Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Decoding the Canada Express Entry Process

If you've arrived here, it implies you're interested in learning more about the express entry procedure and the benefits associated with it.

Don’t worry, we will make it easier for you to understand the complete express entry process and the prediction of the next draws associated with it.

Let’s understand, how does it work?

The Canada Express Entry Scheme is a points-based immigration scheme for professionals relocating to Canada. As per the system, professionals are awarded points based on their experience, skills, Canadian work status, and provincial/territorial nomination. The more points you have, the more probable it is that you will be invited to apply (ITA) for a Permanent Residency in Canada. The majority of PR applications received through this method are handled in 6-12 months or less. The federal Express Entry system manages immigration applications for three federal economic immigration programs that are Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

If you are eligible for one of the programs listed above, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by applying to the Express Entry pool. Your profile will be ranked by the Express Entry system based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The top scorers are issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency by the federal agency i.e., Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The federal government issues these invites on a regular basis.

Steps involved:

Step 1: Check your eligibility.

Step 2: Documentation process.

Step 3: Profile submission.

Step 4: Invitation and application process for PR.

The Canada Express Entry latest draws for the year 2021

202nd Express Entry draw on August 19, 2021: IRCC invited 3,000 candidates to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) with a minimum CRS score of 403 points. Applicants who applied before August 1, 2021, were preferred, according to the tie-breaking rule.

201st Express Entry draws on August 18, 2021: IRCC invited 463 candidates to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 751 points. Applicants who applied before April 13th, 2021 were preferred, according to the tie-breaking rule.

Previous Express Entry Immigration Draws by IRCC for 2021

200th Express Entry draw on 5th August 2021: IRCC invited 3,000 candidates to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. Applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 404 points. Applicants who applied before August 3, 2021, were preferred, according to the tie-breaking rule.

199th Express Entry draw on 1st August 2021: IRCC invited 512 candidates to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) with a minimum CRS score of 760 points. Applicants who applied before March 5, 2021, were preferred, according to the tie-breaking rule.

198th Express Entry draw on 22nd July 2021: IRCC invited 4500 candidates to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. Applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 357 points. Applicants who apply before February 14, 2021, were considered as per the tie-breaking rule.

197th Express Entry draw on July 21, 2021: IRCC invited 462 candidates to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Applicants had to have a CRS ranking of at least 734 points. Applicants who applied before April 11, 2021, were preferred, according to the tie-breaking rule.

196th Express Entry draw on July 8, 2021: IRCC invited 4,500 candidates to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. To be eligible for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency, applicants needed a minimum CRS score of 369 points. Applicants who applied before July 10, 2021, were preferred, according to the tie-breaking rule.

195th Express Entry draw on July 7, 2021: IRCC invited 627 candidates to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To be eligible for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency, applicants needed a CRS score of at least 760 points. Applicants who applied before June 14, 2021, were preferred, according to the tie-breaking rule and so on.

Canada express entry next draw prediction 2021

The Canadian government releases an Express Entry draw almost every 15 days or so. Using the pattern of previous and the most recent Express Entry draws, we can estimate that the next draw will be held on or before September 4th, 2021.

We hope you got your queries answered now. So, start planning your Canadian PR, study, or work permit and in case you have further doubts about the Express Entry program, you can visit our office or directly call us at + 91 92 92 92 92 81 or drop your queries at info@nationwidevisas.com. We have years of expertise in dealing with Canadian express entry and PR cases.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Five Easiest Ways To Immigrate To Canada

It is difficult to immigrate to Canada. To successfully apply for Canadian immigration, one must go through a number of processes. In addition, the procedure might take several months, if not years. You may enhance your chances of success and prevent "pitfalls," disappointments, and delays if you know what choices are available.

You may discover how to migrate to Canada in a variety of ways, including permanent residency, working, visiting, and even studying.

Canada has been one of the most popular immigration destinations, particularly for Indians. In this post, we'll go through the five easiest ways to immigrate to Canada, whether you're a student, a worker, or a family member.

Here's what you'll need to know:

1. EXPRESS ENTRY PROGRAM

It is the fastest pathway to enter Canada. It is a program to direct PR applications for three economic class immigration programs:

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

It is a points-based system that takes into account several factors such as language, education, work experience, age, job offer, and flexibility. You will be awarded points based on a complex ranking system (CRS).

Applicants who score at or above the cut-off receive an invitation to apply (ITA). Although a job offer is not required, it does enhance your score. Provincial governments benefit from expedited entry as well. A provincial nomination also boosts your score. To begin, you must first create an Express Entry profile, after which you must provide the necessary documents as given below:

Passport or travel document.
Language test results
Educational credential assessment report
Provincial nomination (if you have one)

If you have a written employment offer from a Canadian employer, proof of work experience, and a certificate of certification in a trade profession issued by a Canadian province or territory, all of these items are required (if you have one).

Proof of funds

If your Express Entry profile is approved, you will be added to the Express Entry pool of candidates wherein you’ll be ranked as per your profile. Candidates with the best scores in this pool will be invited to apply. You will have nearly 90 days or 3 months to file your permanent residency application.

2.PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

It is mostly for applicants who wish to reside in a certain province or region. To contribute to the economy of a given province or region, they must have the necessary skills, education, and job experience.

Provinces have their own immigration policies aimed towards certain demographics, referred to as "streams." A province may target students, businesspeople, or skilled employees and so on as per the requirements.

You can apply either on paper or through the online Express Entry application process.

One option to apply for nomination under the Express Entry procedure is to contact a province directly. If your province has nominated you, establish an Express Entry profile or edit an existing one to reflect your nomination. Alternatively, you can include your preferred provinces in your Express Entry profile. You can apply to their Express Entry stream if you receive a "notice of interest."

In any instance, you must meet the province's eligibility standards and submit an Express Entry profile. If you are invited to apply, you can do so through IRCC.

Provinces or territories that provide PNP are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon.

Keep in mind that Quebec does not have a provincial nominee program. It has its own immigration regulations, such as Quebec-selected skilled employees. To do so, you must apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate from the Quebec government. If you receive the certificate, you can apply for permanent residency with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

3. FAMILY SPONSORSHIP

If you are at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered as an Indian in Canada under the Canadian Indian Act, you can sponsor your family.

In case of family sponsorship the Spouse, partner, or dependent children, parents and grandparents, adopted child, Relatives (With certain conditions) of the Candidate are allowed to apply for Canada PR.

4. START-UP VISA

It's for newcomers who want to start a business in Canada. This visa allows people to enter on a work permit and then seek a permanent residence visa later, however the work permit must be backed up by Canadian investors.

To become eligible under the start-up visa program you must have a qualifying business, commitment certificate and letter of support from a designated entity showing that business has support, Proficiency in language (English or French), sufficient funds for settling in Canada.

5. STUDY PERMIT

A study permit is a document that permits foreign citizens to study in Canada. Since a study permit is not a visa, you may need a visiting visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA). This permission is valid for the duration of the study program with a grace period of 90 days.

You can apply for a study visa online using Student Direct Stream if you live in China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Senegal, or Vietnam. SDS applications are typically processed within 20 days.

If you're interested in immigrating to Canada but don't know where to begin, visit the Nationwide Visas office or call our Canada Visa specialists at + 91 92 92 92 81. You can also send your queries at info@nationwidevisas.com.