Prince Edward Sent New Invitations to Apply to Candidates

The Atlantic Canada province of Prince Edward Island became active recently and issued new invitations to apply to candidates for a provincial nomination in its Express Entry, Business Impact and Labour Impact categories.

The Express Entry and Labour Impact categories came out with a total of 75 invitations and in the Business Impact Category a total of 50 invitations were issued in the latest round of invitation which was carried out on July 19^th.

The Office of Immigration of Prince Edward Island (PEI) did not disclosed the breakdown on the number of invitations it issued to Express Entry candidates.

Along with this, nothing was said on the eligibility factors of the candidates who were invited, for example, if they were already working in Prince Edward Island.

Candidate with the minimum point in the Business Impact Category had scored 135 points.

Candidates are awarded points by Prince Edward Island in its different immigration categories as per the unique points grids which are associated with its immigration system based on Expression of Interest (EOI).

In case you are interested in moving and settling down in Prince Edward Island permanently than you are required to create and submit an Expression of Interest profile. Thereafter, candidates are given points depending on the answers given by them as and when they created their EOI profile and got an entry in the pool of respective category.

Candidates who score the highest and have a connection to Prince Edward Island are sent invitation to submit their application for provincial nomination through the provincial nominee program of the province.

An additional of 600 points are given in Comprehensive Ranking System to candidates in the Federal Express Entry pool who get the nomination from PEI.

Saskatchewan's New Expression of Interest System Comes into Effect

The new Expression of Interest system for Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-categories from the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is in operation now.

The old method of first-come, first-served model that was used by Saskatchewan has come to an end as the new Expression of Interest (EOI) system comes into effect.

It will come as a big new of relief for all the aspiring immigrants who have not been able to submit their application as it had time limitations.

By using Express Entry sub-category, Saskatchewan picks up eligible immigration candidates from the Express Entry system that is run by the Federal government and invite them to apply for a provincial nomination.

The Occupations In-Demand sub-category that is run by Saskatchewan is for eligible skilled workers who have the desired amount of work experience in any one of the in-demand occupations from Saskatchewan.

Change to Boost Economic Outcomes

Saskatchewan is of the view that this change will enable it target the right candidates in a better way and they will have a higher probability to succeed in the labour market of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has mentioned in a statement, the goal of the EOI system is to make sure strong economic outcome and long-term retention in Saskatchewan for those invited to apply.

As per the EOI system that has been adopted by Saskatchewan, candidates who are interested will register a profile with the SINP and their profile will be ranked based on their education, work experience and proficiency in English or French, among other factors.

A candidate who is able to score a minimum of 60 points on the assessment grid from Saskatchewan, and fulfill other eligibility requirements, enters the pool of candidates. Thereafter, at the time of regular draws candidates are picked up from Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-category and invited to apply for provincial nomination.

The new system will give more importance on the so-called human capital factor of a candidate, rather than how quickly he or she is able to submit the application. Saskatchewan joins a number of other provinces of Canada as it make the change to use merit-based EOI approach.

Saskatchewan Express Entry Program Opened Reached Limit in 24 Hours

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program's Express Entry sub-classification has now shut, in the wake of opening for about multi day to 500 new applications.

The International Skilled Worker — Express Entry-adjusted sub-classification opened toward the evening of Thursday, July 5 — on a first-come, first-served premise — to hopefuls who had been acknowledged in the government Express Entry pool and who meet the base qualification necessities for the sub-class.

Express Entry hopefuls, who get a designation under this class, are granted an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points. With the extra focuses, these competitors are very much situated to get an Invitation to Apply, or ITA, for Canadian perpetual living arrangement from the central government.

Third opening of the year incorporates a refreshed SINP In-Demand Occupations list

The July 5 admission denotes the third time in 2018 that the SINP opened its Express Entry sub-category to people hoping to move to Canada.

The two past admission time frames occurred on January 10 and June 13, and at each event the SINP reported the most extreme application designation of 400 filled inside hours.

The SINP has allotted a most extreme of 2,600 applications to its International Skilled Worker – Express Entry sub-class for 2018.

Prior this week, the SINP revamped its In-Demand Occupations. The SINP occupations list is significant to the Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand sub-classes since people inspired by applying to the SINP through these sub-classifications are required to show work involvement in a Saskatchewan popular occupation.

To apply to the SINP's Express Entry sub-classification, competitors must have a functioning Express Entry profile with a Job Seeker Validation Code.

Further, applicants should make a record in the SINP's online framework and score at least 60 brings up of 100 on the SINP's interesting appraisal network.

Once an admission period is declared by the SINP, competitors who are set up with the required documentation might have the capacity to present a total application before the sub-classification achieves its admission top, which has over and over filled inside hours.

Travel Insurance for Canada Immigrants

Whether you are planning for a visit or coming to Canada on a temporary work permit, you will need to purchase travel insurance before you land in Canada. Those immigrating to Canada through Express Entry system also require insurance coverage.

All those who participate in the IEC Working Holiday Visa in Canada program need to have an insurance that provides them coverage for the full duration of the work permit along with covering for the repatriation cost. Insurance requirement for those immigrating through Express Entry system are different.

Insurance is also provided by the employer in Canada to all those who are coming on work permit, but, unfortunately, this will not be enough. A new immigrant need to purchase a travel insurance for Canada.

There are a number of insurance companies who have come out with their offering designed specifically for the IEC market, such as BestQuote and True Traveller Travel Insurance. Insurance is also required for those immigrating through Express Entry system.

Canada is a hot spot for people across the globe looking for adventure in snowboarding and skiing, with provinces such as Alberta and British Columbia being world famous for such activities.

All those who are coming to Canada to enjoy all such adventurous yet risky activities need to make sure their Canada travel insurance policy covers them for injuries associated with such activities.

Why Travel Insurance is required for IEC Work Permit Holders?

1.      It is mandatory for IEC work permit holder        

A number of people are denied IEC work permit every year just because they did not had appropriate Canadian travel insurance. As per the rules, it is mandatory to have travel insurance for the complete duration of the work permit before it is granted.

2.      Provincial insurance does not provide sufficient coverage

Provincial insurance that is available is not considered sufficient enough by the federal immigration authorities. The reason is repatriation cost is not covered in it i.e. flying a person to the home country in the event of death.

This is not all, expenditure associated with ambulance, dental accidents, medical devices like crutches and casts, and medications are also not included in it. You may not be allowed to travel to Canada as a permanent resident through Express Entry system if you do not have insurance.

3.      It is for the own good of the Travelers

An insurance, in the majority of the circumstances is considered as a waste of money, till the time something happens and we feel the need to use it. An insurance is for those times when something bad happens to us.

Purchasing an insurance also shows that you are a responsible person as your family members would not like a hefty bill in case you suffer a serious injury while enjoying your adventurous activities.