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
NOC | OCCUPATION TITLE |
---|---|
0111 | CFOs |
0112 | Human resources managers |
0113 | Purchasing managers |
0121 | Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers |
0122 | Banking, credit and other investment managers |
0124 | Advertising, marketing and public relations managers |
0131 | Managers of telecommunications companies |
0211 | Engineering services managers |
0213 | IT systems managers * |
0311 | Health care managers |
0421 | Administrators —- post-secondary education and vocational training (only for educational institutions designated and recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education or another government department or agency) |
0423 | Managers of social and community services (only this designation) |
0513 | Directors of sports, recreation and fitness programs and services |
0601 | Corporate sales managers |
0631 | Restaurant and food service managers |
0632 | Accommodation services managers |
0711 | Construction managers |
0712 | Home construction and renovation managers |
0731 | Transportation managers |
0811 | Natural resources and fishing managers |
0821 | Agricultural managers |
0822 | Horticulture managers |
0911 | Manufacturing managers |
0912 | Utilities managers |
1111 | Financial auditors and accountants |
1112 | Financial analysts/Financial analysts and Investment analysts |
1113 | Securities agents, Investment agents and Traders |
1114 | Financial planners and Financial advisors (this designation only) |
1121 | Administrative officers |
1122 | Business management consulting professionals |
1123 | Professionals in advertising, marketing and public relations |
1211 | Supervisors of office clerks and administrative support staff |
1214 | Postal and courier service supervisors |
1215 | Supervisors of supply chain coordination, tracking and scheduling staff |
1221 | Executive assistants |
1222 | Executive assistants |
1223 | Human resources and Recruitment officers |
1224 | Property management officers |
1225 | Purchasing agents |
1226 | Conference and event planners |
1241 | Administrative assistants |
1243 | Medical administrative assistants |
1252 | Health information management professionals |
1253 | Records management technicians |
1254 | Statistical officers and related research support occupations |
1311 | Accounting technicians and Bookkeepers |
1312 | Adjusters and Claims writers |
1313 | Insurers |
2112 | Chemists |
2113 | Geoscientists and Oceanographers |
2121 | Biologists and related scientific personnel |
2122 | Forest science professionals |
2123 | Agronomists, Advisors and Agricultural specialists |
2131 | Civil engineers |
2132 | Mechanical engineers |
2133 | Electrical and Electronics engineers |
2134 | Chemical engineers |
2141 | Industrial and Manufacturing engineers |
2142 | Metallurgical and Materials engineers |
2143 | Mining engineers |
2144 | Geological engineers |
2147 | Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) * |
2151 | Architects |
2152 | Landscape architects |
2153 | Urban and land use planners |
2154 | Land surveyors |
2161 | Mathematicians, Statisticians and Actuaries * |
2171 | IT analysts and consultants * |
2172 | Database analysts and data administrators * |
2173 | Software engineers and designers * |
2174 | Programmers and Interactive Media Developers * |
2175 | Web designers and developers * |
2211 | Chemical technologists and technicians |
2212 | Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians |
2221 | Biological Technologists and Technicians |
2223 | Forest science technologists and technicians |
2225 | Landscaping and horticulture technicians and specialists |
2231 | Civil engineering technologists and technicians |
2232 | Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians |
2233 | Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians |
2234 | Construction estimators |
2241 | Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians |
2242 | Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Commercial Goods) |
2243 | Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics |
2244 | Avionics and aircraft electrical instrumentation and equipment mechanics, technicians and inspectors |
2252 | Industrial designers |
2253 | Drafting Technologists and Technicians |
2254 | Survey Technologists and Technicians |
2255 | Technical staff in geomatics and meteorology |
2261 | Auditors and testers of non-destructive testing |
2263 | Public health, environmental and occupational health and safety inspectors |
2264 | Construction inspectors |
2273 | Deck officers, water transport |
2275 | Rail Traffic Controllers and Marine Traffic Regulators |
2281 | Computer Network Technicians * |
2282 | User Support Agents |
2283 | Computer Systems Evaluators and Video Game Testers* |
3011 | Nursing coordinators and supervisors |
3012 | Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses |
3111 | Specialist doctors |
3112 | General Practitioners and Family Medicine Physicians |
3113 | Dentists |
3114 | Veterinarians |
3121 | Optometrists |
3122 | Chiropractors |
3124 | Allied Practitioners in Primary Health Care |
3131 | Pharmacists |
3132 | Dietitians and nutritionists |
3141 | Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists |
3142 | Physiotherapists |
3143 | Occupational therapists |
3211 | Medical Laboratory Technologists |
3212 | Medical Laboratory Technicians and Pathologists’ Assistants |
3213 | Animal Health Technologists and Veterinary Technicians |
3214 | Respiratory therapists, cardiovascular perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists |
3215 | Medical radiation technologists |
3219 | Pharmacy technical assistants (only this designation) |
3222 | Dental hygienists and therapists |
3223 | Dental technologists and technicians and dental laboratory assistants |
3231 | Dispensing opticians |
3233 | Practical nurses |
3234 | Ambulance and paramedics |
4011 | University professors and lecturers |
4012 | Teaching and research assistants at the post-secondary level (only for educational institutions designated and recognized by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education or another ministry or an agency mandated by the State ) |
4021 | Teachers at the college level and other vocational training instructors (only for educational institutions designated by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education or another government department or agency) |
4031 | Teachers at secondary level (only for educational establishments designated and recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education or another ministry or agency mandated by the State) |
4032 | Teachers at primary and preschool levels (only for educational institutions designated and recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education or another ministry or state mandated body) |
4033 | School information counselors |
4112 | Lawyers (everywhere in Canada) and notaries (in Quebec) |
4151 | Psychologists |
4152 | Social workers |
4153 | Marriage therapists, family therapists and psychoeducators (only this designation) |
4161 | Researchers, consultants and program officers, natural and applied sciences |
4162 | Economists, Researchers and Economic Policy Analysts |
4163 | Economic Development Officers, Marketing Researchers and Consultants |
4164 | Social Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
4165 | Health Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
4166 | Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
4167 | Sports, Recreation and Fitness Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers |
4168 | Government Specific Program Officers |
4212 | Social and community service workers |
4214 | Educators with a college or university degree in early childhood education or child development and early childhood educator assistants with a high school diploma (including the authorized employer to be hired is an educational establishment designated and recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation and the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur or another government department or agency, or a childcare service recognized by the Ministère de la Family) |
4215 | Instructors for Persons with Disabilities |
4312 | Firefighters |
5111 | Librarians |
5113 | Archivists |
5122 | Editors, Editors and News Editors |
5123 | Journalists |
5125 | Translators, terminologists and interpreters |
5131 | Producers, directors/directors, choreographers and the designation technical, creative and artistic directors/technical, creative and artistic directors and project managers – visual effects, digital animation and video games * |
5211 | Technicians in libraries and public archives |
5225 | Audio and video recording technicians |
5241 | Graphic designers and illustrators and the designation animators, designers and animation technicians in the field of 2D and 3D digital media* |
5242 | Sales Supervisors – Retail Interior Designers and Decorators |
5254 | Sports, Recreation and Fitness Program Leaders and Leaders |
6221 | Technical Sales Specialists – Wholesale |
6231 | Insurance agents and brokers |
6311 | Food service supervisors |
6314 | Information and customer service supervisors |
6321 | Chefs |
6322 | Qualified or experienced cooks/qualified or experienced cooks (only this designation) |
6331 | Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers – wholesale and retail trade |
6342 | Tailors, seamstresses, furriers and milliners |
6345 | Upholsterers |
7201 | Foremen/women, machinists and metal forming, profiling and erection trades (this designation only) |
7202 | Supervisors, Electrical and Telecommunications (only this title) |
7204 | Foremen/women in carpentry (only this designation) |
7205 | Foremen/women, other trades in construction and repair and installation services (only this title) |
7231 | Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors |
7232 | Tool and die makers |
7233 | Sheet metal workers |
7236 | Ironworkers |
7237 | Welders and operators of welding and brazing machines |
7241 | Electricians (except industrial and power system electricians) |
7242 | Industrial electricians |
7243 | Power system electricians |
7244 | Line and cable workers |
7246 | Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers |
7251 | Plumbers |
7252 | Pipefitters, steamfitters and sprinkler fitters |
7271 | Carpenters |
7281 | Bricklayers-masons |
7282 | Concrete finishers |
7283 | Tilers |
7284 | Plasterers , installers and finishers of interior systems and lathers |
7291 | Roofers and shinglers |
7292 | Glaziers |
7293 | Insulators |
7294 | Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) |
7295 | Interior covering installers |
7301 | Foremen/women in mechanics (only this designation) |
7302 | Foremen/women of heavy equipment operator crews (only this designation) |
7303 | Supervisors, printing and related occupations |
7311 | Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics |
7312 | Heavy equipment mechanics |
7313 | Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics |
7314 | Railway car repairers |
7315 | Aircraft mechanics and inspectors |
7316 | Machine fitters |
7318 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
7321 | Motor vehicle, truck and bus mechanics and repairers |
7322 | Dent repairers and body repairers |
7332 | Appliance repairers and maintainers |
7333 | Electrical mechanics |
7361 | Locomotive and yard engineers |
7371 | Crane operators |
7372 | Drillers and blasters in surface mines, quarries and construction sites |
7381 | Printing press operators |
8211 | Forestry Supervisors |
8241 | Tree felling machine operators |
8252 | Supervisors of farms and specialized laborers in animal husbandry (only this designation) |
8255 | Landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture supervisors (this designation only) |
9212 | Supervisors, petroleum refining, gas and chemical processing and utilities |
9213 | Supervisors, food and beverage processing |
9214 | Supervisors, rubber and plastic products manufacturing |
9215 | Supervisors, Forest Products Processing |
9217 | Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing and processing |
9224 | Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing |
9232 | Central control room and industrial process operators, petroleum refining and gas and chemical processing |
9235 | Pulp and paper pulping, papermaking and coating control operators |
9241 | Power Plant Mechanics and Power System Operators |
9243 | Water and waste treatment plant operators |
- Here Are New Updated IRCC Processing Times As Of February 7
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 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 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 UKVisitor visa inside Canada Online: 13 days
Paper-Based: 23 days– 1 Day for online
– 3 Days for paper-basedParents 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 UKStudy 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-BasedStudy 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 WeeksNo 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 UKWork Permit Inside Canada Online: 164 Days
Paper-Based: 60 Days– 3 Days (Online)
No Change for paper-basedInternational 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
- Canada Permanent Resident Status – All You Need To Know
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.
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.
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.
- IRCC Minister Makes A New Announcement For Hong Kong Residents
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.
- Environment Canada Jobs Hiring Now For Various Locations
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
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
- IEC 2023 New Rounds Of Invitations Sent >5,300 Invites
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.
Below is the latest full list of the countries that have received invites as of February 3, 2023.
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 3Total Invitations
Issued In 2023Candidates 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 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 3Total Invitations
Issued In 2023Candidates 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 3Total Invitations
Issued In 2023Candidates 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
- New OINP Draw Invites 1,902 Express Entry profiles For PR
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.
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
- First FSWP Express Entry Draw Sent 3,300 New Invites For PR
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.
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.
- IRCC Approves New PTE (Pearson Test of English)-All You Need To Know
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.
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
- Alberta Express Entry Draw 2023 Sent 200 New PR Invites
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 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 officerAlberta 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.
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
- Check Out New Updated IRCC Processing Times As Of February 1
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 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 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 UKVisitor visa inside Canada Online: 14 days
Paper-Based: 26 days– 3 Days for online
– 17 Days for paper-basedParents 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 UKStudy 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-BasedStudy 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 WeeksNo 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 UKWork Permit Inside Canada Online: 167 Days
Paper-Based: 60 Days– 3 Days (Online)
No Change for paper-basedInternational 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.
Source: IRCC
- First Express Entry PNP Draw Sent 893 New Invites For PR
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.
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.
- Latest BC PNP Draw Sent More Than 280 New Invites For PR
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) 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.
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.
- Latest OINP Draw Sent 611 New Invitations For PR
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.
List of NOC Codes Invited in OINP Draw today
- 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 services
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- British Columbia New Decriminalization Of Drugs-All You Need To Know
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 thereofCocaine 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)
- Canada Express Entry – Full List Of Documents You Need
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
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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