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A Brief Explanation About the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Code & its Categories

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Canada has always been welcoming immigrants under its various immigration programs and has set even higher immigration goals to meet. With over one million plus immigrants planned to be to taken in by 2021, the Canadian government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the same. The Canadian Immigration programs are known for its efficient processing methods. One such noteworthy thing is the National Occupational Classification Code without which a lot of immigrants would have been struggling to migrate right now!

“A National Occupational Classification Code is nothing but a four-digit code which is unique and assigned to occupations in the Canadian Labour Market”

Canada has an endless number of job opportunities which at times make it difficult for immigrants to list out their profession or for IRCC to process the immigrant’s applicants. As a result came into existence the NOC code which is a four-digit code assigned to every single job in the Canadian market along with the job description, making it easy for applicants to find their profession.

How Do You Understand the NOC Codes?

Sometimes, understanding the NOC codes could be quite difficult which is why we have explained to you how it works. Consider the below NOC Code:

 

3142 Physiotherapists

It should be noted that NOC codes do follow a formula which makes it easy for you to understand. In the above-mentioned NOC code, the first digit 3 represents the skill type, whereas the second digit 1 refers to the Skill Level of the occupation.

The Canadian Labour Market has ten types of skills (the first digit of the NOC code) from which applicants would choose their field of work. Below listed are the ten Skill types of the Canadian Market:

0 – Management Occupations

1 – Business, Finance & Administration Occupations

2 – Natural & Applied Sciences and Related Occupations

3 – Health Occupations

4 – Occupations in Education, Law & Social, Community & Government Services

5 – Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation & Sport

6 – States & Service Occupations

7 – Trades, Transport & Equipment Operators and Related Occupations

8 – Natural Resources, Agriculture & Related Production Occupations

9 – Occupations in Manufacturing & Utilities

The second digit represents the Skill level of the occupation. The skill levels of the Canadian Labour Market are being explained below:

NOC Type 0 – This skill level usually contains the managerial occupations in different industries

NOC Type A – This skill level usually requires a university education and the numbers that represent this skill level are 0 & 1.

NOC Type B – This skill level usually requires a college education or apprenticeship training and the digits that represent this skill level are 2 & 3 respectively.

NOC Type C – This skill level requires secondary school and/or occupation-specific training and the digits that represent this are 4 & 5.

NOC Type D – Immigrants will usually be given on-the-job training and the digits that represent this are 6 & 7.

Remember that when you are looking for a skilled worker employment offer, your occupation’s code number should meet the following conditions:

  • The first digit must be 0.
  • If the first digit is not 0, the second digit must be the between 0 & 3.

The National Occupational Classification Code plays an important role in the immigration process and stands as one of the important factors which decide whether you will be receiving an Invitation to Apply or not. So, it is quite important that you understand the importance of the NOC Codes and choose your code with assistance from reliable immigration experts!

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Canadian PR Visa

How Studying in Canada Could Help You Get a Canadian PR Visa?

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A common misconception or misunderstanding that has been carried by individuals from all parts of the world is “How Studying in Canada Could Help You Get a Canadian PR Visa?” They are drawn to the conclusion without any further investigation or research that a student cannot obtain a Canadian PR after studying! Loosely speaking, yes, a student cannot obtain a Canadian PR Visa right after his/her studies. But technically speaking, there are immigration programs that would help you to obtain a Canadian PR after you complete your graduation in Canada. Before getting down to the immigration programs that could help you get a Canadian PR, let’s understand how a Canadian Degree could make you stand apart!

  • A Canadian Degree is internationally recognized and gives you an upper hand in cases of an interview.
  • Studying in one of the highly reputed Canadian Universities can help you gain wide exposure and be a part of the culturally diverse environment.
  • A Canadian degree could considerably increase your CRS points when immigrating under the Express Entry System.
  • And most importantly, a Canadian Degree stands as the base foundation for you to obtain a Post-Graduate Work Permit Visa.
  • Obtaining a Canadian Degree will help the government understand you are a potential candidate when you apply for the immigration process.

Below mentioned are the procedures which you should follow to obtain a Canadian PR after completing your studies in Canada.

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Obtain Post-Graduate Work Permit Visa: 

This is the first and the foremost step you should be doing which serves as the pathway for you to obtain a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. The Canadian Post Graduate Work Permit Visa is for students who have studied in a designated Canadian Institution and willing to stay in Canada and work after their graduation. Before you apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit Visa, here are some important things you should know:

  • You should be 18 years or older when you apply for a PGWP Visa.
  • Your study program in Canada should be at least a minimum of eight months.
  • The duration of your PGWP visa will be based on the duration of your course.
  • You should be having a valid study permit when you apply for the work permit visa.

There are certain other requirements you have to meet when you apply for a PGWP Visa. A post-graduate work permit visa can be applied in two ways. The first method is applying online the second method is applying via the paper format. Try going for the online method where the processing time is quite faster (69 days) when compared to the paper method (111 days). You can start working in Canada full-time until your decision is made on your work permit Visa.

Once you have obtained your post-graduate work permit visa (which is the first step to obtain a Canadian PR), you should be prepared for the next step.

Immigrating under the Canadian Experience Class: 

The Canadian Experience Class is one of the three streams under the Canadian Experience Class which allows individuals with a minimum of one-year Canadian work experience in Canada to apply for a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. Below mentioned is a short outline of how you should work things out under the Canadian Experience Class System:

Obtain a Canadian Work Permit:

Not to worry because you already have the Post-Graduate Work Permit Visa in your hand. You might come up with the question of whether you will be able to apply for Canadian Experience Class while you still have your PGWP visa in hand. The answer is, yes you can!

 Gain a Year of Canadian Work Experience:

This is the primary requirement to immigrate under the Canadian Experience Class Program. Immigrating under the Canadian Experience Class Program requires you to have a minimum of one -year work experience under the NOC Coda O, A or B. Since you have a Canadian Degree in your hand finding a job in your core are wouldn’t be that difficult.

Create an Express Entry Profile:

Once you have ensured that you meet all the requirements criteria, create an Express Entry Profile and submit all your details with the required documentation and increase your profile and ranking under the CRS by every possible means.

Receive an Invitation to Apply:

This is where your hard work and patience pays off. Once when you receive an Invitation to Apply from the Canadian Government, you then get to apply for the Canadian Permanent Residence, thereby allowing you to finally get what you wanted to! Followed is the medical check, police clearance certificate which is done at complete ease!

You should understand that obtaining a Canadian PR Visa is not an easy process and it requires patience and perfect understanding. It is now clear that studying in Canada could actually help you gain a better standard of living and a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa provided you follow the right immigration methods & procedures. Get in touch with us to know more about how to study in Canada and a Permanent Resident Visa after that!

Bring your parents/grandparents

Bring your parents/grandparents to Canada with Canada Super Visa

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The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa are meant for the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want to stay in Canada for lengthy periods. It is a long-term, multiple entry resident permit that allows parents and grandparents of permanent residents or Canadian citizens to stay in the country for up to two years in the country per visit. The visa is valid for up to 10 years.

Canada Super Visa was first introduced in the year 2011. Since then, it has been helping thousands of parents and grandparents to come to Canada and stay with their children. This has helped families and communities significantly by letting the family members stay together. The scheme has also contributed to the growth of the Canadian economy as parents or grant parents help adult children take care of infants, thus allowing them to work full-time.

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Canada Super Visa: Requirements and conditions:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) takes several factors into consideration before granting the Canada Super Visa. They want assurance that the visa holder would return to his/her home country when the visa expires. The visa applicant’s ties with the home country including family members residing there, financial property and even the political stability of the home country would be thoroughly scrutinized.

Other conditions for parents and grandparents being sponsored are:

  1. Canada Super Visa holders are not allowed to work in the country.
  2. The parents or grandparents wishing to come to Canada on Super Visa must have received a written invitation from their host (child or grandchild) in Canada. The invitation must include details such as the relationship to the host, duration of stay in Canada etc. It must also include a signed promise of financial support for the invitee.
  3. The parents or grandparents must pass a medical examination.
  4. The applicant must have purchased a valid Canadian medical insurance policy, which is valid for at least one year. It must cover healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation, besides providing a minimum coverage of $100,000. The policy must be valid for each entry to Canada.

Eligibility requirements for the sponsor:

In order to be eligible, a sponsor must meet certain requirements including:

  • Be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Live in Canada
  • Meet a minimum income threshold to prove that they are capable of financially supporting the sponsored person
  • Sign an agreement with the person you sponsor to prove that both of you understands mutual responsibilities and obligations

Enhanced criteria:

As per the enhanced criteria for Canada Super Visa, the sponsor must demonstrate that his/her income has been greater than the annual Minimum Necessary Income published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for the three consecutive years prior to submitting the application for sponsorship. They must also submit a signed undertaking that they would financially support the person they are sponsoring and that they would reimburse any social assistance paid out to them.

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You can take your spouse along when you go to Canada

You can take your spouse along when you go to Canada! Know more about open work permit for spouses

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Canada is a country that gives the highest priority to families staying together. You can bring your spouse along to Canada when you come to the country on a study permit or a temporary skilled worker visa with the Canada open work permits for spouses. An open work permit is not job-specific, which means neither a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) nor a job offer is necessary.

Who is eligible for an open work permit for a spouse?

You are eligible for an open work permit for spouse/ common-law partner if:

  • You are a dependent family member of someone who has applied for permanent residence in Canada.
  • You are the spouse or common-law partner of a skilled worker or international student
  • You are the spouse or common-law partner of an Atlantic Immigration Pilot applicant.

Eligibility requirements for an international student to obtain Canada open work permit for a spouse

The open work permit for a spouse or common-law partner allows your spouse or partner work full-time on or off the campus while you study. The spouse or partner can apply for an open work permit before or after they arrive in Canada. They do not need a job offer to apply for the permit. Spouse/partner work permit applications may sometimes be processed simultaneously with study permit applications.

In order to apply for an open work permit for a spouse or common-law partner, an international student must be a full-time student at a:

  • Public post-secondary school, which can be a college or university, or CEGEP in Quebec
  • private college-level school in Quebec or
  • Canadian private school that can legally award degrees

Above all, the international student must have a valid study permit.

Eligibility requirements for a skilled worker to obtain an open work permit for a spouse

In order to be eligible:

  • The skilled worker’s occupation must be categorized under NOC O, A or B. They include management, professional, technical or skilled tradespersons occupations.
  • The skilled worker must have a valid work permit
  • The skilled worker must have a proof of employment

While submitting the application for work permit, proof regarding the principal applicant’s current employment and duties as a skilled worker will have to be submitted. The work permit of the principal applicant will have to be valid for at least six months. Even if the principal applicant is authorized to work without a work permit, they will have to prove that they are working for a minimum of six months.

The validity of the open work permit for spouses or common-law partners will be the same as that of the study permit or work permit of the international student or skilled worker. The processing of the application usually takes 51 days to 108 days. However, it may change according to the schedule of the IRCC.

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Canadian banking system

What newcomers need to know about Canadian banking system?

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If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, you must be wondering how to open a bank account and do banking in the new country. Canada has a national system of banking with five large banks having branches across the country and many small and regional banks. The banking system in Canada is highly competitive and consumers have many options to choose from. Moreover, Canadian banks maintain a high level of security, meaning the money deposited in a Canadian bank will be safe and the customers need not have to worry about it.

Now here are a few things you need to know about the Canadian banking system as a newcomer:

1. Opening a bank account:

In Canada, anybody can open a bank account if they meet the identification requirements specified in the Access to Basic Banking Services Regulations under the Bank Act. You can open a bank account even if you don’t have a job, don’t have money to put in the account or have been bankrupt.

For identification purpose, you may produce documents including:

  • a Canadian driver’s license
  • a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
  • a Certification of Naturalization
  • a Permanent Resident card or Citizenship and Immigration Canada Form IMM 1000 or IMM 1442.

2. Choosing the type of account

The Canadian banks, which are more than 20 in number, offer around a 100 types of consumer bank account packages to choose. Besides, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has a simple, free, online tool that helps the customers compare different types of accounts. There are certain packages that are specifically meant for newcomers in Canada. You can choose an account type that is competitive, affordable and suits your needs best.

3. Security for your deposit is guaranteed

All Canadian banks that take retail deposits are members of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). The banks in Canada are regulated and managed well. Even if a bank fails, which is highly unlikely in Canada, the savings and deposits of the customers will remain protected.

4. Sending money to home country

Some newcomers may have to send money to their family members or friends in other countries. Banks charge a fee for these transactions called remittances. Banks in Canada offer remittance services in a number of currencies. If the person you are sending money to does not have a bank account, you can choose services like Western Union, MoneyGram etc.

5. Help to start a business

Banks in Canada offer a range of services for small business owners. These include providing finance, information, advice, lines of credit, overdraft protection, telephone banking, online banking, venture loans, and payroll and cash management services. Banks also conduct seminars and workshops for small business owners and aspiring business people to help them start or manage their business better.

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Canada migration without IELTS

Is It possible to migrate to Canada without taking IELTS Exam?

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Canada, which now is the favourite immigration & hotspot destination among people has its reasons why it has become so. The Canadian Immigration dream is being still pursued by an endless number of individuals who do not have the required knowledge & proper assistance they need to immigrate. One common misconception that has been carried out by individuals is the question “Is it possible to migrate to Canada without taking IELTS Exam?” Before we get down to the answer to the quoted question, let’s brush up on the basics for a better understanding.

What is the IELTS Exam?

IELTS (International English Language Testing System), is a system which is popular worldwide and used to test the proficiency level for the English Language. Introduced in 1989, IELTS has been recognized by all leading institutions, companies and countries for immigration purposes. Stats & reports say that every single year, hundreds and thousands of people take the IELTS exam for their betterment.

What Does Canada Have to do With the IELTS Exam?

Canada considers IELTS as one of the three language tests it uses to assess immigrants on their language proficiency. To immigrate to Canada, you have to meet certain requirements out of which language proficiency is one important factor. You have to take up IELTS exams and meet certain scores in order to be considered eligible for the immigration procedure.

What Minimum Scores Does an Applicant Need to Score in IELTS?

You have to score the required points in IELTS examination set by the Canadian government if you want to immigrate to Canada under any of its immigration programs. An IELTS exam will have four modules as listed below:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Writing

You will have to score a minimum of 6 in each module in order to be considered eligible for any immigration program. The more the applicant puts in hard work and scores, the more points he/she gets in the Express Entry Pool.

IELTS & Express Entry Pool: –

An Express Entry pool is where your profile will be created and will be looked upon by various Canadian provinces and will be assessed based on the information you provide. Creating an Express Entry profile is the first step for Canadian Immigration. An Express Entry profile can only be created when you clear IELTS exam and procure the required amount of scores and without doing so, you will not be able to make any further strides on your immigration.

IELTS & Education in Canada

Pursuing your education in Canada comes with the same prerequisite that you have to clear your IELTS Exam and procure recommended scores. A student who wishes to pursue graduate courses in Canada should have cleared his/her IELTS Exam and obtained a minimum of 6.0 scores in all of the four modules. The IELTS score requirements might differ for other courses. It is mandatory that you get yourself well-prepared before you take up your IELTS exam in order to make things smooth when it comes to achieving your dreams.

The thought of taking up an IELTS exam and clearing the same could be daunting at the beginning but with regular practice and certain tips & tricks, clearing an IELTS exam could be quite easy for you. Watching movies and listening to podcasts would enhance your listening & speaking skills while taking up practice modules would help you improve your reading skills and get an overall idea about IELTS Exams and the way it works.

From the above-mentioned, it is definitely clear that taking up IELTS is quite mandatory to migrate to Canada. If you still have certain clarification about immigrating to Canada and IELTS exams, feel free to get in touch with our team of experts! We are glad to help you out!

IELTS

4 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your IELTS Exam!

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The IELTS or the International English Language Testing System is the most popular English language proficiency test for international education and migration. IELTS test is of two types: Academic and General Training. The students who want to go for higher education in Canada, Australia and the US need to clear the Academic IELTS test. General IELTS test is for those who want to immigrate to these countries.

The IELTS test, designed by the world’s leading experts in language assessment, came into existence in 1989. In the test, the candidate will be tested in four skills: listening, writing, reading, and speaking.

Are you planning to study abroad or immigrate? Then here are a few tips that will help you to score high in the IELTS test:

1. Improve your English

It is better to improve your English language proficiency and there are a number of ways to do it. Listening to English language radio programs and songs, watching English television programs and movies will improve your listening skills. Try listening to programs of various English accents including American, Canadian and Australian. You can improve your speaking skills by talking to your friends and family in English. Reading skills can be improved by reading English books and periodicals. For improving writing skills, one can practice writing letters, e-mails and notes in English language.

2. Understand and improve your pace

IELTS comprises four tests– listening, writing, reading, and speaking. A person has to attend all the four tests on the same day, one after another. There will be no breaks in between. By taking sample IELTS tests, you will be able to know at what pace you will have to complete each test. You can also practice sample questions. While taking the test, remember not to overspend your time on a single section, ignoring the others.

3. Learn about the test format

Before taking the IELTS test, you need to clearly understand the test format. While the Listening and Speaking components are same for both Academic and General tests, Reading and Writing components are different. Usually a booklet is given to the candidates detailing how to respond correctly to each part. You must also read the Notice to candidates thoroughly to get a clear idea about the test format.

4. Attend preparation classes

Attending IELTS classes will give you a clear idea about the test. You will also get a chance to practice all parts of the test. While doing this, you will be able to learn from your mistakes and thus, perform better at the real test.

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Canadian Express Entry

Here are the Things That No One Knows About the Canadian Express Entry System

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Canadian Express Entry System, introduced in the year 2015 with an aim to streamline economic immigration to Canada, is a fast-track method for bringing global talents to Canada. Since its introduction, more than 50000 invitations to apply for permanent residence have been issued through the Express Entry system.

The Canadian Express Entry manages applications for permanent residence under three federal economic immigration programs–Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class, besides certain provincial nominee programs aligned to the Express Entry.

Canadian Express Entry being the most popular pathway for Canada immigration, you may be interested to know a few lesser-known facts about the system. Check these out:

1. Language skills count a lot

In the Express Entry system, language skills of the candidate give him/her a lot of weightage. This may be surprising for many, but it’s a fact! Among the core human capital factors that are considered while awarding CRS scores, language skills are given prime importance. It is a major parameter to judge the eligibility and adaptability of a candidate. So candidates with high level of English or French proficiency have better chances for obtaining Canadian PR visa through Express Entry System.

2. Candidates have to submit biometrics details

Canada has recently made it mandatory for Express Entry candidates to submit biometric details including fingerprints and photo while filing their application for Canadian PR visa. Since July 31st, 2018, submitting biometric details has been made compulsory for applicants from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. On December 31st, 2018, the rules will be extended to applicants from Asia, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. The aim of this new rule is to confirm the identity of the applicant and make the visa procedures simpler for low-risk travelers.

3. Express Entry is the best way to connect to Canadian employers

Canadian employers can access the Express Entry pool through a number of ways. These include job bank, private sector job boards, and provincial nominee programs. This makes Express Entry the easiest way to connect to Canadian employers and find a job in Canada.

4. Express Entry draws are held every two weeks

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC) conducts Express Entry draws every two weeks. So even if you were not selected in the latest Express Entry draw, you need not worry. You have chances to be selected in an Express Entry as long as you are in the Express Entry pool.

5. Tie-breakers are applied in Express Entry draws

Tie-breaker is the latest trend in Express Entry draws. It is a method to rank candidates with the same Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) scores based on the date and time in which they submitted their Express Entry profiles. The candidates whose profiles have been in the pool for a longer period are given priority.

For Example, in the Express Entry draw held on August 22, 2018, the date and time for tie-break were February 21, 2018, at 11:28:03 UTC. It means those candidates who submitted their Express Entry profiles before the said date and time and who had the minimum required CRS scores were selected in the draw.

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The Canadian Express Entry System – A Look Back From the Beginning!

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The Canada Express Entry system, one of the most popular immigration systems in the world, was launched on January 1st, 2015 with an aim to streamline economic immigration to Canada. Today, Express Entry system is the main driver of economic immigration to Canada.

Canada Express Entry system manages applications for permanent residence under three federal economic immigration programs–Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and Canadian Experience Class, besides certain provincial nominee programs aligned to the Express Entry.

The Express Entry system replaced the ‘first-come, first served’ model of Canada immigration. Earlier, the selection of candidates for Canada immigration was mainly based on who submitted their application first. But in Express Entry system, applications of candidates are compared with one another after which, the most qualified candidates are invited to apply for permanent residence in Canada.

As per the Canada Immigration Plan for 2018-2020, Canada aims to increase the numbers accepted through the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Class to around 250,000 over the next three years.

CRS cut-off score: A retrospection

The Comprehensive Ranking System is a score out of 1,200, which is used to benchmark Express Entry candidates. The score indicates the candidate’s capability to become economically successful in Canada. In Express Entry draws, CRS cut-off score is used to select eligible candidates for inviting to apply for permanent residence.

In the draws held in 2015, invitations were sent only to those candidates who earned more than 600 Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) points.  But within a few months itself, the minimum required score came down to 450. It came further down and in May 2017, candidates with scores as low as 413 were invited to apply. In the program-specific draws, especially the FSTC draws, candidates with scores as low as 199 were invited to apply.

Highest and lowest CRS cutoff points

Lowest till date: 413(all programs), 199 (FSTC)

Highest till date: 886 (all programs), 902 (PNP)

<h3;”>Year-wise

2018

Lowest: 440(all programs) and 288(FSTC)

Highest: 456 (all programs), 902 (PNP)

2017

Lowest:  413 (all programs), 199 (FSTC)

Highest: 468 (all programs), 775 (PNP)

2016

Lowest:  453

Highest: 786

2015

Lowest: 450

Highest: 886

CRS cut-off scores for Express Entry Draws held in 2018

Date of draw

Minimum CRS score
August 8, 2018 440
July 25, 2018 441
July 11, 2018 442
June 25, 2018  442
June 13, 2018 451
May 23, 2018 440
May 9, 2018 441
April 25, 2018 441
April 11, 2018 444
March 26, 2018 446
March 14, 2018 456
February 21, 2018 442
February 7, 2018 442
January 24, 2018 444
January 10, 2018 446

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Number of invitations sent

In the first-ever Express Entry draw held on January 1st 2015, the number of invitations issued was 779. Then the numbers witnessed a gradual increase over the past three years. The number of Invitations to Apply for permanent residence issued in the latest draw held on August 8, 2018 was 3750. The year 2018 witnessed a gradual increase in the number of ITAs from 2,750 to 3750. The Canadian Government has issued a total number of 50,950 ITAs till date through the Express Entry Draws held this year. Canada has set a target to admit 74,900 candidates through Express Entry in 2018.

The issuing of 3,750 ITAs in the past few consecutive Express Entry draws is the continuation of a trend set by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2017. As per this trend, draw sizes remain the same over successive invitation rounds followed by an increase of 250 or 500 in around every two months. In 2018, draw sizes grew from 2,750 to 3000 and 3500 and now to 3750.

Number of ITAs issued through Express Entry

Year

Total number of ITAs issued
2018 50,950
2017 86,023
2016 33,782
2015 31,063
Total 201,818

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Provincial Nominee Program

Could a Provincial Nominee Program Help You Get a Canadian PR Visa? Know More!

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Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are designed to help Canadian provinces and territories nominate those who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in a particular province. All Canadian provinces, except Quebec, and two territories have Provincial Nominee Programs. Each of them is unique, being designed in such a way to choose the right candidates according to the specific needs of the province or territory. PNPs allow provinces and territories choose those candidates who can contribute to their economies by living and working there.

You can immigrate to Canada through provincial nomination, which is one of the most important fast-track options for obtaining Canadian PR visa. You will be nominated by a province or territory for Canadian PR if you have the skills, education and work experience that meet the requirements of its labour market.

Each PNP has different Streams or immigration programs meant for particular groups such as students, business people, skilled workers or semi-skilled workers. Besides, most provinces have streams aligned to the federal Express Entry that allow them to choose candidates from the federal Express Entry pool.

How to obtain Canada PR through PNP?

Check if you are eligible

Each province and territory has different sets of eligibility criteria and nomination guidelines. Before applying for provincial nomination, you must check whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the PNP to which you want to apply. If you are applying through a Stream aligned to the federal Express Entry, you must also meet the eligibility criteria for Express Entry.

Apply for provincial nomination

The second step is applying for the provincial nomination of the province or territory to where you want to immigrate. The application process will have three steps–

-Apply for a provincial nomination

-Receive nomination from a province or territory

If you are applying through a Stream aligned to Express Entry, you must also meet the minimum eligibility criteria for Express Entry. You will receive 600 additional CRS points, which improves your chances for being invited to apply for permanent residence.

Apply for Canada permanent residence

If a Canadian province or territory nominates you, you can apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence. If you are nominated through a Stream aligned to Express Entry, you will also have to meet the minimum criteria of Express Entry.

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