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10 Aug 2021

June shows Some job Retrieval in Canada

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Coronavirus has turned life upside down throughout the world. The economy has suffered tremendous losses amid worldwide lockdowns. However, with the vaccine against the virus being in place the life seems to be getting back to normal with wider job openings and relaxation in travel restrictions. 

Though the Canadian economy has recovered to a certain extent, the losses are incomparable to enhanced employment opportunities. Canada recorded a loss of 275,000 jobs in the months of April and May 2021. From November 2020 to January 2021, the employment rate in Canada recorded an upward trend. Another wave of coronavirus that spread at the beginning of January 2021 again led to the decline in Canada’s employment. 

The good news now is that most people have been vaccinated in Canada, and thus, the Canadian Government had started relaxing restrictions and lockdown in May 2021. The restaurants, personal care services and various other leisure activities had recommenced in 8 Canadian provinces.    

Immigrants, who immigrated to Canada more than five years ago, have witnessed a high employment rate in recent times. This high employment rate can be attributed to the travel restrictions that have led to low incoming of immigrants in Canada.  

The job opportunities are immense in Canada in the coming years as per NOC (National Occupational Classification), for skilled professionals in Healthcare, Food Services, Laboratories, Epidemiology and Biological Research, Digital Marketing (Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations), IT, IT Consultancy and Information Systems Analysis, Data Management Science, and many more. 

It is, therefore, the best time for professionals across industries to discover their prospects for Canadian Immigration. To learn more, contact Options Abroad, possessing decades of experience in converting hundreds and thousands of permanent residency applications in Canada into a success.  

27 Jul 2021

Relaxed travel restrictions to boost immigration in Canada

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In May 2021, Canada welcomed 17000 new immigrants, the lowest number recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The IRCC has been observing a slow immigration rate straight from the past four months, whereas the year started extremely well.

The number of new immigrants welcomed to Canada start declining gradually as per the following table:

MonthNumber of Immigrants Welcomed
January24,680
February23,395
March22,425
April21,155

Until May 2021, Canada has welcomed 108,000 immigrants, which is a low number as per the set targets under Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023.

Canada set the target of inviting 401,000 new immigrants each year starting from 2021. This is the most striving target ever set by IRCC for welcoming aspiring migrators in Canada to support economic recovery after COVID 19 pandemic.

Canada was targeting to welcome 341,000 new immigrants in 2020, but only 184,000 immigrants entered the country due to travel constraints and other coronavirus-related troubles since March 2020.

Before the pandemic hit the country, between 25,000 and 35,000 immigrants used to enter Canada every month. During the spring and summer months, the number of immigrants used to be high. These are the months with favourable weather conditions, and the academic and business calendar starts in September in Canada.

However, only 4,100 new arrivals were registered in April 2020 and continued to be under 20,000 each month for the rest of 2020.

Currently, IRCC is focusing on processing the permanent residence applications for those who are already living in Canada and have applied through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and other programs. Through the Express Entry draws, candidates falling under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) are invited. Total 93,842 candidates are already invited to apply for PR in 2021 which is double the figure in 2020. IRCC also brought up new PR streams for up to 90,000 international graduates and workers, and it is expected that about 40,000 of these applications will be processed by the end of 2021.

As the immigration target is high, in the coming years more and more applications will be accepted. To apply for one of the programs leading to Canadian Permanent Residency, contact Options Abroad powered by a board of experienced IRCC members, immigration lawyers, and leading visa and immigration experts.

23 Jul 2021
Largest Expression of Interest draws ever held by Ontario

Largest Expression of Interest draws ever held by Ontario

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Three major PNP draws inviting international workers, students, and applicants with a job offer in rural communities on July 13, 2012, were held by the Ontario province.

The OINP invited 1,685 candidates who submitted their profiles in the new Expression of Interest (EOI) pool.  Invited candidates might be qualified for one of two Employer Job Offer streams. In this year so far, this is the largest Expression of Interest draws held by Ontario.

Under the general draw, 1,211 candidates are invited who are eligible for the Foreign Worker Stream. The score requirement for such candidates is at least 33, and no targeted occupations and location requirements were applicable under this draw.

Another 431 applicants were sent invitations through the International Student Stream, and the score requirement for these candidates was at least 62.

43 candidates are invited under the Regional Immigration Pilot program.

About the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream

Any candidate who has an eligible job offer from an employer in Ontario can apply under Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream. The candidates who meet the eligibility requirements do not necessarily need to be in Canada. They are required to have:

•          Two years work experience in a skilled occupation,

•          An eligible Job Offer from Ontario, and

•          An intention to immigrate to Ontario

About the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream

Any candidate who has an eligible job offer from an employer in Ontario can apply under Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream. The candidates who meet the eligibility requirements do not necessarily need to be in Canada. They are required to have

•      A recognized qualification from Canadian Designated Learning Institution,

•          An eligible Job Offer from Ontario, and

•          An intention to immigrate to Ontario

To apply for the PNP, an EOI profile has to be registered on the website of Ontario. Post-registration, the profile is entered in the EOI pool. Based on the profile, a score is given. Factors on which the score is based include skill level of job offer, professional experience, wage, qualification, language ability, the region in which education or experience is gained, etc. Ontario uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to calculate points for the candidates.

All the PNPs are focused on filling skill shortages in the labor market by bringing skilled immigrants to various provinces. The OINP systematically explores the Express Entry pool to invite candidates meeting Ontario’s stream eligibility criteria.

What is the Regional Immigration Pilot?

The Regional Immigration Pilot helps address labour shortages in various communities. Three rural locations, namely Chatham-Kent, Cornwall, and Quinte West/Belleville are allocated with 150 nominations in 2021. The program will stay here for two years before review. Depending on the performance, it will be extended or discontinued.

To apply for one of the programs leading to Canadian Permanent Residency, contact Options Abroad powered by a board of experienced IRCC members, immigration lawyers, and leading visa and immigration experts. https://www.optionsabroad.ca/

21 Jun 2021
Ontario’s plan to invite more candidates through PNPs in 2021

Ontario’s plan to invite more candidates through PNPs in 2021

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Ontario recently released its allocation for this year as Canada invites aspiring migrators to settle in the country through various programmes and support a large number of permanent residency applications via PNPs.

Ontario will be issuing 8,350 nominations, excluding 250 specifically for temporary foreign workers employed in a profession falling under NOC skill level C.

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02 Jun 2021
Score 300; Lowest CRS in 12 months under Alberta PNP

Score 300; Lowest CRS in 12 months under Alberta PNP

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Alberta, under its PNP, invited 250 candidates scoring 300 in the Express Entry Pool on May 5, 2021. Although it was not the largest draw, the score was the lowest in 12 months.

When receiving a nomination from one of the Provinces, aspiring migrators who have submitted their Express Entry Pool profiles are awarded 600 additional points. A nomination that adds 600 points under PNP ensures that the nominated candidate will be receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in the succeeding express entry draw.

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