Last Updated On 16 November 2022, 6:20 PM EST (Toronto Time)
IRCC changed their online processing tool in the beginning of 2022, to offer accurate information on processing timelines. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced this modification on March 31, 2022, as part of an effort to improve Canadian immigration system. This page contains the latest processing times from the IRCC website as of November 16, 2022.
Processing Times for Citizenship & PR cards
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change From Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship grant | 24 months | No Change |
| Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) | 16 months | No Change |
| Resumption of citizenship | 34 months | No Change |
| Renunciation of Citizenship | 17 months | No Change |
| Search of citizenship records | 15 months | No Change |
| New PR card | 107 days | + 5 Days |
| PR card renewals | 90 days | No Change |
Processing Time for Family Sponsorship
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change From Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada | 20 months | No Change |
| Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada | 14 months | No Change |
| Parents or Grandparents PR | 37 months | No Change |
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Processing time for Canadian Passport
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change From Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted in person at Service Canada Centre – Passport services) | 10 business days | No Change |
| In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted by mail to Service Canada Centre) | 20 business days | No Change |
| In-Canda Urgent pick-up | By the end of next business day | No Change |
| In-Canada Express pick-up | 2-9 business days | No Change |
| Regular passport application mailed from outside Canada | 20 days | No Change |
Processing time for Economic Class
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change From Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | 19 months | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | 27 months | No Change |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | 49 months | No Change |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) vis Express Entry | 14 months | No Change |
| Non-Express Entry PNP | 22 months | No Change |
| Quebec Skilled Worker | 22 months | No Change |
| Quebec Business Class | 65 months | No Change |
| Federal Self-Employed | 42 months | No Change |
| Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) | 14 months | No Change |
| Start-Up Visa | 31 months | No Change |
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Processing Time for Temporary Residence Application
| Application Type | Current Processing Time | Change From Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa outside Canada | Varies by country India: 164 days Nigeria: 190 Days United States: 64 Days Pakistan: 215 Days Philippines: 130 Days UAE: 193 Days Bangladesh: 127 Days Sri Lanka: 199 Days United Kingdom: 146 Days | + 2 Days for India |
| Visitor visa inside Canada | Online: 20 days Paper-Based: 45 days | No Change |
| Parents or Grandparents Supervisa | Varies by country India: 153 days Nigeria: 238 Days United States: 547 Days Pakistan: 252 Days Philippines: 190 Days UAE: 178 Days Bangladesh: 203 Days Sri Lanka: 286 Days United Kingdom: 178 Days | + 15 Days for India |
| Visitor Extension (Visitor Record) | Online: 204 days Paper-Based: 168 days | + 3 Days (Online) – 5 Days (Paper-Based) |
| Study Permit Outside Canada | 12 Weeks | – 1 Week |
| Study Permit Inside Canada | 4 Weeks | No Change |
| Study Permit Extension | Online: 74 Days Paper-Based: 79 Days | – 4 Days (Online) + 6 Days (Paper-Based) |
| Work Permit Outside Canada* | Varies by country India: 14 Weeks Nigeria: 33 Weeks United States: 14 Weeks Pakistan: 58 Weeks Philippines: 12 Weeks UAE: 30 Weeks Bangladesh: 34 Weeks Sri Lanka: 26 Weeks United Kingdom: 11 Weeks | No Change |
| Work Permit Inside Canada | Online: 168 Days Paper-Based: 84 Days | – 1 Day (Online) + 1 Day (Paper-Based) |
| International Experience Canada (Current Season)** | 6 Weeks | – 1 Week |
| Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) | 5 minutes | No Change |
- *Applications for critical occupations are being prioritized. If you are not applying for a job in a critical occupation, your processing time may be longer than shown above.
- **IEC 2022 (International Experience Canada) Ended On Oct 17
What Updates Does the Processing Time Include
IRCC bases processing time on the time it took to process prior similar applications. The processing period begins when the application is received by IRCC and concludes when the immigration officer makes a decision on the application. Furthermore, the processing time may differ depending on whether the application was filed on paper or online.
These processing times are designed to offer new weekly timelines from the preceding 6 months’ data. Furthermore, it correlates the application volume with operational issues to assist future immigrants in better planning their journey.
Source: IRCC
- New Minimum Wage In Canada And 5 Provinces Effective April 1
On April 1, 2023, the federal minimum wage in Canada will increase from $15.55 to $16.65 per hour in order to keep up with inflation.
As a result, about 26,000 Canadian workers who make less than the current wage will benefit from the raise.
The federal minimum wage in Canada is mandated for all federally regulated private sectors, including banking, postal and courier services, as well as interprovincial air, rail, road, and maritime transportation.
Furthermore, employees in these sectors get higher rate if their provincial or territory minimum pay is greater than the federal minimum wage.
The federal minimum wage in Canada is revised every year on April 1 based on the Consumer Price Index (inflation).
Previously, the federal minimum wage increased from $15 in 2021 to $15.55 on April 1, 2022.
The April 2023 hike in minimum wage is double ($1.10) as compared to that $0.55 raise last year.
New Minimum Wage In 5 Canadian Provinces Effective April 1
Apart from the rise in federal minimum wage in Canada, Manitoba and Yukon will also increase their provincial minimum wage effective April 1, 2023.
Minimum wage in Manitoba will increase by $0.65 to $14.15 per hour.
Manitoba’s minimum wage was increased on October 1, 2022 from $11.95 to $13.50 per hour.
Now Manitoba will revert to yearly changes based on province CPI, and it is anticipated that on October 1, 2023, the hourly wage will again increase to $15 per hour.
Furthermore, minimum wage in Yukon will also increase by $1.05 to $16.77 per hour.
Nova Scotia minimum wage is also set to increase to $14.50 per hour.
New Brunswick new minimum wage effective April 1, 2023 will be $14.75 per hour, up from $13.75.
The minimum wage will also rise for Newfoundland & Labrador by 80 cents per hour on April 1, 2023, reaching $14.50 per hour.
Minimum Wage By Province In Canada
Below listed are the latest minimum wage in Canada as of April 1, 2023.
Geography Minimum Wage Per Hour Next Raise Canada (Federally regulated private sectors) $16.65 April 1, 2024 Ontario $15.50 October 1, 2023 Manitoba $14.15 October 1, 2023 New Brunswick $14.75 April 1, 2024 (Expected) Nova Scotia $14.50 October 1, 2023 Saskatchewan $13.00 October 1, 2023 Newfoundland & Labrador $14.50 October 1, 2023 Alberta $15.00 To Be Decided (TBD) British Columbia $15.65 To Be Decided (TBD) Quebec $14.25 May 1, 2023 Nunavut $16.00 To Be Decided (TBD) Prince Edward Island $14.50 October 1, 2023 Northwest Territories $15.20 September 1, 2023 Yukon $16.77 April 1, 2024 What is Canada’s minimum wage 2023?
$16.65 per hour is the new minimum wage effective April 1, 2023 applicable to for all federally regulated private sectors. The federal regulated private sectors include banking, postal and courier services, as well as interprovincial air, rail, road, and maritime transportation.What is the highest minimum wage in Canada?
Yukon has the highest minimum wage at $16.77 per hour, followed by Federal minimum wage that is $16.65 per hour, and Nunavut which has the minimum wage of $16 per hour.What is minimum wage Ontario 2023 and when will it increase?
Starting in 2022, the minimum wage rates may rise yearly on October 1st. The new rates that will take effect on October 1 will be released no later than April 1.
Currently, $15.50 is the minimum wage in Ontario.What is the minimum wage in British Columbia?
$15.65 effective since June 1, 2022Federally regulated private sectors
- air transportation, including airlines, airports, aerodromes and aircraft operations
- banks, including authorized foreign banks
- grain elevators, feed and seed mills, feed warehouses and grain-seed cleaning plants
- First Nations band councils and Indigenous self-governments (certain activities)
- most federal Crown corporations, for example, Canada Post Corporation
- port services, marine shipping, ferries, tunnels, canals, bridges and pipelines (oil and gas) that cross international or provincial borders
- postal and courier services
- radio and television broadcasting
- railways that cross provincial or international borders and some short-line railways
- road transportation services, including trucks and buses, that cross provincial or international borders
- telecommunications, such as, telephone, Internet, telegraph and cable systems
- uranium mining and processing and atomic energy
- any business that is vital, essential or integral to the operation of one of the above activities
- Federally regulated public sector (parts II and IV of the Code only):
- the federal public service
- Parliament (such as, the Senate, the House of Commons and the Library of Parliament)
- Private-sector firms and municipalities in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (part I of the Code only)
Canada Minimum wages 2023 - International Nurses To Benefit From Easy Licensing In Nova Scotia
The NSCN has announced a first-of-its-kind licensing procedure for registered nurses (RNs) moving Nova Scotia from other Canadian provinces as well as from 7 countries.
These 7 countries include Philippines, India, Nigeria, USA, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.
NSCN (Nova Scotia College of Nursing) is the the provincial regulatory authority responsible for licensure and maintaining professional standards.
RNs from these countries with good standing and character will be eligible for registration and licensure in Nova Scotia immediately with no additional requirements in May 2023.
RNs from the above listed 7 countries and other Canadian provinces will only have to pass the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination).
As per the official press release, the new method for registration and licensing for nurses will help in achieving below:
- Effective March 29, 2023 the total processing time for RNs who have valid licences from another Canadian province will reduce from five days to 24 hours.
- Effective May 1, 2023 the duration of the whole application procedure for international RNs (who are in good standing) from the Philippines, India, Nigeria, USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand will decrease from nearly a year to a few weeks.
- RNs from these countries will be able to submit their applications directly to NSCN.
These seven nations account for 87% of the current overseas applicants to NSCN.
- Philippines – 42%
- India – 25%
- Nigeria – 10%
- USA – 6%
- UK – 4%
- 23 other countries – 13%
In 2022, the NSCN enrolled more foreign RNs than it did in any of the preceding three years combined.
As a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or nurse practitioner in 2022, the NSCN registered and licensed 282 foreign RNs.
Please note this is NOT an immigration program, rather easing of licensure for internationally trained RNs planning on moving/immigrating to Nova Scotia.
“I am pleased to share what is truly a first-in-the-country approach to licensing international and Canadian nurses in Nova Scotia. The new approach will significantly decrease licensing time; increase licensure of nurses; reduce administrative requirements; and is aligned with new initiatives of health care partners. It’s a safe and faster process for nurses who want to work in our province, which is a good news story for all Nova Scotians.”
Sue Smith, CEO and Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of NursingClick here for more details on new registrant portal.
- New Ontario-OINP Quota For 2023 Increases By 7,500
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) provincial nomination quota increases by around 70% for 2023.
For 2023 quota increases to 16,500 as compared to only 9,750 in 2022 and 9,000 in 2021.
This allocation for Ontario in 2023 makes up 36% of the total national allocation for provincial nominations.
Federal government immigration department allots number of nominations per year to all the provinces.
Ontario has been repeatedly calling on the Federal government to increase Ontario PNP quota since 2021 and now it is heard.
Furthermore, this quota is set to double by the year 2025 as per the OINP official press release on March 18, 2023.
So, the province will have more than 18,000 slots available under the OINP in 2025.
Year OINP Quota 2025 18,361 2024 ~17,000 2023 16,500 2022 9,750 2021 9,000 As per official Ontario data, there were around 300,000 open jobs in December 2022 and this new increase will help in addressing the labour gap.
In 2022, Ontario exhausted all of its allotted number of 9,750 immigrants under the OINP, including 3,900 skilled trades employees, 2,200 software and IT professionals, and approximately 100 nurses and personal support workers.
Click here for all the Ontario PNP Draws and Latest News.
Focus Shift Towards Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are operated by each of the province in Canada, but annual nomination allocation is provided IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).
During pandemic, IRCC halted the Federal Express Entry all program draws and only held the PNP draws.
So, applicants started focusing on different PNPs across Canada. Now that Express Entry is moving towards the targeted draws this year, the focus tends to remain on provincial nominations.
As per immigration levels plan of 2023, PNPs have target of 105,500 as compared to only 82,800 for the Express Entry.
Moreover, provincial nomination adds 600 extra points to Express Entry profiles making it almost 100% to be selected in the next draw.
So far, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, and Ontario has announced that their annual PNP allocation has been increased.
More than 40% increase in provincial nominations is expected for other provinces as well.
Foreign Workers in Canada as well as skilled workers outside Canada should assess their profile merits for different provincial nominee programs for better prospects.
New Announcement To Help Immigrant Workers
Today, Ontarian labour and immigration minister announce the Working for Workers Act of 2023, if passed would maintain its national leadership in offering ground-breaking rights for employees.
Changes to the Act, which were announced today, will increase safeguards for vulnerable and migratory workers by introducing the highest possible sanctions in Canada for organizations.
Furthermore, individuals found guilty of withholding a foreign national’s work permit or passport will be fined between $100,000 and $200,000.
With the help of legislation today, these penalties might be enhanced, meaning that these criminals would soon have to pay millions of dollars in fines for their unlawful conduct.
In addition to the penalty for each passport, anyone found guilty of keeping their passports would also face a fine of up to $500,000, a sentence of up to 12 months in jail, or both.
Companies found guilty might face fines of up to $1 million.
The maximum penalties for businesses found guilty of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) will rise from $1.5 million to $2 million if the government’s proposed revisions are approved.
As a result, Ontario would have the largest possible corporate penalties under Canadian occupational health and safety laws.
The government increased the maximum punishment for individuals to $500,000 and for corporate directors to $1,500,000 last spring.
Source: Ontario Newsroom
- Canada Announces New Open Work Permit For Turkish & Syrian Nationals
Today, immigration minister of Canada, the Honourable Sean Fraser announced new measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents.
Effective from March 29, 2023 nationals of Türkiye and Syria will benefit from below listed new measures:
- extension of temporary status (study, work or visitor) within Canada free of charge.
- priority processing of immigration applications submitted by earthquake victims
- new open work permit of up to 3 years for temporary residents already in Canada.
- easier transition between temporary residents statuses.
- no requirement of passports and travel document requirements for the Canadian permanent residence applicants outside Canada.
- For Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Turkey and Syria, there will be no costs for temporary passports, passports with restricted validity, emergency travel papers, Canadian citizenship certificates, or permanent resident travel documents.
Applications for temporary residency from the impacted areas, both new and old, as well as applications for permanent residence, including applications for refugee resettlement, are all being processed on a priority basis.
This includes requests for visiting visas for members of a person’s immediate family who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents so they can visit their loved ones.
The purpose of these new immigration measures announced today is to assist Turkish and Syrian temporary residents who may not be able to leave Canada at this time owing to the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in the area.
Over 16,000 applicants have applications being processed in Turkey and Syria as of February 8, 2023.
Among them, about 1,700 (750 permanent residents and 920 temporary residents) came from the earthquake-affected region.
These new measures will stay in effect until September 25, 2023.
As part of its resettlement programme, Canada is also collaborating with UN partners in the region to offer temporary housing to refugees who have been negatively affected while they wait for their applications to be reviewed.
Further details on how to apply for these new measures will be accessible on the IRCC website in the upcoming weeks.
- IEC 2023 New Round Of Invitations Sent >1,500 Invites
The 10th IEC 2023 (International Experience Canada) draw sent over 1,500 invites under 3 categories, for the week commencing March 17, 2023.
Around 1,200 invitations were sent to the participants in pool for the IEC Working Holiday category from more than 30 different countries.
Only 7 countries are now left with Excellent chance of receiving an invitation in next IEC 2023 Working Holiday category next week.
These are Andorra, Croatia, Luxembourg, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia, and Sweden.
Applicants from rest of the countries under Working Holiday category have a low chance of receiving an invite based on candidates in pool and available spots.
This year, a total of 90,000 quota is allotted for IEC 2023, and around 65,000 invitations have already been distributed.
Moving forward, the IEC 2023 Young Professionals category receives more than 234 invitations. Furthermore, 177 applicants in pool are competing for 3,403 spots.
This week, 65 more spots have been added in the Young Professionals category for Taiwan.
Last week, extra spots were added for Greece under Working Holiday and Young Professionals category.
Similarly, IEC 2023 Working Holiday Quota for Korea and the United Kingdom was also raised in week ending February 24.
In addition, 148 invitations are distributed under the International Co-op (internship) category.
The current IEC season has a processing time of less than three weeks, according to the most recent IRCC processing report on March 7.
The statistics for each nation, including the number of invites, candidates in the pool, and available seats, is provided below.
IEC 2023 Working Holiday Category
Country Invitations Issued This Week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots Andorra 0 10 1 19 Australia 150 3,556 289 Unlimited Austria 0 154 19 0 Belgium 27 674 38 282 Croatia 4 78 1 227 Czech Republic 18 616 36 599 Denmark 12 178 18 215 Estonia 5 78 7 65 France 0 16,885 3,652 0 Germany 101 2,477 203 2,740 Greece 8 225 12 160 Hong Kong 6 237 13 88 Ireland 125 4,626 326 7,636 Italy 42 1,222 85 1,008 Japan 110 3,081 239 4,076 Korea Republic 169 7,456 1,094 1,740 Latvia 6 72 1 0 Lithuania 18 304 32 24 Luxembourg 1 19 2 67 Netherlands 27 667 47 342 New Zealand 50 1,203 82 1,620 Norway 0 46 1 101 Poland 12 474 31 356 Portugal 18 517 48 1,378 San Marino 0 4 0 22 Slovakia 8 325 19 108 Slovenia 1 27 1 68 Spain 25 1,169 77 1,081 Sweden 21 181 14 478 United Kingdom 200 5,754 493 6,481 Total 1,164 52,315 6,881 30,981 IEC 2023 Young Professionals Category
Country Invitations Issued This Week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots Australia 1 64 2 Unlimited Austria 1 6 1 60 Chile 25 290 16 157 Costa Rica 3 129 3 3 Croatia 0 6 0 17 Czech Republic 7 127 6 67 Estonia 0 3 0 8 France 110 1,546 72 1,281 France via Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE) 11 192 41 372 Germany 26 191 10 241 Greece 3 92 2 116 Ireland 2 61 6 141 Italy 3 130 3 151 Latvia 2 6 0 6 Lithuania 0 15 0 13 Luxembourg 0 0 0 10 Norway 0 5 0 10 Poland 5 33 0 96 Portugal 2 18 0 191 Slovakia 2 30 1 16 Slovenia 1 3 1 14 Spain 7 90 4 110 Spain via ICEX Vives Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 50 Sweden 3 16 0 95 Switzerland 13 145 5 97 Taiwan 7 88 4 81 Total 234 3,286 177 3,403 International Co-op (Internship)
Country Invitations issued this week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots France 142 2,556 90 2402 Ireland 1 7 2 44 Germany 3 47 2 136 Luxembourg 0 3 0 9 Switzerland 0 19 0 37 Taiwan 2 11 1 9 Total 148 2,643 95 2,637 Source: IEC 2023
- PGWP Extension 2023: New Announcement By The IRCC Minister
New announcement on PGWP Extension 2023: Today, Canadian minister of immigration the Honourable Sean Fraser makes an announcement to extend post-graduation work permits (PGWPs).
IRCC extends Post Graduation Work Permits for 18 months that are expired or expiring in 2023.
Those who were eligible for PGWP extension in 2022 will also qualify for this new extension.
Beginning April 6, 2023, these changes will allow PGWP holders who want to remain longer to participate in a facilitative procedure to extend their work permit, allowing Canada to retain high-skilled personnel.
PGWP holders who are eligible for the facilitative procedure will shortly get reminders about login onto their online IRCC Secure Account to opt in and amend critical personal information beginning April 6, 2023.
For those who apply, will receive by an email, the interim work authorization, which they can affix to their expired PGWPs.
This will enable them to continue work for 18 months in Canada and apply for permanent residency.
Former international students with expired PGWPs will also be able to apply for this new open work permit.
They will also be able to apply for restoration, even if they are beyond the time (90 days) required to apply for restoration.
You can watch live PGWP Extension 2023 announcement in the video below.
INC – Immigration News Canada reported on February 12, 2023 that IRCC Minister is working on solution of Expiring PGWPs and announcement could be made in March 2023.
What is important about PGWP Extension announcement today?
Usually, post-graduation work permits (PGWPs) are not allowed any extension and an international student can only have a PGWP once.
However, IRCC implemented a temporary public policy in August 2022 that permitted PGWP holders with expiration status on or before December 31, 2022 to extend their stay for an extra 18 months.
Reason behind this was absence of any CEC draw after September 2021, which is the major pathway for international students with 1 year of Canadian experience to apply for permanent residency (PR).
This new policy permitted approximately 40,000 PGWP holders to continue working in Canada.
But the drought of CEC draws continued in 2023 and PGWPs are already expiring and some will expire soon.
As a result, IRCC Minister is expected to make another PGWP extension today.
With Canada allowing PGWP extension 2023, it will at least allow PGWP holders to continue working and stay in Canada.
Things to Watch Out For
It will be an important announcement to see what is the range of dates that minister will include to allow PGWP extension.
Moreover, the exact date on which the details on how to apply for the policy will be released.
Will the PGWP holders have to apply for the extension OR it will be automatically granted or updated?
Any hint on when the CEC only draws will resume or exact date of starting targeted Express Entry draws.
Off topic, if minister acknowledges the issue of 700 international students being deported.
- New OINP Draws Invite 615 Francophone Express Entry Profiles
March 16 – Today, Ontario Provincial Nominee Program officially known as Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent invites to 615 Francophone Express Entry profiles, in 2 new targeted draws.
These are the first 2 OINP draws of the year, targeting French-Speaking Express Entry profiles having Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 291-489.
Express Entry profiles created between March 16, 2022 and March 16, 2023 were considered for these draws.
Furthermore, Express Entry profiles with 98 NOC codes in health, education, finance, tech, trades, and other priority occupations.
Date Invitations CRS score range Express Entry Profile Creation Date Notes March 16, 2023 271 291-489 March 16, 2022 – March 16, 2023 Targeted at Tech, Trades and Other Priority occupations March 16, 2023 344 400-489 March 16, 2022 – March 16, 2023 Targeted at Health, Education and Finance occupations Ontario directly select the profiles from Express Entry pool and there is no separate application to be considered for this draw.
However, invited Express Entry profiles will have to apply and claim the provincial nomination from Ontario to receive 600 additional points.
List of Invited NOCs/Occupations Invited In OINP draw today
Health, Education and Finance occupations
- NOC 10010 – Financial managers
- NOC 10011 – Human resources managers
- NOC 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers
- NOC 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers
- NOC 13100 – Administrative officers
- NOC 13110 – Administrative assistants
- NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- NOC 31112 – Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
- NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
- NOC 31200 – Psychologists
- NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
- NOC 31203 – Occupational Therapists
- NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
- NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
- NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services
- NOC 40021 – School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
- NOC 41200 – University professors and lecturers
- NOC 41210 – College and other vocational instructors
- NOC 41220 – Secondary school teachers
- NOC 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- NOC 41300 – Social Workers
- NOC 41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
- NOC 41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations
- NOC 41321 – Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)
- NOC 42201 – Social and community service workers
- NOC 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
- NOC 42203 – Instructors of Persons with Disabilities
- NOC 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
Tech, Trades and Other Priority occupations
- NOC 20010 – Engineering managers
- NOC 20012 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
- NOC 21111 – Forestry professionals
- NOC 21112 – Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists
- NOC 21120 – Public and environmental health and safety professionals
- NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
- NOC 21223 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
- NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
- NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
- NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
- NOC 21233 – Web designers
- NOC 21234 – Web Developers and Programmers
- NOC 21300 – Civil engineers
- NOC 21301 – Mechanical engineers
- NOC 21310 – Electrical and electronic engineers
- NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers )
- NOC 21320 – Chemical engineers
- NOC 21321 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers
- NOC 21322 – Metallurgical and materials engineers
- NOC 21330 – Mining engineers
- NOC 21331 – Geological engineers
- NOC 22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
- NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologies and technicians
- NOC 22302 – Industrial engineers and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- NOC 22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians, and inspectors
- NOC 62020 – Food service supervisors
- NOC 63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale
- NOC 63202 – Bakers
- NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
- NOC 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
- NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
- NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
- NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
- NOC 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
- NOC 72300 – Plumbers
- NOC 72302 – Gas fitters
- NOC 72310 – Carpenters
- NOC 72311 – Cabinetmakers
- NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
- NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- NOC 72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers
- NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
- NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 73111 – Glaziers
- NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- NOC 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
- NOC 82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying
- NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
- NOC 93200 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
- Ontario-OINP Sent 906 Invites For PR In 2 New Draws
Today, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) sent 906 invitations to apply (ITA) for PR in 2 targeted draws, under Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream.
606 invitations are sent to OINP profiles having a score of 70 and above targeting at 53 Tech and healthcare occupations.
Furthermore, 300 invitations were sent to profiles having a score of 74 and above targeting at 54 Skilled Trades Occupations.
For both of the draws today, EOIs submitted to Ontario PNP between November 22, 2022 and March 14, 2023 were considered.
Below are the details of OINP Draws today.
Date Invitations Date profiles considered Score range Notes March 14, 2023 606 November 22, 2022 – March 14, 2023 70 and above Targeted at tech and health occupations. March 14, 2023 300 November 22, 2022 – March 14, 2023 74 and above Targeted at skilled trades occupations. January 24, 2023 620 November 22, 2022 – January 24, 2023 82 and above General Draw Overall, OINP Employer Job Offer: International Student stream has sent 1,526 invites in 2023.
Click here to Calculate Your Scores For International Student Stream
Tech and health occupations
- NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers
- NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
- NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
- NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
- NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
- NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
- NOC 21233 – Web designers
- NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
- NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers
- NOC 22221 – User support technicians
- NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians
- NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
- NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
- NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
- NOC 31110 – Dentists
- NOC 31111 – Optometrists
- NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
- NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
- NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
- NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
- NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
- NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
- NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
- NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
- NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
- NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- NOC 32100 – Opticians
- NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
- NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
- NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
- NOC 32110 – Denturists
- NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
- NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
- NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
- NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
- NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
- NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
- NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
- NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
- NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
- NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
- NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
- NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
- NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
- NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health servic
Skilled Trades occupations
- NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians
- NOC 22221 – User support technicians
- NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians
- NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
- NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
- NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
- NOC 72101 – Tool and die makers
- NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers
- NOC 72103 – Boilermakers
- NOC 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
- NOC 72105 – Ironworkers
- NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
- NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians
- NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers
- NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
- NOC 72300 – Plumbers
- NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- NOC 72310 – Carpenters
- NOC 72320 – Bricklayers
- NOC 72321 – Insulators
- NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women
- NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics
- NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- NOC 72422 – Electrical mechanics
- NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
- NOC 72500 – Crane operators
- NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers
- NOC 73101 – Tilesetters
- NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 73111 – Glaziers
- NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
- NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators
- NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers
- NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators
- NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
- NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators
What is eligibility for Ontario PNP Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
Eligibility criteria to create an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile with OINP under International Student Stream:
- A full-time (1,560 hours per year) employment offer in a skilled occupation in TEER Category 0, 1, 2, or 3.
- Employment offer with salary that meets or exceeds the minimum wage for that occupation in the Ontario region where you will be working.
- A degree or diploma from an OINP-approved institution that takes at least two years to complete.
- Colleges and universities that are qualified are listed below.
- The job offer must be primarily for work in Ontario.
- Intend to reside in Ontario.
Click here to Calculate Your Scores For International Student Stream
- Canada Spousal Sponsorship Refusal Reasons That You Must Avoid
As per new Immigration levels plan 2023-2025, Canada is aiming to reunite more than 240,000 couples via spousal sponsorship.
IRCC has service standard of processing 80% of the spousal sponsorship applications within 12 months.
However, IRCC has not yet recovered from pandemic backlog completely. The current processing time for inland spousal sponsorship is 13 months and for outland it is still 16 months.
Spousal sponsorship is designed to reunite couples allowing them to live together permanently in Canada.
Furthermore, there is no education or language proficiency requirement for spouses.
However, the application needs to be genuine and applicant must present all the documentation accurately to prove it so.
Although, all the applicants proceed cautiously, but still many get refusal due to one reason or another.
This article delves into 10 common refusal reasons that can be avoided to ensure that at least application is not rejected due to one of these.
1. Inadmissibility
Applicants who are found to be inadmissible due to criminal or medical reasons can have their sponsorship application refused.
For e.g., if the spouse have had a DUI (Driving Under Influence) conviction in their home country, then they might be considered criminally inadmissible.
You can read more on these here
2. Lack of Genuine Relationship
The application may be denied if the immigration officer feels that the connection between the sponsor and the sponsored spouse is not real or was entered into for immigration purposes.
Ironically, many spousal sponsorship applications get rejected because their application fails to establish a genuine relationship.
As a result, they have to then appeal the refusal which can take some time to get through. Long appeal durations have also taken toll onto the breakdown of relationship for many families.
So, it is always advisable to submit your application upfront with full strength.
3. Misrepresentation
The application may be declined if the sponsor or sponsored spouse gives incorrect information or misrepresents oneself throughout the application procedure.
Lying or sending false information or documents to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is a severe offence.
Furthermore, some applicants unknowingly may provide incorrect date or just an estimated date. If IRCC finds out that it is incorrect, then that applicant falls under misrepresentation.
Even if your unauthorized agent or consultant fills out incorrect information due to a clerical error, then also applicants are considered to be misrepresenting on their application.
4. Insufficient supporting documents
Failure to provide sufficient or suitable supporting documentation, such as marriage certificates, pictures, and shared financial records, might result in a denial.
Additionally, even a slight doubt of forged document (even if they are original) due to inconsistencies can result in refusal of spousal sponsorship.
Always remember, onus is on the applicants to prove that their relationship is genuine by providing strong paperwork which is consistent with each other.
5. Unsatisfactory Financial support
The sponsor must show that they have enough money to support their spouse once they arrive in Canada.
If they do not give appropriate financial support proofs, the application may be denied.
This can be in the form of pay stubs or balance in the saving account.
Always remember sponsoring spouse has 3 years of financial obligation and immigration officer do assess the financial situation of the sponsor.
6. Providing Inconsistent Answers in Interview
Immigration officer may call some sponsored spouses for an interview to clear out the doubts in application or just to establish if relationship is genuine.
This is a good chance for the sponsored spouse to satisfy the officer by provided correct and accurate answers.
Remember lies are always caught based on the answers that you provide or may result in inconsistencies.
In interviews, officer expects you to know almost all the details of your spouse including important dates and background.
7. Not Declaring all the dependents
It is important to declare all the dependents on the application. Furthermore, always declare your non-accompanying family members on family information form accurately.
The application may be denied if the sponsor fails to declare all of their dependents in their application or if their financial assistance is judged insufficient for all dependents.
8. Proof of Residency
The sponsor must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Furthermore, they should be residing in Canada to submit a sponsorship application.
If they are unable to show adequate proof of residency, their application could be refused.
9. Previous Sponsorship Defaults
If a sponsor has previously failed to fulfil a sponsorship commitment, they may be judged ineligible to sponsor again.
Furthermore, the spouse is not be able to sponsor their partner, if previous sponsorship undertaking has not yet ended.
10. Incomplete Application
Always remember that an application can also be refused if the application form is incomplete or if the required fees are not paid, or if sufficient information is not provided.
Immigration officer always have the discretion of refusing an application or they may ask for additional documents.
So, submit your application with caution ensuring you are not leaving out any information.
- IEC 2023 New Round of Invitations Sent >2,200 Invites
IEC 2023 New Round of Invitations: The 9th International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 draw sent out more than 2,200 invitations for the week ending March 10, 2023.
More than 1,841 invites were extended to potential participants in the IEC Working Holiday category from more than 30 different countries.
As of March 10, 2023 140 additional spots have been added to Working Holiday category and 160 to Young Professionals category for Greece.
Previously, IEC Working Holiday Quota for Korea and the United Kingdom was also increased on February 24, 2023.
Currently, there are around 31,757 available spots in Working Holiday category with more than 5,788 candidates in pool awaiting an invitation.
223 invites are issued under Young Professionals category. Furthermore, 235 candidates are in pool competing for 3,460 available spots.
Additionally, 166 invites are sent under the International Co-op (internship) category. Out of these, 163 invites are sent to citizens of France.
There are 127 candidates in pool and 2,732 available spots in the International Co-op (internship) category.
This year, a total of 90,000 quota is allotted for IEC 2023, and around 62,000 invitations have already been distributed.
Below listed is the country-wise data on number of invitations, candidate in pool, and available spots under all the 3 categories.
Working Holiday Category of IEC 2023
Country Invitations Issued
This WeekTotal Invitations
Issued In 2023Candidates
In PoolAvailable
SpotsAndorra 2 10 0 18 Australia 225 3,406 249 Unlimited Austria 0 154 16 0 Belgium 20 647 31 297 Croatia 3 74 3 229 Czech Republic 25 598 31 612 Denmark 12 166 15 223 Estonia 7 73 7 68 France 0 16,885 3,054 0 Germany 173 2,376 165 2,826 Greece 10 217 8 168 Hong Kong 9 231 9 92 Ireland 275 4,501 254 7,718 Italy 75 1,180 70 1,033 Japan 199 2,971 182 4,183 Korea Republic 195 7,287 1,037 1,919 Latvia 0 66 6 0 Lithuania 24 286 30 34 Luxembourg 0 18 0 67 Netherlands 55 640 44 362 New Zealand 74 1,153 59 1,653 Norway 9 46 0 102 Poland 30 462 20 364 Portugal 31 499 30 1,388 San Marino 0 4 0 22 Slovakia 15 317 13 112 Slovenia 0 26 1 69 Spain 76 1,144 42 1,097 Sweden 10 160 21 488 United Kingdom 287 5,554 391 6,613 Total 1,841 51,151 5,788 31,757 IEC has already issued 2,292 invitations to Chile, 63 to Costa Rica, and 2,553 to Taiwan. We are not tracking data for these countries because chances of receiving an invite in next week’s draw are very low for these countries.
Young Professionals Category of IEC 2023
Country Invitations Issued This Week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates
In PoolAvailable Spots Australia 9 63 2 Unlimited Austria 1 5 1 59 Chile 20 265 24 165 Costa Rica 6 126 3 3 Croatia 0 6 0 17 Czech Republic 8 120 6 72 Estonia 0 3 0 8 France 102 1,436 98 1,338 France via Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE) 15 181 39 382 Germany 12 165 19 257 Greece 6 89 4 118 Ireland 3 59 2 140 Italy 9 127 3 152 Latvia 0 4 2 7 Lithuania 0 15 0 13 Luxembourg 0 0 0 10 Norway 1 5 0 11 Poland 0 28 4 99 Portugal 0 16 1 193 Slovakia 3 28 1 17 Slovenia 1 2 1 14 Spain 7 83 4 113 Spain via ICEX Vives Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 50 Sweden 2 13 1 96 Switzerland 10 132 12 106 Taiwan 8 81 8 20 Total 223 3,052 235 3,460 International Co-op (Internship)
Country Invitations issued
this weekTotal Invitations
Issued In 2023Candidates
In PoolAvailable
SpotsFrance 163 2,414 122 2,493 Ireland 0 6 1 45 Germany 0 44 2 139 Luxembourg 0 3 0 9 Switzerland 3 19 0 37 Taiwan 0 9 2 9 Total 166 2,495 127 2,732 Source: IEC 2023
- Ontario Invite 815 Express Entry Profiles In The Latest Draw
On March 10, Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) officially known as Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) directly chose 815 profiles from the Express Entry pool.
This is the second draw of the week under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream.
However, OINP draw today is targeted at only 9 Tech related occupations as compared to yesterday’s draw which invited healthcare occupations.
The Express Entry profiles created between March 10, 2022 – March 10, 2023 are considered for this draw.
Furthermore, the Express Entry profiles having a CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score between 479-489 in below NOCs will be receiving the invitation.
- Computer and information systems managers – NOC 20012
- Data Scientists – NOC 21211
- Database analysts and data administrators – NOC 21223
- Computer systems developers and programmers – NOC 21230
- Software engineers and designers – NOC 21231
- Software developers and programmers – NOC 21232
- Web designers – NOC 21233
- Web developers and programmers – NOC 21234
- Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) – NOC 21311
In comparison to the previous HCP Tech targeted draw on February 2, 2023, the lower range of the CRS cutoff score drops by just 2 points.
OINP regularly evaluates the Express Entry pool. And, offers direct provincial nomination to profiles with in-demand professions (NOC codes).
As a result, selected profiles can claim 600 bonus points for this provincial nomination.
There is NO need to register your profile individually with Ontario in order to be eligible for the Human Capital Priority stream.
Summary of OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream draws
Date Number of NOIs CRS score range Express Entry Profile dates Notes March 10 815 479-489 March 10, 2022 – March 10, 2023 Targeted at 9 Tech occupations March 8-9, 2023 822 469-489 March 8, 2022 – March 9, 2023 Targeted at 42 Healthcare related occupations. February 2, 2023 1,127 481-489 February 2, 2022 – February 2, 2023 Targeted at 9 Tech occupations February 2, 2023 775 476-489 February 2, 2022 – February 2, 2023 Targeted at 42 Healthcare related occupations Ontario Human Capital Priorities Stream General Eligibility
- A valid Express Entry profile under Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP).
- A Canadian bachelor’s, master’s, or Doctorate degree, or an equivalent Education Credential Assessment (ECA) of a foreign degree.
- CLB level 7 or higher in English or French proficiency (IELTS/CELPIP/TCF/TEF)
- Enough settlement funds to support yourself and your dependent family members or annual earnings from ongoing employment in Ontario or a job offer in Ontario
- Intended to live in Ontario, which is assessed based on one or more of the following factors
- working or have worked in Ontario
- getting job offers or applying/ interviewing for jobs
- studying
- volunteering
- leasing or owning property
- visiting
- having professional networks and affiliations, family ties and personal relationships
Full List of Occupations Invited Under Human Capital Priorities Stream In 2022
Date Express Entry CRS Invitations Occupations Invited December 19, 2022 484 – 490 936 Data Scientists (NOC 21211)
Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
Web designers (NOC 21233)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers (NOC 21311)September 28, 2022 496 and above 1,179 Data Scientists (NOC 21211)
Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
Web designers (NOC 21233)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers (NOC 21311)February 22, 2022 455 – 600 773 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 nursesFebruary 8, 2022 463 – 467 622 Data Scientists (NOC 21211)
Software engineers and designers (NOC 21231)
Computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230)
Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232)
Web developers and programmers (NOC 21234)
Web designers (NOC 21233)
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 21223)
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 20012)
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers (NOC 21311)January 12, 2022 464 – 467 502 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
- Ontario-OINP Invites 822 Express Entry Profiles In A New Draw
March 9 – OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) commonly known as Ontario PNP directly invites 822 Express Entry profiles.
The invites are sent under the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream to the Express Entry profiles created between March 8, 2022 – March 9, 2023.
Furthermore, the profiles having CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score between 469-489. Only profiles in 42 healthcare related occupations (listed below) will be receiving the invites.
Lower range of CRS cut off score drops by 7 points as compared to last HCP draw on February 2, 2023.
In total, OINP has invited 2,724 Express Entry profiles since the beginning of 2023 in 3 HCP stream draws.
OINP analyses the Express Entry pool on a regular basis. And, offers provincial nomination directly to profiles with high-demand occupations (NOC codes).
This provincial nomination conferred to selected profiles, gives them 600 extra points.
To be eligible for the Human Capital Priorities stream, there is NO need to register your profile separately with Ontario.
Summary of OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream draws
Date Number of NOIs CRS score range Express Entry Profile dates Notes March 8-9, 2023 822 469-489 March 8, 2022 – March 9, 2023 Targeted at 42 Healthcare related occupations. February 2, 2023 1,127 481-489 February 2, 2022 – February 2, 2023 Targeted at 9 Tech occupations February 2, 2023 775 476-489 February 2, 2022 – February 2, 2023 Targeted at 42 Healthcare related occupations List of NOCs/Occupations Invited In OINP Draw Today – March 9
- Managers in health care – NOC 30010
- Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine – NOC 31100
- Specialists in surgery – NOC 31101
- General practitioners and family physicians – NOC 31102
- Veterinarians – NOC 31103
- Dentists – NOC 31110
- Optometrists – NOC 31111
- Audiologists and speech-language pathologists – NOC 31112
- Pharmacists – NOC 31120
- Dietitians and nutritionists – NOC 31121
- Chiropractors – NOC 31201
- Physiotherapists – NOC 31202
- Occupational therapists – NOC 31203
- Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment – NOC 31204
- Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating – NOC 31209
- Nursing coordinators and supervisors – NOC 31300
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – NOC 31301
- Nurse practitioners – NOC 31302
- Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals – NOC 31303
- Opticians – NOC 32100
- Licensed practical nurses – NOC 32101
- Paramedical occupations – NOC 32102
- Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists – NOC 32103
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians – NOC 32104
- Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment – NOC 32109
- Denturists – NOC 32110
- Dental hygienists and dental therapists – NOC 32111
- Dental technologists and technicians – NOC 32112
- Medical laboratory technologists – NOC 32120
- Medical radiation technologists – NOC 32121
- Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists – NOC 32123
- Medical sonographers – NOC 32122
- Pharmacy technicians – NOC 32124
- Other medical technologists and technicians – NOC 32129
- Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists – NOC 32200
- Massage therapists – NOC 32201
- Other practitioners of natural healing – NOC 32209
- Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants – NOC 33100
- Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations – NOC 33101
- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates – NOC 33102
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants – NOC 33103
- Other assisting occupations in support of health services – NOC 33109
- Here Are New Updated IRCC Processing Times As Of March 7
This page includes the latest processing times reported by the IRCC as of March 7, 2023, along with a comparison to the processing times from the previous week.
To fully comprehend what these processing timeframes mean, please read the following details carefully.
The IRCC changed its processing tool in the beginning of 2022 so that it now provides correct data on normal processing times rather than merely service standard times.
These processing times are intended to provide prospective immigrants and visa seekers to Canada a rough idea of how long it could take for a decision to be made on their application.
These durations are based on information gathered over the preceding 6 months for 80% of the applications that have already been approved and are intended to provide latest weekly processing timelines.
This does not mean that it will take the same length of time to process your application.
This processing of your application may take longer or less time than shown because it is an average of the processing timings for 80% of the applications.
Remember that the application processing period starts when IRCC receives it and ends when the immigration officer decides whether to accept or reject it.
For more than a year, we have been tracking and comparing the processing timeframes for our readers as updated by the IRCC on a weekly basis.
Citizenship & PR cards
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Citizenship grant 23 months No Change Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)* 14 months No Change Resumption of citizenship 30 months + 6 months Renunciation of Citizenship 14 months – 1 month Search of citizenship records 16 months No Change New PR card 36 days – 3 Days PR card renewals 69 days – 2 Days *Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): Applications submitted outside of Canada and the United States may take longer.
The IRCC is currently sending over acknowledgment of receipt (AOR) letters or emails to paper and online citizens who applied during the week of January 16, 2023.
Family Sponsorship
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada 16 months No Change Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada 13 months – 1 month Parents or Grandparents PR 39 months No Change According to the most current IRCC figures, Canada’s immigration backlog has nearly hit one million people.
Moreover, 969,900 applications were handled within the IRCC service standard timelines. IRCC was processing around 2 million applications as of January 31, 2023.
Canadian Passport
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted in person at Service Canada Centre – Passport services) 10 business days No Change In-Canada New Passport (Regular application submitted by mail to Service Canada Centre) 20 business days No Change In-Canda Urgent pick-up By the end of next business day No Change In-Canada Express pick-up 2-9 business days No Change Regular passport application mailed from outside Canada 20 business days No Change Economic Class Permanent Residency Processing Time
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 12 months – 4 months Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) 30 months – 1 month Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) 70 months (not updated
this week)No Change Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry 11 months No Change Non-Express Entry PNP 20 months – 1 month Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) 20 months + 1 month Quebec Business Class 67 months No Change Federal Self-Employed 43 months + 1 month Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) 24 months + 1 month Start-Up Visa 33 months No Change Temporary Residence Application
Application Type Current Processing Time Change From Last Week Visitor visa outside Canada Varies by country
India: 58 Days
Nigeria: 376 Days
United States: 24 Days
Pakistan: 166 Days
Philippines: 31 Days
UAE: 320 Days
Bangladesh: 185 Days
Sri Lanka: 135 Days
United Kingdom: 30 Days– 12 Days for India
+ 46 Days for Nigeria
No Change for United States
– 17 Days for Pakistan
– 2 Days for Philippines
+ 2 Days for UAE
– 18 Day for Bangladesh
+ 3 Days for Sri Lanka
– 5 Days for UKVisitor visa inside Canada Online: 12 days
Paper-Based: 32 days– 1 Day for online
No Change for paper-basedParents or Grandparents Super Visa Varies by country
India: 133 Days
Nigeria: 396 Days
United States: 121 Days
Pakistan: 422 Days
Philippines: 226 Days
UAE: 327 Days
Bangladesh: 253 Days
Sri Lanka: 304 Days
United Kingdom: 169 Days– 1 Day for India
No Change for Nigeria
– 4 Days for United States
+ 6 Days for Pakistan
– 2 Days for Philippines
+ 13 Days for UAE
+ 4 Days for Bangladesh
+ 24 Days for Sri Lanka
+ 1 Day for UKStudy Permit Outside Canada 10 Weeks No Change Visitor Extension (Visitor Record) Online: 181 days
Paper-Based: 91 days+ 6 Days (Online)
– 4 Days for Paper-BasedStudy Permit Inside Canada 4 Weeks No Change Study Permit Extension Online: 109 Days
Paper-Based: 107 Days– 9 Days (Online)
– 6 Days (Paper-Based)Work Permit Outside Canada* Varies by country
India: 8 Weeks
Nigeria: 27 Weeks
United States: 15 Weeks
Pakistan: 45 Weeks
Philippines: 12 Weeks
UAE: 42 Weeks
Bangladesh: 30 Weeks
Sri Lanka: 21 Weeks
United Kingdom: 11 WeeksNo Change for India
No Change for Nigeria
– 1 Week for United States
+ 2 Weeks for Pakistan
– 2 Weeks for Philippines
+ 6 Weeks for UAE
– 1 Week for Bangladesh
– 1 Weeks for Sri Lanka
– 1 Week for UKWork Permit Inside Canada Online: 156 Days
Paper-Based: 53 Days– 2 Days (Online)
– 5 Days for paper-basedInternational Experience Canada (Current Season) 3 Weeks + 1 Week Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) 25 Days + 3 Days Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) 5 minutes No Change *Applications for the critical job positions are currently being prioritized. Your processing time can be longer than indicated above if you are not applying for a position in a critical occupation.
- Victim Of Fraud; International Students In Canada Facing Removal Orders
Several international students in Canada are facing removal orders from the Canadian immigration department.
It is an unfortunate situation because most of these international students are actually victims of fraudulent agents.
These agents, who without their knowledge, submitted forged documents including fake offer letters or GICs.
Moreover, they are trapped by the outdated Canadian system since the immigration department is sending them removal order letters after 2-3 years of completion of their studies in Canada.
The removal order letters are being sent since 2021 offering these students to appeal the removal orders.
Some of these students are receiving letters now. According to one of the sources, the number of international students facing removal orders is in the multiple of 100s.
Recently, in a similar case of Karamjeet Kaur, the federal court upheld the decision by Immigration Division (ID) ordering her to leave Canada.
She now only has humanitarian and compassionate consideration of her case left.
Ironically, she came to Canada on a study permit in 2018 and her agent in India used the fake letter to get her file processed, which she was unaware of.
Karamjeet got a removal order in 2022 when she applied for her permanent residency (PR), 4 years after her entry to Canada.
However, in February 2023 Federal court ruled that it was her responsibility to call the college and confirm whether the offer letter was genuine or not.
Gaps In The Canadian Immigration System
International students have been protesting against these removal orders and pointing out gaps in the Canadian immigration system.
Offer letters or GICs or documents are not usually verified by students as they trust their consultants or agents back in India.
As per students, if the offer letter or GIC or any document was fake in their study permit application, the immigration department should have pointed out it at the time of issuing a visa to Canada.
IRCC offices in India, who are trained and experienced at catching forged documents in an applications were also deceived by the same fake documents.
If such officials are unable detect fake documents, then how a teenager or naive young student would have caught such a scam?
Rather, they themselves were victims of this fraud.
Moreover, when they landed at a Canadian airport and an immigration check was done, no official were able to point out the forged documents.
As in Karamjeet Kaur’s case, the agent told her after she landed in Canada, that he had some dispute with the college authorities, so she would have to change her college.
Being new at such a young age in Canada, in such a situation, no one reaches out to college and confirms whether their offer letter is fake or original.
Now that these scams are made public, definitely new students will be cautiously confirming all the documents are original or not. But at that time, nobody knew about these frauds.
After completing their studies in Canada, international students apply to the immigration department for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
Even at that point, the immigration department didn’t point out any inconsistencies and issued them work permit to legally work in Canada.
Most of these students are receiving removal orders after 3-4 years of coming to Canada at the time they applied for permanent residency (PR) under one or another program.
What is a removal order in these cases?
The common word used by most people is “deportation.” Deportation is the permanent ban from returning to Canada and people cannot return unless they apply for an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC).
However, most of these international students are facing an “exclusion order” because of “misrepresentation.” This means that they are removed from Canada for 5 years.
Misrepresentation is defined as intentional or unintentional misrepresentation or withholding substantial information on a relevant topic that causes or may cause an error in decision making.
International students now have the option to appeal their removal orders and the court will decide their fate.
- IEC 2023 Rounds Of Invitations Sent >2,076 New Invites
IEC 2023 New Rounds Of Invitations: More than 2,076 invites are sent out for the week ending March 3, 2023, in the 8th International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 draw.
In the IEC Working Holiday category, more than 1,906 invitations were sent to the candidates from more than 30 nations.
It is important to note that the IEC Working Holiday Quota for Korea has been raised by 2,500 to a total of 6,500, and for the United Kingdom it has been raised by 2,000 to a total of 10,000 on February 24, 2023.
There are 2,400 applications vying for 35,029 available slots in the Working Holiday pool from the nations with the high chances of getting an invitation in next week’s round.
The Young Professional category received only 17 invitations and all of them went to France under general category and through Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE).
Furthermore, the International Co-op (internship) category received around 153 invitations. Out of these, 147 went to French citizens.
There are 90,000 quota in total allocated for IEC 2023 this year, and more than 55,000 invites have already been sent so far.
The current IEC season has a processing period of just two weeks, according to the most recent IRCC processing report on February 28.
Countries with a good probability of receiving an invitation next week are shown in the table below. Additionally, the table also lists the number of invitations sent out this week, candidates in pool, and available spots.
Working Holiday Category – IEC 2023
Country Invitations Issued This Week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots Andorra 0 8 2 20 Australia 273 3,181 181 Unlimited Austria 15 154 6 0 Belgium 37 627 21 311 Croatia 5 71 3 230 Czech Republic 38 573 28 628 Denmark 16 154 13 233 Estonia 7 66 5 72 France 0 16,885 0 2,289 Germany 165 2,203 157 2,956 Greece 6 207 9 38 Hong Kong 10 222 5 95 Ireland 303 4,226 268 7,877 Italy 77 1,105 74 1,067 Japan 220 2,772 168 4,352 Korea Republic 93 7,092 903 2,126 Latvia 2 66 2 0 Lithuania 15 262 12 46 Luxembourg 0 18 0 67 Netherlands 2 585 66 399 New Zealand 73 1,079 57 1,707 Norway 3 37 9 108 Poland 26 432 26 383 Portugal 43 468 23 1,412 San Marino 0 4 0 22 Slovakia 17 302 11 118 Slovenia 2 26 0 68 Spain 70 1,068 57 1,141 Sweden 13 150 5 495 United Kingdom 375 5,267 289 6,769 Total 1,906 49,310 2,400 35,029 Young Professionals – IEC 2023
Country Invitations Issued This Week Total Invitations Issued In 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots Australia 0 54 7 Unlimited Austria 0 4 1 59 Chile 0 245 20 169 Costa Rica 0 120 6 6 Croatia 0 6 0 17 Czech Republic 0 112 5 77 Estonia 0 3 1 8 France 5 1,334 88 1,390 France via Volontariat international en entreprise (VIE) 12 166 38 396 Germany 0 153 13 262 Greece 0 83 6 6 Ireland 0 56 2 139 Italy 0 118 6 156 Latvia 0 4 0 7 Lithuania 0 15 0 13 Luxembourg 0 0 0 10 Norway 0 4 1 12 Poland 0 28 0 98 Portugal 0 16 0 193 Slovakia 0 25 3 18 Slovenia 0 1 1 15 Spain 0 76 5 115 Spain via ICEX Vives Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 50 Sweden 0 11 1 96 Switzerland 0 122 11 113 Taiwan 0 73 4 22 Total 17 2,829 219 3,447 International Co-op (Internship)
Country Invitations issued this week Total Invitations issued in 2023 Candidates In Pool Available Spots France 147 2,251 131 2,601 Ireland 0 6 0 45 Germany 3 45 1 138 Luxembourg 0 3 0 9 Switzerland 3 16 2 39 Taiwan 0 9 0 9 Total 153 2,330 134 2,841
- Canada Opens New IRCC Operation Centre For Faster Processing
Today, IRCC announced that Canada has opened a new application processing centre in Manila, Philippines.
This new centre is aimed at supporting the Indo-Pacific strategy for Canada immigration and to speed up the processing of immigration applications both domestically and internationally.
There are already more than 50 IRCC visa offices spread among Canadian high commissioners, consulates, and embassies across the world.
And, this new centre will be supported by 37 new employees to boost global immigration processing capacity and support Indo-Pacific strategy.
The new facility is housed inside the Canadian Embassy in Manila and will help to manage the large number of visa applications received from throughout the world.
Additionally, it will support continuing initiatives of IRCC to enhance customer service and assist in achieving Canada’s future plans of record immigration numbers.
Canada is aiming to welcome around 1.5 million immigrants, in accordance with immigration levels plan of 2023-2025.
960,000 individuals of Philippine origina reside in Canada, according to the census of 2021. Furthermore, an increasing number of Filipino residents come to the country to visit friends and family.
Moreover, Canada is also one of the top choice by Filipinos to study for higher education and eventually integrate into Canadian economy.
What is Indo-Pacific Strategy in regards to Canada Immigration
The Indo-Pacific region is the fastest-growing economic region in the world and a large source of new immigrants for Canada.
India, China, and the Philippines were the top three source countries for permanent residents to Canada in 2022.
The goal of Canada’s policy is to boost the capacity for processing applications locally and throughout the Indo-Pacific region, including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Islamabad, and Manila, with an initial expenditure of $74.6 million over five years.
With such a huge investment specifically for Indo-Pacific strategy, it is clearly evident how important this region is for Canada immigration.
These new resources will assist ongoing efforts to manage the huge amount of visa applications from the Indo-Pacific area, bringing more individuals to Canada—whether for visits, studies, employment, or permanent immigration—and doing so more promptly.
- Canada May Soon Introduce The New One-Click Citizenship Oath
Beginning in as soon as June 2023, new citizens of Canada may be able to take the oath without the necessity for a citizenship judge.
The Canada Gazette published on February 25, 2023 in regards to regulations amending the citizenship regulations (Oath of Citizenship).
This amendment is now open for a 30-day consultation period until March 27, 2023 and can come into force around June 2023 after consultation process is completed.
Critics believe that this will cheapen the processing of citizenship oath as swearing an oath has been a legal condition of becoming a citizen in this country since 1947.
In this oath, citizenship candidates make a solemn promise to uphold Canadian laws and fulfil their responsibilities as citizens.
As reported by Toronto Star, Daniel Bernhard (CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship) criticizes this move.
He says it will be as easy as to just read and click the terms and conditions to take oath of citizenship, as it has been to create any social media accounts such as Facebook or TikTok.
Latest statement by the immigration department says that new citizens would now be able to complete the requirements of citizenship by signing a written attestation online without a witness.
However, applicants would still have the choice to do so in front of a citizenship judge.
What Are The Exact Proposed Amendments?
Below are simplified version of official amendments to citizenship regulations.
- Any person (at least 14 years old) on the day they are given citizenship must, at the Minister’s invitation, take the oath of citizenship, whether in or outside of Canada,
- through the means that the Minister makes accessible or specifies for that purpose; or
- before the Minister, a person authorized in writing by the Minister to act on the Minister’s behalf, or a citizenship judge.
- An individual shall be delivered the citizenship certificate after they have taken the oath of citizenship.
- While taking the oath of citizenship as per the above listed regulation, the individual must sign the document provided by the Minister, verifying that they have taken the oath.
- Any person who has been granted citizenship may take the oath of citizenship in front of
- the Minister,
- a person the Minister has authorized in writing to act on their behalf,
- as well as a citizenship judge
February 14, 2023 Citizenship Oath Ceremony
Why new changes?
New statistics shows a 20-year decline in citizenship uptake, which could be the biggest reason for the proposed adjustment.
Lesser permanent residents are now converting to Canadian citizens.
Just 45.7% of permanent residents became citizens as per 2021 census, down from 60% in 2016 and 75.1% in 2001.
Although, the number of citizenship applications granted yearly having increased dramatically over the previous 5 years from 113,000 to 243,000.
But, the processing time for citizenship has doubled during the pandemic compared to the previous 12-month service standard.
As per IRCC data dated January 31, 2023 – there were total of 303,000 citizenship applications under processing.
Out of these, 83,000 applications were still being processed after exceeding the normal service standard. While 220,000 are still being processed under normal service standards.
- Any person (at least 14 years old) on the day they are given citizenship must, at the Minister’s invitation, take the oath of citizenship, whether in or outside of Canada,
- IRCC Makes New Extension For Visitors to Work Permit Policy By 2 Years
Today, IRCC announces new extension to temporary policy allowing visitor visa holders to apply for work permit within Canada, until 2025.
This extension came in as previous temporary policy was due to expire today. This is a huge news for visitor visa holders.
Canada implemented this policy during pandemic to fill in labour gaps with visitors in the country. Usually, foreign nationals holding a visitor visa cannot apply for work permit from within Canada.
As per IRCC news release, foreign nationals who are visiting Canada and obtain a genuine employment offer will be able to apply for and acquire a work permit without leaving the country.
Visitors applying under this public policy who have held a work permit within the past 12 months may also obtain temporary work permit to begin working for their new company.
So, this public policy has now been extended by two years, until February 28, 2025. Aim of the this extension is give firms in Canada another choice, since many are suffering major labour shortages.
Eligibility Criteria:
An applicant seeking benefit from this temporary public policy must:
- have a valid visitor status in Canada on the day they apply
- have a job offer backed by a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) or an LMIA-exempt offer of employment
- submit an application for an employer-specific work permit before February 28, 2025, and
- satisfy all other standard admissibility requirements
Candidates with visitor status who already held a work permit in last 12 months under this temporary policy are also eligible, if they meet below listed criteria:
- When you apply, you must be physically present in Canada.
- You must remain in Canada while your application is being processed.
- You will not be eligible for this public policy if you depart while your application is being processed.
- While applying for a work permit, you must be a visitor with valid status.
- If your visitor status has expired, you must restore it before applying for a work permit.
- applied for an employer-specific work permit between August 24, 2020, and February 28, 2025
- had a valid work permit in the 12 months before to applying for a new work permit
Candidates with visitor status who have held a valid work permit in the last 12 months can follow specific guidelines to get interim work authorization.
How To Get Interim Work Authorization:
Reiterating, Interim Work Authorization is only available to visitor visa holders who held a valid work permit in the last 12 months under this temporary policy.
After applying for work permit under this policy, applicants will need to fill out the IRCC Web form with message as specified by IRCC.
After filling out the webform, you will need to wait for an email from IRCC informing you that you may begin working. This might take up to 30 days (6 weeks).
- Know Your Canada Work Permit Options While On Study Permit
Studying in Canada has several benefits as it provides a pathway to work and settle in Canada.
We all know that after completing your studies, you may begin working in Canada on post graduate work permit (PGWP).
This enables international students acquire Canadian experience to then apply to become a permanent resident.
However, changing your study permit to a full-time work permit before completion of your studies involves several factors.
An important factor is where you are in your program. It will determine how to convert your study permit to a work permit.
Working while studying
Those with a valid study permit can work up to 20 hours per week while studying. In some instances, you can work full-time as an international student, such as during a study break or the official internship or co-op term.
In addition, as a Canadian study permit holder, you do not need to apply for a separate work permit to work part-time while studying.
However, your study permit should indicate that you are authorized to work in Canada.
Nonetheless, you can apply for your study permit amendment if you are eligible to work in Canada, but your study permit does not indicate it.
Moreover, specific Canadian educational programs require you to complete an internship, coop or a work placement.
Therefore, you might be qualified to work full-time while enrolled in school for a part of your studies if you meet the requirements for your program co-op or internship.
However, you will need a separate coop work permit for working full-time during your internship, coop, or work term.
Applying for closed work permit before completing studies
To change your existing study permit to a work permit, you will require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
In addition, you would need a valid Canadian job offer from an employer willing to support your work permit application.
An LMIA establishes that the Canadian employer could not fill the position with a citizen or permanent resident.
Your employer will need to secure a positive LMIA to support you. If secured, you can then apply for your work permit with the secured LMIA.
However, it is important to note that you will receive a closed work permit.
A closed LMIA work permit, as opposed to an open post-graduate work permit, is tied to a particular employer, position, and location.
As a result, those with closed work permits have less mobility than those with open work permits.
It is crucial to remember that once you stop taking classes, your study permit will not be regarded as valid.
Therefore, you must notify Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you are ending your studies.
Then, if you do not have legal status in Canada as a result of terminating your studies, you must leave the country while waiting for your work permit application to be processed.
Applying for Open work permit before completing studies
International students who are unable to sustain themselves financially may be granted an open work permit.
Destitute means without the basic necessities of life.
This program attempts to assist international students who are unable to cover the expense of their studies in Canada, whether for day-to-day necessities or tuition, owing to circumstances beyond their control.
While academic institutions may offer some flexibility in terms of commitments such as tuition and residential costs, work permit may be the only option for students to subsist under these circumstances.
Since, study permit holders must have adequate funds to pay their tuition and maintain themselves and any family members without working in Canada.
So, the open work permit for destitute students would be given only in extraordinary cases where an overseas student could produce sufficient documentation.
Applying for a work permit after studies
Upon completing your studies at a designated learning institution (DLI), you may be eligible to apply for a post-graduate work permit.
A post-graduate work permit allows international students to work for up to three years, depending on their study program duration.
A post-graduation work permit’s advantage is that it is not attached to any particular employer, profession, or place.
It is also known as an open work permit that allows you to work in any position, anywhere in Canada.
After completing your studies, you have 180 days to apply for your post-graduate work permit (PGWP).
You do not need a job offer to apply, but you require your graduation letter and transcripts.
Additionally, you can apply for your PGWP from inside and outside Canada.
- India Continues To Be Top Source Of Newcomers To Canada
IRCC released new data in February 2023 regarding new landed permanent residents (PRs) in Canada and international students last year.
This article enlists:
- top 10 source countries of permanent residents and destination province data
- top 10 source of international students, province-wise international student numbers, and total number of international students residing in Canada
Source of Permanent Residents and Destination Province
Around 46% of newcomers landed in Canada in 2022 were from Asia as per new IRCC data unveiled February 2023.
India continues to be the biggest source with more than 1/4th of newcomers to Canada. 118,095 Indians landed as permanent residents (PRs) in 2022.
This is 6 times higher than the second source of new immigrants, China. 31,815 Chinese nationals landed in Canada as PRs in 2022.
Below is the list of source countries for newcomers to Canada in 2022
Country Total immigrants for 2022 % age of immigrants in 2022 India 118,095 27% China 31,815 7.2% Afghanistan 23,735 5.4% Nigeria 22,085 5.05% Philippines 22,070 5.04% France 14,145 3.2% Pakistan 11,585 2.6% Iran 11,105 2.5% United States of America 10,400 2.3% Syria 8,500 1.9% List of Destination Province for Permanent Residents in 2022
Ontario continues to land 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.
Province Permanent Residents in 2022 % of all PRs in 2022 Ontario 184,725 42.2% Quebec 68,685 15.7% British Columbia 61,215 14% Alberta 49,460 11.3% Manitoba 21,645 4.9% Saskatchewan 21,635 4.9% Nova Scotia 12,650 2.8% New Brunswick 10,205 2.3% Newfoundland and Labrador 3,490 0.7% Prince Edward Island 2,665 0.6% Yukon 455 0.1% Northwest Territories 235 0.0% Nunavut 45 0.0% Province not stated 20 0.0% Source of International Students Landed and Already In Canada
India again tops the list followed by China and Philippines for new international students landed in 2022.
Indian students account for more than half the total of international students entering Canada last year.
Country Number of Students
Coming in 2022India 226,450 China 52,165 Philippines 23,380 France 16,725 Nigeria 16,195 Iran 13,525 Korea 11,535 Japan 10,955 Mexico 10,405 Brazil 10,405 Furthermore, there were 319,130 international students from India already living and studying in Canada as of December 2022.
Number of Indian student is 3X the second leading source nation, China. There were almost 100K Chinese students studying in Canada.
Country Number of students already
living and studying in CanadaIndia 319,130 China 100,075 Philippines 32,455 France 27,135 Nigeria 21,660 Iran 21,115 Korea 16,505 Vietnam 16,140 Mexico 14,930 United States of America 14,485 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 from the second leading province, British Columbia.
In total, 377,785 international students were attending the education institution in rest of the Canadian provinces in 2022.
Province Number of Students Ontario 411,000 British Columbia 164,000 Quebec 93,000 Alberta 43,000 Manitoba 22,000 Nova Scotia 20,850 Saskatchewan 13,135 New Brunswick 11,140 Newfoundland and Labrador 6,175 Prince Edward Island 4,485
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