New Alberta Express Entry Draw Sees Province Invite 275 Candidates, Minimum CRS of 300

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New Alberta Express Entry Draw Sees Province Invite 275 Candidates, Minimum CRS of 300

Canada immigration news: A new Alberta Express Entry draw saw the province issue 275 invitations through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program.

The September 21 draw saw candidates require a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300.

Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to the province, and are working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.

For full details of the requirements for Alberta Express Entry, please see below.

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Alberta Express Entry 2021 Draws

Draw Date

NOI Letters Sent

CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate

30-Sep-21

275

300

21-Sep-21

450

300

14-Sep-21

385

300

07-Sep-21

500

300

30-Aug-21

400

301

23-Aug-21

450

300

10-Aug-21

396

300

27-Jul-21

148

300

14-Jul-21

181

301

29-Jun-21

148

302

16-Jun-21

184

300

05-Jun-21

191

300

18-May-21

250

301

05-May-21

250

300

20-Apr-21

200

301

06-Apr-21

200

302

26-Mar-21

300

301

02-Mar-21

200

301

16-Feb-21

159

352

10-Feb-21

200

301

28-Jan-21

100

360

08-Jan-21

50

406

Source: www.alberta.ca

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Alberta has a federal government nomination limit of 6,250 for 2021. It has currently issued 4,686 of those nominations.

The province also has 600 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications and 600 expression of interest applications in the Alberta Express Entry pool.

High Number of Applications

Alberta says a high number of AINP applications have been received in the following occupations, meaning they may take longer to process:

  • 6311 – Food service supervisors
  • 7511 – Transport truck drivers
  • 6211 – Retail sales supervisors
  • 6322 – Cooks
  • 1241 – Administrative assistants
  • 1221 – Administrative officers
  • 9462 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers
  • 4214 – Early childhood educators and assistants
  • 0621 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
  • 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers

What are the Requirements for Alberta Express Entry?

In order to be eligible to receive a notification of interest, candidates must:

  • Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool.
  • Have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta.
  • Be working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
  • Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 points.

Factors that may improve a candidate’s chances of receiving a notification of interest:

  • A job offer from an Albertan employer and/or work experience in Alberta.
  • Having graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
  • Having a relative that is living in Alberta: parent, child and/or sibling.

Factors that decrease a candidate’s chances of receiving a notification of interest:

 

Major Implications For Canada Immigration With Overhaul of National Occupational Classification System

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Major Implications For Canada Immigration With Overhaul of National Occupational Classification System

Canada immigration news: In a move with massive implications for the processing of Canadian immigration applications, Ottawa is overhauling its National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.

Under the changes to take effect in the second half of 2022, the NOC will move from a four-digit number to categorize each occupation to a five-digit code. 

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Within the new five-digit code, the Canadian government will break down the level of skill of each occupation, now called the Skill Levels, into six categories from the current four to better reflect the level of Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) of each job.

New NOC Breaks Down Skill Levels Into Six ‘Teer’ Categories

These TEER categories will replace the current Skill Levels.

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

Expect to see the new NOC system up on Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) website in the coming months. 

It will only go into effect, though, in the second half of next year “to provide organizations and programs with enough time to make a proper transition from NOC 2016 to NOC 2021.”

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

With the overhaul to the NOC, all applications submitted once the new system comes into place will require the applicant to put in the proper – and new – five-digit NOC code.

NOC System Overhauled Every Decade

“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,” states 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.”

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Canada’s federal Express Entry system uses the NOC to identify eligible occupations. Currently, to be eligible for one of the three Express Entry-linked federal programs, candidates must have work experience in skill type 0, or level A or B.

Every province and territory in Canada also uses the NOC to identify jobs that need to be filled by immigration programs. 

In March, for example, New Brunswick temporarily reduced the work experience requirement for its truck driver stream, targeting candidates under what is now NOC 7511.

In February, British Columbia immigration lifted its exclusion of 31 NOC codes as it conducted two draws, issuing invitations to 494 candidates, after roughly a year of limiting immigration of people to do those jobs.

And, late last year, Saskatchewan regularly targets occupations in demand through the use of NOC codes.

The overhaul of the NOC codes comes as Ottawa is facing criticism from many applicants for immigration and the province of Quebec over delays in processing applications.

In May this year, the francophone province’s minister of immigration lambasted Ottawa for dragging its heels on immigration applications to Quebec.

“It is deplorable that the delays are so long for these immigrants – who have already been selected by Quebec – to get their permanent residency,” tweeted Quebec Immigration Minister Nadine Girault in French. 

The processing time for applications for permanent residency in Quebec was then being reported as more than two years long, 27 months, compared to six months in the rest of the country. News reports in the spring indicated that the situation as also getting worse, not better. In 2019, the processing time for applications to Quebec was 19 months.

British Columbia Issues Up To 15 Invitations In New Entrepreneur Draw

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British Columbia Issues Up To 15 Invitations In New Entrepreneur Draw

Canada immigration news: British Columbia immigration has conducted a new Entrepreneur Immigration draw, issuing up to 15 invitations.

The October 12 British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program draw featured invites through both the province’s general Entrepreneur stream and its regional pilot.

General stream candidates received 10 invitations, requiring a minimum score of 123 points. 

Meanwhile, less than five invites went to regional pilot candidates, with a minimum score of 109 points. When less than five invitations are issued, the exact number is not published.

Full requirements for both streams are below.

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What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draw?

Date

Category

Minimum Score

Invites Issued

12-Oct-21

Entrepreneur Immigration General Category

123

10

Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot

109

Less than 5

Source: https://welcomebc.ca

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What Are The Requirements For The B.C. Entrepreneur Category?

Business candidates in this British Columbia immigration category must meet the following minimum criteria:

Eligibility Requirements

  • Personal net worth of minimum $600,000, legally obtained.
  • Invest minimum $200,000 in an eligible new business or to purchase and improve an existing business in BC.
  • Create at least one new full-time job in your business for a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 In English or French in each of the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing, BY THE TIME OF NOMINATION.
  • Suitable business and/or management experience.
  • Have, or be eligible for, legal temporary immigration status in Canada.
  • Have been lawfully admitted to the country where you currently reside.

British Columbia Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot

The Entrepreneur Regional Pilot aims to attract motivated and experienced entrepreneurs to open a business in smaller communities of British Columbia and contribute to their specific labour needs.

It was initially opened in 2019 as a two-year pilot, but has since been extended until 2024.

Eligibility Requirements for Candidates

  • Net worth of minimum $300,000.
  • Minimum of $100,000 in eligible business investments.
  • Minimum of 51% ownership in the new business.
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 In English or French in each of the four competencies: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Conduct an exploratory visit in the target community

Eligibility Requirements for Communities

  • A population of fewer than 75,000 people.
  • Located beyond 30 km of a municipality of more than 75,000 people.
  • Demonstrate capacity to support the entrepreneur through a network of established settlement and business support agencies.

Fully-Vaccinated Canadians Can Cross U.S. Land Border From November 8

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Fully-Vaccinated Canadians Can Cross U.S. Land Border From November 8

Canada immigration news: The official date of the re-opening of the Canada-U.S. border to fully-vaccinated Canadians has been announced as November 8.

“The White House is indicating the U.S. will start allowing vaccinated Canadians to enter the U.S. through land ports of entry beginning on Nov. 8,” tweeted New York Congressman Brian Higgins on Friday.

Border Closed To Non-Essential Travel For 19 Months

The Canada-U.S. border is re-opening to fully-vaccinated Canadians after almost 19 months.

“This is good news for businesses and families that have suffered under the continued border shutdown,” tweeted Higgins.

The congressman is currently trying to get more clarification on exactly what vaccines will be accepted at the border for Canadians travelling south.

“In Canada, four million are vaccinated with AstraZeneca and mixed doses but the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) currently doesn’t recommend them,” he tweeted. “With the border reopening on Nov. 8, the CDC needs to clarify so that our friends aren’t left stranded at the border.”

At the Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA), an association representing Canada’s land border duty-free stores, the re-opening was also met with enthusiasm. 

But the FDFA pressed for more seamless border travel which would allow those coming to Canada to do so without needing a negative COVID-19 test.

“Our road to recovery also depends on Canadian government eliminating the negative PCR test requirement,” the association tweeted.

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Requirements To Enter Canada Do Not Change

Bill Blair, Canada’s minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, noted on Friday that the entry requirements for all non-essential travellers coming into Canada remain unchanged – and that includes mandatory pre-arrival COVID-19 tests and proof of vaccination.

“As always, make sure to check with (the American Department of Homeland Security) for official U.S. entry requirements prior to travelling,” tweeted Blair. “All travellers should also make sure they are eligible to re-enter Canada before leaving.”

The decision to allow fully-vaccinated Canadians into the United States means its Department of Homeland Security will be amending its Title 19 regulations to allow non-essential travelers who have been fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 and have documentation to prove it to enter the country at land and ferry ports of entry. 

The move comes at the recommendation of the Center for Disease Control and public health experts in the United States and was announced by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

“In alignment with the new international air travel system that will be implemented in November, we will begin allowing travelers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter the United States for non-essential purposes, including to visit friends and family or for tourism, via land and ferry border crossings,” he said.

“Cross-border travel creates significant economic activity in our border communities and benefits our broader economy. We are pleased to be taking steps to resume regular travel in a safe and sustainable manner.”

Enthusiastic Watchers Await Details On Border Re-Opening 

The U.S. is also planning to allow in fully-vaccinated foreign nationals starting in early January. 

While support for the re-opening was immediate on social media, that enthusiasm was also tempered with caution as stakeholders on both sides of the border wait to learn of the details.

The Future Borders Coalition, an organization promoting efficiency and security at the border, supported the re-opening but indicated it wants more information on how everything will play out.

“We await details on testing protocols and other entry requirements. Adequate Customs Border Patrol staffing at the border and proof of vaccination solutions are essential to avoid delays,” the organization tweeted.

Let Us Reunite, a volunteer organization that’s been lobbying for travel exemptions to allow families to reunite across the Canada-U.S. border, echoed those sentiments.

“We look forward to an official briefing that includes details on the implementation date, clarity on those who received vaccine mixed doses, and for children under 12 who are unable to be vaccinated,” the organization tweeted. 

Quebec Announces $20m Spending For Immigrant Settlement Services

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Quebec Announces $20m Spending For Immigrant Settlement Services

Canada immigration news: Quebec is going to invest more than $20 million into its settlement services for immigrants over three years, announced Immigration Minister Nadine Girault this week.

“The integration of immigrants is our collective responsibility and requires that all stakeholders in Quebecois society work together,” said Girault, the minister responsible for the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), in French.

“Our government is deeply committed to helping these people participate fully in our labour force and in society. In conjunction with community and non-profit organizations, we can create an environment conducive to immigration that enhances the economic and social vitality of all the regions of Quebec.”

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This second round of funding includes $7.4 million for 78 projects for immigrants in 17 regions of the province through its Community Support Program, the Programme d’appui aux collectivités (PAC) which was announced in late February. 

Within the last two years, Quebec has invested in settlement services for immigrants through 74 service centres spread out throughout the province. 

Newcomers Vital To Business Growth

Earlier this year, Quebec earmarked $15 million in extra funding for settlement services in the province’s regions. That funding was part of the $246 million invested into programs to attract and retain immigrants.

“Attracting and retaining immigrants to our communities, particularly those in the outlying regions, allows businesses to grow due to these skilled workers and helps resolve labour shortages in several of our economic sectors,” said Girault.

Quebec, which is bullish on immigration, has lately doubled the limit on the percentage of temporary foreign workers that businesses in some sectors of the economy can hire, going to 20 per cent of the workforce from 10 per cent.

“The recruitment of temporary foreign workers is one of the options Quebec businesses will now have to deal with the labour shortage,” Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet said in French in a statement.

“With this flexibility in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, we are supporting businesses suffering from an urgent need for workers.”

Temporary Work Permits Up For Grabs

Quebec is also offering up Temporary Open Work Permits, (the Permis de travail ouvert transitoire – PTOT) to those who have submitted an application for permanent residence as skilled workers. These are two-year work permits that can be renewed for an additional year, provided the worker remains in Quebec.

These work permits are also offered to the applicant’s spouses regardless of that spouse’s type of employment.

The province has also announced a new pathway to permanent residency under the International Mobility Program that will allow 7,000 workers per year to be brought in without having to complete a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

“We have listened to temporary foreign workers and Quebec businesses,” said Quebec Immigration Minister Nadine Girault. “As a result of these agreements, we have taken an important step in supporting economic development in Quebec, its businesses and its regions, to make things easier for foreign workers applying for immigration.”

Last month, Quebec immigration issued 536 invitations to educators and healthcare workers with job offers outside the Montreal Urban Community Thursday in its second major draw in September through the Arrima Expression of Interest system.

The province required a minimum score of 562 in the Quebec Expression of Interest points system in that latest draw, 63 points higher than the draw on Sept. 2.

Quebec has now issued 2,655 invitations since August 12, having previously issued only 545 invitations in the whole of 2021.

British Columbia Draw: Province Invites 409 Immigration Candidates Through BC PNP

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British Columbia Draw: Province Invites 409 Immigration Candidates Through BC PNP

Canada immigration news: British Columbia immigration has issued invitations to a total of 409 candidates in two new draws through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

The October 12 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 365 invitations across five streams, with minimum scores ranging from 69 to 91.

In the NOC-specific draw, 101 invites were issued through four streams, all featuring minimum scores of 104.

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Latest General B.C. Immigration Draw

Date

Category

Minimum Score

Invitations Issued

12-Oct-21

SI – Skilled Worker

91

Total: 308

 

SI – International Graduate

78

SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled

69

 

EEBC – Skilled Worker

87

 

EEBC – International Graduate

76

Source: www.welcomebc.ca

B.C. Draw Targeting NOCs 0621, 0631

Date

Category

Minimum Score

Invitations Issued

12-Oct-21

SI – Skilled Worker

104

Total: 101

 

SI – International Graduate

104

 

EEBC – Skilled Worker

104

 

EEBC – International Graduate

104

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Welcome Back, Canadians! U.S. Plans To Re-Open Border In November

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Welcome Back, Canadians! U.S. Plans To Re-Open Border In November

Canada immigration news: The United States is planning to open its borders to fully-vaccinated Canadians starting in November after almost 19 months – but the exact date has not been determined.

“At long last, there is action by the U.S. to open the doors and welcome back our Canadian neighbours beginning in November,” tweeted New York Congressman Brian Higgins today.

“This is good news for businesses and families that have suffered under the continued border shutdown.”

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In a statement, Higgins lambasted Washington for not re-opening the border sooner. 

Canada’s Strong Vaccination Program Made Re-Opening Possible

“Strong vaccination rates in Canada made the continued border shutdown absurd and unjustifiable,” he said. 

“For months now, we’ve heard from businesses that are suffering and families distraught over the separation imposed by the continued border shutdown. The sigh of relief coming from northern border communities following this announcement is so loud it can practically be heard on either end of the Peace Bridge.”

The United States Department of Homeland Security is going to amend its Title 19 regulations to allow non-essential travelers who have been fully-vaccinated for Covid-19 and have documentation to prove it to enter the country at land and ferry ports of entry. 

The move comes at the recommendation of the Center for Disease Control and public health experts in the United States and was announced by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

“In alignment with the new international air travel system that will be implemented in November, we will begin allowing travelers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter the United States for non-essential purposes, including to visit friends and family or for tourism, via land and ferry border crossings,” he said.

“Cross-border travel creates significant economic activity in our border communities and benefits our broader economy. We are pleased to be taking steps to resume regular travel in a safe and sustainable manner.”

The U.S. is also planning to allow in fully-vaccinated foreign nationals starting in early January. 

Details of Re-Opening Being Discussed

Although the exact date for the re-opening of the Canada-U.S. border has not yet been set, Canadian officials are working with their counterparts south of the border to finalize things.

“We are working to clarify and finalize all the details with our American partners,” Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s deputy prime minister, reportedly said.

While support for the re-opening was immediate on social media, that enthusiasm was also tempered with caution as stakeholders on both sides of the border wait to learn of the details.

The Future Borders Coalition, an organization promoting efficiency and security at the border, supported the re-opening Wednesday but indicated it wants more information on how everything will play out.

“We await details on testing protocols and other entry requirements. Adequate Customs Border Patrol staffing at the border and proof of vaccination solutions are essential to avoid delays,” the organization tweeted.

Let Us Reunite, a volunteer organization that’s been lobbying for travel exemptions to allow families to reunite across the Canada-U.S. border, echoed those sentiments.

“We look forward to an official briefing that includes details on the implementation date, clarity on those who received vaccine mixed doses, and for children under 12 who are unable to be vaccinated,” the organization tweeted. 

Carpenters and Candidates With Job Offer Targeted In Two New Nova Scotia Immigration Draw

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Carpenters and Candidates With Job Offer Targeted In Two New Nova Scotia Immigration Draw

Canada immigration news: Two new draws through the Nova Scotia immigration’s Express Entry-linked Labour Market Priorities stream saw the province target carpenters and candidates with a job offer.

Both draws were conducted on October 7, 2021.

In the job offer draw, candidates required a full time offer of employment lasting at least a year, plus a year of relevant work experience and English ability of minimum Canadian Language Benchmark level 5. Further requirements are listed below.

In the carpenter draw candidates required a primary occupation of a carpenter, two or more years of experience in the field and English ability of minimum Canadian Language Benchmark level 5.

Details of further requirements are listed below.

Those receiving a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program have until November 6, 2021, to submit a complete application.

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Requirements for Nova Scotia Immigration Job Offer Draw

  • Job offer from a Nova Scotia employer for full-time skilled work in Nova Scotia that lasts at least one year.
  • One year of skilled work experience related to the job.
  • Canadian high school credential or equivalent.
  • Language ability in English at Canadian Language Benchmark 5.
  • Apply no later than 11.59pm November 6, 2021.

Requirements for Nova Scotia Immigration Carpenter Draw

  • Primary occupation of carpenter (NOC 7271)
  • Letters of reference from employers to demonstrate two or more years of skilled trades experience as a carpenter. (Self-employed candidates must provide documentation from third parties indicating the service provided along with payment details.)
  • Language ability in English at Canadian Language Benchmark 5.
  • Apply no later than 11.59 pm, November 6, 2021.

What Are The General Requirements For Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities?

Candidates must:

  • Receive a Letter of Interest from the Nova Scotia Nominee Program within the Express Entry system.
  • Meet the minimum work experience requirements of the Express Entry stream for which you have qualified.
  • Demonstrate sufficient funds to successfully establish yourself and your family in Nova Scotia and to pay your immigration costs and travel expenses.
  • Have legal status in your current country of residence.
  • Meet eligibility criteria in place at the time you are issued a Letter of Interest.

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The Labour Market Priorities stream was launched in August 2018 to give Nova Scotia the flexibility to target certain occupations and candidates through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program.

Draws have been conducted aimed at:

  • French speakers.
  • Candidates with a job offer.
  • Registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012).
  • Advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123).
  • Carpenters (NOC 7271).
  • Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111).
  • Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214).
  • Social and community service workers (NOC 4212).
  • Motor vehicle body repairers and automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOCs 7322 or 7321).
  • Programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174).
  • Other Financial Officers (NOC 1114).

Ontario Immigration Conducts New Large French Speaking Skilled Worker Draw

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Ontario Immigration Conducts New Large French Speaking Skilled Worker Draw

Canada immigration news: The largest draw of 2021 through Ontario immigration’s Express Entry-linked French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream saw 162 Notifications of Interest issued.

The October 7 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw NOIs issued to candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 459 and 467.

To qualify for the draw, candidates had to submit Express Entry profiles between October 7, 2020 and October 7, 2021.

Candidates must have a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark 7 in French and 6 in English to qualify.

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Ontario 2021 FSSW Draws

Date

NOIs Issued

CRS Score Range

Express Entry profile submission date

07-Oct-21

162

459-467

October 7, 2020 to October 7, 2021

21-Jul-21

115

461-467

July 21, 2020 to July 21, 2021

04-May-21

102

458-467

May 4, 2020 to May 4, 2021

03-Mar-21

126

455-467

March 3, 2020 to March 3, 2021

13-Jan-21

146

456-467

January 13, 2020 to January 13, 2021

Source: OINP

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What Are The Requirements For The Ontario Express Entry: French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream?

To qualify applicants must have:

  • Pending application under the Federal Express Entry system;
  • Minimum of 1-year of full-time, or full-time equivalent work experience under NOC occupation level 0, A or B;
  • Canadian equivalent Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD;
  • Minimum CLB level 7 in TEF exam (French); AND minimum CLB 6 in IELTS exam (English)
  • Intention to reside in the Province of Ontario.

 

Canadian passport ranked as one of the most powerful in the world

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Canadian passport ranked as one of the most powerful in the world

A Canadian passport is among the most powerful such documents in the entire world, reveals the ranking on Passport Index.

The real-time global ranking of passports website rates a passport as more powerful when it affords those who hold it the ability to travel without a visa to many countries.

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By that measure, Canadian passports are ranked in the fifth group of countries, along with the United Kingdom, France, Malta, the Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Hungary, and the United States.

Canadian Passport Holders Can Visit 97 Countries Visa-Free

Holders of a Canadian passport can travel visa-free to 97 countries and to another 45 that only require a visa upon arrival. 

The high marks given to Canadian passports by the ranking service is echoed by the latest quarterly report by Henley & Partners, a London-based global firm that provides citizenship and residency services. 

It placed Canada into its eighth of 26 groups of the most powerful visas in the world, a list representing 116 countries.  According to Henley & Partners, Canada had a visa-free score of 184 in the fourth quarter of this year. 

Which Are The World’s Most Powerful Passports?

  1. Japan and Singapore (192)
  2. Germany, South Korea (190)
  3. Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain (189)
  4. Austria and Denmark (188)
  5. France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden (187)
  6. Belgium, New Zealand, and Switzerland (186)
  7. Czech Republic, Greece, Malta, Norway, United Kingdom and the United States (185)
  8. Australia and Canada (185)
  9. Hungary (183)
  10. Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia (182)

The so-called power of a country’s passport is indicative of its standing among the largest and most developed nations in the world.

Canadian Passport Regularly Ranked Among the Most Powerful in the World

Canada regularly features among the countries with the world’s most powerful passports. Visa-free access is seen as a measurement of the freedom of citizens of a certain country.

When flying into Canada, holders of visa-exempt passports are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization in advance of their travel. It costs $7 CAD and can be obtained online.

With almost one in 20 Canadians holding more than one passport, dual citizenship is clearly very common in Canada – but it’s perhaps not as well understood as it should be.

Although there is no certificate or official recognition of dual citizenship by the Canadian government, foreign nationals from 49 countries can also become Canadian citizens and retain their citizenship in their home countries.

Hanging onto one’s original citizenship can be a real asset in many cases, including travelling. When a Canadian also has citizenship in the other country to which he or she is travelling, the need to get a visitor’s visa disappears. So, too, do the fees that come with getting that visa. 

Dual Citizenship Comes With Perks and Obligations Too

A Canadian with dual citizenship can visit his or her other country without spending weeks or months trying to get a visa. 

It’s a nice perk. 

One thing to note, though, is that even dual Canadian citizens need to present their Canadian passports when they board a flight to Canada. The only exception to that rule is U.S.-Canada dual citizenship.

Dual citizens also have a legal obligation to obey all laws with regards to military service, providing for the public education system, and paying taxes. Being a citizen of more than one country can also be a problem for those who want to work for the government of either country in a capacity that requires a high-level security clearance.

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