PR Requirements Made Easier for Doctors in Canada
Post by : Admin on Jul 08,2023
There’s good news for doctors seeking permanent residency (PR) in Canada. The immigration minister, Sean Fraser, signed a temporary public policy to ease the requirements doctors need to fulfill to attain the PR. The exemptions became effective on 25th April 2023. The validity remains unless anything otherwise is mentioned by the minister.
Are you a foreign national doctor providing publicly-funded medical services in Canada? Then the temporary policy frees you of specific obligations that may have created an obstacle in your PR journey. In other words, the exemptions make it easier for international physicians to become permanent residents in Canada.
Why are the Exemptions Important?
The purpose of these exemptions is to enhance the eligibility criteria for self-employed foreign national physicians. The Canadian Government wants more candidates to qualify for the Express Entry system. And to do so, the physicians had to show their experience of continuous work in Canada for a minimum of a year after they have issued their PR visa.
Not all physicians and doctors are able to do so due to their nature of work arrangements. But, that also doesn’t mean they aren’t qualified enough to become permanent residents here.
Similarly, several physicians here work as independent contractors. They provide publicly financed medical services under a fee-for-service model. The nature of their work is redeemed ineligible to qualify for the Express Entry system.
Thus, the new exemptions focus on helping these candidates meet the FSWP and CEC eligibility criteria and enter the Express Entry pool efficiently. Foreign national physicians also get a better chance at receiving ITAs for PR with these new exemptions.
What are the Changes in Eligibility Criteria for Foreign National Physicians?
In specific occupations, the physician doesn’t need to show their continuous employment for a year at least according to the new temporary public policy. But, only a healthcare organization, government entity, province or territorial government or a government-appointed body can make the job offer.
Prior to the new policy, independent contractors were considered self-employed and hence not eligible for Express Entry. Thanks to the exemptions, now they can also qualify and become permanent residents of Canada.
Which Occupations are Eligible for Exemptions?
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Final Thoughts,
All in all, the Canadian Government has brought forth exemptions to fix the healthcare shortage in Canada. Now foreign national physicians who work as independent contractors or are self-employed can claim CRS points for their work experience. Also, the physicians do not need to show continuous employment for a year to attain the PR.
Whether you want to immigrate to Canada as a healthcare professional, a caregiver or a skilled worker in any niche, licensed consultants can make things simpler for you. At Onkar Immigration, we have highly trained and licensed immigration consultants to equip you with all the knowledge and guidance you need to live your Canadian dream.
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