Canada still receives the highest number of newcomers from India

 

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has released new data in February 2023 regarding new landed permanent residents (PRs) in Canada and international students last year. The data indicates that Asia remains the largest source of newcomers to Canada, with around 46% of newcomers landing in Canada in 2022 being from Asia.

India continues to be the biggest source of new immigrants to Canada, with more than 1/4th of newcomers being from India. In 2022, 118,095 Indians landed as permanent residents (PRs), which is 6 times higher than the second source of new immigrants, China, which saw 31,815 Chinese nationals landing in Canada as PRs in 2022.

Ontario continues to land the highest proportion of permanent residents in 2022, but comparatively less (-6.7%) when compared to 2021. Ontario is followed by Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in landed immigrants. Quebec saw an increase of 3.4%, Saskatchewan 2.2%, and Alberta 1.4% as compared to 2021. However, British Columbia experienced -3.1% lesser immigration in contrast to 2021.

In terms of international students, India again tops the list followed by China and the Philippines for new international students landed in 2022. Indian students accounted for more than half of the total of international students entering Canada last year. Furthermore, there were 319,130 international students from India already living and studying in Canada as of December 2022.

Ontario, being the largest province, continues to accommodate more than 400,000 international students. This number is even higher when compared to the total of other Canadian provinces altogether. Moreover, this number is double that of the second leading province, British Columbia. In total, 377,785 international students were attending education institutions in the rest of the Canadian provinces in 2022.

Overall, the data released by IRCC indicates that Canada continues to be a popular destination for both newcomers and international students. With its diverse opportunities, welcoming community, and high-quality education system, Canada offers an attractive option for those looking to start a new life or pursue their academic goals.

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Express Entry Draw #242 –March 1, 2023

 Express Entry Draw #242 –March 1, 2023

667 PNP candidates with a CRS score of 748 & above received ITAs for Canada PR in the sixth PNP-only EE draw of 2023

Canada invited 667 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) in the sixth Express Entry PNP draw of 2023 draw held on 1st March.

The draw was restricted to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Class only, which means that only those immigration candidates, who had previously received a provincial nomination from an Express-Entry aligned PNP, received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canada PR in this draw.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off threshold for this draw was 748 points.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also applied the tie-breaking rule and the time-stamp was set for December 12, 2022, at 10:48:12 UTC.

Results: Rounds of invitations

• Draw: #242
• Date and time of round: March 01, 2023, at 17:24:39 UTC
• Class: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Number of invitations issued: 667
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 748
• Tie-breaking rule: December 12, 2022, at 10:48:12 UTC

Express Entry system is the fastest way to get Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). It has processing service standard of 6 months after submission of documents following the ITA.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a points-based methodology, is used by Express Entry to rate applicant profiles. The highest-scoring applicants are given an Invitation to Apply (ITA), after which they can submit an application for permanent residence.

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) all use Express Entry as their application management system (FSTP).

Candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) who are in the Express Entry pool are already qualified for at least one of these programmes.

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Express Entry candidates received Invitations to Apply PR

 

Express Entry Draw #223 –May 25, 2022

589 Express Entry candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR)

Canada invited 589 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in a new round of invitations held on May 25, 2022.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Express Entry candidates, who had previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off threshold for this draw was 741.  Express-Entry with a provincial nomination, get automatic 600 points added to their CRS score.  Therefore, the minimum CRS score requirement for PNP-specific Express Entry draws is usually quite high

IRCC applied the tie-breaking rule and the time-stamp used was February 02, 2022 at 12:29:53 UTC. This means the PNP candidates who had a CRS score of 741 or more and had submitted their Express Entry profile before this time and date, received an invitation in this draw.

Canada Express Entry system

Express Entry is a selection system for Canadian immigration, designed to select skilled workers for immigration to Canada. Express Entry is a completely electronic process and manages applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs:

·         The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

·         The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

·        The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Throughout the pandemic, IRCC focused on conducting PNP-only draws to support provincial immigration goals.

However, IRCC is resuming Express Entry draws for FSWP and CEC candidates in “early July.” Canada’s immigration department has also confirmed that it will soon once again be processing most new Express Entry applications within six months.

Invited Express Entry candidates now have 60 calendar days to submit a complete immigration application to IRCC.

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WWICS’ Guide on Warning Signs to Spot Fraud Immigration Scammers

 With the globalization, more and more people are moving overseas in search of better education, work and lifestyle opportunities. However, majority of people are not quite aware about the immigration proceedings, therefore, sometimes, they become vulnerable to immigration fraud.

As a team of reliable and leading resettlement service providers, WWICS strives to assist people who wish to live and work overseas following the correct and lawful processes. WWICS is totally aware of the various migration fraud and scams that exist today; therefore, we’d like to help you protect yourself by keeping you well informed about the warning signs to spot a fraud immigration consultant/company.

Check out these warning signs and save your dignity and money

·         Claims of a guaranteed visa

If any visa consultant contacts you, guaranteeing that you can get a visa in no time, it is definitely a scam! No one can guarantee you a visa or even influence the outcome of your application as only the official immigration department of a country can issue you a visa, provided that you meet all the requirements.

·         Offers jobs/opportunities that sounds too good to be true

 If you receive any call or email guaranteeing you a job you didn’t apply for, it can be a scam. No doubt, some companies today have difficulty finding workers because of skill shortages, but that doesn’t mean employers would go around calling or emailing people out of the blue.

·         Calls from people claiming to be an Immigration official

If you ever receive any out of the blue call from someone claiming to be a representative of government body, insisting that there are errors in your application and demand that you pay a fine as soon as possible; hang up immediately. Such types of calls are generally made by scammers as immigration officers do not issue penalty notices or ask for payments over the phone.

·         Consultants who can’t show proof that they’re fit to provide immigration assistance  

WWICS always recommend you to only seek assistance from registered agents as they have sound knowledge of immigration laws and processes. If you’re approached by someone claiming to be a registered visa/migration agent, ask for their Registration Number. Moreover, if they don’t provide you a contract or statement of the fees and services they offer, it is a clear sign that they are unregistered.

The bottom line is that there's no alternative to be careful and up-to-date with latest immigration proceedings. WWICS always recommend you to keep yourself safe by being vigilant and staying on the lookout for these migration frauds and scams.

4 Vital Factors to Look Into To Judge the Worth of Immigration Service Provider

 The cases of immigration fraud are on the rise in the new climate of immigratory uncertainty. Many people are reporting paying a huge amount of money to fraudulent immigration consultants. In such a confusing scenario, WWICS advises you to walk cautiously and check the suitability of the service providers on the 4 important points shared here.

• • Experience

The first thing to check while evaluating an immigration service provider is to look for how long they are offering immigration services in the market. If they are in the business since long, like more than 8-10 years, it somewhat show that they are reasonably good and experienced service providers and so the right choice for you.

• • Registration

Always choose registered visa consultant agents. Such service providers generally have the required skills and expertise to help and guide you. Make sure the representative should be a government licensed immigration adviser with competency standards and follows a professional code of conduct. For instance, the MARA registered agents can be considered right professionals to seek help on Australia immigration programs and proceedings since they are Australian Government recognized consultants.

• • Reviews

Another vital factor to look into to judge the worth of a service provider is customer reviews. Go for service providers about which the most of published reviews, are positive. Check the reviews posted on the quality of services offered by them online. However, you will get both positive and negative reviews. Carefully check all these reviews and come to a mature conclusion.

• Transparency & Flexibility

Checking transparency and flexibility shown could be the key to make a right decision while choosing an immigration representative. Make sure the consultancy offering visa services is really transparent and flexible in its dealing. There should not be any hidden or unpleasant surprises for you from the side of the service provider. While talking about flexibility, we mean that the visa consultants must be quite flexible in their approach and dealings and must be experts at taking fast and good decisions keeping your interest in mind.

WWICS always advises you to hire a competent and qualified immigration representatives or service providers and never retain help from someone who fails to provide you with a written contract. It is very important to keep in mind that getting the wrong legal advice and assistance from ill-equipped sources can have serious consequences.

How reliable and true WWICS cheating claims are???

 In the customer service industry, it’s hard to avoid complaints. Virtually everyone working in the service industry will have to deal with customer complaints at some point in their career. However, with the increasing competition in service industries, sometimes businesses also become a victim of intentional paid campaigns run to defame organizations. Certain misleading stories about WWICS Fraud and cheating claims are one of its prime examples, which are nothing but baseless claims made to degrade the reputation of the organization without any element of truth.

WWICS was started back in 1993 as immigration and resettlement service providers. However, with the passage of time the company has expanded its wings and has spread its roots in various other fields as well. WWICS was established at the time when people were not quite aware about the legitimate ways to enter western countries. WWICS was one of the pioneer immigration consultancies who guided individuals towards legal ways to migrate Overseas Countries like USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.  WWICS is serving in immigration fields over the last two decades, which in itself proves its reliability and credibility.  Owing to the reputation of WWICS, the company has been felicitated with a number of National Level Honors which include Best Excellence Award in the immigration services sector by ABP News, The Business Wizard North by India Today, The New Age Entrepreneurs Of The North Award and many more.

WWICS believes that customer complaints generally help to identify specific service or process issues that need improvement. Therefore, WWICS always welcomes customers’ suggestions and implement solutions which further help to enhance customer satisfaction.

Why WWICS fraud/cheating claims are false and fabricated?

 Established in 1993, WWICS is one of the leading immigration and resettlement service providers in the world. With the passage of time the company has expanded its wings and has spread its roots in various other fields as well.

However, with the increasing competition, it has been seen that sometimes businesses become a victim of intentional paid campaigns run to defame organizations. Certain misleading stories about WWICS cheating and Fraud claims are one of its prime examples, which are nothing but baseless claims. Such claims are made to degrade the reputation of the organization without any trace of truth.

There are a number of facts that establish the authenticity and reliability. A few of them are given below:

• Pioneer of Immigration industry

WWICS is serving in immigration fields over the last 28 years, which in itself proves its reliability and credibility. WWICS was established at the time when people were not quite aware about the legitimate ways to enter western countries. WWICS is one of the pioneer immigration consultancies who guided individuals towards legal ways to migrate Overseas Countries like USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

• Global reach and recognisations

WWICS is the world’s largest immigration group and has its presence across the globe. Its Asian Headquarters are in Mohali (Punjab), India. There are 11 offices across India and 15 offices in various parts of the world including Canada, UAE, Qatar- Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Kenya and Nepal.

• Certified immigration operations

WWICS is certified according to ISO 9001:2000. It has been objectively recognized that WWICS has a quality management system necessary for offering continued services to customers’ satisfaction and that the system has been implemented in an appropriate manner. WWICS comprises fully licensed immigration practitioners, Lawyers, ICCRC Members, financial advisory and investment consulting entities tailored to the needs of global citizens.

• International and National Award Winner

WWICS has earned credibility and trust through its incessant commitment to deliver only the best to its valued clients. The company’s reputation is quite evident from the fact that WWICS has been felicitated with a number of National Level Honors which include Best Excellence Award in the immigration services sector by ABP News, The Business Wizard North by India Today, The New Age Entrepreneurs Of The North Award, and many more.  WWICS, its associates and its staff are the members of many prestigious organizations like Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), Indo-Canadian Chambers of Commerce (ICCC), PHD Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

• Prioritize clients

Customer satisfaction holds utmost importance for WWICS. The organisation treats clients as people, not transactions. The company’s approach in dealing with cases of the clients is very professional and customer services oriented to make the immigration process as smooth as possible. Apart from it, WWICS always welcomes customers’ suggestions and implement solutions which further help to enhance customer satisfaction.

 Apart from the above mentioned facts, thousands of satisfied customers across the world validate the authenticity and reliability of WWICS. The undisruptive growth of the group in itself showcases its genuine track of operations

Is US in Plans to Stop H1B Visa Extension?

US is outfitting to make it troublesome for IT experts and others to seek after H1B visa. It is an endowment of an alternate kind from US migration specialists to each one of the individuals who need to enter the nation.

The Department of Homeland Security needs to end the idea of H1B visa augmentation.

This visa is issued for a time of 3 years and it has a choice to stretch out for an additional 3 years gave the work is affirmed.

Consistently almost 85,000 new individuals enter the USA through the H1B visa, with the alternative of augmentation this number turns out to be considerably greater.

In the course of recent years, a noteworthy lump of this number has been taken by experts from India, trailed by China.

The news of completion the expansions of H1B visa was broken on December 31st. As indicated by a Homeland Security official, the essential reason for existing is to make a kind of 'self-extradition' for a huge number of tech laborers from India that are working in United States.

This will open up work opportunities for Americans.

On the off chance that you are dampened by tuning in to this news refresh, don't stress, every one of the entryways are not close yet.

As US intends to close its entryway for tech specialists from India, Canada then again, plans to open up its entryways for IT experts.

Canada intends to acquire one million new migrants in the following three years and its movement approaches are very amicable for settlers.

In the event that you are denied talented laborer visa or H1B visa by US, than you can plan to move to Canada.

For master direction on how you can move to Canada go to world's biggest migration advisor WWICS.

WWICS has helped a large number of trying outsiders in settling down in their preferred nation.

You also can satisfy your fantasy through master help from WWICS.

Know how you can settle in Canada legally and permanently, contact WWICS complaints cell today and get your questions answered.

Read feedback from thousands of people who have been helped to settle in the country of their choice in the WWICS reviews section.

US Plans to Close Doors for IT Professionals – Canada is the Solution

US Plans to Close Doors for IT Professionals – Canada is the Solution

The Donald Trump administration is seriously thinking of making changes to H1-B visa. There are nearly half a dozen bills that have been put for the consideration of Senate and the US House of Representatives.

It has been reasoned out that this immigration program which is very popular among Indian IT firms has been stealing away jobs from Americans.

Promoters of this bill from both the Democratic and Republican parties are of the view that many Americans are left jobless just because these jobs are filled up by immigrants, particularly those coming from the Indian subcontinent and India.

The bill has been opposed by silicon valley executives, economists and research scholars. In all likelihood the bill will be passed and soon a ban will be imposed on IT immigrants coming to US for filling up the job.

It is really a not so welcoming news for IT professionals who are looking forward to settle in US. Thousands of IT professionals go to US every year and provide their bit in development of their company.

However, there is nothing to be disheartened in case the US closes its doors for IT professionals. The answer to this bill which has a high likelihood of being passed is in the form of a neighboring country of US. Yes, you guessed it right, it is Canada.

Canada is more than welcoming than ever before for immigrants. In case you have the right skills and experience, than you can Canada will welcome you with open arms and a warm heart.

Canada has expedited in the recent months and thousands of people have settled happily in this country. Whether you are an IT professional or in any other industry, you can create a better future for you and your family by immigrating to Canada.

In case you want to have the right guidance on how to immigrate to Canada than Worldwide Immigration Consultancy Service (WWICS) will provide you with the right guidance.

WWICS is in existence for more than 23 years and has helped thousands of immigrants in the past for settling happily in the country of their choice.

Whether you are a businessperson, a skilled trades person, a student looking for higher education or working in a profession, and whatever your visa requirement may be, WWICS is a one stop solution to all your business immigration requirements.

Know how you can settle in Canada legally and permanently, contact WWICScomplaints cell today and get your questions answered.

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Minimum Investment Amount Expected to Increase for US EB-5 Visa Program

Business persons, entrepreneurs, and investors wishing to settle in the USA by way of US EB-5 Investor Visa program may have to spend more. As per the expected changes from the US department of homeland security (DHS), the minimum investment may be increased from $500,000 to $1.35 million for approved regional centers and from $ 1 million to $ 1.8 million for direct investment.

The minimum investment amount has been increased by $850,000 for approved regional centers and by $800,000 in case of direct investment. It comes as a big hiccup for foreign nationals who are planning to make US their second home.

The proposed changes will be under review for a period of 90 days. This is the last chance for you in case you want to save money for becoming a resident of United States.

The US EB-5 visa program has been one of the most popular and preferred pathways for becoming a permanent resident of United States. By making a minimum investment and creating permanent full time jobs, a foreign national can settle in US permanently.

The path for obtaining US green card is comparatively easy when compared to others. A business person or investor has to invest in any of the regional centers that are approved by the government of America. These investors contribute towards American economy and in return they get green card for their family.

Some of the salient features of the US EB-5 visa program include:

 No age limit

·       IELTS or knowledge of English language not necessary

·        No prior management experience required

·        No requirement for active participation

·        No educational requirement

Once the investor and his or her family obtain the green card, they enjoy various economic and social benefits, including medical care, world-class education and much more.

The EB-5 program was started by US with the aim to provide fresh capital to US economy and create employment in the country.

Shifting your business and / or your family to another country is not easy. There are various legal hassles involved, something which is not easy to overcome by every person.

In case you have any question related to settling down in US than you can get them answered at WWICS complaints cell. With more than two decades of experience in immigration industry, your questions cannot be answered in a better way than here.

Thousands of people have been helped in the past to settle happily in the country of their choice by this globally renowned immigration service provider. You can read the feedback of the clients from the WWICS reviews section.