Express Entry is an application management system. It is the main pathway that the federal government uses to welcome economic-class immigrants through three distinct programs: The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Each Express Entry program requires minimum eligibility criteria that an applicant must...
Recently, Canadian Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser stated that the federal government is planning to introduce a new PR pathway for temporary residents. The details on this are still limited, however, the minister specifically mentioned that “Canada is currently experiencing a lot more temporary immigrants than the estimated arrivals as per the immigration levels plan”. Earlier...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently announced the creation of a new task force to tackle the immigration delays in order to speed up government services such as passports, airports, and the immigration application process. The special task force will include federal ministers, who will specifically identify the gaps in the process, will review...
Why is Canada so keen on skilled immigration? While other countries treat immigration as an option, it is more of a compulsion for Canada. This is primarily because Canada’s pro-immigration policies are rooted in pragmatic economic and demographic factors. Skilled immigration is key to Canada’s economic prosperity, and, unlike other countries, Canada has recognized and...
It’s safe to say that 2022 is going to be a very different year as compared to 2021. The pandemic is definitely under control, international travel has opened up, the job situation is looking good, and it’s extremely likely that there is going to be an Express Entry draw for Federal Skilled Worker Program this...
2021 was a very unique year for Express Entry because it was the first, and probably the last, time Canada did not conduct even a single Express Entry draw for the Federal Skilled Worker Program throughout the year. But it’s safe to presume that 2022 won’t be another year without even a single FSWP draw,...
I want to study in Canada but am not sure about becoming a Canadian permanent resident after graduation. I want to work in Canada after graduating from a Canadian university but without immediately opting for permanent residence. I want to work in Canada first and then consider PR options after I get some experience. Multiple...
Six out of every ten immigrants settling in Canada is an economic immigrant i.e. a skilled worker or an entrepreneur. With an ambitious target of more than 1.2 million immigrants by 2023, Canada wants to attract more and more economic immigrants because they are most likely to productively contributed to the Canadian economy after settling...
How can a business owner immigrate to Canada? Express Entry is for employees but what about self-employed immigration to Canada? Are there special options for entrepreneurs? Business immigration is very important because entrepreneurs create jobs, which is the source of all economic growth and development. Read ahead for an overview of all PNP programs...
