Here Is Full List Of Facilitated LMIA Occupations In Quebec

Quebec released new list of facilitated LMIA occupations. These are high demand occupations in the Canadian province of Quebec. It’s not mandatory for employers to prove that they have advertised or made a genuine effort prior to hiring a temporary foreign worker.

Ministry has now added 47 more occupations to this list, so total number of occupations increased from 181 to 228. In short these are in-demand occupations in Quebec. This list will be applicable from 2022-23. Below is the list of 228 occupations:

Quebec Employers Can Now Hire More Temporary Foreign Workers

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  Here Are New Updated IRCC Processing Times As Of February 77 February 2023, 8:48 PM EST

  This article enlists new official IRCC processing times updated on February 7, 2023 as well as comparison with processing times of last week.

  In 2022, the IRCC processing tool was modified to deliver precise data on typical processing times.

  These processing timelines are given to provide applicants for visas or immigration to Canada an idea of how long their application may take for a decision to be made.

  Additionally, future applicants who desire to submit an application for a Canadian immigration or visa can acquire a feel of what to anticipate before doing so.

  Based on data gathered over the last six months, these processing times are intended to provide new weekly processing times.

  Furthermore, the processing period starts when the application is received by IRCC and concludes when the immigration officer makes a determination about the application.

  These processing times are updated by IRCC officially on weekly basis.

  IRCC Processing Times for 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	24 months	No Change
  Renunciation of Citizenship	15 months	No Change
  Search of citizenship records	16 months	No Change
  New PR card	42 days	No Change
  PR card renewals	67 days	+ 2 days

  IRCC is currently sending acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email for paper and online applications received in the week of December 7, 2022.

  IRCC Processing Time for 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	14 months	No Change
  Parents or Grandparents PR	39 months	No Change

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-ircc-temporary-policy-for-spousal-open-work-permit-eligibility/

  According to the most recent official IRCC data, the Canadian immigration backlog stood at 918,300.

  Furthermore, 1.055 million applications were still being handled in accordance with IRCC service standards. In total, IRCC was processing around 1.97 million applications as of December 31, 2022.

  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 business days	No Change

  IRCC Processing time for Economic Class

  Application Type	Current Processing Time	Change From Last Week
  Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	16 months	No Change
  Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)	31 months	No Change
  Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)	70 months	No Change
  Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry	11 months	No Change
  Non-Express Entry PNP	21 months	No Change
  Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)	19 months	No Change
  Quebec Business Class	67 months	No Change
  Federal Self-Employed	43 months	No Change
  Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)	23 months	No Change
  Start-Up Visa	33 months	No Change

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-express-entry-full-list-of-documents-you-need/

  Processing Time for Temporary Residence Application 

  Application Type	Current Processing Time	Change From Last Week
  Visitor visa outside Canada	Varies by country India: 107 Days Nigeria: 388 Days United States: 37 Days Pakistan: 263 Days Philippines: 61 Days UAE: 313 Days Bangladesh: 232 Days Sri Lanka: 194 Days United Kingdom: 217 Days	– 5 Days for India + 22 Days for Nigeria – 3 Days for United States – 44 Days for Pakistan – 16 Days for Philippines + 16 Days for UAE + 6 Days for Bangladesh + 3 Days for Sri Lanka – 3 Days for UK
  Visitor visa inside Canada	Online: 13 days Paper-Based: 23 days	– 1 Day for online – 3 Days for paper-based
  Parents or Grandparents Super Visa	Varies by country India: 130 Days Nigeria: 410 Days United States: 172 Days Pakistan: 318 Days Philippines: 175 Days UAE: 259 Days Bangladesh: 214 Days Sri Lanka: 255 Days United Kingdom: 156 Days	+ 2 Days for India + 36 Days for Nigeria – 43 Days for United States + 2 Days for Pakistan + 17 Days for Philippines No Change for UAE + 7 Days for Bangladesh + 25 Days for Sri Lanka + 1 Day for UK
  Study Permit Outside Canada	10 Weeks	No Change
  Visitor Extension (Visitor Record)	Online: 204 days Paper-Based: 96 days	– 1 Day (Online) – 1 Day for Paper-Based
  Study Permit Inside Canada	5 Weeks	No Change
  Study Permit Extension	Online: 149 Days Paper-Based: 125 Days	– 5 Days (Online) – 18 Days (Paper-Based)
  Work Permit Outside Canada*	Varies by country India: 8 Weeks Nigeria: 34 Weeks United States: 17 Weeks Pakistan: 60 Weeks Philippines: 12 Weeks UAE: 35 Weeks Bangladesh: 31 Weeks Sri Lanka: 22 Weeks United Kingdom: 11 Weeks	No Change for India + 1 Week for Nigeria + 3 Weeks for United States – 11 Weeks for Pakistan + 1 Week for Philippines + 1 Week for UAE No Change for Bangladesh No Change for Sri Lanka + 1 Week for UK
  Work Permit Inside Canada	Online: 164 Days Paper-Based: 60 Days	– 3 Days (Online) No Change for paper-based
  International Experience Canada (Current Season)	5 Weeks	– 2 Weeks
  Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP)	25 Days	No Change
  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.

  Source: IRCC

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/iec-2023-new-rounds-of-invitations-sent-5300-invites/

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  Canada Permanent Resident Status – All You Need To Know7 February 2023, 9:53 AM EST

  Canada has become a popular destination for potential immigrants who want to become Canadian Permanent Residents.

  However, there are a lot of rules and regulations as well as technicality for permanent resident status, that permanent residents in Canada or future permanent residents must know.

  Moreover, do you know know what it means to have a permanent resident status? Although most benefits are similar to citizens, some stark differences exist. 

  In this article, we will help you understand all the aspects of Permanent Resident Status:

  • What does permanent resident status mean? 
  • Why having your permanent resident (PR) card is important?
  • What are the benefits of being a Canadian Permanent Resident?
  • What can Canadian Permanent Residents not do? 
  • How long do you live in Canada to maintain your PR status?
  • Losing your status as a permanent resident
  • Renouncing your status as a permanent resident voluntarily

  What does permanent resident status mean? 

  A permanent resident is someone who has been granted permanent resident status after immigrating to Canada but is not a Canadian citizen. Generally, permanent residents are citizens of other countries.

  Having a Canadian permanent resident status allows you to travel freely to Canada without needing a visa.

  Nevertheless, when you return from a trip outside of Canada, you must check that your PR card is still valid and apply for a new one if necessary.

  You do not lose your status as a permanent resident if your PR card expires.

  However, when boarding a flight to Canada or travelling to Canada on a commercial airline, permanent residents (PRs) of Canada must have their current PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD).

  You might not be allowed to board your airline, train, bus, or boat to Canada if you don’t have your PR card or PRTD.

  A person does not acquire permanent residency when they apply for refugee or temporary status in Canada.

  To become one, they must first have their claim accepted by the Immigration and Refugee Board. They must next apply for and obtain permanent resident status. 

  Therefore, a visitor or temporary residents, such as a student or foreign worker, is not considered a permanent resident.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/how-to-maintain-your-pr-status-in-canada-important-one/

  Why having your permanent resident (PR) card is important? 

  You can prove that you are a Canadian permanent resident by showing your PR card. It allows you to enter and exit Canada freely. 

  Hence, when returning to Canada on a commercial vehicle, such as an airplane, boat, railway, or bus, you must present your permanent resident card to prove your PR status and passport. 

  If you are outside Canada without your current PR card or are not carrying one must apply for a permanent resident travel document.

  This is because you could be refused entry if you return to Canada without your PR card or PRTD. 

  What are the benefits of being a Canadian Permanent Resident?

  You have the following privileges as a permanent resident:

  • obtain the most social benefits available to Canadian citizens, such as healthcare coverage
  • reside, work, or attend school anywhere in Canada
  • apply for citizenship in Canada
  • protection under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the legislation of Canada.

  However, you must abide by all federal, provincial, and local laws in Canada and pay taxes to enjoy permanent residency benefits. 

  What can Canadian Permanent Residents not do? 

  Being a permanent resident, you are prohibited from the following:

  •  Voting or running for political office
  • Occupy certain positions requiring a high-level security clearance.

  How long do you live in Canada to maintain your PR status?

  You must have spent at least 730 days in Canada to maintain your permanent residence status during the last five years.

  These 730 days do not have to run consecutively. In some cases, your time spent overseas could count toward 730 days.

  Check if your time spent abroad counts toward becoming a permanent resident.

  Use a travel journal to record your time spent in Canada. Additional techniques to determine your time in Canada include:

  • When you enter Canada, inquire with the border officer  
  • Obtain or apply to renew your PR card. IRCC will let you know if you are eligible. 

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/know-how-to-exit-enter-canada-without-your-pr-card/

  Losing your status as a permanent resident

  When your PR card expires, you still retain your status as a permanent resident. Only if you go through an official procedure may you lose your status.

  You risk losing your status as a permanent resident if:

  • After an investigation or PRTD appeal, an adjudicator concludes that you are no longer a permanent resident;
  • You choose to renounce your status as a permanent resident;
  • A removal order is issued and becomes effective against you; or
  • You acquire citizenship in Canada.

  Remember, you remain a PR until a decision is reached about your status, even if you don’t match the residency requirement.

  Renouncing your status as a permanent resident voluntarily

  As mentioned earlier, you do not automatically lose your status as a permanent resident.

  You might decide one day that you don’t want to live in Canada permanently. If so, you can voluntarily apply to renounce your permanent resident status.

  For instance, if you:

  • You are aware that by spending a significant amount of time abroad, you have failed to fulfill your residency requirements, and
  • Would like to travel to Canada, and 
  • Are unwilling to wait for a visa officer to evaluate your status as a permanent resident formally.

  Or

  • would want to avoid delays at the Port of Entry 

  You may be unable to enter Canada until your permanent resident status is resolved, either through the issuance of a permanent resident travel document or the voluntary surrender of your permanent resident status.

  For more information, check out IRCC’s official Permanent Residents’ status page.

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  IRCC Minister Makes A New Announcement For Hong Kong Residents6 February 2023, 8:53 AM EST

  Today, IRCC Minister Hon’ble Sean is making an important announcement for Hong Kong residents in Canada.

  Han Dong (MP for Don Valley North), Jean Yip (MP for Scarborough–Agincourt), Dr. Anna Victoria Wong (Executive Director, Community Family Services of Ontario – CFSO) will be joining the Fraser in this announcement.

  Below is the today’s new announcement made by IRCC Minister, Hon’ble Sean Fraser regarding continued support for residents of Hong Kong residents.

  The open work permit program for qualified Hong Kong residents is being extended and expanded by Canada, as announced today by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship.

  The minister announced new changes to the Hong Kong special programs by extending the deadline to apply.

  For qualified Hong Kong residents, the new deadline for submitting an application for an open work visa is February 7, 2025.

  Furthermore, IRCC also announced expanding the eligibility to Hong Kong residents who have completed post-secondary education within the last 10 years. Previously, this was 5 years.

  As a result Hong Kong residents can now gain more work experience for up to 3 years.

  Spouses, common-law partners, and dependant children may also apply for a study or work visa under Hong Kong’s open work permit public policy.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ERyVQ3OCk

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/know-special-pr-streams-for-hong-kong-residents-in-canada/

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  Environment Canada Jobs Hiring Now For Various Locations5 February 2023, 9:11 AM EST

  Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is currently accepting applications for multiple jobs for various locations in Canada.

  ECCC is looking to hire individuals for Environmental Protection Branch, Corporate Services and Finance Branch, as well as Public Affairs and Communications Branch by March 2023.

  People who live in Canada, as well as Canadian citizens and foreign permanent residents are eligible to apply.

  Depending upon the position, eligible and selected candidates can get paid up to $102,712.

  Furthermore, people who live in Canada with valid work authorization, as well as Canadian citizens and foreign permanent residents are eligible to apply for these roles.

  Current Job Openings At ECCC

  1. Compliance Promotion Officer

  Location: Edmonton (Alberta), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Mount Pearl (Newfoundland and Labrador), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Burlington (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Regina (Saskatchewan), Whitehorse (Yukon)

  Salary: $74,580 to $89,411

  Who can apply: People who live in Canada with valid work authorization, as well as Canadian citizens and foreign permanent residents.

  Closing date: 9 February 2023

  Click here for more information and how to apply

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/10-canada-jobs-that-will-continue-to-be-in-demand-in-2023/

  2. Asset Management Specialist

  Location: Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Richmond (British Columbia), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Burlington (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

  Salary: $68,909 to $78,691

  Closing date: 16 February 2023

  Click here for more information and how to apply

  3. Materiel Management Officer

  Location: Calgary (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Richmond (British Columbia), Vancouver (British Columbia), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Burlington (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan)

  Salary: $47,415 to $62,066

  Closing date: 16 February 2023

  Click here for more information and how to apply

  4. Various IS-03 Communication Advisor positions: Inventory

  Location: This inventory will be utilized to fill current vacant positions and upcoming IS-03 vacancies across Canada.

  Salary: $71,599 to $77,368

  Closing date: 10 March 2023

  Click here for more information and how to apply

  5. Various IS-04 Senior Communication Advisor positions: Inventory

  Location: This inventory will be utilized to fill current vacant positions and upcoming IS-04 vacancies across Canada.

  Salary: $85,476 to $92,412

  Closing date: 10 March 2023

  Click here for more information and how to apply

  6. Various IS-05 Strategic Communications Advisor positions: Inventory

  Location: This inventory will be utilized to fill current vacant positions and upcoming IS-04 vacancies across Canada.

  Salary: $95,209 to $102,712

  Closing date: 10 March 2023

  Click here for more information and how to apply

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  IEC 2023 New Rounds Of Invitations Sent >5,300 Invites4 February 2023, 10:28 AM EST

  Fourth International Experience Canada – IEC 2023 draw sent more than 5,300 invites, in a new rounds of invitations, for week ending February 3, 2023.

  More than 4,481 candidates are invited under the Working Holiday category of IEC. Overall, 26,809 have been invited under this category in 2023.

  IEC 2023 has target of inviting 90,000 candidates from more than 32 countries this year. Click here for country-wise quota for 2023.

  One third of the quota has already been used in first 4 IEC draws of 2023.

  Moving forward, more than 631 invitations went to the Young Professional category, while 224 invites (217 for France) went to International Co-op (internship) category.

  As of February 1 IRCC processing update, the current season of IEC has a processing time of 7 weeks for 80% of the applications.

  Below is the latest full list of the countries that have received invites as of February 3, 2023.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/international-experience-canada-eligibility-how-to-apply/

  1. IEC 2023 Working Holiday

  Invited profiles under Working Holiday category get an open work permit allowing to work for nearly any business in Canada.

  This is the category for you if you:

  • have no job offer
  • would like to work for more than one company in Canada
  • would want to work in more than one area and make money so that you may travel

  Country	Invitations Issued In Week Ending Feb 3	Total Invitations Issued In 2023	Candidates In Pool	Available Spots
  Andorra	0	4	1	23
  Australia	292	2,081	213	Unlimited
  Austria	13	107	12	29
  Belgium	62	456	38	426
  Croatia	10	50	7	239
  Czech Republic	52	416	29	723
  Denmark	19	108	13	269
  Estonia	10	51	1	78
  France	1,284	6,724	8,320	2,021
  Germany	0	0	1,668	4,490
  Greece	20	165	7	68
  Hong Kong	17	153	19	103
  Ireland	440	2,828	334	8,692
  Italy	108	761	78	1,252
  Japan	314	1,724	258	5,181
  Korea Republic	617	4,337	1,933	1,329
  Latvia	3	51	4	8
  Lithuania	166	185	26	78
  Luxembourg	2	14	0	71
  Netherlands	60	451	28	106
  New Zealand	105	765	68	1,943
  Norway	2	28	0	113
  Poland	34	315	26	440
  Portugal	25	306	34	1,526
  San Marino	1	4	0	22
  Slovakia	201	231	14	173
  Slovenia	3	21	3	72
  Spain	108	748	70	295
  Sweden	11	90	14	529
  United Kingdom	502	3,635	351	2,661
  Total	4,481	26,809	13,569	32,960

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/here-are-most-common-canada-immigration-options-in-2023/

  2. Young Professionals Category

  In the Young Professionals category, invited applicants get an employer-specific work visa.

  For this category, applicants need to have:

  • a valid job offer from Canadian employer that helps to advance professionally.
  • to work for the same employer in the same place.

  Country	Invitations Issued In Week Ending Feb 3	Total Invitations Issued In 2023	Candidates In Pool	Available Spots
  Australia	5	34	6	Unlimited
  Austria	1	3	0	58
  Chile	0	45	156	248
  Costa Rica	14	107	3	3
  Croatia	2	5	0	17
  Czech Republic	8	80	7	94
  Estonia	0	2	0	8
  France	143	1,041	66	1,573
  Germany	0	0	114	350
  Greece	6	68	3	3
  Ireland	6	39	4	137
  Italy	13	92	10	164
  Latvia	0	2	0	8
  Lithuania	1	11	2	15
  Luxembourg	0	0	0	10
  Netherlands	395	451	28	106
  Norway	0	2	0	13
  Poland	2	24	1	100
  Portugal	1	14	1	193
  Slovakia	3	21	0	19
  Slovenia	0	0	1	15
  Spain	11	54	2	121
  Sweden	0	10	0	96
  Switzerland	13	78	13	146
  Taiwan	7	53	6	26
  Total	631	2,236	423	3,523

  3. International Co-op (Internship)

  An employer-specific work visa is issued in the International Co-op (Internship) category. This category is for you, if you

  • are a post-secondary student with a job offer for a work placement or internship in Canada;
  • will complete this work placement or internship to finish your studies; and
  • will work for the same company in the same area throughout your stay in Canada.

  Country	Invitations Issued In Week Ending Feb 3	Total Invitations Issued In 2023	Candidates In Pool	Available Spots
  France	217	1,621	127	3,043
  Ireland	1	5	0	46
  Luxembourg	1	4	0	9
  Switzerland	2	9	0	44
  Taiwan	3	5	0	9
  Total	224	1,644	127	3,151

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  New OINP Draw Invites 1,902 Express Entry profiles For PR2 February 2023, 8:15 PM EST

  Today, Ontario Provincial Nominee Program also known as OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) invited 1,902 Express Entry profiles.

  OINP announced two draws under Human Capital Priorities stream targeting at Express Entry profiles created with 9 Tech and 42 Healthcare occupations/NOCs.

  Click here for the list of all the 51 invited NOCs/occupations in today’s OINP Draw.

  Invited Express Entry profiles will now have 45 calendar days from the date of receiving the Notification of Interest (NOI) to claim their OINP nomination.

  Below is the summary of today’s OINP Human Capital Priorities stream draw:

  Date NOIs issued	Number of NOIs issued	CRS score range	Profiles created in IRCC Express Entry system
  February 2, 2023	1,127	481-489	February 2, 2022 – February 2, 2023
  February 2, 2023	775	476-489	February 2, 2022 – February 2, 2023

  OINP logically decided the CRS cut off score between 476-489 for Healthcare and 481-489 for Tech occupations.

  This seems because today’s Express Entry draw by IRCC invited Federal Skilled Worker profiles having a CRS score of 489 and above.

  As per projections, there will be at least 3 federal Express Entry draws before the 45 day deadline if everything goes normal.

  So, invited candidates can wait for those draws before accepting the OINP NOIs, rather than burning the spot for Express Entry profiles with low CRS scores.

  Remember, OINP has a set annual quota around 9,750-10,000 allocated by Federal government and someone else can use your spot.

  Invited profiles can save hassle to complete the formalities of OINP and help other Express Entry profiles to qualify in upcoming draws.

  OINP regularly scans Express Entry pool and offers provincial nomination directly to profiles with occupations (NOC codes) that are in high demand.

  There is no need to create any profile with Ontario PNP, to qualify for OINP Human Capital Priorities stream.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/express-entry-occupations-invited-directly-by-ontario-pnp/

  List of Occupations/NOC Codes Invited In Today’s OINP Draw

  Healthcare occupations

  • 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 services

  Tech 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)

  Source: OINP

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  First FSWP Express Entry Draw Sent 3,300 New Invites For PR2 February 2023, 4:35 PM EST

  Today, first Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Express Entry Draw of 2023 sent 3,300 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR).

  Applicants with CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of 489 or above received the invitations.

  This is the first Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Express Entry draw. Below are the details of today’s Express Entry draw.

  Federal Skilled Worker

  Number of invitations issued: 3,300

  Rank required to be invited to apply: 3,300 or above

  Date and time of round: February 02, 2023, at 15:12:01 UTC

  CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 489

  Tie-breaking rule: March 29, 2022, at 16:09:00 UTC

  If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

  This is a good new for Express Entry aspirants with cut off score coming at 489. It seems imperative that next no program specified draw will be having CRS cut off around 480.

  If next Express Entry draw comes out to be CEC only (which is more likely), then we can also witness a CRS cut off around 450-460.

  Our advise to new applicants is create your Express Entry profile asap before IRCC start conducting targeted Express Entry draws as per new proposed categories.

  Below is the CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of February 1, 2023.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/targeted-express-entry-draws-know-new-categories-proposed-by-ircc/

  CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of February 1, 2023

  

  Latest processing time for Express Entry as of February 1

  As of February 1, Express Entry processing times increased for all the three categories as listed below:

  • Canadian Experience Class – 16 months
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program – 31 months
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program – 70 months
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry – 11 months

  Full History of Canada Express Entry Draws since January 2022

  Date	Immigration program	Invitations issued	CRS Score Cut-Off
  February 1, 2023	Provincial Nominee Program	893	733
  January 18, 2023	No Program Specified	5,500	490
  January 11, 2023	No Program Specified	5,500	507
  November 23, 2022	No Program Specified	4,750	491
  November 9, 2022	No Program Specified	4,750	494
  October 26, 2022	No Program Specified	4,750	496
  October 12, 2022	No Program Specified	4,250	500
  September 28, 2022	No Program Specified	3,750	504
  September 14, 2022	No Program Specified	3,250	510
  August 31, 2022	No Program Specified	2,750	516
  August 17, 2022	No Program Specified	2,250	525
  August 3, 2022	No Program Specified	2,000	533
  July 20, 2022	No Program Specified	1,750	542
  July 6, 2022	No Program Specified	1,500	557
  June 22, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	636	752
  June 8, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	932	796
  May 25, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	590	741
  May 11, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	545	753
  April 27, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	829	772
  April 13, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	787	782
  March 30, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	919	785
  March 16, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	924	754
  March 2, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,047	761
  February 16, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,082	710
  February 2, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,070	674
  January 19, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,036	745
  January 5, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	392	808

  What is Express Entry System?

  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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  IRCC Approves New PTE (Pearson Test of English)-All You Need To Know2 February 2023, 9:26 AM EST

  On February 1, 2023 program delivery update for IRCC staff confirmed that PTE (Pearson Test of English) has been approved as English proficiency test.

  Pearson Canada Inc. is the designated language-testing organization that conducts PTE.

  IRCC will start accepting PTE scores in late 2023 as per the update. There is no fixed date or month as of now.

  This update is currently for Canada immigration meaning for all the Economic permanent residency (PR) programs.

  Economic programs include all the Express Entry categories, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Cargivers, Agri-Food Pilot, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, Economic Mobility Pathways Project, Atlantic Immigration Program, Quebec Skilled Workers and Business.

  PTE will join IELTS and CELPIP as third acceptable English language proficiency test.

  In this article, we tried to answer general questions about PTE, CLB levels, and score equivalency with IELTS.

  How does PTE test approval affect study permit applicants?

  For SDS (Student Direct Stream) study permit applications, only IELTS (English) or TEF (French) are acceptable by IRCC. IELTS or TEF is mandatory requirement by IRCC for SDS.

  For general study permit applications, language proficiency test is usually a requirement for getting enrolled in a DLI (college or university). PTE is already accepted by certain DLIs in Canada to enrol international students.

  IRCC requires proof of enrolment in a DLI to accept non-SDS application and language test is a supporting document that must be submitted along with visa application.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-ircc-instructions-for-post-graduate-work-permit-pgwp/

  What will be PTE score requirements for Canada Immigration?

  English proficiency is measured as Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels for Canada immigration.

  Below are IELTS General CLB levels for Canadian Immigration.

  CLB Level	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
  10	8.0	7.5	8.5	7.5
  9	7.0	7.0	8.0	7.0
  8	6.5	6.5	7.5	6.5
  7	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
  6	5.0	5.5	5.5	5.5
  5	4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
  4	3.5	4.0	4.5	4.0

  Below are possible PTE CLB levels score that we generated based on IELTS score comparison:

  CLB Level	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
  10	84	76	89	76
  9	66	66	84	66
  8	56	56	76	56
  7	46	46	46	46
  6	29	36	36	36
  5	18-20	29	29	29
  4	15-18	18-20	23	18-20

  For Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), minimum language requirement is CLB level 7 in all 4 abilities.

  Meaning each module of IELTS should have 6 bands to be eligible for FSWP. In regards to PTE, the possible score requirement could be 46 depending on score comparison.

  For IELTS magic number of 8 triple 7 (8 in listening and 7 in rest of the modules), PTE equivalent score could be 84 in listening and 66 in rest of the abilities.

  Similarly, for Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), minimum language requirement is CLB level 5.

  So, possible PTE equivalent score for CLB level 5 could be 18 in reading and 29 in rest of the modules.

  PTE Score Requirement For Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

  CLB Level	Possible PTE Scores	IELTS Scores
  CLB Level 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 jobs	46 in each module	6 in each module
  CLB Level 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 jobs	15-18 in reading and 29 each in rest of the modules	4 in reading and 5 each in rest of the modules

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  Alberta Express Entry Draw 2023 Sent 200 New PR Invites1 February 2023, 7:59 PM EST

  Two Alberta PNP (AAIP) draws in January 2023 sent 200 invitations under Express Entry stream.

  First Alberta PNP draw on January 19, 2023 invited only 46 Express Entry profiles having a CRS score for 324 and above.

  Second Alberta PNP draw on January 23, 2023 invited 154 Express Entry profiles having a CRS score of 385.

  With Express Entry system shifting more focus towards Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), Alberta Express Entry stream is one of the best option.

  However, not all the Express Entry profiles having a CRS cut off score declared in a draw are invited. Additional factors decide whether you will receive an invitation or not.

  Alberta Express Entry Draw History

  Date of draw	Number of Invites	CRS Cut Off
  January 23, 2023	154	385
  January 19, 2023	46	324
  December 8, 2022	129	305
  July 29, 2022	120	473
  June 16, 2022	150	306
  May 19, 2022	100	382
  April 14, 2022	250	356
  March 22, 2022	350	325
  March 8, 2022	350	318
  February 1, 2022	400	340
  January 18, 2022	350	346
  January 5, 2022	250	327

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/alberta-express-entry-stream-here-is-all-you-need-to-know/

  AAIP Stream	Number of applications in the queue (approximate)	The AAIP is assessing applications received before (approximate)
  Alberta Opportunity Stream	Approximately 1642	November 14, 2022 Applications received after this date are not yet assigned for assessment to an officer
  Alberta Express Entry Stream	Approximately 342	Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway applications are processed with priority. Rest of the applications are treated as an Expression of Interest (EOI) and are not reviewed based on submission date.

  Usually, 50% of the PNP allocation is reserved for Alberta Express Entry Stream and there was no draw for 4 months after July 29, 2022 because PNP reached its quota for 2022.

  However, last Alberta Express Entry draw of 2022 was declared in December which invited 129 Express Entry having CRS score of 305.

  On January 18, 2023 Alberta announced that 25% of these PNP allocation by IRCC will be reserved for Express Entry profiles having a family connection in the province. 👇

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8aVYl3a21Q

  Alberta PNP Draw Additional Factors That Matter:

  Being eligible for Alberta Express Entry stream does not mean that you will definitely get invitation in a draw.

  Following additional factors play a role in whether you will receive a NOI or not:

  • Job offer or work experience from an Albertan employer
  • Graduate of a Canadian post-secondary institution from Alberta
  • Having a parent, child, brother and/or sister who is a permanent resident living in Alberta, or a Canadian citizen living in Alberta

  Alberta PNP Draw Factors That Decrease Your Chance:

  • Your Express Entry profile expires in 5 months or less
  • you work in an occupation:
    • on the list of High-wage and low-wage occupations in the province of Alberta set out on the online Government of Canada 
    • on the Alberta Opportunity Stream Ineligible Occupations list
    • that has a high volume of submissions across all AINP streams

  Occupations With High volume Of Submissions:

  As per AAIP, applications in following NOCs may take longer to process:

  • 62020 – Food service supervisors
  • 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
  • 63200 – Cooks
  • 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  • 13110 – Administrative assistants
  • 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
  • 73300 – Transport truck drivers
  • 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
  • 60030 – Restaurant and food service managers
  • 21222 – Information systems specialists

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  Check Out New Updated IRCC Processing Times As Of February 11 February 2023, 5:07 PM EST

  IRCC updated their processing tool in 2022 to provide precise information on average processing times of recent applications.

  This article lists updated processing times by IRCC as of February 1, 2023 as well as comparison with processing times reported last week.

  These processing timelines are given to provide applicants for Canada visas or immigration an idea of how long it might take for processing of their applications by IRCC.

  Additionally, potential applicants who desire to submit an application for a Canadian immigration or visa can acquire a feel of what to anticipate before doing so.

  Based on data gathered over the last 6 months, these processing times are intended to provide new weekly processing times.

  Furthermore, the processing period starts when the application is received by IRCC and concludes when the immigration officer makes a determination about the application.

  IRCC Processing Times for Citizenship & PR cards

  Application Type	Current Processing Time	Change From Last Week
  Citizenship grant	23 months	– 1 month
  Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)	14 months	– 1 month
  Resumption of citizenship	24 months	– 10 months
  Renunciation of Citizenship	15 months	No Change
  Search of citizenship records	16 months	No Change
  New PR card	42 days	– 138 days
  PR card renewals	65 days	– 9 days

  IRCC is currently sending acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email for paper and online applications received in the week of December 1, 2022.

  IRCC Processing Time for Family Sponsorship

  Application Type	Current Processing Time	Change From Last Week
  Spouse or common-law partner living outside Canada	16 months	– 1 month
  Spouse or common-law partner living inside Canada	14 months	+ 1 month
  Parents or Grandparents PR	39 months	+ 1 month

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/new-ircc-temporary-policy-for-spousal-open-work-permit-eligibility/

  The Canadian immigration backlog reduced to 918,300 as per the most recent available official IRCC data.

  Moreover, 1.055 million applications were still being processed in accordance with IRCC service standards.

  Overall, IRCC was processing approximately 1.97 million immigration/visas applications as of December 31, 2022.

  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
  Urgent pick-up (In-Canada)	By the end of next business day	No Change
  Express pick-up (In-Canada)	2-9 business days	No Change
  Regular passport application mailed from outside Canada	20 business days	No Change

  Processing time for Economic Class

  Application Type	Current Processing Time	Change From Last Week
  Canadian Experience Class (CEC)	16 months	– 4 months
  Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)	31 months	+ 1 month
  Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)	70 months	+ 7 months
  Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry	11 months	– 1 month
  Non-Express Entry PNP	21 months	No Change
  Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)	19 months	No Change
  Quebec Business Class	67 months	+ 1 month
  Federal Self-Employed	43 months	+ 2 months
  Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)	23 15 months	+ 8 months
  Start-Up Visa	33 months	+ 1 month

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-immigration-backlog-drops-to-918300/

  Processing Time for Temporary Residence Application 

  Application Type	Current Processing Time	Change From Last Week
  Visitor visa outside Canada	Varies by country India: 112 Days Nigeria: 366 Days United States: 40 Days Pakistan: 307 Days Philippines: 77 Days UAE: 297 Days Bangladesh: 226 Days Sri Lanka: 191 Days United Kingdom: 220 Days	– 10 Days for India – 37 Days for Nigeria – 2 Days for United States – 20 Days for Pakistan – 15 Days for Philippines + 56 Days for UAE No Change for Bangladesh + 3 Days for Sri Lanka – 2 Days for UK
  Visitor visa inside Canada	Online: 14 days Paper-Based: 26 days	– 3 Days for online – 17 Days for paper-based
  Parents or Grandparents Super Visa	Varies by country India: 128 127 Days Nigeria: 374 Days United States: 215 Days Pakistan: 316 Days Philippines: 158 Days UAE: 259 Days Bangladesh: 207 Days Sri Lanka: 230 Days United Kingdom: 155 Days	+ 1 Day for India + 10 Days for Nigeria No Change for United States + 24 Days for Pakistan + 3 Days for Philippines + 21 Days for UAE + 1 Day for Bangladesh – 3 Days for Sri Lanka No Change for UK
  Study Permit Outside Canada	10 Weeks	+ 1 Week
  Visitor Extension (Visitor Record)	Online: 203 days Paper-Based: 97 days	– 2 Days (Online) + 1 Day for Paper-Based
  Study Permit Inside Canada	5 Weeks	+ 1 Week
  Study Permit Extension	Online: 154 Days Paper-Based: 143 Days	– 10 Days (Online) – 15 Days (Paper-Based)
  Work Permit Outside Canada*	Varies by country India: 8 Weeks Nigeria: 33 Weeks United States: 14 Weeks Pakistan: 71 Weeks Philippines: 11 Weeks UAE: 34 Weeks Bangladesh: 31 Weeks Sri Lanka: 22 Weeks United Kingdom: 10 Weeks	No Change for India – 1 Week for Nigeria + 4 Weeks for United States No Change for Pakistan No Change for Philippines – 14 Weeks for UAE No Change for Bangladesh – 4 Weeks for Sri Lanka + 3 Weeks for UK
  Work Permit Inside Canada	Online: 167 Days Paper-Based: 60 Days	– 3 Days (Online) No Change for paper-based
  International Experience Canada (Current Season)	7 Weeks	No Change
  Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP)	25 Days	No Change
  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.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/third-iec-2023-draw-sent-more-than-7100-new-invites/

  Source: IRCC

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  First Express Entry PNP Draw Sent 893 New Invites For PR1 February 2023, 1:20 PM EST

  Today, first PNP only Express Entry Draw of 2023 sent 893 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR).

  Applicants having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 733 or above received the invitations.

  This is the first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) specified Express Entry draw since June 2022.

  Below are the details of today’s PNP Express Entry draw.

  Provincial Nominee Program

  Number of invitations issued: 893

  Rank required to be invited to apply: 893 or above

  Date and time of round: February 01, 2023, at 16:05:57 UTC

  CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 733

  Tie-breaking rule: December 09, 2022, at 10:49:57 UTC

  If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

  Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry draws include Express Entry profiles under Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades (FSTP) having a provincial nomination from one of the Canadian provinces.

  Next Express Entry draw is expected to be CEC only or all program specified draw as it used to prior to pandemic.

  Meanwhile, IRCC is also working on targeted Express Entry draws as per new proposed categories.

  Below is the CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of February 1, 2023.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-express-entry-full-list-of-documents-you-need/

  CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of February 1, 2023

  

  Latest processing time for Express Entry as of February 1

  As of February 1, Express Entry processing times increased for all the three categories as listed below:

  • Canadian Experience Class – 16 months
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program – 31 months
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program – 70 months
  • Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via Express Entry – 11 months

  Full History of Canada Express Entry Draws since January 2022

  Date	Immigration program	Invitations issued	CRS Score Cut-Off
  January 18, 2023	No Program Specified	5,500	490
  January 11, 2023	No Program Specified	5,500	507
  November 23, 2022	No Program Specified	4,750	491
  November 9, 2022	No Program Specified	4,750	494
  October 26, 2022	No Program Specified	4,750	496
  October 12, 2022	No Program Specified	4,250	500
  September 28, 2022	No Program Specified	3,750	504
  September 14, 2022	No Program Specified	3,250	510
  August 31, 2022	No Program Specified	2,750	516
  August 17, 2022	No Program Specified	2,250	525
  August 3, 2022	No Program Specified	2,000	533
  July 20, 2022	No Program Specified	1,750	542
  July 6, 2022	No Program Specified	1,500	557
  June 22, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	636	752
  June 8, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	932	796
  May 25, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	590	741
  May 11, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	545	753
  April 27, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	829	772
  April 13, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	787	782
  March 30, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	919	785
  March 16, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	924	754
  March 2, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,047	761
  February 16, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,082	710
  February 2, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,070	674
  January 19, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	1,036	745
  January 5, 2022	Provincial Nominee Program	392	808

  What is Express Entry System?

  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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  Latest BC PNP Draw Sent More Than 280 New Invites For PR31 January 2023, 7:55 PM EST

  January 31 – Today, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP Draw) invited more than 280 applicants for permanent residency (PR).

  This was a targeted draw at Tech and Healthcare profiles, with most of the invitations 243, sent to 35 Tech occupations or NOC codes. Rest went to healthcare and childcare occupations.

  These invites were sent under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate stream, including Express Entry BC PNP option.

  The minimum cutoff score reduced by 5 points to 85 as compared to the latest BC PNP Tech-only draw on January 10, 2023.

  The cut off score and the number of invitations for today’s draw are broken down below:

  Number of Invites	Category	Minimum Cut Off Score	Description
  243	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	85	Tech Occupations
  18	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Childcare: Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202)
  18	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	Targeted draw: Healthcare
  <5	Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes EEBC option)	60	(NOCs 31103, 32104)

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/all-about-bc-pnp-british-columbia-provincial-nominee-program/

  BC PNP Tech Occupations

  • 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
  • 20012 Computer and information systems managers
  • 21100 Physicists and astronomers
  • 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  • 21211 Data scientists
  • 21220 Cybersecurity specialists
  • 21221 Business systems specialists
  • 21222 Information systems specialists
  • 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
  • 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
  • 21231 Software engineers and designers
  • 21232 Software developers and programmers
  • 21233 Web designers
  • 21234 Web developers and programmers
  • 21300 Civil engineers
  • 21301 Mechanical engineers
  • 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
  • 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  • 21320 Chemical engineers
  • 21399 Other professional engineers
  • 22110 Biological technologists and technicians
  • 22220 Computer network and web technicians
  • 22221 User support technicians
  • 22222 Information systems testing technicians
  • 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  • 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
  • 51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
  • 51112 Technical writers
  • 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
  • 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
  • 52112 Broadcast technicians
  • 52113 Audio and video recording technicians
  • 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators
  • 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

  Care economy: Healthcare occupations

  • 30010 Managers in health care
  • 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  • 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
  • 31110 Dentists
  • 31201 Chiropractors
  • 31120 Pharmacists
  • 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
  • 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  • 31203 Occupational therapists
  • 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
  • 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  • 32121 Medical radiation technologists
  • 32122 Medical sonographers
  • 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  • 32110 Denturists
  • 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  • 32101 Licensed practical nurses
  • 32102 Paramedical occupations
  • 41300 Social workers
  • 42201 Social and community service workers
  • 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  • 31101 Specialists in surgery
  • 31302 Nurse practitioners
  • 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  • 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  • 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  • 31202 Physiotherapists
  • 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  • 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
  • 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
  • 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
  • 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  • 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  • 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  • 31200 Psychologists
  • 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
  • 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (only health care assistants / health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102).

  How To Apply:

  Eligible candidates can create an online profile with BC PNP here. Once an online profile is created, profiles are eligible to be invited in one of the upcoming BC PNP draws, based upon the total points depending upon the BC PNP scoring matrix.

  Click here to get more information to assess your eligibility for various streams of British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)

  Processing Time:

  Estimated processing time for 80% of the British Columbia PNP applications is 3 months.

  These processing times are calculated from the date a complete application is received by the BC PNP after nomination.

  However, selected profiles/candidates in a BC PNP stream may need to submit a request after nomination, in case of any of the following:

  • employment status changes after receiving an invitation in a draw.
  • working permit expiry date is within 180 days of receiving the BC PNP nomination.
  • Also, if family structure of the applicant changes.

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  Latest OINP Draw Sent 611 New Invitations For PR31 January 2023, 3:19 PM EST

  On January 31, 2023 the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) also known as Ontario PNP sent 611 invitations to apply (ITA) for permanent residency (PR).

  This OINP draw declared cut off score of 53 and above under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream.

  The cut off score increased by 18 points as compared to last OINP Foreign Worker Stream draw on January 10, 2023.

  Furthermore, Expression of Interest (EOI) profiles with Ontario PNP between November 22, 2022 – January 31, 2023 were considered for this draw.

  So far OINP has sent 1,017 invitations to apply (ITA) under Foreign Worker Stream this year.

  This was a targeted draw at tech and health occupations and invited profiles created with OINP in 53 occupations and NOC codes.

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/express-entry-occupations-invited-directly-by-ontario-pnp/

  List of NOC Codes Invited in OINP Draw today

  1. NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers
  2. NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
  3. NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators
  4. NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers
  5. NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers
  6. NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers
  7. NOC 21233 – Web designers
  8. NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers
  9. NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers
  10. NOC 22221 – User support technicians
  11. NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians
  12. NOC 30010 – Managers in health care
  13. NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
  14. NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery
  15. NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians
  16. NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
  17. NOC 31110 – Dentists
  18. NOC 31111 – Optometrists
  19. NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
  20. NOC 31120 – Pharmacists
  21. NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists
  22. NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
  23. NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
  24. NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists
  25. NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
  26. NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
  27. NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors
  28. NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  29. NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners
  30. NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
  31. NOC 32100 – Opticians
  32. NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses
  33. NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations
  34. NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
  35. NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
  36. NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
  37. NOC 32110 – Denturists
  38. NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists
  39. NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians
  40. NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists
  41. NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists
  42. NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers
  43. NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
  44. NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians
  45. NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians
  46. NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
  47. NOC 32201 – Massage therapists
  48. NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing
  49. NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
  50. NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
  51. NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  52. NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
  53. NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services

  • Further References:
  • What is Ontario Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
  • How to calculate your OINP score

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  British Columbia New Decriminalization Of Drugs-All You Need To Know31 January 2023, 2:36 PM EST

  British Columbia Decriminalization Of Drugs: Effective today, adults 18+ in British Columbia won’t face criminal charges for having small amounts of some illicit narcotics in their possession.

  The new exemption will stay in effect from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026. Furthermore, this exemption is “NOT” legalization of these illegal drugs.

  Small amount is defined as possession of a cumulative total of up to 2.5 grams of certain illegal drugs only for personal use.

  So, adults (18 and older) will not be detained or punished for having up to 2.5 grams of any combination of these illicit narcotics in their own possession.

  However, this exception does not apply to children under the age of 18. The Youth Criminal Justice Act still applies to minors between the ages of 12 and 17.

  This exemption is only applicable in British Columbia, but all other Canadian provinces and territories are still enforcing their existing laws for possession of illegal drugs.

  Another important thing is that this exemption is not applicable at certain locations as listed below:

  • elementary and secondary school (Kindergarten to Grade 12)
  • licensed child care facilities
  • airports
  • on Canadian Coast Guard vessels and helicopters

  Full list of illegal drugs or substances that an individual in British Columbia can possess up to 2.5 grams

  

  Illegal Substance	Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) listing
  Opioid	1. Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum), its derivatives, salts, preparations, and alkaloids 2. Phenylpiperidines, their intermediates, salts, derivatives and analogues and salts of intermediates, derivatives and analogues 3. Phenazepines, their salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 4. Amidones, their intermediates, salts, derivatives and salts of intermediates and derivatives 5. Methadols, their derivatives, salts, and salts of derivatives 6. Phenalkoxams, their salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 7. Thiambutenes, their salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 8. Moramides, their intermediates, salts, derivatives and salts of intermediates and derivatives 9. Morphinans, their salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 10. Benzazocines, their salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 11. Ampromides, their salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 12. Benzimidazoles, their salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 13. Fentanyls, their salts, derivatives, and analogues and salts of derivatives and analogues 14. Tilidine, its salts, derivatives and salts of derivatives 15. Tapentadol, its salts, derivatives and isomers and salts of derivatives and isomers 16. AH-7921, its salts, isomers and salts of isomers 17. MT-45, its salts, derivatives, isomers and analogues and salts of derivatives, isomers and analogues 18. U-47700, its salts, derivatives, isomers and analogues, and salts of derivatives, isomers and analogues 19. Tramadol, its salts, isomers and salts of isomers and its derivatives O-desmethyltramadol and N,O-didesmethyltramadol  20. Lefetamine, its salts, derivatives and isomers and salts of derivatives and isomers 21. Zipeprol and any salt thereof
  Cocaine	Cocaine (benzoylmethylecgonine)
  Methamphetamine	Methamphetamine (N,α-dimethylbenzeneethanamine), but not including its salts, derivatives, isomers and analogues and salts of derivatives, isomers and analogues
  MDMA	N-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxy-amphetamine (N,α-dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-ethanamine)

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  Canada Express Entry – Full List Of Documents You Need30 January 2023, 8:57 AM EST

  Express Entry system is still the most popular and fastest way of getting Canada permanent residency (PR).

  If you are planning to create a profile with Express Entry system or hoping to get an invitation in next draw, then you can stay prepared by proactively getting your documents in order.

  Remember that the documents you must have to create your Express Entry profile and the documents that you will require to submit after receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) are two difference aspects. 

  Below, you can learn about the required documents you will need while creating your Express Entry profile and the necessary documents to submit after you receive an ITA. 

  Documents required when creating an Express Entry profile

  You will need the following documents at the time of creating your Express Entry profile for consideration in a draw. 

  • A valid passport or travel document
  • Language test results: ensure that your language test results are valid or less than two years old. 
  • Education credentials: provide proof of Canadian education or an educational credential assessment report if the following applies to you:
    • Applying through the Federal Skilled Worker Program, or 
    • Want to claim points for your education outside of Canada 
    • A provincial nomination, if applicable 
    • A written job offer from a Canadian employer (if you have one), proof of work experience, and a certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory are all required (if you have one)
    • Proof of funds 

  https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/targeted-express-entry-draws-know-new-categories-proposed-by-ircc/

  Documents required after you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a Draw 

  If you are invited to apply in an Express Entry draw, then you must attach copies of the documents you used for your profile.

  Most applicants will additionally be required to submit the following documents:

  • Police certificate: if you have lived in any country for more than six months, you will need a police certificate from that country and the police certificate from your country of residence. 
  • Medical exam: if you are an in-Canada applicant, you are exempt from the medical exam requirement until October 6, 2024.
    • If you are outside Canada, you will still need to undergo a medical examination 
  • Proof of funds: You must show that you have enough funds to support yourself and your dependent. 
  • Birth Certificate – this is an essential document if you have dependent children 
  • Use of representative form if applicable 
  • Common-law union form, if applicable 
  • Marriage certificate, if applicable 
  • Divorce certificate, if applicable 
  • Death certificate if your marital status is widowed 
  • Adoption certificate if your dependent children are adopted 

  Other required documents 

  You only need to send these if they are on your customized document checklist.

  If you do not provide these documents, your application may not be refused or rejected. They are only used to determine whether you fulfill the program requirements for which you are applying.

  • Relationship proof to a relative in Canada 
  • Your digital photos to verify your identity 
  • another name to confirm aliases or nicknames
  • Form authorizing the release of personal information to a designated individual 
  • Any other documents you believe are relevant to your application

  To get more information on the documents you may require, check out IRCC’s official page. 

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