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Work as a co-op student or intern
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A low comprehensive ranking score (crs) should not stop you from submitting an express entry profile
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The question always arises, "if I have a low CRS score, should I enter the Express Entry pool?" There are many reasons why a low CRS...
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Express entry: provincial nominee draw
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On January 6, 2020 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 250 candidates who had a minimum score of 813. Candidates...
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CANADA WILL BE GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE TO GAIN CANADIAN WORK EXPE
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On January 8, 2021, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced that former international students who hold or held a Post-Graduate Work Permit will have the opportunity to apply for an open work permit.
This temporary policy taking effect on January 27, 2021, will allow International students with an expired or expiring post-graduate work permit the one-time opportunity to apply for another open work permit that will be valid for 18 months. This work permit will allow former international students to remain in Canada and continue to seek employment. Applications will be accepted from January 27 to July 27, 2021.
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CANADIAN IMMIGRATION OUTLOOK - 2021 TO 2023
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Over the next three years, Canada will aim to bring over 1 million immigrants. Below is the breakdown by year and category.
Immigration Category 2021 2022 2023
Economic 232,500 241,500 249,500
Family 103,500 103,500 104,500
Refugee 59,500 60,500 61,000
Humanitarian 5,500 5,500 6,000
The Federal Express Entry system, which falls under the Economic category, includes the:
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CANADA TO OFFER MORE IMMIGRATION PATHWAYS TO TEMPORARY RESIDENTS
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International students, foreign workers and asylum seekers who are already in Canada may soon get more permanent residence options as Canada is currently facing economic challenges brought in part due to to lower immigration levels caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
The decline in Canada's immigration levels has slowed population, labour force and economic growth. According to Government data from August, Permanent Resident numbers are down 60% year over year.
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TRAVELLERS TO CANADA MUST USE THE ARRIVECAN APP
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TRAVELLERS ENTERING CANADA BY AIR
As of November 21, 2020, if you're flying to Canada as your final destination, you must use ArriveCAN to submit your:
- travel and contact information
- quarantine plan
- COVID-19 symptom self-assessments
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GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR OPENING OF 2020 PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM (PGP)
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If you are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident over the age of 18, you will soon be able to sponsor your parents or grandparents to immigrate to Canada.
Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will post the interest to sponsor form on its website for 3 weeks between October 13, at 12 PM EDT and November 3, 2020 until 12 PM EDT. Keep in mind, these are not applications for the PGP itself, but rather, an opportunity for sponsors to express their interest in sponsoring their family members for Canadian immigration.
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SPONSOR YOUR PARTNER FOR CANADIAN IMMIGRATION
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Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents can sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to obtain permanent residence.
The Canadian citizen or Permanent resident (the sponsor) and the foreign national (person being sponsored) must be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the person being sponsored to obtain permanent residence.
The sponsor and the person being sponsored must prove to IRCC that the relationship falls under one of these categories:
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ONTARIO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO GRADUATES WITH A MASTER'S DEGREE.
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Ontario's Masters Graduate stream gives international students, who have graduated with a master's degree from an eligible university in Ontario, the opportunity to immigrate permanently to Ontario without the requirement of a job offer.
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UPDATE ON BIOMETRICS
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Service Canada Centres are gradually resuming biometrics collection services for Permanent Residents who have received a Biometric instruction letter.
Calls are being based on when the application was submitted and the region where the applicant lives. When the Service Canada officer calls, the following information will need to be provided:
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EMPLOYERS MUST PAY FOREIGN NATIONALS WAGES DESPITE NOT HAVING A SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER
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The Canadian government has updated employer compliance rules by enabling employers to hire foreign workers without a SIN card as long as they are in the process of getting one.
Though workers must apply for their SIN card within three days of starting employment, they do not have to get their number to start working. They do, however, have to give their SIN number to their employer within three days of receipt.
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ON-LINE COURSES STARTED BEFORE STUDY PERMIT APPROVAL WILL COUNT TOWARDS A POST-GRADUATE WORK PERMIT
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Due to COVID-19, a number of international students were unable to take courses in person at their respective universities. As a result, the Canadian government is allowing international students who have to study on-line due to COVID-19 closures, to not be penalized when applying for a Post-Graduate Work Permit.
Initially, on-line studies only counted towards a PGWP after students were approved for a Study Permit. Now, as long as the program starts in 2020, the time international students put into their courses before getting their study permit is counted.
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BC PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM: TECH PILOT DRAW
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Candidates with job offers in the below occupations were invited to apply for a provincial nomination:
- Telecommunication carriers managers - 0131
- Computer and information systems managers - 0213
- Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts - 0512
- Civil engineers - 2131
- Mechanical Engineers - 2132
- Electrical and electronics engineers - 2133
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NEW TEMPORARY PUBLIC POLICY: VISITORS CAN APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT INSIDE CANADA
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Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit and, if approved, receive the permit without having to leave the country. This temporary public policy was put in effect on August 24, 2020.
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ONTARIO IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (OINP) EMPLOYER JOB OFFER: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM
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On August 19, 2020, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will accept applications between 9:00 a.m. EST and 5:00 p.m. EST to the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream.
To register, applicants are able to access the OINP e-filing portal directly from the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream link on the OINP website. Those who successfully register have 14 days to submit completed applications.
WHAT IS THE OINP EMPLOYER JOB OFFER: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STREAM?
The Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream is an immigration stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee program. Students with a job offer in a skilled occupation at Type Skill O or A or B of the National Occupation Classification (NOC), have a chance to apply to permanent live and work in Ontario. This stream is open to international students in and outside of Canada.
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POST-GRADUATION WORK PERMIT (PGWP) VALIDITY AND APPLICATION
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Post-graduation work permits are exempt from Labour Market Impact Assessments. With a post-graduation work permit, graduates can:
- work full time
- work part time
- be self-employed
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HOW DOES THE NEW UK POINTS BASED IMMIGRATION SYSTEM COMPARE TO CANADA?
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Starting in January 2021, UK is implementing a Canadian style points based immigration system. Foreign Nationals will not only require an employment contract, but will also need to qualify under the new points system.
Individuals will be assessed based on their specific skills, qualifications, salaries or professions. Visas will only be issued to those who have obtained the 70 points required to apply for a visa. The first 50 points are awarded for a candidate's English skills and for receiving a job offer in their field of training from an approved sponsor.
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EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: 557 PROVINCIAL NOMINEE CANDIDATES RECEIVE ITAs
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On July 22, Canada invited 557 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence.
Candidates who received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were invited in the latest draw. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 687. So far in 2020, this is the lowest CRS requirement for a PNP-specific draw.
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Ontario In-Demand Skills Stream to reopen July 6 with 13 new manufacturing related occupations
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Due to regulatory changes introduced by the Ontario government, this popular permanent residence program for individuals in semi-skilled occupations will now include 13 new manufacturing related National Occupational Classifications for employment positions located outside the Greater Toronto Area.
To be eligible, candidates must obtain a full time, permanent job offer and must be in an eligible occupation outside the Greater Toronto Area. The 13 additional occupations are:
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