January 21, 2022
On January 12, 2022
Ontario held the first HCP draw. The OINP targeted candidates with a CRS score between 464-467 and work experience in the following NOC codes:
NOC 0114 – Other administrative services managers
NOC 0122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers
NOC 0124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
NOC 0125 – Other business services managers
NOC 0211 – Engineering managers
NOC 0311 – Managers in health care
NOC 0601 – Corporate sales managers
NOC 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
NOC 0711 – Construction managers
NOC 0731 – Managers in transportation
NOC 0911 – Manufacturing managers
NOC 1121 – Human resources professionals
NOC 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
NOC 2161 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
NOC 3231 – Opticians
NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses.
On January 19, 2022
Canada held a new PNP draw again.
In the first two draws of the year, IRCC has only invited PNP candidates to apply for Canadian immigration.IRCC invited (PNP) candidates. In this draw (CRS) score cutoff was 745.
Saskatchewan PNP draw invites 280 candidates
Saskatchewan PNP draw invites 280 candidates
The new Saskatchewan draw targeted candidates with work experience in one of 63 occupations. Vited candidates needed an Expression of Interest (EOI) score of at least 77 in order to be invited.
Ontario PNP invites 115 French speakers in Express Entry pool
Ontario PNP invites 115 French speakers in Express Entry pool
Ontario held its fourth PNP draw of the year for French-speaking Express Entry candidates.
Canada updates Express Entry proof of funds for 2021
Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program candidates have until July 15 to update their proof of funds.
Canada has updated the amount of funds Express Entry candidates need to immigrate.
The changes apply to Express Entry candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). It does not apply to candidates from these programs who have a valid job offer in Canada.
FSWP and FSTP candidates who do not have Canadian job offers will need the following amounts to remain eligible for immigration:
Number of family members Funds required in CAD
1 $13,213
2 $16,449
3 $20,222
4 $24,553
5 $27,847
6 $31,407
7 $34,967
Each additional family member $3,560
Federal Government to bring 341,000 PR Newcomers
- The federal government is aiming to bring a total of 341,000 permanent resident newcomers to Canada in 2021 then add on hundreds of thousands more temporary residents.
- The examination and issuance of study and work permits for foreign nationals in Canada who received an approval of their application outside of Canada. This process is done by the Domestic Network upon receipt of a request from the foreign national through the IRCC Web form.
- During the pandemic, Canada’s federal government increased its immigration targets for the next three years. In late October, it announced it would be welcoming 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023.
- Prior to the pandemic, the previous plan set targets of 351,000 in 2021 and 361,000 in 2022.
- Certainly, the country is eager to boost its levels of immigration. During the pandemic, Canada’s federal government increased its immigration targets for the next three years. In late October, it announced it would be welcoming 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, 411,000 in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023
Immigrate to Canada: 5 Options for Migrating in 2021
Express Entry Program
- Canadian Immigration Program that allows immigrants to live and work in Canada as a skilled worker
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- The Federal Skilled Trades Program
- The Canadian Experience Class
Family Class Sponsorship
- Families in Canada can sponsor their relatives to come to Canada on a permanent basis. In order to qualify to sponsor your relative, you have to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
LMIA Work Visa
- Canadian immigration first get Canadian job offers, apply for a work visa and then on that basis, immigrate to Canada. The LMIAinvolves securing a Canadian job offer, having the Canadian employer apply for an LMIA through Service Canada.
The Provincial Nominee Programs
- The PNProute is becoming an increasingly popular way to immigrate to Canada. Canadian provinces such as Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia and others have developed their own immigration programs
Canadian Investor Immigration
- The Investor Category is designed for high net worth individuals who have owned or managed businesses overseas.