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Русский Ontario Now Accepting New French Language Test, TCF Canada
December 17, 2018 – Ontario has followed the federal government by announcing it is now accepting results of a second French-language for immigration applications.
An Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program statement says the Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) is accepted as of December 10, 2018.
It follows an announcement from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in November that results of the same test are now accepted for federal immigration applications.
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The test is administered by the Centre international d’études pédagogiques (CIEP).
Ontario made the announcement along with several other minor changes to immigration forms, guides and requirements for using a representative.
The other changes include:
1) Change to the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream
Employers are no longer required to provide additional supporting documents at the time of application to demonstrate they meet program criteria.
If additional documents are required, they will be requested later in the application process.
The following documents are now required at the time of application for all Employer Job Offer streams (Foreign Worker, International Student, In-Demand Skills):
- Employer form.
- Original signed and dated job offer.
- Collective agreement (if the wage of the job offer is subject to a collective agreement) .
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (if the applicant is currently working for the employer on a LMIA-backed work permit).
2) Updated Employer Form
Ontario has updated the OINP Employer form with further instructions and hints on how to complete the form.
Employers can also now appoint an authorized representative to conduct business on their behalf with the OINP in Section A of the Employer form.
3) Definition of Authorized Representatives
The definition of an authorized representative has been modified to align with the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. Only representatives who are authorized under the OIA can be appointed by an applicant or employer.
4) Updated Application Guides
All of Ontario’s program application guides have been updated.
Status of OINP Streams
| Immigration Stream | Status | Notes |
| Human Capital Priorities | Open | Linked to the federal Express Entry system |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker | Open | Linked to the federal Express Entry system |
| Skilled Trades | Open | Linked to the federal Express Entry system |
| Employer Job Offer | Open | Job offer required under all three sub-streams |
| International Student (Masters Graduate) | Closed | Stream opens and closes throughout the year |
| International Student (PhD Graduate) | Open | Stream opens and closes throughout the year |
| Business Immigration (Corporate) | Open | Eligible candidates may apply directly |
| Business Immigration (Entrepreneur) | Open | Eligible candidates submit an EOI and must wait for an invitation to apply |
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
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- Publié dans 2018, 2018, L'actualité Canadienne, Ontario
Ontario Immigration Passes 1,600 Francophone Express Entry NOIs for 2018
December 17, 2018 – Ontario immigration has continued its drive to welcome Francophone candidates with a new Notification of Interest draw.
The December 13 draw saw 13 candidates issued with NOIs through the province’s Express Entry: French Speaking Skilled Worker stream.
To qualify, candidates needed to have submitted Express Entry profiles between January 1 and December 13, 2018.
It was the 44th draw of 2018 for the FSSW stream, with NOIs for Ontario immigration issued to a total of 1,609 candidates.
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There is no minimum points requirement for the stream. Candidates must have a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark 7 in French and 6 in English to qualify.
Ontario recently announced it had been granted an increase to its nomination allocation for 2018.
The province had earlier revealed it had reached its initial federal government nomination allocation of 6,600 candidates.
What Are The Details of The Latest FSSW Stream Draws?
| Date | NOIs Issued | Express Entry profile submission date |
| 13-Dec-18 | 13 | Jan 1 to Dec 13 2018 |
Source: OINP
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.
The OINP began publishing information about specific draws at the beginning of 2018.
There have now been 44 French Speaking Skilled Worker draws in 2018.
Ontario has also conducted several Human Capital Priorities, Skilled Trades and Entrepreneur Stream draws this year.
Ontario NOIs Issued So Far in 2018
| Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) | 3,719 |
| French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream (FSSW) | 1,609 |
| Skilled Trades Stream (ST) | 1,626 |
| Entrepreneur Stream | 149 |
Source: www.ontarioimmigration.ca
The OINP is currently accepting applications for all but one of its immigration streams.
Status of Ontario Streams
| Immigration Stream | Status |
| Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry) | Open |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker (Express Entry) | Open |
| Skilled Trades (Express Entry) | Open |
| Employer Job Offer | Open |
| International Student (Masters Graduate) | Closed |
| International Student (PhD Graduate) | Open |
| Investor Immigration (Corporate) | Open |
| Investor Immigration (Entrepreneur) | Open |
Source: www.ontarioimmigration.ca
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
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- Publié dans 2018, 2018, L'actualité Canadienne, Non classifié(e), Ontario
225,000 Indians Could Move to Canada by 2021. Will You Be One of Them?
December 14, 2018 – Nearly 225,000 Indian citizens will become Canadian permanent residents over the next three years if current trends continue, immigration numbers reveal.
In the first 10 months of 2018, 60,915 out of 276,380 new Canadian permanent residents were Indian citizens, or 22 per cent.
Applying that percentage to Canada’s three-year immigration levels plan reveals nearly 73,000 Indians could be welcomed in 2019, more than 75,000 in 2020 and 2021 will see 77,000 Indian citizens arrive.
These numbers only apply if the percentage is maintained. The percentage of Indians becoming Canadian permanent residents has jumped from 13 per cent in 2016 to 22 per cent in the first 10 months of 2018, indicating a sharp upwards trend.
It means that Indian citizens considering a move to Canada should have plenty of opportunity through skilled worker, business and family immigration channels over the next three years.
Indian citizens dominate the list of new Canadian permanent residents. The Philippines is the second most popular source country, but barely half the number of Philippines citizens became Canadian permanent residents in the first 10 months of 2018.
Other source countries on the top five list are China, Syria and Nigeria. Syria ranks high due to the approximately 42,000 refugees admitted to Canada following the election of the current liberals in late 2015.
Why Are Indians Drawn To Canada?
India is one of the most densely inhabited countries in the world, with a population of more than 1.3 billion.
Historically, Indian citizens have moved all over the world, with high Indian-heritage populations seen in many of the world’s most developed countries.
But India is also a thriving source of technology skilled workers where its education system is largely recognized in Canada. As the global economy continues to shift dramatically towards technology, Indian high technology workers have become increasingly popular for recruitment and retention through immigration policies.
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More frequently, Indian nationals will come here as international students or on a temporary work permit, and make the transition to permanent residence using the accrued Canadian experience.
On top of this, Canada already has an established Indian-heritage population, built up over decades of immigration. When such a community already exists, it makes the country more attractive for newcomers from the same country.
With Canada planning to welcome 350,000 new permanent residents annually by 2021, Indians are sure to make up a significant percentage.
Broadly, the options are:
- Family Class Sponsorship.
- Federal Economic Class.
- Provincial Economic Class.
- Quebec Immigration.
- Temporary Residence First, Then Transition to Permanent.
- Business Immigration.
What Is Family Class Immigration?
Candidates with family members who are already permanent residents or citizens can apply through Family Class Sponsorship immigration.
Which Family Members Can Be Sponsored for Canada Immigration?
- Spouse
- Common Law partner
- Conjugal partner
- Dependent children
- Parents
- Grandparents
- Brothers or sisters, nephews or nieces, granddaughters or grandsons who are orphaned, under 18 years of age and not married or in a common-law relationship
- Another relative of any age or relationship but only under specific conditions
- Accompanying relatives of the above (for example, spouse, partner and dependent children).
What Are the Requirements to Be A Sponsor?
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You and the sponsored relative must sign a sponsorship agreement that commits you to provide financial support for your relative, if necessary. This agreement also says the person becoming a permanent resident will make every effort to support her or himself.
- You must provide financial support for a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner for three years from the date they become a permanent resident.
- You must provide financial support for a dependent child for 10 years, or until the child turns 25, whichever comes first.
If you do not qualify for Family Class Sponsorship, the next step is to consider economic immigration.
Canada accepts the largest number of immigrants under the economic class.
It includes federal and provincial immigration programs covering a vast range of skills and target demand occupations.
The message is there are many immigration streams to be considered.
What Are Canada’s Federal Economic Class Programs?
Canada operates its federal economic class immigration system using Express Entry. The provinces are beginning to follow a similar approach.
Express Entry requires candidates to submit a profile, with the highest scoring profiles issued an Invitation to Apply to one of the above immigration programs.
Candidates then get 60 days to submit a full application.
Under Express Entry, candidates score Comprehensive Ranking System points for core factors such as age, education, work experience and language ability.
What Is the Express Entry Process?
- Submit profile and enter Express Entry Pool.
- Get issued an Invitation to Apply if you meet minimum points requirement.
- Submit an application in 60 days.
- Get a decision in target processing time of six months.
- If successful, move to Canada.
One of the best ways to increase a CRS score is with a job offer, which can be worth 200 or 50 points depending on the skill level.
Several of Canada’s provinces also operate Express Entry streams, allowing them to tap skilled workers from the pool.
A provincial nomination is worth 600 points and effectively guarantees an Invitation to Apply.
If you meet the requirements, Express Entry can be a fast way to achieve Canada immigration, with target processing times of six months once the full application is received.
What Are Canada’s Provincial Programs?
- Ontario Immigration
- Quebec Immigration
- Alberta Immigration
- British Columbia Immigration
- Manitoba Immigration
- New Brunswick Immigration
- Newfoundland Immigration
- Nova Scotia Immigration
- Saskatchewan Immigration
- Prince Edward Island Immigration
If you do not qualify through a federal economic program, the next step is to consider provincial streams.
Each one of Canada’s provinces runs their own immigration programs, targeting the specific demands of local labour markets.
If you have a specific skill, there could be a provincial stream waiting to accept you.
Quebec has autonomy over its immigration system, with the right to set its own immigration levels and the power to operate its own programs.
Beginning August 2018, Quebec will manage a Declaration of Interest system similar to Express Entry.
Can I Transition from Temporary to Permanent Residence?
Increasingly, immigrants are coming to Canada as temporary residents and transitioning to permanent residents.
This is a popular route for candidates who do not immediately qualify for permanent residence.
Time spent in Canada as a temporary resident counts towards a permanent residence application and even Canadian citizenship.
Work permits are issued through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, International Mobility Program and International Experience Canada Program.
Caregivers also have their own streams for work permits (under the TFWP) and transition to permanent residence.
Can I Apply for A Business Immigration Program?
Canada also aims to attract entrepreneurs and investors through its business immigration programs.
At the federal level, options include:
Current federal policy allows qualified applicants to buy an existing business in Canada and receive a work permit. Then time spent on the work permit, can count towards a permanent residence application.
However, by far the most popular and largest business program is the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program.
It is the only passive investment program that leads to Canadian permanent residence.
Quebec Investor: 2018 Primary Requirements
- Legally acquired personal net worth of $2 million;
- Two years of suitable management or business experience within the five years preceding the application;
- Investment of $1.2 million into a passive government guaranteed investment for a period of five years bearing no interest;
- Intend to settle in the province of Quebec.
Quebec also runs Immigrant Entrepreneur and Self-Employed programs.
A selection of Canada’s other provinces also operates business programs as a route to permanent residence.
Increasingly, the provinces require time spent in Canada setting up a business as a temporary resident before candidates are nominated for permanent residence.
Owner-Operator Business Immigration
Candidates looking to immigrate to Canada from the UAE should also consider the Buy a Business and Move to Canada Program.
Federal owner-operator rules allow a candidate to buy a business and move to Canada on a temporary work permit, before transitioning to permanent residence further down the line.
Under this policy a work permit is issued following the sale and transfer of the majority share ownership of an existing profitable Canadian business to the immigration candidate.
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
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- Publié dans 2018, L'actualité Canadienne
How Canada’s Technology Industry Competes with Best in World
December 14, 2018 – Four Canadian cities feature in the top 25 technology industry giants in North America, according to new research.
Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Vancouver are competing with the best in the world for tech industries, the report by the CBRE real estate and investment firm says.
The tech talent markets in each city were scored in 13 areas including depth vitality, attractiveness to employers seeking talent and attractiveness to tech workers looking for employment.
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The movement of technology talent and major tech firms around the world is among the foremost modern indicators of economic prosperity.
Canada has shaped its immigration system to make it easy for foreign technology workers to move here. It believes that streamlining the hiring procedure represents a big draw for tech start-ups and more established firms.
CBRs Top 25 Tech Talent Markets
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Seattle
- Washington
- Toronto
- New York
- Austin
- Boston
- Raleigh-Durham
- Atlanta
- Denver
- Baltimore
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Ottawa
- Montreal
- Phoenix
- San Diego
- Minneapolis
- Chicago
- Orange County
- Detroit
- Portland
- Salt Lake City
- Columbus
- Philadelphia
- Vancouver
The comprehensive CBRE analysis also analysed trends in terms of which tech talent markets are growing the fastest.
Often employers and technology workers need to assess trends rather than where the current best markets area, given that growth rate can be more important than size.
In terms of momentum of technology talent labour pools, Ottawa comes out number one thanks to its technology industry employment growth over the last four years.
Best Cities for Tech Talent Pool Momentum
- Ottawa
- Los Angeles
- Madison
- Orange County
- Pittsburgh
- Richmond
- Hartford
- Cleveland
- Seattle
- Fort Lauderdale
The CBRE study also attempted to measure brain gain or drain in the major cities of North America.
‘Brain drain’ occurs when the best talent is judge to be flowing out of a given city, attracted by the working conditions elsewhere.
Traditionally, the draw of Silicon Valley for technology workers has resulted in significant brain drain from Canadian cities.
However, the CBRE reports suggests this trend is reversing, with Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and Montreal in the top 20 cities for ‘brain gain’.
The study does this by comparing the number of technology degrees awarded by educational institutions in a given city, with the number of technology jobs created.
Toronto comes out first on the list, as the number one city in North America for attracting technology talent.
In-Depth Analysis of Canadian ‘Big 4’
Toronto is Canada’s technology industry giant, scoring 65.38 in the CBRE study to come out fourth overall in North America.
With more than 240,000 employed in the tech industry and growth of more than 50 per cent in the last five years, Toronto is well on the way to becoming a world tech industry hub.
The Ontario giant has also seen significant increases in the umber of tech-related degrees being awarded and growth across the board in the technology occupation salaries.
Toronto Employment Breakdown
| Employed 2017 | Growth 2012-2017 | Average Wage | Growth 2012-2017 | |
| Total Tech | 241,400 | 51.50% | $83,245 | 9.80% |
| Software Developers and Programmers | 62,100 | 47.90% | $84,656 | 20.20% |
| Computer Support, Database and Systems | 95,400 | 81.70% | $76,627 | 5.80% |
| Computers and Information Systems Managers | 28,400 | 54.30% | $111,904 | 10.20% |
| Technology Engineering-Related | 55,500 | 19.60% | $78,374 | 5.30% |
Canadian capital Ottawa came out 13th on the CBRE list with a score of 53.49. As mention earlier, the Ontario city was the leader in terms of technology talent pool momentum.
Technology employment in Ottawa is less than a third of the figure in Toronto, although it should be noted that salaries are slightly higher.
Add this to the lower const of living in Ottawa, and it is easy to see why it is attractive to technology workers.
The city also saw significant increase in technology-related degree completions in 2018, the CBRE figures show.
Ottawa Employment Breakdown
| Employed 2017 | Growth 2012-2017 | Average Wage | Growth 2012-2017 | |
| Total Tech | 70,600 | 15.9% | $87,997 | 8.3% |
| Software Developers and Programmers | 22,800 | -4.6% | $89,461 | 8.0% |
| Computer Support, Database and Systems | 28,000 | 40.0% | $78,998 | 3.5% |
| Computers and Information Systems Managers | 6,900 | 43.8% | $111,342 | 5.9% |
| Technology Engineering-Related | 12,900 | 5.7% | $92,456 | 20.5% |
Montreal comes out just one place below Ottawa in 14th on the CBRE list, with an overall score of 52,79.
Technology employment of 127,300 makes the industry almost double the size of that in the Canadian, with employment growth across the board in technology occupations.
Wages for technology workers are also on the increase, although not as high as either Toronto or Ottawa, but comparable with Vancouver.
Again, technology-related degrees are on the rise, a key trend in all Canadian cities on the CBRE list.
Montreal Employment Breakdown
| Employed 2017 | Growth 2012-2017 | Average Wage | Growth 2012-2017 | |
| Total Tech | 127,300 | 21.2% | $74,238 | 12.6% |
| Software Developers and Programmers | 33,300 | 27.1% | $68,702 | 8.9% |
| Computer Support, Database and Systems | 42,100 | 12.0% | $69,389 | 9.9% |
| Computers and Information Systems Managers | 12,100 | 44.0% | $94,723 | 12.6% |
| Technology Engineering-Related | 39,800 | 21.3% | $77,771 | 16.6% |
Vancouver is the fourth Canadian city on the CBRE list, coming out 25th overall with a score of 48.56.
The British Columbia giant also has the smallest technology employment levels out of the Canadian players, with 68,500 employed in tech occupations.
The city has seen healthy growth in tech occupations of more than 30 per cent over the last five years, with wages comparable to Montreal, but lower than Toronto and Ottawa.
Again, significant growth is seen in technology-related degrees.
Vancouver Employment Breakdown
| Employed 2017 | Growth 2012-2017 | Average Wage | Growth 2012-2017 | |
| Total Tech | 68,500 | 30.7% | $74,965 | 3.6% |
| Software Developers and Programmers | 21,800 | 26.7% | $71,926 | -1.9% |
| Computer Support, Database and Systems | 25,000 | 61.3% | $72,530 | 7.7% |
| Computers and Information Systems Managers | 5,300 | -3.6% | $98,969 | 11.3% |
| Technology Engineering-Related | 16,400 | 15.5% | $75,046 | 6.6% |
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- Publié dans 2018, L'actualité Canadienne
Minimum Score Drops Again In Latest BC PNP Entrepreneur Draw
December 14, 2018 – British Columbia immigration saw the lowest-ever minimum score for the second draw running under the popular BC PNP Entrepreneur stream.
Candidates scoring 110 points or more received invites for British Columbia immigration in the December 12 draw.
The draw also matched the record for the largest number of invites at 25, a record set in the previous draw on October 31.
The first draw under the B.C. Entrepreneur category was conducted in November 2015.
What Was the Minimum Score For The Latest B.C. Entrepreneur Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 12-Dec-18 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 110 | 25 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
In the previous B.C. business draw on October 31, 2018, 25 invites were issued and a minimum score of 112 required.
What Was the Minimum Score For The October 31 B.C. Entrepreneur Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invites Issued |
| 31-Oct-18 | Entrepreneur Immigration | 112 | 25 |
Source: https://welcomebc.ca
What Are The Requirements For The B.C. Entrepreneur Category?
Business candidates in this British Columbia immigration category must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Demonstrate a personal net worth of at least $800,000;
- Make a personal investment of at least $400 000 to establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C.;
- Create at least three jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
- Participate in the day-to-day management and direction or the business;
- Sign a performance agreement with B.C. prior to nomination;
- Candidates in the Entrepreneur category can sponsor a key staff member for Canadian permanent residence.
How Do I Qualify For The Regional Entrepreneur Category?
Business candidates in this category must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Demonstrate a personal net worth of at least $400,000;
- Make a personal investment of at least $200,000 to establish or purchase and expand an eligible business in B.C. outside the Vancouver metropolitan area and the Abbotsford metropolitan area;
- Create at least one new job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
- Participate in the day-to-day management and direction or the business;
- Sign a performance agreement with B.C. prior to nomination.
Meanwhile, the latest BC PNP Tech Pilot draw saw 31 invitations issued via the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.
Skilled worker candidates under the province’s Express Entry and direct provincial streams both required a minimum 85 points in the September 19, 2018 draw.
International graduates under both streams needed to score 95 points or more to qualify.
Did You Get Invited in the December 12 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 12-December-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 85 | Total: 31 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 85 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 95 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
A coveted provincial nomination effectively guarantees selection under the Canada Express Entry System, worth 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
The BC 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.
How To Get A Guaranteed Invitation For B.C. Immigration
| 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
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
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- Publié dans 2018, 2018, BC, L'actualité Canadienne
Technology Workers Given Priority For British Columbia Immigration Through BC PNP Tech Pilot
December 13, 2018 – British Columbia immigration has invited a new group of skilled workers and international graduates through the BC PNP Tech Pilot.
In a December 12 draw, the province issued 31 British Columbia immigration invitations to candidates with skills and experience in one of the pilot’s 29 target occupations.
Skilled workers needed 85 points to qualify through both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams.
Meanwhile, both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams for international graduates required a minimum score of 95 points.
Did You Get Invited in the December 12 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 12-December-18 (Technology only) | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 85 | Total: 31 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 85 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 95 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
The previous British Columbia draw saw Invitations to Apply issued to skilled workers and international graduates across five BC PNP streams.
The December 6 draw saw 387 invites issued.
Both the direct provincial and Express Entry streams for skilled workers saw a minimum score of 85 points.
The province’s two international graduate streams saw minimum scores of 95 points.
Lastly, entry level and semi-skilled workers needed 68 points to qualify.
Did You Get Invited in the December 6 B.C. Immigration Draw?
| Date | Category | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| 06-December-18 | EEBC – Skilled Worker | 85 | Total: 387 |
| EEBC – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Skilled Worker | 85 | ||
| SI – International Graduate | 95 | ||
| SI – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled | 68 |
Source: www.welcomebc.ca
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 with relaxed duration requirements.
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 basing themselves in Canada’s westernmost province.
What Are The 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 |
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.
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
Interested employers: Kindly contact us here to receive further information.
Interested candidates: Find out whether you qualify to Canada by completing our free on-line evaluation. We will provide you with our evaluation within 1-2 business days.
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- Publié dans 2018, 2018, BC, L'actualité Canadienne
Quebec To Provide $250,000 Government Grants For Immigrant Integration Projects
December 13, 2018 – Non-profit organizations can apply for grants of up to $250,000 to support projects that help integrate new immigrants into Quebec society.
Quebec’s immigration ministry (MIDI) issued a call for proposals on Tuesday, December 11, with the deadline for submission on February 1, 2019.
The call comes as the Quebec provincial government looks to temporarily lower Quebec immigration levels by 20 per cent in 2019 so that integration services can be improved.
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A provincial statement said: “The purpose of the Diversity Mobilization Program is to support non-profit organizations in building more welcoming and inclusive communities to foster the full participation of immigrants and ethnocultural minorities in French.
The statement continued: “It is also encouraged that projects take into account the differentiated contexts of certain population groups, including young people, older people and women.”
The Coalition Avenir du Québec, or CAQ, has tabled a provincial government plan to temporarily reduce Quebec immigration to 40,000 newcomers per year, down from 50,000 in 2018.
For the Quebec Economic Class, the CAQ plan is for number to fall to 23,450 in 2019, from 31,200 in 2018. The Economic Class numbers are to include between 18,000 and 20,100 skilled workers, 3,100 and 3,400 business people, with room for 600 to 800 other immigrants.
For the Family Class, the plan is for numbers to fall to 8,900 from 11,700. Refugees, meanwhile, would drop from 9,400 to 6,950 under the published numbers.
CAQ’s 2019 Quebec Immigration Levels Plan
| 2018 | 2019 | |
| Economic Class | 31,200 | 23,450 |
| Family Class | 11,700 | 8,900 |
| Refugees | 9,400 | 6,950 |
The 20 per cent reduction is controversial given Quebec businesses are currently finding it difficult to fill vacancies.
Provincial unemployment is at a decades-low figure, with employers relying on immigration to plug gaps in the labour market.
The CAQ argues Quebec needs more of the right type of immigrant, citing unemployment figures from 2017 of 6.1 per cent for the whole of the province, but 15.8 per cent for new immigrants.
The recently launched Quebec Expression of Interest system should also assist in improving integration.
Styled on the federal Express Entry system, the Quebec system will see candidates with the highest-scoring profiles invited to apply for Quebec immigration.
Non-profit organizations wishing to benefit from government grants must submit proposals in the following areas:
- To foster intercultural connections that enable Quebeckers from diverse backgrounds to get to know each other and participate in projects that contribute to harmonious intercultural relations;
- To encourage inter-religious dialogue;
- To raise awareness of the issues of living together in a diverse society to contribute to constructive dialogue and build trust and solidarity;
- To prevent discrimination and prejudice by removing barriers to the full participation of immigrants and ethnocultural minorities.
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- Publié dans 2018, 2018, L'actualité Canadienne, Quebec-news
Canada Invites 3,900 Express Entry Candidates to Close on Annual ITA Record
December 12, 2018 – Canada immigration authorities have issued 3,900 Invitations to Apply for the sixth consecutive Express Entry draw, and seventh in 2018.
The December 12 draw saw a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 445, the same as the previous draw.
The draw brings the total ITAs issued in 2018 to 85,900. The record for a single year is 86,023, set in 2017.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has a high-skilled immigration intake target of 74,900 for 2018.
This was the 26th round of invitations under Express Entry in 2018 and 105th overall.
IRCC can now set an exact number of invitations to be issued.
Where the number of candidates with the lowest score surpasses the number of invitations permitted, authorities give priority to the profiles that have been in the Express Entry pool the longest.
Thus, if more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
The highest number of candidates invited in a single draw since the change is 3,900.
Why Did Express Entry Change?
The new format allows immigration officials greater control to implement a more fine-tuned method for choosing an exact number of candidates to be issued an ITA. The previous system did not allow this.
Despite the latest change, the latest draw continued the trend under the Express Entry System where the lowest CRS score was well below 500.
It was the 35th draw since immigration authorities substantially modified the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System on June 6, 2017.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is an immigration system implemented by Canadian immigration authorities (IRCC) on January 1, 2015 which manages skilled worker applications under Federal Economic programs. This includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Skilled Trades Program the Canada Experience Class and parts of the Provincial Nomination Programs.
Stakeholders expect to see near 30 draws and more than 80,000 invitations issued in 2018, with a majority of draws featuring CRS scores below 450 to enable Canadian immigration authorities to meet targeted annual immigration levels for 2018.
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- The 9-Month Review: Canada Express Entry Sees Busiest Quarter Of 2018 With 22,800 ITAs Issued
- First Half 2018 Express Entry Results Shows Consistency in Required CRS Scores
- 2018 Express Entry First Quarter Review
- Canada Immigration: 2017 Year in Review
- 2016 Express Entry Year-End report
What Can Employers Do to Recruit Foreign Workers?
Employers are encouraged to consider securing an LMIA or nomination under provincial nomination programs (PNPs) to ensure long term retention of employees.
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What Should Candidates Do Next?
It is expected that the majority of applicants to be issued ITAs in 2018 will require a CRS score well under 450 points, enabling a significant number of applicants to receive permanent admission to Canada without a job offer or nomination under a provincial immigration program. However, securing an approved offer of employment is highly recommended. Watch our Facebook livestream video on how to find jobs in Canada from overseas.
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- Publié dans 2018, Express Entry, L'actualité Canadienne
Tackling Canada’s Technology Sector Shortage Using Global Talent Stream
Attracting, hiring and retaining the right talent is essential for the growth of technology firms in Canada. For years, Canadian technology companies struggled to attract the right candidates to fill vacancies that would ultimately help them expand and grow. The all-too common story saw businesses identify international skilled workers, start the paperwork, but the processing would take so long, the in-demand talent would be lured elsewhere.
This is why, in 2017 the Global Talent Stream was introduced by the federal government. The aim of the program was to boost the skilled talent pool in Canada. The program was introduced with an initial 2-year timeline, during which time high growth firms can gain access to highly sought after skilled foreign workers.
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Why Canada has a technology talent shortage
Canada’s has several renowned universities offering highly marketable degrees in technology-based programs. However, many of the top graduates have traditionally been lured away to Silicon Valley to work for U.S. technology giants. With Donald Trump cracking down on immigration this is changing.
Reports show that by 2020 the country will experience a shortage of almost 220,000 tech workers due to inadequate supply to match the ever-growing demand, according to the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC).
The problem with the old system
Previously, and with few exceptions, technology talent came in through the same general streams as other skilled workers. For work permits, that meant the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the cumbersome Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process.
The LMIA is the document that proves the lack of a suitable Canadian candidate at the going rates, for a position. Processing could take up to a year, often too long for in-demand skilled workers to hang around. Even the LMIA-exempt positions covered under the International Mobility Program could see lengthy processing times for a number of reasons.
What the GTS changed
The launch of the Global Talent Stream in June 2017 saw government policies committed to processing applications inside Canada in two weeks for the most in-demand positions. The Global Talent Stream is part of a broader Global Skills Strategy, which also includes work permit exemptions for managers, professionals and researchers.
It also saw commitment to a more client-focused approach by the federal government, guiding employers through the application process.
Operating as part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the GTS has two distinct streams:
- Category A, featuring a list of designated partners who refer businesses for access to the GTS;
- Category B, featuring a list of target occupations covered under the GTS.
See chart for GTS occupations.
The GTS is part of the broader Global Skills Strategy, under which two more important work permit changes were made:
- Access to two-week processing for certain LMIA-exempt work permits issued through the International Mobility Program;
- Short-term work permit exemptions for 15, 30 or 120 days for managers, professionals and researchers.
Global Skills Strategy Work Permit Exemption: Requirements
Whether applying at a visa off or Port of Entry, a candidate must provide documents to show the short-term exemption applies. These documents should include:
- Formal job offer
- Letter from employer describing duties, NOC code and period of employment
Researchers also require the following documents:
- Letter from qualifying institution describing duties, research to be completed and NOC code.
- Proof of educational qualifications to establish academic excellence.
- Description of how a candidate will add value to the research project.
Why the launch of GTS was particularly well timed
Just as Canada launched the GTS, Trump stepped up his immigration crackdown in the U.S.
There have been no formal changes to the H-1B visa for skilled workers, but U.S. officials have made it much more difficult to obtain this visa. Paperwork requirements are more onerous and processing times lengthy. It appears U.S. officials are following instructions to create hurdles and delay the process of issuing visas.
For skilled worker candidates considering their options, they now have Canada with its newly launched two-week work permit processing, or the U.S. with an anti-immigration president and a deliberately bogged down system.
Has the GTS been successful?
Businesses hailed the arrival of the GTS and are calling for it to be extended beyond the current two-year pilot, which expires in June 2019. It was recently expanded to include three new occupations on its one-year anniversary.
More than 2,000 workers have been approved to Canada since the program launched in Q3 2017. Thousands of workers are expected to come to Canada under the program with their families, who also qualify for two-week processing. Most will make the transition to permanent residence once they are here. This can be done relatively quickly through the Express Entry system for workers with such in-demand skills.
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By helping technology firms add the right talent in order to support overall growth, this program ultimately helps to create a much larger pool of new jobs including Canadians. In order to create the Global Talent Stream, the federal government spoke to several Canadian tech CEOs to discover how to make the most efficient program that would tackle the problem of talent shortage head on. The next natural step would be to continue working with the heads of tech companies and other innovators and resourceful members of the industry to make this pilot program a permanent fixture.
Other actions that the federal government can take include working with innovators to develop a national talent-retention strategy, and promotion of science, technology, engineering and math education in all academic institutions that are publicly funded.
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- Publié dans 2018, L'actualité Canadienne
Details of New Parents and Grandparents Program Coming Soon
December 11, 2018 – Canada’s immigration department says details of the 2019 Parents and Grandparents Program will be released soon.
The program will reopen in January 2019 with a first-come, first-served process, moving away from an unpopular lottery system that has been in place since the start of 2017.
“Family reunification is a top immigration priority for the Government of Canada,” a statement said.
“The Parents and Grandparents Program continues to be very popular, with high demand for sponsorship from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
“Details on the 2019 intake system will be released in the coming weeks.”
Canada plans to accept 20,000 completed applications in 2019, up from a target of 17,000 in 2018.
The immigration levels plan released in October 2018 gives a target of 20,500 parent and grandparent admissions in 2019, rising to 21,000 in 2020 and 2021.
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Canada To Accept 20,000 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Applications in 2019 Under First Apply Immigration System
Canada Announces Second Lottery Draw For Parents and Grandparents Program
Stinging Criticism of Canada’s Parent and Grandparent Program
Since 2017, names have been selected at random from all those who submitted an interest to sponsor.
Families complained that the randomized process gave them no way of knowing if they would ever be selected to reunite with their loved ones.
The process faced stinging criticism from potential sponsors, candidates and other stakeholders.
IRCC officials, including Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, defended the system, saying it was designed to make the process fairer.
However, they have now accepted the lottery system has not worked by changing it to an online version of the previous first-come, first-served process.
How Will the Parents and Grandparents Program Change In 2019?
| 2019 Process | 2018 Process |
| 1) Application window to open in January for submission of ‘interest to sponsor’ forms. 2) Sponsors to be issued invitations to apply in the order ‘interest to sponsor’ forms are submitted. 3) Those issued invitations have 90 days to submit a complete application. | 1) Application window to open in January for submission of ‘interest to sponsor’ forms. 2) Sponsors are drawn at random from all those who submitted ‘interest to sponsor’ forms. The government conducted two draws in 2017 and two in 2018. 3) The sponsors drawn are issued invitations to apply, with 90 days to submit a full application. |
How Many Parents and Grandparents Does Canada Admit?
Canada plans to welcome 20,000 parents and grandparents in 2018, 20,500 in 2019 and 21,000 in 2020 and 2021, as per the multi-year immigration levels plan released in October 2018.
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- Publié dans 2018, L'actualité Canadienne
