Fast-Track To Canada Immigration For 38 Technology Jobs Through Alberta PNP

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Fast-Track To Canada Immigration For 38 Technology Jobs Through Alberta PNP

Canada immigration news: A new Alberta immigration pathway is offering fast-track Canada permanent residence for candidates with jobs offers in one of 38 technology occupations.

The Accelerated Tech Pathway was announced on Thursday, January 13, designed to support the province’s growing tech industry and aid the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Falling under the Express Entry stream of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), the pathway provides a fast-track to permanent residence for technology professionals ready to live and work in the province.

It targets candidates both in Canada and overseas in 38 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.

Targeted NOC Codes Under Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway

  1. 0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
  2. 0112 Human resources managers
  3. 0131 Telecommunication carriers manager
  4. 0211 Engineering managers
  5. 0212 Architecture and science managers
  6. 0213 Computer and information systems managers
  7. 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  8. 0601 Corporate sales managers
  9. 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
  10. 1121 Human resources professionals
  11. 1223 Human resources and recruitment officers
  12. 2131 Civil engineers
  13. 2132 Mechanical engineers
  14. 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
  15. 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  16. 2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  17. 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
  18. 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
  19. 2173 Software engineers and designers
  20. 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  21. 2175 Web designers and developers
  22. 2221 Biological technologists and technicians
  23. 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  24. 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  25. 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  26. 2253 Drafting technologists and technicians
  27. 2281 Computer network technicians
  28. 2282 User support technicians
  29. 2283 Information systems testing technicians
  30. 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
  31. 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants
  32. 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
  33. 4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
  34. 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
  35. 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
  36. 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  37. 7242 Industrial electricians
  38. 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers

The new pathway brings Alberta into line with other Canadian provinces, including Ontario and British Columbia, which already have programs targeting tech workers.

“The faster we can fill these jobs with skilled and qualified workers, the stronger our overall recovery will be – and that helps all Albertans, no matter where they live or what they do,” said Tyler Shandro, Minister of Labour and Immigration.

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Alberta estimates it has more than 3,000 technology companies, a 233 percent increase since 2012.

A 2021 study says access to sales and technical talent is one of the biggest challenges for Alberta tech businesses.

The province already operates a Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream and an International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream designed to get international students to start businesses in the province.

Saskatchewan’s First Entrepreneur Draw Of 2022 Sees 51 Invitations Issued

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Saskatchewan’s First Entrepreneur Draw Of 2022 Sees 51 Invitations Issued

Canada immigration news: Saskatchewan immigration has issued 51 invitations through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) in its first Entrepreneur stream draw of 2022.

The January 6 draw required a minimum score of 90 and an average score of 105 points.

Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Stream 2022 Draws

Date Lowest score Average score Highest score Number of invitations
06-Jan-22 90 105 140 51

Source: https://www.saskatchewan.ca

Entrepreneur Stream Future 2022 Draw Dates

  • March 3
  • May 5

Saskatchewan prioritizes three selection factors to separate candidates with the same score on the Entrepreneur stream points grid.

The three factors, in order of priority, are:

  1. Official language ability.
  2. Those with businesses planned for a key economic sector.
  3. Completion of an exploratory visit.

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The Saskatchewan immigration Entrepreneur stream is a three-stage process:

  1. Expression of interest
  2. Invitation to submit application
  3. Nomination

The expression of interest must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

  • Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired.
  • Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.
  • Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan area.

Candidates enter a pool where they receive a score. The top scoring candidates are invited to submit an application.

Applications must include:

  • Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.
  • Commitment to be active in day-to-day management of business.
  • Creation of two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located in Regina or Saskatoon.

Ontario Draw: Province Targets 18 Occupations With 502 Express Entry NOIs

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Ontario Draw: Province Targets 18 Occupations With 502 Express Entry NOIs

Canada immigration news: Ontario has conducted a new Express Entry draw under the Human Capital Priorities stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, targeting 18 occupations where workers are in high demand.

The central Canadian province issued 502 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to those with profiles with a Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) score of between 464 and 467 in the Express Entry Pool on Jan. 12.

This is the first Human Capital Priorities draw this year.

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Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream Draw

Date issued

Number of invitations issued

Date profiles created

Score range

Notes

Jan. 12, 2022

502

Jan. 12, 2021 – Jan. 12, 2022

464-467

Targeted draw – Priority Occupations

Please refer to the OINP Program Update page for a list of targeted occupations

NOCs Target In Ontario Human Capital Priorities Draw 

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

Those who receive a NOI under this draw and can show their work experience was in one of the eligible NOC codes can apply for permanent residence in Canada.

Applicants who want to apply through the Human Capital Priorities Stream must have:

  • an on-going profile under the federal Express Entry system and be qualified for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canada Experience Class (CEC);
  • hold minimum of one-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 bachelor’s degree or higher;
  • show language proficiency of minimum CLB/NCLC level 7 in English or in French;
  • intend to reside in Ontario;
  • be a resident of Canada with legal status, if applicable, and;
  • have proof of the required settlement funds.

 

Prince Edward Island Announces 2022 PNP Draw Dates

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Prince Edward Island Announces 2022 PNP Draw Dates

Canada immigration news: Prince Edward Island has published its anticipated 2022 draw dates for its Expression of Interest system, with the first expected on Thursday, January 20.

The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) plans to conduct monthly draws throughout the year.

Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest covers the province’s immigration streams for Express Entry, Labour Impact and Business Impact candidates.

Anticipated 2022 Prince Edward Island Expression of Interest Draw Dates

  • 20
  • 17
  • March 17
  • 21
  • May 19
  • June 16
  • July 21
  • 18
  • 15
  • 20
  • 17
  • 15

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Last year, Prince Edward Island issued 1,854 ITAs in 12 draws with 1,697, or 92 per cent of them being through Labour Impact and Express Entry and 157, or eight per cent, through Business Work Permit and Entrepreneur invitations.

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.

Under its Labour Impact category, the province has two streams.

The employer-driven Skilled Worker Stream allows skilled workers with a job 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 skill level “0”, “A” or “B” of the National Occupational Classification (NOC);
  • Completion of post-secondary education, with a minimum of 14 years of formal education;
  • Be between 21 and 55 years of age;
  • Have at least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years;
  • Sufficient proficiency in English or French to occupy the employment offered;
  • Sufficient settlement funds;
  • Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

Immigrants Wanted To Resolve Labour Shortages

The other stream, the Critical Worker stream, 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, or;
    • Housekeeping attendant.
  • Six months of work experience with the Prince Edward Island business offering employment;
  • A current and valid Canadian work permit;
  • High school diploma and minimum of 12 years of formal education;
  • Be between 21 and 55 years of age;
  • At least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years;
  • Demonstrated basic proficiency in English or French language;
  • Sufficient settlement funds;
  • Demonstrated intention to settle in Prince Edward Island.

Under its Business Impact category, the province offers the Work Permit Stream. Applicants under that stream must obtain a Canadian work permit and work for a Prince Edward Island 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 the province.

Flight 752: Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser Vows Justice For Families

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Flight 752: Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser Vows Justice For Families

On the second anniversary of the flight 752 tragedy Saturday, Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser vowed that Ottawa would get justice for the families of the victims.

“As we commemorate this sombre anniversary, we recommit ourselves to honour the lives lost to this tragedy and other air disasters, pursue justice for the victims, and support their families,” tweeted the newly-minted immigration minister

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On Jan. 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was shot down only minutes after taking off from Tehran, Iran, by an Iranian surface-to-air missile.

Among the 176 people who died were 30 permanent Canadian residents and 55 Canadian citizens.

“Canada’s priority is to seek answers and pursue justice by holding Iran accountable and pursuing reparations, while continuing to provide the families and loved ones of the victims with the support they need,” Canada’s website for the families of the victims notes.

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That website, Canada’s Response To Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 Tragedy, contains a link to a portal for the victims’ families who are in need of assistance.

Ottawa is working with international partners to hold Iran accountable for its violations of international law, demanding that it provide a full, transparent and credible explanation of the downing of the airplane.

There is also an International Coordination and Response Group to support the families of the victims of PS752 which has been formed by Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom to coordinate legal efforts to pursue accountability and reparations from Iran. The group is trying to ensure the victims’ families and loved ones get the answers and the justice they deserve.

“Our communities have lost friends, neighbours and co-workers,” Fraser told the victims’ families in an online video.

“I can tell you in the conversations I have in my hometown in rural Nova Scotia, there are people you have never met who are affected by your loss, who care deeply about your loss and grieve your loss alongside you.”

Ottawa is planning a memorial and scholarships – and other, as-yet-unspecified steps – to celebrate the lives of those lost in the tragedy.

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“We will hold Iran accountable for this horrific act,” vowed Fraser. “No person and no state is above the law. It is inexcusable for any nation or state to have such an event take place and we will not rest until we achieve justice and accountability.”

The immigration minister pledged to seek out new pathways to permanent residency for those who are in Canada or other parts of the world so they can come to Canada and help the families of the victims of this tragedy.

With the top five biggest sources of new permanent residents to Canada being India, China, the Philippines, Nigeria, and France, safe air travel to Canada is a priority for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Together, those five countries provided about 16.6 times as many new permanent residents to Canada last year than did the United States, the closest country from which immigrants could arrive by driving through a land border.

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In 2021, Canadian immigration hit a record high of 401,000 new permanent residents and the country is hoping to welcome even more, 411,000, this year.

Ottawa views immigration as essential to building the Canadian economy which, like so many others throughout the world, was hard hit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As the country rebuilds, job creation is booming and labour shortages abound in many sectors, providing opportunities for foreign nationals interested in gaining their permanent residency in Canada through economic programs.

Under the Express Entry system, Canada receives immigration applications online. Applicants who meet eligibility criteria submit an online profile known as an Expression of interest (EOI), under one of three federal immigration programs or a participating provincial immigration program to the Express Entry Pool.

Candidates’ profiles then are ranked against each other according to a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranked candidates are considered for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence. Those receiving an ITA must quickly submit a full application and pay processing fees, within a delay of 90-days.

Each of the 10 Canadian provinces also has its own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), under a shared jurisdiction between Ottawa and the provinces, which offers programs for skilled workers.

The provinces and territories can nominate skilled worker candidates for admission to Canada with the specific skills required by their local economies. Successful candidates who receive a provincial or territorial nomination can then apply for Canadian permanent residence through federal immigration authorities.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Draw: Province Issues 22 Invitations

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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Draw: Province Issues 22 Invitations

Canada immigration news: Nova Scotia immigration issued 22 invitations through two streams in its latest business immigration draw under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.

The December 22 draw saw 20 invitations issued through the Entrepreneur stream, with a minimum score of 119.

It also saw two invitations issued through the International Graduate Entrepreneur stream, this time with a minimum score of 53 points.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur 2021 Draws

Draw date Stream Number of invitations Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited
22-Dec-21 Entrepreneur 20 119
International Graduate Entrepreneur 2 53

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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream

The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream targets candidates with business ownership or senior management experience. They must live in Nova Scotia, either start a new business or buy an existing business, and actively participate in the day-to-day management of that business.

Under the Entrepreneur stream, candidates are first issued a temporary work permit before applying for permanent residence after operating the business for a year. The stream uses an Expression of Interest format, where candidates in a pool are invited to apply.

How Do I Qualify For The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream?

  • Expression of Interest
  • Invitation to Apply
  • In Person Interview and Business Performance Agreement
  • Work Permit and Business Establishment in Nova Scotia
  • Request for Nomination
  • Apply for Permanent Residence

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream: Candidate Requirements

  • Be aged 21 or older.
  • Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.
  • Minimum net worth of $600,000.
  • Minimum investment of $150,000 to establish or purchase a business in Nova Scotia.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience actively managing and owning a business (33 per cent ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years of experience in a senior business management role.
  • Score minimum of 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.

Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

The International Graduate Entrepreneur stream is similar to the Entrepreneur stream, only aimed at recent graduates from a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College. They must have started or purchased a Nova Scotia business and operated it for a year on a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Candidates are nominated for permanent residence if they intend to settle in the province. The stream works on an Expression of Interest format similar to the Entrepreneur stream.

International Graduate Entrepreneur: Steps

  1. Expression of Interest
  2. Invitation to Apply
  3. In-Person Interview and Nomination
  4. Apply for Permanent Residence

International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: Candidate Requirements

  • Want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business.
  • Minimum one year of continuous experience actively managing and owning your current Nova Scotia business (100 per cent ownership).
  • Have completed a degree or diploma including minimum 2 academic years of full-time, in-person study at a Nova Scotia university or the Nova Scotia Community College.
  • Valid post-graduation work permit.
  • Minimum score of 7 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French.

First Saskatchewan Draw Of 2022 Sees Province Issue 104 Canada Immigration Invitations

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First Saskatchewan Draw Of 2022 Sees Province Issue 104 Canada Immigration Invitations

Canada immigration news: Saskatchewan’s first Expression of Interest draw of 2022, and the first since November, saw the province issue 104 invitations to apply for Canada immigration across two streams.

In the January 12 Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program draw, Occupations In-Demand candidates with skills and experience in one of 6 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes received 67 invitations, with a minimum score of 68 points, three higher than the previous draw.

A further 37 invitations went to Express Entry candidates with skills and experience in the same NOC codes, also with a minimum score of 68 points.

Detailed requirements for the streams featured in this draw are included later in this article.

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Latest Saskatchewan Expression of Interest Draws

Draw date Category Minimum score Invites issued Other considerations
12-Jan-22 Occupations In-Demand 68 67 Invited candidates had Educational Credential Assessments.

NOCs included: 3211, 3234, 4151, 3216, 3143, 3215
Express Entry 68 37

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What is the Process for Saskatchewan Expression of Interest?

  1. Submit EOI profile.
  2. Enter EOI candidate pool.
  3. EOI candidates selected.
  4. Invitations to Apply issued via regular draws.
  5. Candidates submit full application within 60 days.
  6. SINP officials assess applications and make decision.

What Are the Requirements for The Occupation-In-Demand Sub-Category?

  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
  • Have a language score of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher;
  • Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
    • Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
  • At least one-year work experience in the past 10 years:
    • In your field of education or training occupation, and
    • In an eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0. See the excluded occupations list.
  • Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if your field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
  • Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

What Are the Requirements for The Saskatchewan Express Entry Sub-Category?

Candidates from outside Canada, or with legal status in Canada, qualify for this Saskatchewan immigration category, provided they are not a refugee claimant.

Additionally, candidates must:

  • Have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code;
  • Score a minimum of 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid;
  • Provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile;
  • Have completed one year of post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system. You must have earned a diploma, certificate or degree.
    • Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment;
  • Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation:
    • One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades);
    • Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years; or
    • One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades).
  • Have work experience in a high-skilled, eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0. See the excluded occupations list.
  • Obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where your profession is regulated, or a skilled trade. For skilled trades, a certificate is required from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
  • Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
  • Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

These Quebec Employers Can Now Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers

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These Quebec Employers Can Now Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers

Canada immigration news: Certain Quebec employers struggling to find staff are now allowed to hire more temporary foreign workers.

As of January 10, 2022, businesses in nine specific sectors ranging from food to health care and manufacturing are allowed staff hired through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to make up 20 percent of their workforce. The previous limit was 10 percent.

The change was initially announced in November by provincial authorities but has now been agreed by Canada’s federal government.

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Quebec is currently in the grip of a chronic labour shortage as it battles the latest wave of COVID-19.

The province has some of the strictest lockdown measures in Canada, including a curfew, the closure of schools and restaurant dining rooms.

But prior to the lockdown, businesses were struggling to find workers, with some having to close on certain days of the week.

Hence why the provincial government moved to relax TFWP limitations for certain occupations.

Sectors and professions targeted by the 10% to 20% increase in the TFW threshold per workplace, in the low-wage component

Sector NOC Profession
Retail trade excluding food 6611 Cashiers
6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
6732 Specialized cleaners
Accommodation and catering 6611 Cashiers
6711 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
6731 Light duty cleaners
Manufacture of food, drinks and tobacco 9617 Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing
Management of companies and companies and services administrative, support and others 6731 Light duty cleaners
6732 Specialized cleaners
6733 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
8612 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers
Healthcare 6731 Light duty cleaners
Forestry and logging 8616 Logging and forestry labourers
Metal manufacturing 9612 Labourers in metal fabrication
Plastic and rubber manufacturing 9615 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing
Wood manufacturing 9614 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing

Also part of the November announcement was a decision to exempt certain professions from external posting requirements, designed to ensure jobs are advertised to Canadians before being offered to temporary foreign workers.

These occupations, falling under Level D of the National Occupational Classification, include many of the jobs also included in the threshold relaxation.

They have been exempt from external processing requirements since December 6, 2021.

Level D professions exempt from the external posting process

NOC Job description
6611 Cashiers
6622 Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers
6711 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
6731 Light duty cleaners
6732 Specialized cleaners
6733 Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
8612 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers
8616 Logging and forestry labourers
9612 Labourers in metal fabrication
9614 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing
9615 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing
9617 Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing
9618 Labourers in fish and seafood processing

As part of the November announcement, Quebec also said it would continue to pay up to $1,200 for businesses using lawyers or immigration consultants to help them recruit temporary workers

Businesses using lawyers, immigration consultants or notaries can claim back up to half of what they spend, so long as the amount does not exceed $1,200.

Meanwhile, two further measures announced in November are still awaiting federal government approval.

The include NOC Level C professions and NOC Level 0, A and B professions to be added to the list of jobs that qualify for simplified processing through the TFWP.

Quebec says it expects federal approval shortly for the two lists of occupations.

Level C professions added to the list of professions eligible for simplified processing

NOC Job description
1415 Personnel clerks
1434 Banking, insurance and other financial clerks
1435 Collectors
1522 Storekeepers and partspersons
1525 Dispatchers
1526 Transportation route and crew schedulers
3411 Dental assistants
3413 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
4413 Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
6411 Sales and account representatives
6421 Retail salespersons
6531 Tour and travel guides
6563 Pet groomers and animal care workers
7452 Material handlers
7511 Transport truck drivers
7512 Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators
7521 Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
7522 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers
8421 Chain saw and skidder operators
8422 Silviculture and forestry workers
9411 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing
9412 Foundry workers
9416 Metalworking and forging machine operators
9417 Machining tool operators
9418 Other metal products machine operators
9422 Plastics processing machine operators
9423 Rubber processing machine operators and related workers
9431 Sawmill machine operators
9436 Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders
9446 Industrial sewing machine operators
9461 Process control and machine operators, food, beverage and associated products processing
9462 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
9463 Fish and seafood plant workers
9532 Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors
9534 Furniture finishers and refinishers
9535 Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors
9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators

NOC 0, A and B occupations added to the list of professions eligible for simplified processing

NOC Job Description
0113 Purchasing managers
0211 Engineering managers
0212 Architecture and science managers
0601 Corporate sales managers
0632 Accommodation service managers
1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
1211 Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers
1221 Administrative officers
1241 Administrative assistants
1314 Assessors, valuators and appraisers
2211 Chemical technologists and technicians
2212 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors
2252 Industrial designers
2253 Drafting technologists and technicians
2261 Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians
5111 Librarians
5113 Archivists
5225 Audio and video recording technicians
5242 Interior designers and interior decorators
5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
6222 Retail and wholesale buyers
6311 Food service supervisors
6313 Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors
6321 Chefs
6322 Cooks
6332 Bakers
6342 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7244 Electrical power line and cable workers
7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
7322 Motor vehicle body repairers
9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

 

All You Need To Know To Immigrate To Canada Through The Start-Up Visa In 2022

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All You Need To Know To Immigrate To Canada Through The Start-Up Visa In 2022

Canada immigration news: Canada is expected to see 411,000 new permanent residents make Canada their home in 2022 and drive the creation of many small businesses through the Start-Up Visa program.

“Immigration enriches our society and is one of the solutions to labour shortages,” said Trudeau two years ago. “It has a direct impact on our economy.”

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The following year, his government set out to welcome more immigrants than ever to Canada.

In 2020, Ottawa announced it would welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023.

Canada Immigration Broke Records In 2021

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the previous plan had set targets of 351,000 in 2021 and 361,000 in 2022.

The arrival of the pandemic led some to openly question whether Ottawa could in fact hit its 2021 immigration target.

In a Royal Bank of Canada economic report, senior economist Andrew Agopsowicz wrote about halfway through the year that Canada was likely to be able to attract only 275,000 immigrants in 2021 due to the on-going travel restrictions.

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But Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched new programs and streamlined its operations throughout the year. Despite border closures, travel restrictions and other challenges due to the pandemic, the IRCC managed to hit its target.

In December, newly-minted Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced Canada had actually surpassed its goal.

“Last year, we set an ambitious goal,” said Fraser a week before the end of the year. “Today, we achieved it.

“This is a historic moment for our country, as we welcome the highest number of newcomers in one year in our history.”

2022 Expected To Be Another Record-Breaking Year For Immigration

In 2022, though, the Canadian government is hoping to bring in even more immigrants – 10,000 more than in 2021 – and further stimulate the Canadian economy.

Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program is one of the ways the country is hoping to drive the growth of new businesses.

The program offers both the flexibility to start a wide variety of businesses and the opportunity to gain permanent residency in Canada for foreign nationals.

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To receive permanent residence in Canada, the following criteria must be met under the Start-Up Visa Program:

  • Applicants must be actively involved in the management of the business within Canada;
  • The operations of the business, or an essential part, must take place in Canada, and;
  • The business must be incorporated in Canada.

Canada’s Start-Up Visa program does not apply to applicants who intend to reside in the province of Quebec.

Successful candidates to the Canadian Start-Up Visa Program receive a letter of support from a government-designated entity (angel investor group, venture capital fund or business incubator).

Start-Up Visa Requires Approved Business Plan

The government-designated entity is primarily responsible to determine the viability of the applicant’s intended business and present an approved project along with a Commitment Certificate to immigration authorities. Applications are assessed on a pass-fail basis. See the list of designated entities.

Applicants to Canada’s Start-Up Visa program must meet four basic eligibility requirements:

  1. Have a qualifying business
  2. Obtain a commitment from a designated entity in the form of a Commitment Certificate and Letter of Support;
  3. Have sufficient unencumbered, available and transferable settlement funds, updated each year (the requirements are identical to those for skilled workers);
  4. Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English or French through standardized testing (Canadian Language Benchmark level 5) ;

The required commitment from a designated entity must meet the following criteria:

  • A designated angel investor group must confirm that it is investing at least $75,000 CAD into the qualifying business, or two or more commitments from designated angel investor groups totaling $75,000 CAD, or;
  •  A designated venture capital fund must confirm that it is investing at least $200,000 CAD into the qualifying business or two or more commitments from designated venture capital funds totaling $200,000 CAD, or;
  • A designated business incubator must confirm that it is accepting the applicant into its business incubator Program.

In order to qualify, the intended business must be incorporated and carrying on business in Canada at the time the commitment is made and:

  • The applicant owns a least 10 per cent of the voting rights in the corporation, and;
  • No other person holds 50 per cent or more of the total amount of voting rights in the corporation.

Up to five applicants may have their application for permanent residence supported by the same business investment. However, certain applicants may be designated essential to the intended business. If any of the essential applicants withdraw their application or are refused for other reasons, all other applicants under the same business investment will see their applications terminated.

Entrepreneurs Can Get Short-Term Work Permits To Start Businesses

Applicants who have secured a Commitment Certificate from a designated entity, and who wish to begin working in the business during the processing of their permanent residence application may apply for a short-term work permit on the basis of their Commitment Certificate if the designated entity supports such a request.

To receive a work permit, an applicant must provide:

  • A letter of support from the designated entity; and
  • Proof they have sufficient funds to meet the low-income cut-off (LICO) for their family size, for one year.

To receive permanent residence, the following criteria must be met:

  • Applicants must be actively involved in the management of the business within Canada;
  • The operations of the business, or an essential part, must take place in Canada; and
  • The business must be incorporated in Canada.

Canada’s Start-Up Visa program does not apply to applicants who intend to reside in the province of Quebec.

Designated entities that may support an application under the Start-Up Visa program are:

Designated venture capital funds

Designated angel investor groups

Designated business incubators

Through its Toronto based facilities, Immigration.ca works extensively with industry-acclaimed designated entities in the Canadian start-up ecosystem. The firm provides a range of hands-on business advisory services to help intending entrepreneur immigrants and their start-up business concept meet all industry requirements.

To find out if you qualify for the Start-Up Visa program, click here.

 

New British Columbia Draws See 232 Canada Immigration Invitations Issued

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New British Columbia Draws See 232 Canada Immigration Invitations Issued

Canada immigration news: Two new draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program saw the province issue Canada immigration invitations to a total of 232 candidates.

The January 11 draws featured a general draw, and a second draw targeting two NOC codes: 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers and 0631 for Restaurant and Food Service Managers.

In the general draw, the province issued 201 invitations across five streams, with minimum scores ranging from 78 to 110.

In the NOC-specific draw, 31 invites were issued through four streams, all featuring minimum scores of 110.

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Latest General B.C. Immigration Draw

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued
11-Jan-22 SI – Skilled Worker 103 Total: 201
  SI – International Graduate 90
  SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled 78
  EEBC – Skilled Worker 110
  EEBC – International Graduate 92

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

B.C. Draw Targeting NOCs 0621, 0631

Date Category Minimum Score Invitations Issued
11-Jan-22 SI – Skilled Worker 110 Total: 31
  SI – International Graduate 110
  EEBC – Skilled Worker 110
  EEBC – International Graduate 110

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