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Colin R. Singer, Managing Partner of Immigration.ca is a licensed Canadian lawyer in good standing with a Canadian Law Society (the Quebec Law Society) during the past 25 years and is authorized by the Canadian and Quebec governments to represent your interests in all immigration matters.
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Mayada Jamil presently retains the position of Director of Operations of Immigration.ca and since 1998, has gained extensive experience as an immigration practitioner with the firm.
She was previously employed with the Canadian Federal Department of Foreign Affairs assigned to the Canadian Embassy in Damascus, Syria. Ms. Jamil’s broad based knowledge of the Canadian immigration process and her expertise in the area of Canadian immigration policy and government relations is an obvious asset to both foreign nationals as well as Canadian human resource managers.
Mayada Jamil is a licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant in good standing with both the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) (Membership # R412439), and the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion (Membership 11240) and is authorized by the Canadian and Quebec governments to represent your interests in all immigration matters.
She is proficient in the English, French and Arabic languages.
Larisa Drutman, Immigration Advisor
Larisa Drutman is an experienced immigration advisor with Immigration.ca and has been employed with the firm since 1998.
During the past number of years Ms. Drutman gained extensive experience as an immigration practitioner, developing an expertise in processing temporary work permits for employment across Canada and overseeing applications for Canadian permanent residence under the Federal as well as the Quebec and Provincial Nominee Programs.
Ms. Drutman is a licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) (Membership # RR410055) and is authorized by the Canadian government to represent your interests in all immigration matters.
She is proficient in the English, French, Russian and Hebrew languages.
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Quebec vs St Kitts & Nevis: Comparing World’s Oldest Investment Immigration Programs
July 3, 2018 – The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program and the St Kitts & Nevis Immigrant Investor Program are two of the oldest investment immigration streams in the global residence through investment industry.
Comparing a residency program to a citizenship program may seem of limited value.
But given the history of the two programs and the vast differences between the two programs, a comparison is useful.
These are two programs at each end of the investment immigration spectrum.
One offers permanent residence in Canada, one of the world’s most sought-after nations for residence, in return for a $1.2 million investment.
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The other offers citizenship of a Caribbean island nation for a minimum investment of US$250,000 (CAD$333,300).
The Quebec investor program is an example of how economically developed nations can use demand for residence as a driving attraction for the programs. A limited number of applicants are accepted under each.
The St Kitts program competes with several others in the Caribbean, forcing the investment threshold down and putting pressure on due diligence. Applicants can get citizenship in 90 days and are not required to visit the island.
Given the differences, the programs attract a different profile of applicant.
Quebec devotes 70% of its annual quota towards high net worth Chinese candidates looking to invest in international real estate and to secure a better future for their children.
St Kitts attracts candidates looking for a second citizenship that offers them visa-free access to a high number of countries, including the EU. Due diligence is important as the program can attract interest from criminal elements.
How QIIP Compares to St Kitts & Nevis Immigrant Investor Program
| QIIP | St Kitts & Nevis Immigrant Investor Program | |
| Investment threshold | $1.2 million (government guaranteed) | Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation · Single applicant: US$250,000 · Applicant plus 3 family members: US$300,000 · Each additional family member: US$25,000 Real Estate: US$400,000 |
| Net worth requirement | $2 million | None |
| Tax obligations | Canadian permanent residents have the same tax obligations as citizens. | No income or wealth tax.
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| Nature of investment | Passive investment over 5 years bearing no interest | Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation or real estate |
| Residence qualification | Immediate permanent residence | Immediate citizenship |
| Processing time | Asian-based investors who make up majority of candidates wait 3-4 years | 90 days |
| Physical presence requirement | To maintain permanent residence, you must live in Canada for at least two years in a five-year period. To qualify for citizenship, you must be physically present for three years in the last five, as well as meet other requirements. | None |
| Business experience required? | Yes, two years in the last five of suitable management or business experience. | No |
| Application window | The QIIP sets managed application periods, with the recent threshold set at 1,900 applications, including a maximum of 1,330 from China, Hong Kong and Macao. With families, the program welcomes 5,000 new permanent residents each year. The next application period is expected to open in Q3 2018. | Always open |
| Financing available? | Yes, formal financing schemes available | No |
| Controversies | The main controversy surrounding the QIIP is that investors use it as a back door to Canada (Vancouver and Toronto). Despite attempts to favour investors who state their intention to reside in Quebec, once they have permanent residence status, they are free to move anywhere in Canada. The program has been criticized for raising house prices in Vancouver and Toronto. | Visa-free access to Canada was once a key benefit of the St Kitts citizenship-by-investment program. But concerns over how the program was vetting its candidates saw Ottawa withdraw the access back in November 2014. Since then, the government has spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of the program, including tasking an outside agency to complete the vetting of candidates. However, Canada is yet to be satisfied enough to remove the visa requirement. |
| Political climate | Canada’s political climate is stable and welcoming to new immigrants. | Prime Minister Tim Harris’s government faces regular opposition criticism for how it operates the citizenship-by-investment program. However, this is essentially political posturing as the program is a permanent fixture on the St Kitts landscape. |
| Program stability | The QIIP has just increased its investment and net worth thresholds for the first time in nearly a decade. The program is a well-established part of the Canadian immigration landscape. | The St Kitts & Nevis citizenship program is the oldest in world, established in 1984. It has faced criticism from inside and outside the country over its 34-year existence, but there is no way it will be disbanded any time soon. A 2014 overhaul improved the program’s due diligence and its reputation. In 2017, plans were announced to add a residence option. |
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- Published in 2018, Immigration Wiki, July2018, Residency through Investment Immigration
First Half 2018 Express Entry Results Shows Consistency in Required CRS Scores
2 July, 2018 – Canada’s Express Entry selection system enjoyed a prolific second quarter of 2018.
The 22,200 invitations issued was the third highest quarterly total on record.
The range of minimum Comprehensive Ranking System scores is narrower than ever. Most draws were within two or three points needed to receive an Invitation to Apply.
Increased draw sizes show Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is driving up the numbers to ensure ambitious immigration levels targets will be met for 2018.
The second quarter saw a marked increase in ITA numbers on the first quarter. Candidates invited in the second quarter are some of the last to have a realistic chance of landing in Canada this year.
What Are the Important Express Entry 2018 Statistics?
- 22,200 ITAs issued in the second quarter 2018, compared with 29,855 in Q2 2017
- 39,700 ITAs issued in the first half of 2018, compared with 54,507 in the same period of 2017
- Last two draws of second quarter were largest of 2018 so far, each inviting 3,750 candidates
- Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score below 450 in 11 out of 13 draws
- Tighter CRS score range of 441-456 (excluding program-specific draw). First half of 2017 saw range of 413-468
- 6 out of 12 all-program draws had a minimum CRS score of 440, 441 or 442
- 13 draws is the lowest number of first-half draws since the first year of Express Entry in 2015
What Does the Quarterly Breakdown Tell Us?
The second quarter of 2017 saw the highest number of ITAs in Express Entry history.
IRCC explained this in its review of the year, saying it needed to establish a sufficient pool of candidates who had received ITAs.
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This may mean it may be a long time before the larger 2017 invitation numbers are repeated.
A bank of candidates with ITAs means a steady flow of completed applications, successful applications and arrivals in Canada.
There are increasing numbers of high skilled candidates in the immigration levels planned for (around 75,000 for 2018). Sufficient data is important to develop understanding on how the numbers of ITAs relate to actual arrivals in Canada.
The main difference between the current period compared to one year ago is that IRCC has a three-year levels plan to meet.
This means government can issue ITAs with more confidence in later quarters, when the candidates they are inviting will likely not arrive until the next calendar year.
With the number of federal high skilled candidates due to jump over 81,000 for 2019, draw numbers could grow later in 2018.
What Does the First Half Breakdown Tell Us?
The numbers for the first six months of each year follow a similar pattern to the quarterly figures, with 2017 setting the pace.
It will be interesting to see how the later quarters of 2018 match up to the later quarters of 2017.
Given the higher levels plan for 2019, the gap in ITAs could close, although as said before, it is unlikely to reach the 2017 annual totals.
The above chart refers to the individual draws and highlights how the figures for 2018 are consistently lower than the comparable numbers for 2017.
However, there were four extra draws in the first half of 2017, including the second largest draw of all time. The four additional 2017 draws account for nearly 10,000 ITAs.
The above chart also shows how draw numbers have consistently grown in 2018.
An important conclusion for 2018 is that numbers both in terms of ITAs and minimum CRS scores are more consistent than in 2017.
This results from two factors:
- The new method of ranking candidates, allowing IRCC to set exact draw sizes.
- Greater awareness of the number of ITAs needed to meet targets.
IRCC now has greater accrued expertise in how to manage the Express Entry system, and this promotes more consistency in all figures.
Excluding the 11th draw (a program-specific draw), the yellow line in the above chart representing 2018 CRS scores is nearly flat, ranging in the lower 440s for CRS scores.
For candidates, the important conclusion is that a score near 440 was needed to receive an ITA.
Candidates with a score below that, should be looking for ways to increase it.
The best way to increase your CRS score is with a job offer. Our in-house recruitment team can help. Visit skilledworker.com for more information.
What Will Express Entry Look Like in The Rest Of 2018?
Express Entry has enjoyed a consistent six months at the start of 2018.
There have been no program changes to account for.
A recent procedural change has been a return to a 60-day window to submit an application after receiving an ITA in draws after June 26, 2018.
Therefore, the current scores may offer a realistic look at how the system is likely to operate for the balance of the year.
Increased federal high skilled immigration levels are on the horizon.
Draw sizes are likely to be maintained or increase over the next six months.
Will IRCC make the jump to 4,000 ITAs in an individual draw? It is possible, but the jump will only be made if the statistics show it is needed.
Candidates in the pool have important data of past draws and CRS scores needed to receive a coveted ITA.
The goal for candidates, therefore, should be to improve their credentials especially those with with a score below 400.
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- Published in 2018, Canada Immigration News Articles, July2018
Skilled Workers See Minimum Points Drop In Latest B.C. Draw
28 June, 2018 – Skilled workers invited to apply for British Columbia immigration saw the minimum points requirement drop in the latest BC PNP draw.
Invitations for the province’s direct skilled worker stream were given to candidates scoring 87 in the June 27 draw, three points lower then the June 20 draw.
Minimum scores for other streams remained the same as the previous week.
International graduates under the direct provincial stream and the Express Entry stream needed 96 points.
Skilled workers under the Express Entry Stream also needed 96 points.
Meanwhile, entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 70 points.
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Did You Get Invited in the June 27 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 27-June-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 96 | Total: 183 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 96 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 87 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 96 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 70 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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The province conducted its previous BC PNP Tech Pilot draw on June 20, inviting 26 candidates to apply.
To qualify for the Express Entry skilled worker and international graduate streams, candidates needed to score 96 points.
Under the direct provincial streams, skilled workers needed 90 points and international graduates 96.
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Did You Get Invited in the June 20 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 20-June-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 96 | Total: 26 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 96 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 90 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 96 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended into 2019 after its initial launch in 2017. It currently has a list of 29 target occupations.
B.C. PNP draws aimed specifically at technology workers started in May 2017. The province has a thriving technology industry with some big names of the tech world having bases in Canada’s westernmost province.
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What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under The BC PNP Tech Pilot?
| NOC Code | Job Title |
| 0131 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 0213 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 0512 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 2134 | Chemical engineers |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
| 2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 2173 | Software engineers and designers |
| 2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
| 2175 | Web designers and developers |
| 2221 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 2281 | Computer network technicians |
| 2282 | User support technicians |
| 2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 5121 | Authors and writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 5224 | Broadcast technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
| 5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
The B.C. PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for Canada immigration under its programs.
The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.
For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.
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BC PNP: Scores Needed for Guaranteed Invitation
| Category | Guaranteed Registration Score |
| Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Express Entry BC – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Skills Immigration – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 95 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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- Published in 2018, 2018, BC, Canada Immigration News Articles, june2018, Provincial News Articles
Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply For Nova Scotia Immigration
June 28, 2018 – Nova Scotia immigration officials conducted new draws under the province’s Entrepreneur and Graduate Entrepreneur streams on June 26, 2018.
The Entrepreneur draw saw 22 candidates issued with Invitations to Apply for Nova Scotia immigration, with the lowest-ranked candidate scoring 120 points.
The previous draw, on May 21 2018, saw 18 Invitations to Apply issued and a minimum score of 123 for the lowest-ranked candidate.
Historically, the highest number of invitations from a monthly draw is 36, while the lowest minimum score is 90.
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How Many Invites Issued Under The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream?
| Draw date | Number of invitations | Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
| 26-Jun-18 | 22 | 120 |
| 21-May-18 | 18 | 123 |
| 27-Mar-18 | 22 | 108 |
| 20-Feb-18 | 22 | 100 |
| 16-Jan-18 | 27 | 91 |
| 19-Dec-17 | 27 | 91 |
| 15-Nov-17 | 24 | 91 |
| 10-Oct-17 | 12 | 97 |
| 15-Sep-17 | 28 | 91 |
| 09-Aug-17 | 25 | 94 |
| 11-Jul-17 | 20 | 97 |
| 13-Jun-17 | 30 | 95 |
| 09-May-17 | 35 | 98 |
| 07-Mar-17 | 26 | 100 |
| 18-Jan-17 | 28 | 90 |
| 22-Dec-16 | 36 | 97 |
| 18-Nov-16 | 35 | 104 |
| 03-Oct-16 | 9 | 110 |
| 11-Aug-16 | 12 | 111 |
| 28-Jun-16 | 8 | 115 |
| 21-Apr-16 | 11 | 108 |
| 31-Mar-16 | 8 | 113 |
| 10-Mar-16 | 8 | 117 |
| 19-Feb-16 | 6 | 122 |
Source: novascotiaimmigration.com
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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.
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Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream: Steps
- 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.
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Meanwhile, the province also conducted a draw for its International Graduate Entrepreneur stream on June 21, 2018.
This draw saw one candidate issued with an Invitation to Apply, scoring 64 points.
It was the ninth draw under the stream, with a total of 13 candidates invited to apply so far.
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Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: Historical Draws
| Draw date | Number of invitations | Score of lowest-ranked candidate invited |
| 21-Jun-18 | 1 | 64 |
| 21-May-18 | 2 | 60 |
| 27-Mar-18 | 1 | 67 |
| 20-Feb-18 | 2 | 47 |
| 15-Nov-17 | 2 | 62 |
| 10-Oct-17 | 1 | 57 |
| 13-Jun-17 | 1 | 81 |
| 08-Mar-17 | 2 | 52 |
| 22-Dec-16 | 1 | 56 |
Source: novascotiaimmigration.com
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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.
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International Graduate Entrepreneur: Steps
- Expression of Interest
- Invitation to Apply
- In-Person Interview and Nomination
- 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.
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- Published in 2018, 2018, Canada Immigration News Articles, june2018, Nova Scotia, Provincial News Articles
Canadian Permanent Residents Face Deportation for First-Time Impaired Driving Conviction (DUI)
June 28, 2018 – Canadian permanent residents with an impaired driving conviction can lose their status and be deported under a strict change to the criminal code.
Bill C-46 changes the law so that all impaired driving offences are considered ‘serious criminality’.
The new provisions received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018 and comes into affect 180 days afterwards. It increases the maximum imprisonment for impaired driving to 10 years from five years.
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Under immigration law, ‘serious criminality’ offences can result in loss of permanent resident status.
The change comes after an amendment to Bill C-46 proposed by the Senate was rejected by Canadian MPs.
Under the amendment, the serious criminality tag would have been removed from a DUI attracting a sentence of less than six months.
Senators argued the change would mean different treatments for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
But in rejecting the amendment, MPs said impaired driving could not be treated differently from other ‘serious criminality’ offences.
When Could A Permanent Resident Lose Their Status for A DUI Offence?
Following the Bill C-46 changes, a permanent resident convicted for an impaired driving offence can lose their status and face deportation – even for a first-time DUI offence, no matter what the sentence.
The Canadian Bar Association, Immigration Section, had previously asserted Bill C-46, if passed, would overwhelm the immigration and border control agencies with the increased workload of what will result in a major increase in deportations.
What are other implications of Bill C-46?
- Permanent residents who are convicted abroad or who an officer believes has committed an impaired driving offence outside Canada will now be inadmissible for serious criminality. This means loss of PR status with no right of appeal.
- Persons with foreign impaired convictions will no longer be eligible for deemed rehabilitation.
- Persons previously deemed rehabilitated will no longer be so; they become inadmissible again.
- Sponsored relatives with an impaired conviction will not have a right of appeal from a refusal by an immigration officer on inadmissibility for an impaired offence.
- Principal applicants and accompanying dependents convicted of impaired offences may be inadmissible for serious criminality.
The latest available Statistics Canada figures show there were more than 72,000 impaired driving convictions in 2015. Canada’s immigration levels plan means more than 300,000 new immigrants are expected to arrive in 2018.
How to Overcome Canada Criminal Inadmissibility
- Rehabilitation
In some cases, a person who has committed a lesser, non-serious crime can be considered deemed rehabilitated by the Canadian government and allowed to enter Canada.
Applicants or dependents with an impaired driving offence will need to wait 5 years from the date of conviction and conclusion of the sentence. They will then be required to apply for rehabilitation.
- Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
If an inadmissible person’s entry into Canada is deemed to be “justified in the circumstances”, they can be granted a TRP and allowed to enter Canada for a limited time.
A TRP will have a validity period of between one day and three years depending on the specific circumstances of the person applying for the TRP.
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- Published in Canada Immigration News Articles, june2018
BC PNP Tech Pilot Extended With Relaxed Job-Offer Requirement
June 27, 2018 – The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended for another year to give British Columbia technology companies continued fast access to in-demand skilled workers.
Job offer requirements have been relaxed as part of the extension, with effect from June 26, 2018.
Candidates now only require a one-year full time job offer to qualify for permanent residence.
Previously, a permanent full-time job offer was needed for British Columbia immigration.
The change was made to support the project-based nature of the technology industry.
The list of target occupations has also been reduced from 32 to 29. Officials want to focus on the positions most filled using the pilot in the last 12 months.
What Are The New BC PNP Tech Pilot Job Requirements?
- Job offer must be for one of the 29 targeted occupations (see below)
- Job offer must be for at least one-year duration
- Job offer must be valid for at least 120 days at time of application
What Are The 29 Target Occupations Under The BC PNP Tech Pilot?
| NOC Code | Job Title |
| 0131 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 0213 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 0512 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 2134 | Chemical engineers |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
| 2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 2173 | Software engineers and designers |
| 2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
| 2175 | Web designers and developers |
| 2221 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 2281 | Computer network technicians |
| 2282 | User support technicians |
| 2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 5121 | Authors and writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 5224 | Broadcast technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
| 5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
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What Target Occupations Were Removed From BC PNP Tech Pilot?
| 0113 | Purchasing managers |
| 1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations |
| 4163 | Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants |
What Is The BC PNP Tech Pilot?
The BC PNP Tech Pilot allows British Columbia immigration officials to expedite the processing of immigration candidates in key in-demand technology occupations.
Weekly invitations are issued to candidates in target occupations.
Technology employers get access to a concierge service that includes a guaranteed next business day assignment of applications.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot prioritises technology sector applications for existing B.C. categories. This means candidates still need to meet the basic requirements of each British Columbia immigration category, including a job offer from a B.C. employer.
Categories include Skilled Workers, Health Care Professionals, International Graduates, International Post-Graduates and Entry-Level and Semi-Skilled Workers.
- Published in 2018, 2018, BC, Canada Immigration News Articles, june2018, Provincial News Articles
Tech Workers At Front Of Line For B.C. Immigration
June 27, 2018 – A new batch of technology skilled workers have been pushed to the front of the line of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
The province conducted its latest BC Tech Pilot draw on June 20, inviting 26 candidates to apply.
Waiting times are cut for the most in-demand skilled workers under the pilot.
It aims to boost the BC technology industry.
To qualify for the Express Entry skilled worker and international graduate streams, candidates needed to score 96 points.
Under the direct provincial streams, skilled workers needed 90 points and international graduates 96.
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Did You Get Invited in the June 20 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 20-June-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 96 | Total: 26 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 96 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 90 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 96 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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The previous draw, dates June 13, saw 163 candidates invited across all the province’s immigration streams.
Express Entry candidates under the skilled worker and international graduate streams required a minimum of 96 points to get invited.
For the direct provincial streams, international graduates needed 96 points, while skilled workers needed 90. Entry-level and semi-skilled workers needed 65 points.
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Did You Get Invited in the June 13 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 13-June-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 96 | Total: 163 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 96 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 90 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 96 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 65 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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The B.C. PNP Tech Pilot was launched in 2017, with a list of 32 specific technology occupations targeted.
B.C. PNP draws aimed specifically at technology workers started in May 2017. The province has a thriving technology industry with some big names of the tech world having bases in Canada’s westernmost province.
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Priority Occupations For B.C. Immigration
| NOC Code | Job Title |
| 113 | Purchasing managers |
| 131 | Telecommunication carriers managers |
| 213 | Computer and information systems managers |
| 512 | Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts |
| 1123 | Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations |
| 2131 | Civil engineers |
| 2132 | Mechanical engineers |
| 2133 | Electrical and electronics engineers |
| 2134 | Chemical engineers |
| 2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) |
| 2171 | Information systems analysts and consultants |
| 2172 | Database analysts and data administrators |
| 2173 | Software engineers and designers |
| 2174 | Computer programmers and interactive media developers |
| 2175 | Web designers and developers |
| 2221 | Biological technologists and technicians |
| 2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
| 2242 | Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) |
| 2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
| 2281 | Computer network technicians |
| 2282 | User support technicians |
| 2283 | Information systems testing technicians |
| 4163 | Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants |
| 5121 | Authors and writers |
| 5122 | Editors |
| 5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
| 5224 | Broadcast technicians |
| 5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
| 5227 | Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts |
| 5226 | Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts |
| 5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators |
| 6221 | Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
The B.C. PNP publishes the scores immigrants need to guarantee an invitation for Canada immigration under its programs.
The score needed for an international graduate is 30 points below a skilled worker under both the Canada Express Entry and provincial stream.
For entry-level and semi-skilled workers, that score is lower again.
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BC PNP: Scores Needed for Guaranteed Invitation
| Category | Guaranteed Registration Score |
| Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Express Entry BC – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker | 135 |
| Skills Immigration – International Graduate | 105 |
| Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 95 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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- Published in 2018, 2018, BC, Canada Immigration News Articles, june2018, Provincial News Articles
Unemployment Hits Multi-Decade Lows as Job Creation Booms in Canada
January 1, 2018 – As 2018 begins, at least one economic indicator stands out in Canada from 2017. Both Quebec and Canada had an exceptional year in reducing unemployment and creating new jobs. Between November 2016 and 2017, Canada created 390,000 jobs, which represents an annual growth of 2.1%. For Quebec, at 78,000 jobs, the growth rate was slightly lower at 1.9%.
Ontario outperformed all provinces and territories with a job growth rate of 2.6% and a total of 180,000 new jobs created in the province.
The stellar performance was confirmed by the drastic fall in the unemployment rate as well. At 5.9% in November 2017, the national unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in a decade. Quebec reclaimed historical lows with its 5.4% unemployment rate last witnessed more than 40 years ago in 1976.
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