere in Canada.
Alberta International Graduate:
You are eligible to apply for provincial nomination under this program if you are working in Alberta at the time of application. In addition, you should have completed a post-secondary program of education from anywhere in Canada.
BC International Graduate:
You can opt for this program if you have completed a post-secondary program from anywhere in Canada. In addition, you should be working or have a job offer from British Columbia. This program also requires two years of full-time work experience in a similar job offered to you.
Ontario International Students:
You are eligible under this program if you have obtained post-secondary graduation from anywhere in Canada and a job offer from an employer in Ontario. This program specifies that Canadian education should have been of a two-year duration. A study program of one-year length is acceptable if a previous degree is required to enter the program.
Other options:
PNP is one of the many ways to obtain Canadian permanent residence. In addition, the Express Entry system has other programs. For example, you can apply under the Canadian Experience Class if you have one year of work experience in Canada.
You may submit an assessment form on our website. Alternatively, you can steer an email to us info@immilawimmigration.com or give us a call at 613-704-5757. We will assess your eligibility and schedule a consultation for you with an expert Canadian Immigration lawyer.
by Immilaw Team | Sep 22, 2021 | Canada Immigration
The major Federal Parties in Canada support immigration in their election campaign of 2021. Canada accepts and welcomes immigrants to settle in Canada. The current Liberal government, despite the pandemic and economic pull-down, has raised the immigration target to 4 million in the coming three years. In addition, the government has assured to settle 20,000 Afghan refugees. The immigration system faces setbacks due to outdated technology, backlog in processing applications, the Parent and Grandparent Immigration Program (PGP). The unresolved issues also cause worry to all the parties.
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Listed here is the election portfolio for immigration of the four major parties in Canada.
Liberal Party
Justin Trudeau is the leader of the Liberal Party, considered centre-left on the political platform.
The Liberal Party has not released its immigration policy for the 2021 election. However, Justin Trudeau has always been welcoming immigrants in his election campaigns. For example, he voiced his support to accept 25000 Syrian refugees in 2015 and won the election. Currently, he promises to take in 20000 Afghan refugees if he wins the election.
The immigration targets have seen an increase since the Liberals came to power in 2015. Moreover, they promise an increase in immigration levels even during this pandemic. Services provided by the immigrants to Canada’s society serve as a justification for this increase.
The Liberal Party spokesperson Brook Simpson says that the contributions of immigrants – teaching, opening new businesses, providing employment, caring for the sick – are more than needed now to recover from the effects of the pandemic and revive the economy.
Marco Mendicino, the immigration minister, calls for the modernization of the immigration system. Progress is being made in this direction. For example, some of the paper-based Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are now digitalized.
The liberals have launched various initiatives to support immigration. For example, Trudeau promises to make housing affordable to newcomer immigrants.
In 2017, they launched the Multi-Year Immigration Level Plans. This plan allows the stakeholders ample time to prepare for a more significant number of immigrants.
They introduced the Global Talent Stream in 2017. This program fast-tracks work permits for tech professionals.
The Atlantic Pilot Program enables Atlantic regions to hire talented foreign workers. The Rural and Northern Immigration program allow municipalities to nominate immigrants. The Agri-Food Pilot Program targets the immigration of agri-food workers.
Conservative Party
The center-right Conservative Party is the official opposition with the second-most seats in the House of Commons. However, Erin Toole, the leader of the party, has won elections based on immigration campaigns.
In their 2021 election campaign, the Conservatives call for immigration programs that welcome international talent and reunite families. In addition, the programs would offer refuge to those fleeing persecution and human rights activists.
They want to streamline the application process and use resources to their full potential. They want to speed up the process by reducing red tape. They want the applicant to pay for expediting the process. They also propose using the revenues earned in hiring staff to cope with the current administrative backlog.
The Conservatives want to bring more fairness to the immigration process. Therefore, they demand the recording of all interactions between the applicant and the immigration officer. For them, this would ensure justice and accountability of the system.
They want to introduce cultural awareness training so that the immigration officers can understand the cultural background of the applicants. Additionally, they want to allow the applicants to correct the errors in the application within a stipulated time after submission.
The Conservative’s campaign promises to launch a Credential Recognition Task Force to improve the process of credential recognition.
The Conservatives want to introduce a first-come, first-serve model for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). They want to discard the existing lottery system. Instead, applicants in family support or child care and with language proficiency will earn more points.
The Conservatives plan to allow foreign national family members of Canadians to live in the country for five years without permanent resident status. They can renew their stay for further periods on purchase of health insurance.
Bloc Quebecois
The Bloc Quebecois is a National Party of Quebec. This centre-left party wing has the sovereignty of Quebec as their agenda. Yves-Francois Blanchet has been the leader of this party since 2019.
The Bloc’s immigration campaign for election 2021 wants to speed up the immigration process for applicants from Quebec as this takes longer than other provinces.
Quebec has an independent immigration program. But they want control over the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to speed up the hiring of more workers.
They want Federal Government to use anonymous resumes to curb discrimination in the recruitment for public service positions.
The campaign wants Canada to withdraw the Safe Third Country Agreement with the US to end unauthorized crossings at the Canada-US border.
They want all French-speaking refugees to resettle in Quebec. They also want to offer tax credits to graduates and immigrants who wish to stay outside the urban areas.
The Bloc wants to model a unique “Multiculturism Act.” They feel that the present act prevents new immigrants from integrating into Quebec society.
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New Democratic Party
Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), is a trendy figure. However, the NDP, left-wing on the political platform, has never been in power at the Federal level.
The NDP’s election 2021 campaign promises to clear backlogs, work with provinces to improve settlement services, speed up foreign credential recognition, and withdraw obstacles to the Parents and Grandparents programs (PGP).
They promise to ensure a regulated immigration process that will eliminate unscrupulous immigration agents. Second, they will provide residency status for caregivers and their families. Finally, they will clear the backlog of asylum seekers.
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by Immilaw Team | Sep 18, 2021 | Canada Immigration
The Provincial Nominee Programs permit each province and territory of Canada to select and nominate candidates for Canadian Permanent Residence. The Canadian provincial nominee programs allow the provinces to respond to their immediate needs. As a result, the provinces can fill the in-demand positions with skilled workers. The 80 different PNPs have their eligibility criteria. Many PNPs require the candidate to have some connection with the province. This could be work experience, studies, or a job offer from the province. On the other hand, some PNPs do not require any connection to the province and are ideal for candidates from outside Canada.
Easy provinces to get Canadian permanent residence in 2021:
SASKATCHEWAN’S INTERNATIONAL SKILLED WORKER
This PNP targets to bring in skilled workers to the province. Candidates with at least one year of experience in the jobs listed on the Saskatchewan In-Demand Occupations List are eligible for immigration.
Candidates must have a post-secondary educational qualification of a minimum of one-year duration and proficiency in English or French.
Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Program has two streams for candidates from outside Canada.
- The Saskatchewan Express Entry stream, which requires an active Express Entry profile
- The Saskatchewan Occupation In-Demand stream, which does not require an Express Entry profile.
ALBERTA’S EXPRESS ENTRY STREAM
Alberta, the western province of Canada, is worth considering when you apply for Canadian permanent residence. In addition, the main cities of Calgary and Edmonton provide job opportunities.
The Alberta Express Entry stream selects the candidates from the Federal Express Entry Pool. They are then invited to apply for nomination by the province.
The primary benefit of this stream is that the CRS score is 300. This enables more candidates from the pool to qualify for nomination.
Receiving a nomination from the province increases the CRS score to 600. This guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in the Express Entry draw.
ONTARIO’S HUMAN CAPITAL PRIORITIES STREAM
Ontario, with its bustling city of Toronto and growing job market, attracts immigrants. The Human Capital Priorities Stream is the best option for candidates applying for permanent residence from outside Canada. This program selects skilled workers on priority to fill the skilled worker positions in the province.
The Human Capital Priorities Program works in tandem with the Federal Express Entry System. Candidates with active Express Entry profiles and CRS scores of 400 or more are eligible to apply. Ontario invites only a select number of the Express Entry profiles to apply for the PNP.
Ontario conducts draws targeting tech workers under the Human Capital Priorities Program. Candidates with work experience in any one of the six designated NOC codes are eligible. In addition, the province conducted three tech-specific draws inviting 4350 applicants.
Ontario has a PNP for French-Speaking Skilled Workers. Candidates with proficiency in French and with Express Entry profiles are eligible for immigration under this stream.
Which is the right PNP for you?
It is difficult for a candidate to choose an apt immigration program from more than 80 PNPs offered. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact us to know more about Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) and the different ways to immigrate to Canada.
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