Are you planning to acquire a permanent resident visa in Canada? Then the Provincial Nominee Programs might be what you need to achieve your Canadian goals. There are ten provinces in Canada. Each province has its own provincial nominee program and eligibility criteria for federal skilled workers. The PNP sends interested candidates an invitation to apply for Canadian provincial nomination.
Ontario and British Columbia disclosed PNP draw results last week. The PNP is one of the most efficient immigration pathways in Canada. It enables skilled individuals to apply for a Canadian PR visa and also helps Canada boosts its labour and economic workforce.
PNP Draw Results in Ontario and British Columbia from 12th to 18th August
British Columbia
PNP in BC sent invitations to at least 223 candidates on 16th August. 177 of them were invited through a general draw consisting of tech occupations. It also included semi-skilled and entry-level candidates. Candidates in the Skilled Worker and International Graduates categories were most likely to receive the invitations to apply from PNP.
The following occupations were also included in the invitation rounds:
5 healthcare assistants (at least 60 points)
26 early childhood assistants and educators (at least 60 points)
15 healthcare workers (at least 60 points)
Ontario
Ontario sent invitations to 30 candidates under the Entrepreneur Stream. The scores of these candidates ranged from 138-160. They were required to sign a performance agreement and attend an interview to apply for the visa.
Once you get through the visa application process, you will get a temporary work permit to immigrate to Canada. After 20 months of arrival, you need to submit a final review after implementing your business plan.
The eligibility criteria for this stream:
Business experience of 24 months in the last 60 months
The purpose should be the motive of investing.
Control over at least one-third of the equity in the business
Active involvement in business management
Should create a minimum of two permanent full-time jobs for permanent residents and citizens in Canada
What’s the Connection between Express and PNP?
PNP is an immigration program, while Express Entry is an application management system used for the ranking of candidates in multiple immigration programs. It covers the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Once candidates enter the Express Entry pool, they are ranked and given scores that determine their eligibility.
Onkar Immigration is here to resolve all your queries related to Express Entry draws and immigration programs. Consult with our professionals and get a step closer to your Canadian dream.
Now, you can sponsor your parents and grandparents to immigrate and get PR in Canada through the Parents Grandparents Program or PGP. Your family will be eligible for Canadian permanent residence once they meet all the eligibility requirements of the PGP. They may also be eligible for Canadian citizenship if approved under this program.
In 2021, the PGP invited 30,000 permanent residents and Canadian citizens to submit applications. The IRCC prioritized those applications which were submitted between noon EDT (13th October 2020) and noon EDT (3rd November 2020).
What are the eligibility requirements of the Parents Grandparents Program?
In 2021, the requirements for applying to the PGP were:
Had to be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or registered Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
Residing in Canada
18 years old or more
Proof of income submission to the IRCC
Proof that income is more than the minimum necessary income level
They also had to formally assure that they could support the family for 20 years financially and repay the social assistance benefits provided to them.
What was the Minimum Necessary Income Requirement for PGP?
The Canadian Government wants to ensure that you are capable of sponsoring your family to determine whether or not you are eligible for the Parents Grandparents Program. Thus, the IRCC has set a minimum income requirement that you have to exceed to be eligible for this program.
Here are the minimum income requirements for the 2021 PGP in Canada except Quebec:
Family size
Minimum Income Requirements 2020
2 people
$32,270
3 people
$39,672
4 people
$48,167
5 people
$54,630
Each additional person
$6,985
How to sponsor parents and grandparents in Quebec?
The process of sponsoring a parent or a grandparent is slightly different from the rest of the Canadian provinces. You need IRCC’s approval, followed by meeting the immigration sponsorship requirements set by the Quebec Government.
The financial proof of income holds the same importance in Quebec as well. Alongside that, you may have to sign a sponsorship with the province of Quebec.
Is There Another Option for Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents in Canada?
Don’t worry if the PGP isn’t working out for you. You can still sponsor your parents and grandparents to come to Canada through the Super Visa. It lets your parents and grandparents of permanent residents and citizens of Canada to visit you for up to five consecutive years without the need for visitor status renewal. Parents and grandparents may enter Canada for up to 10 years multiple times with the Super Visa.
Eligibility Requirements of Super Visa
Firstly, you have to be a Canadian citizen or a Canadian permanent resident to use the Super Visa to sponsor your parents and grandparents. You also need to send a signed letter to your family that consists of the following details:
A copy of your Canadian permanent resident document or citizenship
An assurance of financial support
Proof of medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company
Number of people in your household
Moreover, you also have to show that you meet the income requirements set by the Low-Income Cut Off standards. The minimum income requirements are as follows:
Family size
Minimum Income Requirements
1 person
$25,921
2 people
$32,270
3 people
$39,672
4 people
$48,167
5 people
$54,630
Additional person beyond 7 people
$6,985
Information about the PGP 2022 isn’t available yet. However, our team stays abreast of all the recent updates and news related to Canadian immigration programs. So, get in touch with us, and we will guide you through the PGP.
Canada is one of the leading destinations for global talents to flourish. Employers from different fields in Canada are looking for skilled candidates to fill thousands of vacancies in wide range of sectors. Moreover, immigrants play an integral role in fueling the Canadian economy. Thus, on 22nd April 2022, Sean Fraser, the Canadian immigration minister, revealed a new PGWP extension policy. This policy is a measure to negate the negative effects of a long pause in Express Entry CEC draws since 2021.
What is the new PGWP Extension Policy?
The new PGWP extension policy is for foreign nationals with expired or soon-to-be expired post-graduation work permits from 20th September 2021 to 31st December 2021. It enables them to work in Canada for 18 months extra through a new permit application or work permit extension.
This policy also benefits the temporary residents in Canada waiting to get through permanent resident pathways. Earlier, they had to quit jobs and wait for their permit extension. The new policy lets them work during the process.
What are the benefits of the policy?
IRCC shared the following scenarios where the new policy will come in handy:
Post-graduation work permit expires from 2nd October 2021 to 31st December 2022. Updated address. Passport valid through April 2024.
Do not respond to the confirmation email from IRCC. You will get the updated work permit through the mail by mid-October.
Post-graduation work permit expires from 2nd October 2021 to 31st December 2022. Address and/or passport validity not updated.
Follow the instructions in the email you receive from IRCC. This will help them know that you need to update your address. You will, however, not get this initial email if IRCC is unable to extend the work permit within 18 months due to passport validity issues. You will get a separate mail in September.
The IRCC will send you instructions via email about how to update the mailing address and passport validity in your online account. There is two weeks' time to update the details. Once done, you will get the updated work permit by the middle of November through the mail.
Thus, if your passport isn't valid, you cannot benefit from this new policy. Check the passport’s validity first. Apply for an extension if you see if it expires before 2nd April 2024. Link your application to your online account if you are applying for the permit using a paper application.
Post-graduation work permit expires from 2nd October 2021 to 31st December 2022. Address or passport validity cannot be updated.
You can wait to apply till the renewal of your passport. You can also extend the work permit to your passport's expiration date. The right way is to apply online for a work permit extension.
Post-graduation work permit expires from 2nd October 2021 to 31st December 2022. No contact from IRCC.
This happens when you are ineligible for this new policy. You can be eligible if any information about your admissibility to Canada requires further review. You can, however, apply online for a work permit extension.
The post-graduation work permit will expire or has expired from 20th September 2021 to 1st October 2022.
In this case, too, you have to apply online. Temporary residents with an expired temporary status should apply for its restoration at the same time. The new policy lets them restore the status even if it expired 90 days ago. If you have left and want to apply from abroad, you are eligible if you are approved to return to Canada.
Note to remember: Submit the work permit applications for this new policy online by 31st
December 2022.
Can the foreign nationals work in the interim?
Foreign nationals with an expired or soon-to-expire post-graduation work permit will get an email from the IRCC that will allow them to work in the interim. This is going to start on 8th August 2022.
You may need this email later to show that you are authorised to work in Canada temporarily for employers. So, attach this to your post-graduation work permit while applying for jobs.
This policy of working in the interim will be effective until 31st May 2023. If you are eligible for this new policy, you can continue working or return to the workforce while your work permit application is in process.
Remember:
The new policy provides you with an opportunity to work for an additional 18 months. But, it doesn’t restore the temporary resident status. That means you should apply for the status restoration when you apply for the new work permit if your status has expired.
You still have the chance to come to Canada again and acquire authorisation to work even if you are currently outside Canada and have a valid temporary resident visa.
How will the policy benefit temporary residents who applied for Permanent Resident pathways?
Here are the eligibility criteria for temporary residents to apply for an open work permit:
Applicants who have applied for ‘temporary resident to permanent pathways’
Applicants with non-finalized permanent residence application
About 2500 applicants applied and got an open work permit with an expiration date of 31st December 2022. They will receive an email from the IRCC with the procedure for updating the work permit with longer validity date. They don’t have to do anything if they have an updated mailing address and they still live in Canada.
You will not get the email if your passports expire before 31st December 2024. You can still apply for the work permit on the same day you apply for passport restoration of the expiry date.
Onkar Immigration is here to solve your queries regarding the new PGWP policy. Our team equips you with the knowlede and resources required to make the most of this new policy.
The Canadian Government updated the NOC system in 2016 to provide more opportunities for professionals to live and work in Canada. This isn’t new. Canada updates the occupational classification system once every ten years. You must stay abreast of the changes in the new NOC system 2022 to ensure you successfully get through the Expres Entry programs.
The New NOC System 2022 | What are the Changes?
Initially, the NOC classified occupations on the basis of five skill levels:
O- Managerial occupations
A- Professional occupations (university education mandatory)
B- Skilled trades (college education or apprentice training mandatory)
C- Semi-skilled occupations (occupational training or secondary school mandatory)
D- Semi-skilled and unskilled jobs (no formal education required. On-job training mandatory)
This classification system will change from 16th November and be replaced by the new numerical classification.
The changes in the new NOC system include:
The current skill type and level structure in the NOC system will be replaced with the TEER system
Occupation codes will consist of 5-digit codes
The eligibility criteria also change as per the new TEER structure
What are the new TEER categories included?
According to the Executive Committee of IRCC, the new NOC system will adopt the TEER structure as given below:
NOC 2016
NOC 2021
Skill type 0
TEER 0
Skill level A
TEER 1
Skill level B
TEER 2
Skill level B
TEER 3
Skill level C
TEER 4
Skill level D
TEER 5
A few jobs may change to a different category of TEER.
But, mostly, the jobs will stay in the TEER category equal to the skill level as shown above.
TEER 2 or TEER 3 categories may include the jobs eligible for Skill level B.
Here is the type of occupation for each TEER in the new NOC system.
TEER Level `
Types of Occupations
TEER 0
Management
TE
ER 1
Occupations where a university degree is mandatory
TEER 2
Occupations that need a college diploma, supervisory occupations and apprenticeship training for at least 2 years
TEER 3
Occupations that need a college diploma, apprenticeship training for at less than 2 years and at on-the-job training for more than 6 months
TEER 4
Occupations that need a high school diploma or weeks of on-job-training
TEER 5
Occupations that need a short-term work demonstration
Which Programs are Affected by the New NOC System?
The new NOC system will affect the eligibility criteria of the following programs:
Express Entry (FSWP, CEC and FSTP)
Atlantic Immigration Program
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Caregivers Program
Out-of-Status Construction Workers
Provincial Nominee Program
International Mobility Program
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Agri-Food Pilot
To know more about the changes in the eligibility requirements of different programs, connect with Onkar Immigration. We will guide you through all the changes related to the new NOC system.
The new NOC system 2021 version will be effective from 16th November 2022. That means the previous skill level structure in the NOC will be replaced by a 6-category TEER system. This change also affects the Express Entry eligibility requirements. You must stay aware of the new changes in the requirements to get through the Expres Entry programs successfully.
Skill Level
TEER Category
0
0
A
1
B
2 and 3
Keep the following in mind if you submit the Express Entry profile on or after 16th November 2022:
Access the ESDC website and look for your occupation in the NOC 2021 list.
Pick the right TEER category and the 5-digit occupation code while filling the profile.
You may have submitted the profile but not the invitation to apply. So, in that case, do the following:
Access the ESDC website and look for your occupation in the NOC 2021 list.
Update the profile with the right TEER category and the 5-digit occupation code.
Have you received an invitation to apply?
In that case, submit your permanent residence application according to the new NOC system.
Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry According to New NOC System
Canadian Experience Class
Language skills
English or French
CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 occupations
CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 occupations
Work experience level
You need to show Canadian work experience in any occupation listed in 1 or more occupations in these TEER categories:
0, 1, 2 and 3
Years of work experience
Full-time or part-time work experience in Canada for one year in the last three years
Job offer
Not mandatory
Education
Not mandatory
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Language skills
English or French
CLB 7
Work experience level
You need to show work experience in any occupation listed in 1 of these TEER categories:
0, 1, 2 and 3
Years of work experience
Full-time or part-time work experience for one continuous year within the last 10 years in your primary occupation.
Job offer
Not mandatory.
However, you may attain FSW points if you have a valid job offer.
Education
Secondary education is mandatory. Post-secondary education can get you more FSW points.
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Language skills
English or French
CLB 5 for speaking and listening
CLB 4 for reading and writing
Work experience level
You need to show work experience in these TEER 2 or 3 categories such as:
Major group 72, transportation officers, controllers and technical trades. It excludes Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllers
Major Group 73, general trades
Major Group 92, manufacturing and utilities, processing, utilities controllers, supervisors and controllers
Major Group 82, supervisors in agriculture, natural resources and similar productions
Major Group 93, aircraft assemblers, process and central control processors and inspectors. It however excludes Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assembly inspectors and assemblers
Unit Group 62200 and chefs
Minor Group 6320, bakers, butchers and cooks
Years of work experience
Full-time or part-time work experience for two years in the last five years
Job offer
You need a valid full-time employment job offer for at least one year
Or, you need to show the certificate of qualification in a specific skilled trade that’s issued by a Canadian territorial, provincial or federal authority
Education
Not mandatory
Willl there by changes in the comprehensive ranking ystem points?
The comprehensive ranking system points will also follow the Skill Level chart as shown above. For instance, let’s say you have 50 points for employment in skill level 0, A or B. So, you will have 50 points for the same employment in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3.
What about the FSWP selection factor points?
The selection factors in the Federal Skilled Worker Program determines each applicant’s points. The points will remain the same even in the new NOC system. For instance, let’s say you got 50 points for employment in skill level 0, A or B. You will get the same 50 points for employment in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Onkar Immigration is here to guide you throughout the changes and updates associated with the new NOC system. We make sure you get through the Express Entry programs hassle-free. Consult with the professionals today.
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