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British Columbia Launches Immigration Tech Pilot

Good News for Aspiring Applicants: British Columbia Launches Immigration Tech Pilot

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The Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) enables Provincial and Territorial governments in Canada to attract immigrants to their region. British Columbia (BC) is one of the provinces currently participating in PNP.

The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is British Columbia’s PNP program, which enables individuals with the skills and experience required by the province to receive a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate that expedites the Canadian immigration and the Canadian Permanent Residency process.

Due to the high demand for talent in the technology sector, the province of BC launched the Immigration Tech Pilot as part of the BC PNP, intending to attract more workers and graduates to the province.

Applicants require a full-time, intermediate job offer from an eligible employer in BC in one of the following occupations:

Occupation NOC
Purchasing managers 0113
Telecommunication carriers managers 0131
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 0512
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 1123
Civil engineers 2131
Mechanical engineers 2132
Electrical and electronics engineers 2133
Chemical engineers 2134
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 2147
Information systems analysts and consultants 2171
Database analysts and data administrators 2172
Software engineers and designers 2173
Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2174
Web designers and developers 2175
Biological technologists and technicians 2221
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 2241
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 2242
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 2243
Computer network technicians 2281
User support technicians 2282
Information systems testing technicians 2283
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants 4163
Authors and writers 5121
Editors 5122
Translators, terminologists and interpreters 5125
Broadcast technicians 5224
Audio and video recording technicians 5225
Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts 5226
Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts 5227
Graphic designers and illustrators 5241
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade 6221

 

 

The Application Process:

  • The candidate must determine his/her eligibility and register online and receive a registration score.
  • The BC PNP will conduct a draw every week and issue invitations to the highest-scoring applicants who qualify under the Tech Pilot.
  • Once invited, the applicant has up-to 30 days from the date of invitation to submit a complete online application.

Although qualifying applicants through other immigration programs under the BC PNP will also be sent invitations, those invited under the Tech Pilot will be given priority and hence benefit from expedited processing under the BC PNP.

Find out whether you qualify to apply by completing our free assessment form.

 

 

Saskatchewan Increases Their Annual Application Intake Threshold

Saskatchewan Increases Their Annual Application Intake Threshold

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Canada’s Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) enables Provincial and Territorial governments in Canada to attract immigrants to their region. Saskatchewan is one of the provinces currently participating in PNP.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is Saskatchewan’s PNP which enables applicants with the skills and experience required by the province to receive a Saskatchewan Provincial Nomination Certificate that expedites the Canadian Immigration and Permanent Residency process.

On Aug 22, 2017, the government of Saskatchewan announced that there would be an increase in their annual application intake threshold for the SINP International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category and the International Skilled Worker – Occupations In-Demand sub-category.

To apply for the International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-category or the Occupations In-Demand sub-category, the applicant:

  • Does not need a job offer from a Canadian employer.
  • Must have work experience in an occupation that is in demand by the province of Saskatchewan.
  • Must score at least 60 points out of 100 on the SINP assessment grid.
  • If successful, may apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Canadian permanent residence.

Both of these sub-categories operate on a first-come, first-served basis. With more applications likely to be accepted before the end of 2017, it is the ideal time to explore these immigration options in Saskatchewan. Find out whether you qualify to apply by completing our free assessment form.

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Canada Ranked Second Best Place for Immigrants

Canada Ranked Second Best Place for Immigrants

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Canada, which has a warm and welcoming policy towards immigrants, has been ranked the second-best country to live as an immigrant by the US News and World Report. The first place was won by Sweden. The U.S. News and World Report assessed 80 countries on a slew of social and economic criteria such as economic stability, income equality and labour markerts to prepare the ranking. Around 21000 people were also surveyed for the purpose. The share of migrants in a country’s population, the amount of money they send abroad and the United Nations rankings of integration policies in different countries were also taken into consideration.

Canada emerged strong not only because of its stable economy but for the integration efforts for immigrants such as language training. Moreover, Canada has the first position as far as the Education criterion is concerned. Canada provides free and mandatory primary and secondary education and the provinces are allowed to design their education system taking the local factors into consideration.

The first five positions in the ranking have been won by Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, Australia and Germany. Canada has been ranked better than countries such as Australia and New Zealand, which have ‘Expression of Interest’ economic immigration systems similar to the Express Entry system of Canada. Canada also has higher rank than countries that have similar climate such as Finland and Norway. And the countries like the United States which also have similar mixed market economies do not even offer a competition to Canada.

Canada has first rank in Quality of Life by doing best in factors such as economic stability, good job market, safety, political stability, family friendliness, well-developed public education system, well-developed public health system and income quality. Canada also has fourth rank in citizenship and seventh rank in entrepreneurship.

A number of immigration initiatives have recently been launched by Canada, as the country will be welcoming around 300,000 new immigrants to the country in the year 2017. Changes were introduced to the country’s Express Entry system twice recently in favour of aspiring immigrants. Those who have siblings living in Canada and knowledge of French language can now have more points. Last year, additional points have also been added for international graduates from Canadian universities. Additionally, those eligible for a qualified job offer will be given more points for education and experience. This change was introduced last year. The country has also introduced a two-week Canada visa processing system as part of the Global Talent Stream, through which competent candidates can enter the country through one of the quickest visa awarding process in the world.

Manitoba Invites 494 Skilled Workers

Manitoba Invites 494 Skilled Workers

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Manitoba is the first Canadian province to establish an immigration program of its own, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). It is estimated that around 15000 immigrants settle in Manitoba every year. The results of a recent survey showed that 85 per cent of Manitoba nominees were working three months after arrival, 76 per cent were homeowners within five years and 95 per cent of families settled permanently in the community.

In a draw held on July 11, the Province of Manitoba invited 494 skilled workers apply for immigration through Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This has opened the doors of permanent residency in Manitoba for these workers and their family members.

MPNP has a special ‘Expression of Interest’ (EOI) system for skilled workers. The first step in the application process is submitting an EOI. Then the candidates are awarded points on the basis of various stipulated factors. The candidates are chosen based on a score out of 1000. Those who earn highest points are issued a Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA). Upon being nominated, the candidate can apply for permanent residence to the Federal Government.

In this manner, 458 candidates selected in the last draw have received LAAs under the sub category, Skilled Workers in Manitoba. The lowest score was 612. The rest of 36 LAAs were sent to candidates who were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative under Skilled Workers Overseas Subcategory. All these candidates had a score of above 712.

The Manitoba Immigration Authorities have informed that Expressions of Interest from Skilled Workers Overseas in the following occupations were not considered in the last draw.

  • Registered Nurses
  • Secondary and Elementary School Teachers
  • Vocational and College Instructors
  • University Professors
  • General and Specialist Physicians

 

The reasons were the high number of applications yet to be assessed, low labor market demand and/or significant barriers to labor market participation.

Only those candidates who have said to be working in a regulated occupation or are fully licensed to work in Manitoba have been selected in this draw. But their applications may be declined at a later stage if they fail to produce proof of having undergone all the steps needed to have license to work in Manitoba.

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