Manitoba Conducts Largest Canada Immigration Draw For 17 Months, Issues 1,030 Invitations

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Manitoba Conducts Largest Canada Immigration Draw For 17 Months, Issues 1,030 Invitations

Manitoba has conducted its largest Canada immigration draw in 17 months, issuing 1,030 invitations through the Skilled Workers Overseas stream of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. 

The December 15 draw required a minimum score of 600 points in the Manitoba PNP points system.

The province stated that 656 of the invitations went to Express Entry candidates.

Manitoba’s SWO stream is split between an Express Entry category and a provincial Human Capital pathway. Both target the province’s list of In-Demand Occupations.

Full requirements of both categories are below.

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Skilled Workers Overseas 1,030 600

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All About The Manitoba Skilled Workers 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.

Manitoba Express Entry Requirements

Express Entry Demonstrate acceptance into the Express Entry pool by providing a valid Express Entry ID and Job Seeker Validation Code.
Work Experience Minimum of 6 months of work experience in an occupation on the In-Demand Occupations List.

You must submit a complete Career Plan.
Official Languages Proficiency The minimum official language proficiency depends on your assessed NOC:

Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 for NOC 0 or A

Minimum CLB/NCLC 6 for NOC B
Education Completed one post-secondary program of at least one year (Canadian equivalent).

If the position requires licensure or certification, you must apply to the regulatory body to have your qualifications and skills assessed and/or pass an examination.
Age Minimum age of 18 at the time of submission
Adaptability Demonstrate the ability and intent to become economically established and reside in Manitoba;

AND

Have the confirmed support of a close friend or relative who has resided in Manitoba for at least one year;

OR

Hold a valid Invitation to Apply issued by the MPNP.
Settlement Funds Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period.

b) Human Capital Pathway

For international skilled workers with skills, training and experience in one of Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations.

Candidates must demonstrate the potential to find employment soon after they arrive in Manitoba.

Human Capital Pathway Requirements

Work Experience The employment experience declared for purposes of obtaining EOI and assessment points must be full-time and for a period of at least six months. There is no minimum but zero points will be awarded for less than one year of work experience in total.

Your work experience must be in an occupation on the In-Demand Occupations list.

You must submit a complete Career Plan.
Official Languages Proficiency The minimum official language proficiency depends on your assessed NOC:

Minimum CLB/NCLC 7 for Regulated Occupation

Minimum CLB/NCLC 6 for Compulsory Trades

Minimum CLB/NCLC 5 for all other NOC 0, A, or B occupations

Points are awarded for second official language proficiency of at least CLB/NCLC 5
Education Completed one post-secondary program of at least one year (Canadian equivalent).

If the position requires licensure or certification, you must apply to the regulatory body to have your qualifications and skills assessed and/or pass an examination.
Adaptability Demonstrate the ability and intent to become economically established and reside in Manitoba;

AND

Have the confirmed support of a close friend or relative who has resided in Manitoba for at least one year;

OR

Previous post-secondary education completed in Manitoba within the past five years;

OR

Previous work experience in Manitoba within the past five years;

OR

Hold a valid Invitation to Apply issued by the MPNP.

You may also be awarded Adaptability points if your spouse or common-law partner demonstrates a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and official language proficiency of at least CLB/NCLC 5.
Age Minimum age of 18 at the time of submission; no maximum age but no points are awarded over 45 years of age.
Settlement Funds Demonstrate liquid funds equivalent to Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirements for independent financial resources for a six-month period.

NOC 2021 Computer Issue Delays Canada Express Entry Draws

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NOC 2021 Computer Issue Delays Canada Express Entry Draws

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s ability to conduct Express Entry draws has been impacted by a computer glitch of unknown origin.

All the IRCC is divulging so far is the IT problem seems connected to the department’s decision to implement the new National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 system.

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“We are aware of the ongoing IT issues impacting new and existing Express Entry clients, including those in the Provincial Nominee Program, following the implementation of NOC 2021,” Jeffrey MacDonald, a communications advisor at the IRCC, wrote in an email to Immigration.ca.

IRCC Says It Is ‘Closely Monitoring’ The Computer Glitch That Has Delayed The Express Entry Draw

“We are closely examining this issue and are working as quickly as we can to resolve it. We will advise clients as soon as we have more information.”

Ottawa’s new NOC 2021 system was implemented at the IRCC on Nov. 16, changing the way foreign nationals filled out their applications when applying under the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades programs.

The NOC 2021 was phased in gradually specifically “to provide organizations and programs with enough time to make a proper transition from NOC 2016 to NOC 2021.”

Under the new NOC 2021, Express Entry applicants now need to search for their occupations under the NOC 2021 list on the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) website and submit their Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category and five-digit occupational code when filling out a profile for the Express Entry pool.

Those who submitted a profile before Nov. 16 but had not yet been sent an Invitation to Apply (ITA) by that date were to:

  • search for their occupation under the NOC 2021 list on the ESDC website, and;
  • update their profile with their TEER Category and five-digit occupational code.

Those profiles were to be updated on or after Nov. 16 for the applicants to remain eligible for any of the Express Entry programs, including the CEC, FST, and FSW.

Foreign nationals, though, who had already received an ITA before Nov. 16, were to submit their applications for permanent residence using the NOC 2016, the version of the NOC in effect that date.

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With the NOC 2021, the IRCC moved away from its use of a four-digit number to categorize each occupation with a five-digit code.

Within the new five-digit code, the NOC 2021 breaks down the level of skill of each occupation, until Nov. 16 still called a Skill Level, into six categories from the current four to better reflect the level of Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities, or TEER, of each job.

These TEER categories in the re-jigged NOC replace the previous Skill Levels.

Foreign Nationals Applying For Express Entry Immigration To Canada Need To Use NOC 2021 Codes

The new NOC also ranks occupational groups based on five hierarchical levels consisting of the broad occupation category; major groups; sub-major groups, minor groups; and unit groups.

Foreign nationals looking for their NOC code for a job only need to go to the search page of the NOC website and search using their job title. After selecting the closest match on the list that is generated, it is important to make sure the main duties listed match those of the job.

When those duties don’t match up, users are advised to use a different job title with duties that more closely match theirs.

Applicants under the Express Entry system should then write down the new numeric code and job title – for example, 72302 Gas fitters – and note the TEER category.

A nationally-recognized and standardized system used by IRCC to evaluate the work experience of applicants for immigration, the choice of the right NOC code is one of the most important parts of an application for immigration.

“Every 10 years, the (NOC) undergoes a major structural revision whereby the existing occupational groups are reviewed alongside input collected from many relevant stakeholders through a consultation process,” stated Statistics Canada on its website.

“The release of the NOC 2021 will be the product of this 10-year cycle and will reflect changes in the economy and the nature of work. Input from the public, and particularly stakeholders, has been a key part of the revision process.”

Every province and territory in Canada use the NOC to identify in-demand jobs that need to be filled by immigration programs.

British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues At Least 215 Canada Immigration Invitations

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British Columbia PNP Draw: Province Issues At Least 215 Canada Immigration Invitations

British Columbia has issued at least 215 invitations in two new draws through multiple streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

The December 13 draws were split into three categories: general, targeted and entrepreneur.

In the general draw, which included tech occupations, 180 invitations were issued through five BC PNP streams for skilled workers and international graduates. Minimum scores ranged from 80 to 104 points.

In the targeted draw, a further 19 invitations were issued to skilled workers and international graduates scoring at least 60 points in a draw targeting Early Childhood Educators and Assistants under NOC 42202.

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A draw targeted at Healthcare workers saw 13 invitations issued to skilled workers, international graduates and entry-level and semi-skilled workers, also with a minimum score of 60 points.

A further set of ‘less than 5’ targeted invitations went to skilled workers and international graduates under NOCs 31103 and 32104 for veterinarians and animal health technologists and veterinary technicians respectively, with a minimum score of 60. The number of invitations was listed as ‘less than 5’ to protect the identity of those who were invited.

The Entrepreneur Stream draws saw the province issue ‘less than 5’ invitations through two streams. The general categories required a minimum score of 116 points and the regional pilot category required 134 points.

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General Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued Description
13-12-22 Skilled Worker 104 180 General draw (includes tech occupations)
Skilled Worker – EEBC 104
International Graduate 104
International Graduate – EEBC 104
Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 80

Targeted Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued Description
13-12-22 Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 19 Targeted draw: Childcare: Early childhood educators (NOC 42202)
Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 60 13 Targeted draw: Healthcare
Skilled Worker, International Graduate 60 <5 Targeted draw: Other priority occupations (NOCs 31103, 32104)

B.C. Entrepreneur Stream Draw

Date Stream Minimum Score Invitations Issued
13-12-22 Entrepreneur Immigration General Category 116 <5
Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot 134 <5

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