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Canadian Immigration Program | What’s New?

Post by : Admin on Jun 28,2022

Canada has always tried to make immigration easier and faster for students, workers, families and spouses. Immigration, after all, has been a major source of boosting the country’s overall economy and bringing in the talent that the country needs for global development. 

Thus, you won’t be surprised to know that Canada is working on a fast-track immigration program for international students and temporary foreign workers. That means foreign workers and international students can acquire permanent resident status more quickly. 

Detailed Insights Into the Update 

According to Minister Sean Fraser, the new program will be a permanent pathway for temporary residents. It almost reminded the country of the TR2PR program, which helped 90,000 international students and essential workers graduate last year. 

After Fraser became the immigration minister, it became mandatory for him to expand permanent residence pathways. Currently, he has 120 days to come up with a strategy to achieve the goals dictated by a motion passed in the Canadian House of Commons. 

You will get more information about the program by September 8. 

Changes in the Express Entry Programs

You may have heard that Canada will again invite CEC and FSWP candidates this July for permanent resident status. But that isn't all. 

Gear up for more surprises. 

Bill C-19 is almost on track to become law. That is going to give IRCC the right authority to invite Express Entry candidates on the basis of economic goals or education credentials. 

IRCC needs to help individuals select the groups of Express Entry candidates that will be involved in these new changes. 

Steps to Come to Canada as a Temporary Resident 

There are two reasons for people to come to Canada- to study or work. You need to get accepted to a DLI and acquire a study permit if you want to study in Canada. You may also be eligible for a PGWP if you graduate from a full-time program of at least eight months. 

Similarly, you need a work permit if you want to work in Canada. The two categories of work permits include- The temporary Foreign Worker Program TFWP and International Mobility Program or IMP. 

How to Immigrate through Express Entry?

Before you learn the steps for immigrating through Express Entry, let’s discuss what Express Entry exactly is. 

It is an application management system specifically for three Canadian Immigration Programs. The programs include the FSWP, CEC and FSTP. That means you need to be eligible for any one of the programs to get into the Express Entry pool of candidates. 

After you get into the pool, you will get a score on the basis of the IRCC’s CRS. The CRS considers factors such as official language facility, study experience, age and other economic factors to give you points. These CRS points determine whether or not you will get the Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence. 

The candidates in the Express Entry pool may also get an invitation to apply for provincial nomination through a PNP. You will be awarded 600 CRS points if you respond to the invitation and get nominated. This bonus guarantees that you will get an ITA in the next Express Entry draw. 

Things flow smoothly once IRCC receives and approves your response to the ITA. The processing time for responding is six months though the government is trying to fast-track the process. Connect with the team at Onkar Immigration to know about the changes in detail. We provide thorough and stepwise guidance.