Post-Pandemic Popularity Bump For Vaccinated and COVID-19-Free Canada Immigrants

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Post-Pandemic Popularity Bump For Vaccinated and COVID-19-Free Canada Immigrants

Canada immigration news: Immigrants, temporary foreign workers and international students are to enjoy a post-pandemic popularity bump when they come into Canada as the country re-opens its borders to non-essential travel starting next month.

And it’s all because they’ll be either fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 or will have been tested and found to be COVID-19 free at the border.

Under its phased re-opening of the border, Ottawa’s first step on Aug. 9 will be to allow into the country American citizens and Canadian permanent residents who are currently residing in the United States and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel

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Then, on Sept. 7, provided COVID-19 case counts remain low, Canada’s borders will re-open to any fully-vaccinated travellers who have completed the full course of vaccination with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada and who meet any specific entry requirements.

That means international visitors will have what amounts to a Government of Canada COVID-19 stamp of approval, allowing many Canadians to breathe easier around these new arrivals.

Vaccinated Canadians Squeamish About Hanging Around Unvaccinated

An Angus Reid poll released last week reveals almost half of Canadians who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are unwilling to spend time around those who are unvaccinated.

“This, even after they are fully immunized themselves and have built up their immunity,” reports Angus Reid.

Despite their reluctance to spend time with the unvaccinated, many Canadians are just too polite to go so far as to ask people they meet about their vaccination status.

While more than half of those who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine say it’s perfectly fine to ask someone about their vaccination status, three-quarters of those who have not been vaccinated say asking about a person’s vaccination status is rude.

Roughly a third of Canadians say whether or not it’s rude to ask about someone’s vaccination status depends on the person being asked. They might be comfortable asking family and friends about their vaccination status but not strangers. 

When the border re-opens, all travellers will have to use ArriveCAN, either as the app for cell phones or the web portal, to submit their travel information. Those fully-vaccinated travellers eligible to enter Canada will not have to quarantine upon arrival.

Health Minister Says Canada Can Reopen Borders Safely

“Canadians’ safety and security always come first,” said Health Minister Patty Hajdu. “With rising vaccination rates and fewer cases in Canada, we can begin to safely ease border measures. 

“A gradual approach to reopening will allow our health authorities to monitor the COVID-19 situation here and abroad,” she said. “Canadians have worked hard and sacrificed for each other, and because of that work, we can take these next steps safely.” 

With the re-opening of the border, Transport Canada is also expanding the scope of its existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that currently directs scheduled international commercial passenger flights into four Canadian Airports: Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport. 

International flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at the following five additional Canadian airports starting Aug. 9: 

  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport; 
  • Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport; 
  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport; 
  • Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport; and 
  • Edmonton International Airport. 

Everyone coming into Canada – regardless of their vaccination status – still needs to provide the results of COVID-19 molecular test before coming into the country. 

But starting Aug. 9, they will no longer need to take another COVID-19 test unless they have been randomly selected to complete one. 

There are no changes to the mandatory testing requirements for unvaccinated travellers. 

With this strategy, Canada is hoping to be able to continue monitoring COVID-19 variants in Canada and determine the effectiveness of the variants.

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair described the approach to gradually re-opening the border as one “guided by facts, scientific evidence and the advice of our public health experts.” 

All travellers, though, will still have to provide a quarantine plan and be prepared to quarantine, in case it is determined at the border that they do not meet the necessary requirements.

New Express Entry Draw Sees 1,140 Candidates Invited

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New Express Entry Draw Sees 1,140 Candidates Invited

Canada immigration news: A major new Express Entry draw through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program saw the province issue 1,140 Letters of Advice to Apply to skilled worker candidates. 

The July 27 draw saw LAAs issued through a single MPNP streams.

That stream was Manitoba Express Entry, with a minimum score of 557.

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Manitoba stated that all 1,140 candidates had valid Express Entry IDs and job seeker validation codes.

For detailed requirements of the Express Entry stream featured in this draw, please see below.

This was the 122nd draw in the history of the MPNP.

What Were the Details of the Latest Manitoba Draw?

Stream Sub-Stream Letters of Advice to Apply Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate
Skilled Workers Overseas Manitoba Express Entry 1,140 557

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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

Ontario Immigration Targets 18 Jobs With 1,031 NOIs In New Express Entry Draw

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Ontario Immigration Targets 18 Jobs With 1,031 NOIs In New Express Entry Draw

Canada immigration news: Ontario immigration has targeted 18 occupations with 1,031 Notifications of Interest in a new draw through the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream.

The July 27 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw saw NOIs issued to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores between 458 and 467 points.

Candidates were required to have submitted Express Entry profiles between July 27, 2020 and July 27, 2021 to qualify.

The draw targeted National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes for jobs in finance, advertising, sales, human resources and healthcare.

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Express Entry Human Capital Priorities: Targeted Occupations For Latest Draw

  • NOC 0114 – Other administrative services managers
  • NOC 0122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers
  • NOC 0124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
  • NOC 0125 – Other business services managers
  • NOC 0211 – Engineering managers
  • NOC 0311 – Managers in health care
  • NOC 0601 – Corporate sales managers
  • NOC 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
  • NOC 0711 – Construction managers
  • NOC 0731 – Managers in transportation
  • NOC 0911 – Manufacturing managers
  • NOC 1121 – Human resources professionals
  • NOC 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
  • NOC 2161 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  • NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
  • NOC 3231 – Opticians
  • NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses

Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream

The OINP issues periodic Notifications of Interest (NOI) throughout the year.

This stream is designed for skilled workers who wish to live and work in Ontario, and who have proven skills and abilities to successfully establish themselves in the province.

To qualify under this stream, applicants must have:

  • Ongoing profile under the Federal Express Entry system and be qualified for either the FSWP or the CEC.
  • Hold minimum of 1-year of full time, or full-time equivalent work experience under NOC occupation level 0, A or B, in the past five years if applying under the FSWP or in the past three years if applying under CEC.
  • Hold the equivalent of a Canadian Bachelors degree or higher.
  • Show language proficiency of minimum CLB/NCLC level 7 in English or in French.
  • Intention to reside in the province of Ontario.
  • Residing with legal status in Canada, if applicable.
  • Proof of required settlement funds.
  • Minimum Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System score as determined by director under periodic draws.

Application process

Ontario will select eligible applicants from the Express Entry Pool. Candidates must:

  1. Meet the eligibility criteria for the HCP stream AND
  2. Meet the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score.

The application for nomination must be submitted within 45 calendar days from the NOI. An application fee of $1,500 is due at this time.

If the application is approved, the candidate will receive a nomination certificate and 600 points under their Express Entry profile.

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