Canada invited 1002 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residency in new Express Entry Draw

 Express Entry Draw #193: June 23, 2021

Canada continues to conduct program-specific Express Entry round of invitations. In new immigration draw conducted on June 23, 2021, a total of 1002 Express Entry Candidates who previously received a nomination from an Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) threshold requirement for this draw was 742.

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applied a tie break in this draw and the time stamp used was February 18, 2021 at 04:04:56 UTC. That means all PNP candidates with a CRS score of at least 742 who had submitted their profiles in the Express Entry pool before this date & time, received invitations in this draw.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s primary source of skilled foreign workers. It manages the profiles of candidates under three Federal High Skilled economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is the second most popular Canadian immigration program after Express Entry. Most of Canada’s provinces and territories have their own PNP streams (aligned with Federal Express Entry System and not aligned with Express Entry) that allow them to welcome foreign skilled professionals/workers who can help address their local labour market needs.

Candidates, who meet the selection criteria of an Express Entry-aligned PNP stream and successfully receive a provincial nomination invitation, can obtain additional 600 points toward their CRS Scores. This effectively guarantees them an ITA in subsequent Express Entry Draw.

Canada has already invited 82, 715 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency so far in 2021. This is almost twice the number of ITAs issued than at the same time last year.

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6 Reasons why you should consider Investing in a Second Passport

Second citizenships or passports are becoming ever more valuable in today’s global world. And investing under a legitimate citizenship by investment program is one of the quickest and best pathways to obtain one!!

Citizenship by investment programs enable high net-worth individuals to obtain a second citizenship and passport by investing in the economy of the host country. These economic investment programs legally grant citizenship or secondary passport faster than traditional immigration processes and that to be without requiring investors to visit or putting their lives on hold.

In order to attract much-needed foreign direct investment, there are many countries around the globe that offer citizenship by investment programs including Antigua and Barbuda, Portugal, Dominica, Grenada, Malta, St Kitts and Nevis and many more.

There are many reasons to invest in a second citizenship from personal safety to increased global mobility. Here, we have outlined the six major considerations.

1. Security
A second passport/citizenship from a stable, peaceful country provides security against political and economic instability in one’s home country.
2. Improved Global Mobility
A second passport can offer individuals increased global mobility by offering visa-free or visa on arrival travel. Being able to avoid costly and time consuming visa applications and act on travel plans very quickly is a major benefit of investing under such programs.
3. Business opportunities
Economic citizenship opens up a world of new business opportunities to high net worth investors & entrepreneurs as they can now do business in the host country. This also enables them to travel freely to favoured destinations for business expansion and explore new opportunities and technologies.
4. Tax Management
Second citizenship allows investors considerable benefits in tax planning. Majority of countries offering Citizenship investment immigration programs only tax income earned from that country and do not subject capital gains to taxes either. This allows investors to manage their wealth more efficiently by protecting their assets against excessive taxation.
5. Secure a better future for your Family
Most of citizenship by investment programs allows the main applicant to include their family members in the application. This means that investors can secure a better future for their spouse and children by getting access to world-class health care, education and an improved lifestyle.
6. Access to Quality Education for Your Children

Education of children is top priority for parents worldwide. By investing in a second citizenship parents are able to ensure that their children can have access to the top educational institutions at considerably reduced tuition fees.

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Permanent Residence In Canada For International Graduates Under Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

International students who recently graduated from a degree or diploma study program at a Canadian university or college can apply for a provincial nomination under the International Student category of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

With a nomination, the applicant can then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent resident status. Applicant’s spouse or common-law partner as well as any dependent children can also be included on the application.

Ø  Basic Requirements

However, there is a set of requirements that an applicant must have to fulfill. Given below are key requirements to apply under the International Student category of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

• Applicant must be graduated from or has met the requirements of a full-time degree or diploma program from a publicly-funded Canadian college/university
• The study program should be of at least two years in length or a one year post-graduate certificate program, which requires a previous degree to qualify
• Applicant must have completed at the minimum half of their studies in Canada
• Applicant must apply within two years from the date on which he/she graduated
• Applicant must have an approved permanent or full-time job offer in a high-skilled occupation (National Occupational Classification level 0, A or B) that fulfill the entry-level wage levels in Ontario for that occupation

Ø  Some other important things to note

• The Ontario International Student category is not associated with the federal Express Entry system. Therefore, applications for permanent residence made following a nomination under this program are processed entirely outside Express Entry.
• It is not compulsory that the study program should have been located in Ontario; graduates of study programs across Canada can be eligible to apply.
• Obtaining a job offer from an employer in Ontario is mandatory as it is not possible to successfully apply to this stream without a valid job offer. However, Ontario employers looking to hire under this visa program, first have to submit a Pre-Screen Application mentioning the position they wish to fill. Their application must be approved by OINP.

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Most Canadians Consider Asylum Immigrants as Crisis

66% of Canadians trust the present inundation of refuge searchers into Canada is an "emergency" and that could have political repercussions for Canada's Liberal government and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, says another survey by the Angus Reid Institute.

Since January 2017, approximately 30,000 individuals have asserted refuge in Canada by intersection its outskirt with the United States between official ports of passage. By far most of these supposed "sporadic" intersections have happened in Quebec.

The quantity of intersections dropped altogether in June, yet the survey reflects general conclusion between July 25 and 30.

The Angus Reid Institute survey found that 65 for every penny of Canadians accept there are "too much" individuals asserting shelter by unpredictable means for specialists and specialist organizations to deal with.

About portion of those surveyed, in any case, put the number at more than 50,000 and almost 33% of Canadians evaluated at least 75,000 had crossed the outskirt by an unpredictable course.

"The individuals who overestimate the quantity of sporadic crossers have a tendency to probably observe the issue as an emergency, while the individuals who belittle it are considerably less concerned," the Angus Reid Institute watched.

These perspectives on the haven searcher circumstance are spread over Canada's political range, the survey says, and are shared by the greater part of Canadians who voted in favor of the government Liberal or New Democratic gatherings in the last decision.

Of Canadians who voted in favor of the Conservative Party of Canada, 84 for every penny accept there are an excessive number of individuals asserting refuge and that Canada is "excessively liberal" toward them.

'Emergency' account censured

The hop in sporadic intersections at Canada's U.S. outskirt corresponded with the initiation of U.S. President Donald Trump, whose organization has moved to strip shielded status from residents of Haiti and different nations and restriction explorers from a bunch of Muslim-greater part nations, among other hard-line migration approaches. This dynamic was supplanted for this present year by a flood in haven claims from Nigerians.

The Conservative Party of Canada has been the most frank on the circumstance, denouncing the decision Liberal government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of fumble and making light of what the circumstance, which the Consevatives have since quite a while ago marked an "emergency."

The Canadian government has kept away from such dialect and Trudeau has been joined by human rights pioneers in blaming the Conservatives for playing an "unsafe amusement."

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.

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.