Skilled Professionals Without A Job Offer Can Migrate To Saskatchewan

In a bid to attract the best and brightest of migrants amidst the global competition, Saskatchewan, a province of Canada, has published a 5-page list of occupations which are in demand in that province. To make the prospect of migrating to the province even more attractive for high skilled applicants, Saskatchewan is inviting applicants without the requirement of a job offer.

This new program from Saskatchewan follows the announcement of Quebec’s program prioritizing nurses a few months ago.

Though the Canadian Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program only has just 24 occupations on its list, the Saskatchewan program is widespread and gives preference to applicants with experience in any of the 200 occupations listed by the province.

Also, work experience within the last 10 years is taken into account for the Saskatchewan program while Quebec only considers a person’s experience in the last 5 years. The program is initiated with intake to start on 2^nd Jan, 2014.

However, as per the quota allocated for the Saskatchewan program will not be as big as the 20,000 allotted under Quebec’s program and accepts only 250 applications in the year 2014. So, interested and qualified individuals are advised to apply early.

Effective 2^nd Dec, 2013, here are a few of the highlights under the newly announced Saskatchewan ISW (International Skilled Worker) Program:

• The program is for people who wish to migrate to Canada (Saskatchewan) and settle in Canada as Permanent Residents. It is not recruitment for jobs.

• Applicants aged between 18 and 50 years will gain points.

• Applicants do not need a job or employment offer.

• A university degree of at least 3 years of study is preferred.

• Applicants do not need to have a relative living in Saskatchewan. However, people who have close relatives in Saskatchewan will gain bonus points.

• Applicants need to possess English language proficiency. French is not necessary and is not relevant to Saskatchewan.

• As a minimum threshold to apply, applicants must have at least 1 year of work experience in a skilled position in the last 10 years.

• Work experience should be in one of 200 listed occupations.

Source:http://www.opulentuz.com/immigration/news-details/skilled+professionals+without+a+job+offer+can+migrate+to+saskatchewan/2399

Canada Experience Class (cec)

A temporary foreign student or a foreign worker, who finished graduation in Canada, will often have qualities which can make a successful move from temporary residence to permanent residence. The candidate must be familiar with the Canadian society and should be able to contribute to the Canadian economy. You should have knowledge of English or French and qualifying work experience.

The candidate should meet the minimum basic requirements to apply for a permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. The requirements are as mentioned below:

• Prepare to stay outside of the Quebec province
• Should be either

1) A temporary overseas worker with minimum two years of full-time skilled work experience or an equivalent work experience in Canada or

2) An overseas graduate from Canadian post-secondary university with minimum one year of full-time skilled work experience or an equivalent work experience in Canada

Should have gained work experience in Canada with proper study or work authorization

Can apply while you are employing in Canada or within one year after leaving your job in Canada

Include result of independent language test along with the application. This is from an agency designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

Skilled work experience meaning according to the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) is,

• Skill Type 0 Managerial Occupations or
• Skill Level A Professional Occupations or
• Skill Level B Technical Occupations and Skilled Trades

The candidate’s application will be evaluated on two major requirements if they are applying as a temporary foreign worker:

•  Work Experience
• The ability in French or English

If the candidate is applying as a graduate of Canadian post-secondary educational institution along with a Canadian work experience, this is evaluated using the above requirements, and also the below mentioned one:

• Education

Main Applicant

If the main applicant is married or living along with a common-law partner in Canada, and if he/she is also meeting the above requirements, then the applicant can think and decide which one among you will apply for an Canadian Experience Class as a main applicant.

Temporary Worker Requirements

As a temporary foreign worker, the candidate should have two years of full-time work experience or an equivalent work experience in Canada. The work experience should be acquired within three years after applying.

Documents that are required to apply for a Canada Experience Class

• A valid passport
• Documents showing educational qualification
• Documents related to employment
• Police certificate
• Medical certificate
• Documents to prove language proficiency, English or French

These are the things which the candidate must know before applying for Canada immigration under Canada Experience Class.

Source:http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Canada-Experience-Class--CEC-/5251919

Immigrant Millionaires Of Canada

In a recent online survey was conducted between March 28 and April 11 with a random sample of 305 Canadian adults conducted for BMO Harris Private Banking several interesting and encouraging facts came to light regarding economic status of Immigrants in Canada.

These findings are as follows

• 48% of Canada’s rich with investable assets of million dollars or more are immigrants or has close immigrants links.
• 24% are first Generation Immigrants.
• 24% has at least has one parent who is born outside Canada and an immigrant.
• British Columbia has the highest percentage of high-net-worth citizens whose investable assets of $1 million or more
• 67% of these millionaire Immigrants are self made.

These facts clearly indicate the fact that economic mobility for Immigrants is a reality in Canada. They establish a strong entrepreneurial environment. They also confirm that a culture of drive and determination Canadians self-made success is encouraged and rewarded.

Since 1897, when the first Indians arrived in Canada, Immigration of Indians from India to Canada had increased several folds. Today there are over a million immigrants of Indian origin and most of them settled successfully. 3.08% of the Canadian population is of Indian Origin.

64% of all Canadians of East Indian origin aged 15 and over were employed, compared with 62% of adults in the overall Canadian population.

Most of the Indians are now engaged in almost all sectors of the economy. Be it IT, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Mining, Transport, Health etc.

Between 2006 and 2011, Indian share in Canadian Immigration was 10.4%. This means a total of 121400 Indian Immigrants were welcomed in Canada under all Economic categories of Canadian Immigration.

In 2012, a total of 32000 Permanent Residency visas were issued to Indian Nationals under different Permanent Residency programs like Federal Skilled Workers Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Quebec SkilledWorkers Program, Provincial Nomination Programs, Canada Experience Class etc.,

It is expected that a similar number of visas would be issued for the year 2013. As on 14th February 2013 about 16500 visas were issued by Regional Program Center (RPC) in India.

Canada now is welcoming Skilled Professionals across all streams to settle to grow and to contribute to its growth. It is throwing its doors wide open to Skilled and qualified professions under different Immigration Programs like Federal Skilled Workers Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Quebec Skilled Workers Program, Provincial Nomination Programs, Canada Experience Class etc., for Permanent Residency.

Canada is also welcoming dynamic Investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed persons under programs like Start Up Visa, Self-Employed Persons Program and different Investor programs.

This is the appropriate time for all those professions who are looking west words for a better, brighter future.

Canada seems to be the most suitable destination for immigrants since the Canadian Government is making a concerted effort woo immigrants.

Source:http://blog.canadatips.com/immigrant-millioners-of-canada/

Canada International Migration Outlook Report – 2013

International Migration Outlook Report for 2013 released recently by The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)augers well for the immigrants who are looking towards Canada for immigration  for permanent settlement. The figures presented in the report pertain to the year 2011.

Of all the countries, India occupies third place as an origin country with 10% under the economic stream, the first 2 being Philippines with 14% and China with 12%.

Much of the population growth in Canada in recent years is due to the immigrants. Out of every 1000 people in Canada the immigrants comprise 7.5. The total share of foreign born in Canada is 20%.

According to this report the annual immigration flow to Canada is one of the highest among 34 OECD members.

Canada admitted 249 000 Permanent Residents during in 2011 and of these 62.8% were admitted under Economic Migration stream. 25.5% of the visas which were issued Permanent Resident Visas were under work category. The different Permanent Residency programs are Federal Skilled Workers Program, Canada Quebec Skilled Workers Program and Provincial Nominations.

Canada issued 191000 Temporary Works Permits, 77400 Student Visas  and 64400 people became new Citizens in 2011.

Keeping in view of its need for Productive Population Canada is fine tuning its immigration Policies.

It has reformed Canada Federal Skilled Workers Program, introduced a New Federal Skilled Trades Program and Start Up Visa for Entrepreneurs and expanded its Canadian Experience Class Program.

It is also proposing to launch Expression of Interest next year, which would facilitate immediate employment to Immigrants.

In view of all these Developments, it is time for Aspirants who wish to migrate to Canada for Greener pastures.

You may contact any of our branches spread across India.

Source:http://blog.canadatips.com/canada-international-migration-outlook-report-2013/

Canada Start-up Visa Program Evaluation

Canada is accepting applications from world’s brightest entrepreneurs for their Startup Visa Program. If the candidate is serious about pursuing entrepreneurial dreams in any one of the greatest countries on the earth, start your processing now.

Canada Immigration is always open for businesses to world’s start-up entrepreneurs. The innovation and entrepreneurship is the essential driver of Canadian economy. This is the reason why they are actively hiring foreign entrepreneurs who can build industries in Canada and can create jobs, employ people, spur economic growth and can compete on global scale, with the new start-up visa programs.

Eligibility for Canada start-up visa program

• Show your Canadian Language Proficiency in listening, reading, speaking and writing skills 
• A minimum of one year experience is needed at a post-secondary institution

There are other things that come under eligibility and the candidate must fulfill all these things to get a business visa for Canada Immigration.

Fund for your business idea

Before applying for a Start-up visa, the candidate should convince a designated angel investor group or venture capital fund for investing in the business idea. When the investor organization decides to give funds for your business idea, a letter of support is issued. The letter of support should be included with the application as a proof that an angel investor group or venture capital fund is supporting the business idea.

Language requirements

The ability to communicate in English, French or both helps a lot for business in Canada. The candidate should prove skills in English or French and in all these four areas

• Listening
• Reading 
• Speaking
• Writing

The applicant should meet minimum level of CLB 5, either in English or French for all four areas of language abilities. If not meeting the minimum language skills, the application can be refused. A language test should be taken from an approved agency by CIC and the result should be included at the time of applying. There is no other way to show language proficiency. The office will check the test results that are provided when you apply.

Education credential requirements

The proof of the applicants’ education is needed with your application. Specifically needs are:

• A proof showing at least one year of post-secondary education 
•  A proof that you are in good standing at least one year while attending a postsecondary institution

The proof of education can be in the form of transcripts, a letter of good standing, or diploma or certificate or degree.

Evaluation

Canada start-up visa program evaluation is to check the applicants’ eligibility. This evaluation just tells if the person is applicable for the specified visa or not. The above eligibility is required to get eligible for Canada immigration under business purpose.

Source:http://goarticles.com/article/Canada-Start-Up-Visa-Program-Evaluation/7709531

Federal Skilled Worker Evaluation for 2013

Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister announced final details about Federal Skilled Worker Program; the applications are getting accepted from May 4, 2013. The Federal Skilled Worker Evaluation is to know whether the applicant is eligible for the program. The evaluation ensures the eligibility of the person to immigrate to Canada.

What exactly is FSWP?

FSWP is the Canada most prominent program for skilled immigration to Canada. Skilled workers can enter the nation after undergoing a long procedure. The program has lots of requirements and the candidate should meet the requirements. It is difficult to meet the requirements, hence always get to know the things before you get started with the process.

Eligibility under FSWP

To consider the application for FSWP the eligible candidates should meet one the following criteria:

• Should have at least one year of experience continuously, either full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past year and in any of the 24 eligible occupations and should obtain minimum 67 points on Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) selection factors (or)
• Should get qualified for Arranged Employment with the Opinion of Labour Market and a full-time job offer that is permanent from a Canadian employer (or)
• Should have finished a PhD in Canada, or at least have finished two year study in Canada in PhD. In both cases in a recognized university

All the candidates who are applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program are also needed to undergo language testing to demonstrate their skills in English and French. They should have their foreign educational credentials evaluated for equivalency against Canadian standards.

Age: 12 points Maximum

The points are classified under age criteria as mentioned below

• 11 points for 36 years
• 10 points for 37 years
• 9 points for 38 years
• 8 points for 36 years

The process ends at zero and the age will be 47 at zero points.

Language: 28 points Maximum

• Out of 28 points, 24 points for English language skills and 4 for French
• Listening 8.0, Speaking 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0

Employment Experience: 15 points Maximum

• 6 years, points 15
•  4-5 years, points 13
•  2-3 years, points 11
• 1 year, points 9

Arranged Employment: 10 points Maximum 10

Qualifications: 25 points Maximum

Adaptability: 10 points Maximum.

Any one of the below mentioned statements is possible

Canada educated can get 5 points

If the employer is employed in Canada 10 points maximum are allowed

If educated and employed 10 points

Source:http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/5800306?articleid=5800306

Canada Immigration under Federal Skilled Trades Program

Citizenship and immigration Canada have opened federal skilled trades program recently. In 2013, the citizenship and immigration Canada (CIC) may process 3,000 applications. This is helpful for people who fall cracks of the CEC (Canada Experience Class) and FSWP (Federal Skilled Worker Program). The applicants must meet a few requirements to get eligible for the program. 

The requirements are as listed below:

·      The applicant should have at least 24 months of experience in any of the trade related to the occupation list during the 5 year duration before their application. There are 43 trades designated by CIC, to get eligible for the program. If the occupation is not relating, the application will get rejected. Hence, applicants need to check the government CIC website to clarify whether the quota is there for the occupation before going to start the application proces

·      Applicant has to be a full-time employee in Canada from up to two companies (or employers) on the whole for a period of one year in the skilled trade. Full-time in Canada is 30 hours per week, the applicant need to have an offer of 15 hours each from two employers per week. This requirement is because; most Federal Skilled Trade Program holders must obtain a job offer from companies who got positive Labor Market Opinions from Canada Human Resources and Skills Development (Canada Service). Instead, candidates do not need a job offer if the person possesses a qualification certificate from a territorial or provincial apprenticeship authority

·      As described by the service Canada, the applicant must satisfy the requirements of employment of the skilled trade by NOC (National Occupational Classification) system

·   It is obligatory for candidates to exceed or meet minimum language thresholds. The language requirements for FSTP are highly lesser than that of FSWP and slightly lesser than the CEC. Presently, the applicants of FSTP must achieve CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) Listening and Speaking 4, Writing and Reading CLB 5. For people who are taking IELTS, Listening 5, Speaking 5, Reading 3.5 and Writing 4

·      To finish with the requirements the candidate must plan to stay outside of Quebec

For whom this program is?

At a quick look, one may wonder about the benefits of FSTP. All the occupations that are eligible for the trade program are also eligible for the CEC. As CIC has reduced the requirement employment experience to one from two, won’t many people who are suitable for the FSTP also be suitable for the CEC, and no trouble about quotas and caps.

Added, if the person has an employment offer from an employer of Canada that qualifies for the FSTP program, then they can also have arranged employment, under which they can qualify for skilled worker program.

Source:http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Canada-Immigration-under-Federal-Skilled-Trades-Program/4704601