New Applications For Quebec Immigrant Investor Program To Be Accepted From January

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New Applications For Quebec Immigrant Investor Program To Be Accepted From January

Quebec’s Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) will begin accepting new application from January, with stricter requirements.

Quebec Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette decided in late March to extend the closure of the program to new applications from Apr. 1 this year through to Jan. 1, 2024. It has been closed to new applicants for several years

“Since it is the intention of Quebec to put forward changes to this program to enhance the socioeconomic integration and stability of the selected investors in Quebec, there is reason to suspend the intake of applications to this program,” notes a Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) decision published earlier this year.

Under the beefed up requirements, applicants will now have to demonstrate a Level 7 French-language proficiency on the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français, obtain a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and have at least a secondary school diploma.

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They, and any spouses or common-law partners on the application, will also need to live in Quebec for at least six months after getting their work permit.

Immigrant investors coming to Quebec under this program will have to invest $1 million with IQ Immigrants Investisseurs and provide $200,000 to it through a participating financial intermediary within 120 days of receiving a decision on their applications.

Last year, Quebec welcomed a record-breaking 68,705 new permanent residents as well as 89,765 temporary foreign workers through the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), reveals the IRCC data.

Quebec welcomed a record-breaking 51,260 foreign nationals through the IMP last year, up almost 18.4 per cent from the 43,295 in 2021. The province also welcomed a record-breaking 38,505 foreign nationals through the TFWP last year, up 27 per cent from the 30,310 TFWP workers in 2021.

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As immigration levels have risen, Quebec Premier François Legault has gotten antsy about the future of the French language in the francophone province.

During the last provincial election in Quebec, Legault insisted the province must hold the line on immigration. Then, in his inaugural address to open the latest session of the legislature, the premier announced plans to require that all economic immigrants to the province be francophone by 2026.

In her first immigration plan, the Plan d’immigration du Québec 2023, Fréchette tried to hold the line on immigration to between 49,500 and 52,500 new permanent residents to the province, citing the need to be able to provide adequate settlement services and integrate them all.

Quebec Premier Wants All Economic Immigration To Province To Be Francophone

“Immigrants bring with them a wide range of talents to Quebec and all the supports must be in place to help them integrate,” said Fréchette in a statement in French.

“This immigration plan contains important measures to help them learn French and integrate. Our government wants immigration to contribute to the Quebec economy in all regions of the province and to also maintain the vitality of the French language.”

Outside of Quebec, immigrant entrepreneurs can apply for permanent residence through the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program which allows them to initially come to Canada on a work permit while their application for permanent residence is being processed..

The entire process of applying for permanent residence to Canada through the SUV is currently estimated by the IRCC to take 37 months.

Under the SUV, three types of private-sector investors are considered: angel investors, venture capital funds, and business incubators.

A designated venture capital fund must confirm that it is investing at least $200,000 into the qualifying business. Candidates can also qualify with two or more commitments from designated venture capital funds totalling $200,000.

A designated angel investor group must invest at least $75,000 into the qualifying business. Candidates can also qualify with two or more investments from angel investor groups totalling $75,000.

A designated business incubator must accept the applicant into its business incubator program. It is up to the immigrant investor to develop a viable business plan that will meet the due diligence requirements of these government-approved designated entities.

Investing and the development of the business is usually done with the help of business consultants in Canada’s start-up ecosystem with oversight from experienced corporate business immigration lawyers who can ensure a start-up’s business concept meets all industry-required terms and conditions.

The basic government-imposed candidate eligibility requirements for the SUV are:

Manitoba Issues 301 Canada Immigration Invitations In New Provincial Draw

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Manitoba Issues 301 Canada Immigration Invitations In New Provincial Draw

Manitoba has issued 301 invitations to apply in a new Canada immigration draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

The November 16 draw saw LAAs issued through three MPNP streams.

Skilled Workers in Manitoba candidates in all occupations received 100 LAAs, with a minimum score of 809 points.

An occupation-specific draw in the same category saw 92 invitations issued in the following National Occupational Classification codes:

  • 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  • 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
  • 32102 – Paramedical occupations
  • 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
  • 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
  • 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  • 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  • 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  • 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
  • 41220 – Secondary school teachers
  • 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  • 42201 – Social and community service workers
  • 42202 – Early Childhood Educators
  • 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
  • 44100 – Home child care providers

International Education Stream candidates received 61 LAAs.

The remaining 48 LAAs went to Skilled Workers Overseas candidates through a Strategic Recruitment Initiative, with a minimum score of 721.

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Manitoba stated that 69 of the 301 candidates invited had valid Express Entry IDs and job seeker validation codes.

For detailed requirements of all the streams featured in this draw, please see below.

What Were the Details of the Latest Manitoba Draw?

Stream Sub-Stream Letters of Advice to Apply Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate
1) Skilled Workers in Manitoba All occupations 100 809
Occupation-specific 92 –
2) International Education Stream 61 –
3) Skilled Workers Overseas Strategic Recruitment Initiative 48 721

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How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream?

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream (SWM) is based on the specific needs of Manitoba employers. SWM selects foreign-trained workers with the required skills and nominates them for Canada permanent residence. The stream prioritizes candidates with a strong attachment to Manitoba, with two pathways to Manitoba immigration.

a) Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

For applicants currently working in Manitoba on temporary work permits, through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or as international graduates from any province. Candidates do not need to be working in In-Demand Occupations.

b) Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

For applicants from overseas with job offers from approved Manitoba employers.

How Do I Qualify For The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream?

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream (SWO) includes both a dedicated Canada Express Entry Pathway and a direct provincial pathway.

It is aimed at international skilled workers with skills and training in Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Priority is given to applicants and spouses with close family connections, plus the language proficiency, training and experience to find jobs quickly.

a) Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

For international candidates eligible under another MPNP stream, who also meet Express Entry criteria and have an active Express Entry profile. Candidates need skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations, and a strong family connection to the province.

b) Human Capital Pathway

For international skilled workers with skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Candidates must demonstrate potential to find employment soon after they arrive in Manitoba.

What Are The Requirements For the International Education Stream?

The International Education Stream (IES) is dedicated to international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. Under IES, candidates are no longer required to work for six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination. It has three pathways:

1) Career Employment Pathway  

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Completed a one-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution within three years of submission of application.
  • Have a full-time job offer in a Manitoba In-Demand occupation related to the completed degree
  • Resident of Manitoba

2) Graduate Internship Pathway

Masters and Doctoral degree holders who have completed Mitacs Accelerate or Elevate internships can apply for nomination through internships even without a job offer in the province.

3) Student Entrepreneur Pathway

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Completed a two-year or longer course from an eligible post-secondary Manitoba institution
  • Six months business operation experience in Manitoba
  • Resident of Manitoba since graduation.
  • No specific minimum personal net worth requirement

Prince Edward Island PNP Draw: Province Issues 141 Canada Immigration Invitations

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Prince Edward Island PNP Draw: Province Issues 141 Canada Immigration Invitations

Prince Edward Island has conducted two new provincial draws, issuing invitations to apply to 141 skilled worker and entrepreneur Canada immigration candidates.

In a November 16 draw, invitations were issued through the Labour Impact, Express Entry and Business Impact Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) streams.

It saw 134 invites issued to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates, while Business Impact candidates received 7 invitations. Business Impact candidates required a minimum score of 80 points.

Invitations under the Critical Worker Stream, which falls under Labour Impact and Express Entry, were issued to candidates working for a PEI employer with a minimum score of 55.

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PEI PNP Immigration Draw

Date Category Invites Issued Minimum Score
16-11-2023 Labour Impact/Express Entry 134 55 for Critical Worker Stream
Business Impact 7 80

PEI launched its Expression of Interest system at the start of 2018, and has made monthly draws ever since, with some disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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PEI issued a total of 1,853 invites during 2022, compared to 1,933 in 2021.

Of the 2022 invites, 1,729 went to Labour Impact and Express Entry candidates, with the remaining 124 going to Business Impact candidates.

Prince Edward Island Express Entry Stream

PEI’s Express Entry category operates by considering candidates already in the federal Express Entry Pool for a provincial nomination.

Such a nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and effectively guarantees an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian immigration.

The PEI Express Entry Category features two pathways to Canadian permanent residence, one for candidates with a job offer and one for those without.

Prince Edward Island Labour Impact Category

1) Skilled Worker Stream

This employer driven stream allows skilled workers with an employment offer in PEI to be nominated for Canadian Permanent residence if they meet the following criteria:

  • A full time employment offer from a Prince Edward Island business in an occupation classified as TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC);
  • Completion of a post-secondary education, with a minimum of 14 years of formal education;
  • Between 21 and 55 years of age;
  • At least 2 years of full time work experience in the past 5 years;
  • Sufficient proficiency in English or French to occupy the employment offered;
  • Sufficient settlement funds;
  • Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

2) Critical Worker Stream

This category is designed to resolve labour shortages and is open to foreign workers already in PEI with employment in specific critical demand occupations. The primary criteria for nomination are:

  • A full time offer of employment from a Prince Edward Island business in one of the following occupations:
    • Truck driver;
    • Customer service representative;
    • Labourer;
    • Food & beverage server;
    • Housekeeping attendant.
  • 6 months of work experience with the Prince Edward Island business offering employment;
  • Current valid Canadian work permit;
  • High school diploma and minimum of 12 years of formal education;
  • Between 21 and 55 years of age;
  • At least 2 years of full-time work experience in the past 5 years;
  • Demonstrate basic proficiency in English or French language;
  • Sufficient settlement funds;
  • Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island Business Impact Category

Work Permit Stream

Individuals applying under the P.E.I. Work Permit Stream must obtain a Canadian work permit and work for a P.E.I. business for a certain amount of time as designated in a Performance Agreement.

After the Performance Agreement is fulfilled, the applicant must make a minimum $150,000 investment in the business and commit to managing the business on a daily basis from within P.E.I.

Previously, Prince Edward Island operated direct permanent residence business streams, but these were closed in September 2018 over immigration fraud concerns.

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