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Express Entry Update – May 31, 2023 Category-Specific Express Entry Draws

by | Canadian Immigration

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that category-specific Express Entry draws will start Summer 2023. These draws will be in addition to the normal rounds of invitations (Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW), and Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP)) as well as the program specific rounds of invitations.

To be invited to apply in a category-specific draw, an applicant must be registered in the Express Entry pool, and meet the category specific requirements, meet the program specific requirements, and have the minimum number of express entry CRS points required to be invited in that particular draw.

Applicants selected under a category specific draw will then be able to apply for permanent residence and prove they meet the requirements of the program they were selected under.

IRCC has chosen the below specific categories Express Entry draws:

  1. French-language proficiency
  2. Work experience in healthcare occupations
  3. Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
  4. Work experience in trade occupations
  5. Work experience in transport occupations
  6. Work experience in agriculture and agri-food occupations

To be eligible for an invitation through a category-based round, an Applicant must meet all of the requirements under the category applying under.

To be eligible for the French-language proficiency category Applicants must have a CLB Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) of at least 7 in all 4 language abilities on an accepted French test.

To be eligible for the

  • Healthcare Occupations Category,
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Occupations Category,
  • Trade Occupations Category
  • Transport Occupation Category
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations Category

Applicants must have:

  • acquired, in the last 3 years,
  • at least 6 months of continuous work experience (in Canada or overseas),
  • in a single occupation listed in a category specific occupation listed below, and
  • meet all of the requirements in the instructions for that round.

Healthcare Occupations Category

  1. Audiologists and speech language pathologists – NOC 31112
  2. Chiropractors – NOC 31201
  3. Dentists – NOC 31110
  4. Dieticians and nutritionists – NOC 31121
  5. Education counsellors – NOC 41320
  6. General practitioners and family physicians – NOC 31102
  7. Instructors of persons with disabilities – NOC 42203
  8. Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment – NOC 31204
  9. Licensed practical nurses – NOC 32101
  10. Massage therapists – NOC 32201
  11. Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations – NOC 33101
  12. Medical laboratory technologists – NOC 32120
  13. Medical radiation technologists – NOC 32121
  14. Medical sonographers – NOC 32122
  15. Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates – NOC 33102
  16. Nurse practitioners – NOC 31302
  17. Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors – NOC 31300
  18. Occupational therapists – NOC 31203
  19. Optometrists – NOC 31111
  20. Other assisting occupations in support of health services – NOC 33109
  21. Other practitioners of natural healing – NOC 32209
  22. Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating – NOC 31209
  23. Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment – NOC 32109
  24. Paramedical occupations – NOC 32102
  25. Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants – NOC 33103
  26. Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals – NOC 31303
  27. Physiotherapists – NOC 31202
  28. Psychologists – NOC 31200
  29. Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – NOC 31301
  30. Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists – NOC 32103
  31. Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine – NOC 31100
  32. Specialists in surgery – NOC 31101
  33. Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies – NOC 41301
  34. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists – NOC 32200
  35. Veterinarians – NOC 31103

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Occupations Category

  1. Architects – NOC 21200
  2. Architecture and science managers – NOC 20011
  3. Business systems specialists – NOC 21221
  4. Civil Engineers – NOC 21300
  5. Computer and information systems managers – NOC 20012
  6. Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) – NOC 21311
  7. Computer systems developers and programmers – NOC 21230
  8. Cybersecurity specialists – NOC 21220
  9. Data scientists – NOC 21211
  10. Database analysts and data administrators – NOC 21223
  11. Electrical and electronics engineers – NOC 21310
  12. Engineering managers – NOC 20010
  13. Industrial and manufacturing engineers – NOC 21321
  14. Information systems specialists – NOC 21222
  15. Land surveyors – NOC 21203
  16. Landscape Architects – NOC 21201
  17. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries – NOC 21210
  18. Metallurgical and materials engineers – NOC 21322
  19. Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers – NOC 41400
  20. Software developers and programmers – NOC 21232
  21. Software engineers and designers – NOC 21231
  22. Urban and land use planners – NOC 21202
  23. Web designers – NOC 21233
  24. Web developers and programmers – NOC 21234

Trade Occupations Category

  1. Residential and commercial installers and servicers – NOC 73200
  2. Elevator constructors and mechanics – NOC 72406
  3. Machine fitters – NOC 72405
  4. Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics – NOC 72402
  5. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics – NOC 72400
  6. Carpenters – NOC 72310
  7. Plumbers – NOC 72300
  8. Electricians (except industrial and power system) – NOC 72200
  9. Welders and related machine operators – NOC 72106
  10. Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers – NOC 72014

Transport Occupation Category

  1. Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors – NOC 93200
  2. Transport truck drivers – NOC 73300
  3. Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators – NOC 72604
  4. Engineer officers, water transport – NOC 72603
  5. Deck officers, water transport – NOC 72602
  6. Air traffic controllers and related occupations – NOC 72601
  7. Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors – NOC 72600
  8. Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors – NOC 72404
  9. Railway carmen/women – NOC 72403
  10. Managers in transportation – NOC 70020

Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations Category

  1. Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services – NOC 82031
  2. Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors – NOC 82030
  3. Butchers- retail and wholesale – NOC 63201

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Express Entry For FSWP, CEC, To Resume July 2022

by | Canadian Immigration

Immigration Canada has announced they will resume Express Entry invitations for FSWP, CEC, and FSTP candidates starting July 2022. Individuals with an expiring Postgraduate Work Permit between January and December 2022 will qualify for an additional open work permit for up to 18 months.

Individuals who apply for an open work permit and waiting on a decision on their permanent resident application will be able to obtain work permits that are valid until the end of 2024.

Also immediate family members included in a principal applicant’s permanent residence application and who are outside of Canada will be eligible to get their own open work permit.

To apply for any Canadian immigration program contact us 1-800-556-4581 visit us at www.crightneyimmigration.com 

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Frequently Asked Canada Immigration Questions

by | Canadian Immigration

Immigration consultants Toronto:

We work to reduce the hassles involved in successfully achieving immigration. You can simply submit your documents and applications with us and we will perform all services on your behalf. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Immigration consultants Mississauga:

Crightney Immigration Inc consultants are focused on delivering a superior customer experience. Every case is unique, and it is thoroughly evaluated by a professional immigration specialist of your specific matter. With their professional guidance and latest technologies, you will always be a few steps closer to your Canadian Dream. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Immigration consultants Brampton:

Our team provides high-quality legal services at a low cost to its clients. They have represented hundreds of families, individuals, and businesses in their immigration-related matters. The team of skilled and highly qualified specialists is here to assist you in obtaining and retaining your immigration status every step of the way. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Sponsorship spouse:

A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada can sponsor their spouse, conjugal or common-law partner, dependent child, or other eligible relative to become a permanent resident under the Family Class. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Sponsorship lawyer:

Crightney Immigration Inc Sponsored spouses or partners must demonstrate they have a genuine relationship in order to be sponsored by their spouse who is a Canadian or permanent resident. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Sponsoring my Spouse to Canada:

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse, dependent child, common-law partner, parents, grandparents, or other eligible relatives to become a permanent resident. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Sponsoring Canada:

Your relatives can live, study and work in Canada if they become permanent residents of Canada. You can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada if you’re at least 18 years old. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Immigration Canada:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the arrival of immigrants, provides protection to refugees offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canadian Permanent Resident:

A Canadian permanent resident is someone who has been granted permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canada Immigration:

Express Entry is Canada’s main pathway for skilled workers. Canada aims to welcome about 110,000 new immigrants under Express Entry each year. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Visitor Visa Canada:

Temporary Resident Visas allow foreign nationals to enter Canada temporarily for either pleasure (normally tourist) or business visits. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Tourist Visa Canada:

If a foreign national is not a citizen from an exempt country, that person must apply to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa before entering Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canada Visitor Visa:

We do not issue temporary resident visas (TRV) to permanent residents (PR). If you are outside Canada without a valid PR card, you must apply. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/

Spousal Sponsorship:

Spouses and dependents of those who are temporarily residing in Canada might also be required to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa, depending on their country of origin. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Immigration Sponsorship:

Family reunification is one of the pillars of Canada’s immigration system. This comprehensive Canada Visa page provides an overview of how to sponsor your family for immigration to Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

PR Card Renewal:

The PR Card renewal process will take a minimum of 49 days and if required can be done quicker with urgent processing. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Inland Spousal Sponsorship Canada:

Current processing times for the approval of Inland spousal sponsorship applications are approximately 12 months. Applicants are allowed to enter and leave Canada even while their inland application is in process. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Outland Spousal Sponsorship Canada:

Outland sponsorship allows foreign nationals residing abroad to be sponsored by their Canadian spouse or partner for permanent resident. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Apply Canada Visa:

You can download the visa application form, fill it in, print the completed form, and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre for submission. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canada PR Spouse Sponsorship:

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner to obtain Canadian permanent residence. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canadian Permanent Residency:

A permanent resident is someone who has been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada but is not a Canadian citizen. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canada Permanent Residency:

By applying to IRCC for permanent resident status as a Crightney Immigration you are nominated at any time before you become a permanent resident of Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canada Permanent Residence:

Most PR cards are valid for five years, but some are only valid for one year. The expiry date is printed on the card. When your PR card expires, you can’t use it as a travel document. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canadian Permanent Residence:

Landing the right job depends a lot on your skills, the amount of hard work you put into building a network, and how well you present yourself as an irreplaceable candidate. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Canadian Visa Services:

This allows entry to Canada for foreign nationals who are traveling and whose flight or bus enter Canada for less than forty-eight (48) hours, but whose country of origin is one that requires a visa. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Apply For Study Permit:

If you want to study in Canada and you are not a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident then you must have a valid study permit. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Apply For Work Permit:

Individuals who are not Canadian or permanent residents of Canada and wishing to work in Canada require a work permit. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Apply For LMIA:

A work permit is issued when a work permit application is accepted. More often than not, work permits are employer-specific and cannot be used to work in another company. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Apply Super Visa:

Before obtaining a Canada visa/Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents, make sure to determine that passports are valid for the duration of stay in Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Apply For Canadian Citizenship:

Canada also offers a simple path to citizenship. Unless you have a job in Canada, you need proof of other income to obtain residency in certain immigration programs. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/

Apply For Express Entry:

The Express Entry Program is an electronic system for Canadian immigration. The system creates a pool of possible candidates for immigration to the country and candidates are assessed according to a number of criteria. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Express Entry:

The following details regarding this system will provide potential candidates that hope to immigrate to Canada with a clear picture of how the program works. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Study Permit Canada:

In order to apply for the study permit, a foreign national must provide proof of acceptance into an approved institution, proof of adequate funds to pay for tuition and living costs, and make evident the intention to return home upon the completion of studies. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Work Permit Canada:

Sometimes, an open work permit can be obtained by a foreign national. An open Work Permit allows a foreign national to work in any position, and for any employer in Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/

LMIA Canada:

A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Super Visa Canada:

Parents and Grandparents may need a temporary resident visa to visit Canada, depending on their citizenship. If they are visa-exempt, they still may benefit from the Parent and Grand Parent Super Visa. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

Immigration Law Firm:

Crightney Immigration can connect you with an immigration lawyer or licensed immigration consultant who can help you visit, work, study, or immigrate to Canada. Book a consultation with us for more information https://www.crightneyimmigration.com/contact/ 

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All That You Need To Know About Tourist Visa for Canada

by | Canadian Immigration

Canada is one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the world. Every year, it welcomes a huge number of tourists who visit the country to appreciate its natural beauty and diverse culture, or meet close friends and family.

In addition to a valid passport, most travelers need an entry document called a tourist visa(visitor visa) to visit Canada.  It is advisable to check Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)’s website to access updated information prior to making any travel plans. Also make sure that you have all the required documents before traveling to Canada. The government of Canada doesn’t pay for medical services for tourists or visitors. So, it’s a good idea to have the basic travel health insurance before leaving for Canada.

Single Entry & Multiple Entry Visas

  • A single entry visais a tourist visa that is issued up to six months before the expected date of travel and is granted for a period of up to six months.
  • A multiple entry visa, on the other hand can be valid up to 10 years or one month before the expiry date on the passport/re-entry visa (whichever comes earlier).

How Can A Friend Or Relative Staying In Canada Help You Get A Tourist Or Visitor Visa?

Sometimes, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) ask applicants to provide a “Letter of Invitation”from a friend or relative living in Canada. This letter should include information about the applicant and their friend or relative who is sending them the invitation. The applicant needs to submit this letter along with other required documents when applying for a visitor visa.

How You Can Extend Your Visitor Status

When you’re in Canada on a tourist or visitor visa, and want to extend your stay, you can apply for an extension of your visitor statusin Canada. However, you must apply prior to the expiry of your current visitor status.

When you come to Canada as a visitor, you are provided a visitor status of 6 months. In case your visitor status expires, but you have applied for an extension and are just waiting for the renewal; you have implied statusuntil a decision is made on the visitor visa extension. In case you receive a refusal for your extension application, you may apply for the restoration of status, provided that this application is sent within ninety days of your previous application’s refusal date.

To get further assistance on how you can apply for a visitor visa to Canada, visit the most trusted Immigration Lawyers and Immigration Consultants in Canada at http://www.crightneyimmigration.com/.

 

Express Entry Application – Top 5 Reasons Your Application Can Get Refused

by | Canadian Immigration

Many applicants try to submit their Express Entry permanent resident application on their own based on many reasons, such as trying to save money instead of hiring a professional, or thinking it is easy to apply without professional assistance or asking their friends who applied  on their own to also help them in applying. Although there can be many reasons for applying on your own, there are also many reasons why your Express Entry application can be refused.

Here are some of the top 5 reasons your express entry application can get refused:

  1. Reference Letters are Deficient
  2. Police Clearances are Missing
  3. Educational Degrees are not included with ECAs
  4. Language Test Results have Expired
  5. Proof of Funds Lacking

In our experience avoiding these common mistakes it is best to:

  1. Collect all documents before you receive your invitation to apply (ITA).
  2. Consider declining your ITA if your Express Entry application is not 100% complete before submitting your permanent resident application.
  3. Hire a competent licenced and regulated professional company such as Crightney Immigration to assist you with your application.

To apply for any Canadian immigration program contact us 1-800-556-4581 visit us at www.crightneyimmigration.com

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