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Happy New Year! Let's be hopeful for success in this new year! #newyear #hopeful #success #year2019

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‘Domestic realities,’ not #WelcomeToCanada tweet, to blame for #migrants ‘fleeing’ U.S.: Trudeau https://zurl.co/ljxm https://zurl.co/CoHL #immigration #Canada

Statement for International Migrants Day 2018 #internationmigrantsday #canadaimmigration https://zurl.co/1GI9

The economic growth effects gained from immigration have always been questioned and heated debated in Canada. A research from Statistics Canada shows that 5.8% of old-timer immigrants (live in Canada for 10 - 30 years) owned a private incorporated company compared to 4.8% of the Canadian-born. A guest post on research with a hypothesis of 'immigrants can have a net positive impact on growth' was published in StatCan Blog in August 2018. Research Blog: Immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada https://zurl.co/Gx2w

Quebec presses forward with cuts to #immigration, despite Trudeau's concerns | CBC News https://zurl.co/d7wF

Let the spectacular view of #canyonlights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park brings more joy to you in this holiday season. #attractionplaceinvancouver #capilanosuspensionbridge #holidayseason #canada

Hiring proficient employees is very important for a business; but, an effective on-boarding program is also crucial to retain the new hires and reduce the employee turnover. https://zurl.co/4TZs #hiring #retain #entrepreneur #startup

Read this article "Entrepreneurs Must Learn These Lessons to Build a Successful Business" -one of the lessons is to hire proficient employees which also conforms to Steve Jobs' top hiring tip: Hire the best is your most important task. #hiring #startups #entrepreneurs #globaltalentstream https://zurl.co/QBqn

Are you having a hard time to recruit high-skilled talents to fill vacant positions in Canada and considering to hire qualified talent from aboard? This article gives you an excerpt about different immigration programs and services that attract and expedite entry of qualified talents. #hiring #foreignhighskilledtalents #techcompany #immigrationprograms BC Tech Association https://wearebctech.com/talent-init/bc-immigration-support/

The Government of Canada is targeting to welcome 330,800 new permanent residence in 2019 with 58% from the economic class. Employers are encouraged to check how immigration recruitment frameworks can help, such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Global Talent Stream, if they are stretched to find domestic workers to fill their highly-skilled vacant jobs. https://www.hrreporter.com//38587-annual-boosts-to-immigr/ #Globaltalentstream #highlyskilledworkers #hiring #immigrationrecruitmentframeworks

Canada has become one of the favorite countries for immigration due to its multiculturalism. Read this article to learn more about Canada's immigration system. #ImmigrationMatters #multiculture #Canada

It is important for immigrants to abide by the Canadian law in order to retain immigration status. Check out how committing cannabis-related crimes can affect your status. #cannabisrelatedcrime #immigrationstatus #abidebylaw #Canada https://www.canada.ca//impaired-driving-cannabis-penalties

Location is one of the important aspects to take into consideration when entrepreneurs intend to immigrate their business to Canada. Find out the top 10 best cities in Canada for technology startups from this article. #technology #businiessimmigration #top10cities #KitchenerWaterlooCambridge #Canada

To realize the vision of becoming a global leader in innovation, the Government of Canada is vigorously making investments to help innovative companies grow, including start-ups. #innovation #business #entrepreneur #investment #startups #Canada

The Government of Canada unveiled recently that the country targets to take in 350,000 new immigrants in 2021, which is 40,000 more than it plans to accept this year. Canada welcomes newcomers to address skills shortage and gaps in the job market. #immigrant #Canada #economicprograms

There are several beautiful spots for colourful fall leaves in Canada to sweep off your feet in this crisper weather and fewer daylight hours season. https://canadianimmigrant.ca//best-spots-for-colourful-fal #canada #bestspot #immigration

Starting up a small business becomes one of the best options to many immigrants in Canada, but the process can be challenging and daunting. This article gives some tips for newcomers who want to invest in a small business. #startup #smallmediumbusiness #investment #Canada

An inspiring story of two immigrant entrepreneurs who successfully immigrate a technology startup to Toronto. They chose Canada over the United States after evaluating the immigration risk. #immigrantentrepreneur #riskmitigation #Canada

Considering to establish or expand your business in North America? Understanding how immigration policy affects job market is crucial to make a less risky decision. #businessimmigration #immigration #Canada #startups #businessdevelopment

How to Apply for Refugee Status from Outside Canada. The court of Canada, through the Government Assisted Refugee Program (GAR), gives assistance to refugees around the world who are forced to flee their homeland to escape persecution, war or severe human rights abuses. Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program is for sponsoring refugees and persons in refugee-like situations. This allows Canadian citizens and permanent residence to provide additional opportunities for re...fugees living abroad to find protection and build a new life in Canada. An officer at a Canadian visa office makes the final decision on whether someone is eligible for resettlement. This decision is based on an interview with the applicant, supporting documentation submitted by the applicant and sponsoring group and additional information available to the officer (such as country condition updates). Also, the refugee must pass medical, security and admissibility checks. Four groups may submit a private sponsorship. The first one is the Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) who most current SAHs are religious organizations, ethno cultural groups or humanitarian organizations. Second is the Constituent Groups (CGs). CGs are based in the sponsored refugee's expected community of settlement and must have their sponsorship application and settlement plan approved by their SAH before the undertaking is submitted to the Centralized Processing Office in Winnipeg (CPO-W). Third, one is the Groups of Five (G5) wherein five or more Canadian citizens or permanent residents, who are at least 18 years of age, live in the expected community of settlement and have collectively arranged for the sponsorship of a refugee living abroad. Lastly, the Community Sponsors (CSs), is any organization (for-profit/not-for-profit, incorporated/non-incorporated) located in the community where the refugees are expected to settle can make an organizational commitment to sponsor. The responsibilities of the sponsoring group is to provide the refugees with care, lodging, settlement assistance and support for the duration of the sponsorship period. Normally, this period is a 12-month period starting from the day the refugee arrives in Canada. Alternatively, until the refugee becomes self-sufficient and whichever comes first. More information here English http://wp.krstovicconsulting.com/informative_fil/PSR_en.pdf Arabic http://wp.krstovicconsulting.com/informative/PSR_arabic.pdf

Canada’s Immigration Minister has substantially Increase Immigration Numbers Canada's Minister of Immigration, John Mc Callum, will be unveiling a three-year immigration plan this fall with the intention of substantially increasing the number of new immigrants to Canada. This will help in filling labor shortages. It will reduce some of the barriers in out immigration system and it can be simplified some rules which are not necessary. Liberal Government of Canada unveiled imm...igration plan this year. 300,000 new permanent residents are welcome this 2016 and this is the highest immigration level projected in history. Last 2015 this plan has increase seven percent but this 2016 plan was delayed due to the change of government and general election. Minister of immigration desired Substantial Increase in numbers to resolve labour shortages. Increase the numbers of immigrants through economic programs, which will specify positive labour markets. Mc Callum announced during a visit to Beijing that the government of Canada plans to Increase the number of visa offices in China to facilitate numbers of Chinese visitors, workers, students and prospective immigrants that will come to Canada in the future. Number of other changes before the end of 2016, and it includes modifications to Canadian Citizenship Act and change to Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Goal of Minister Mc Callum is to increase overall immigration numbers over the coming years, labour market realities, and demographic challenges faced by the communities and demand a positive government response. See more

Quebec Skilled Worker Applications through ‘Mon Projet Quebec’ System Reached the Cap The government of Quebec successfully received 5000 applications for the intake period extending from August 16 to August 22, 2016. Successful applicants to the QSWP receive a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) and may then submit an application for permanent residence to the federal immigration authorities. While changes to Quebec’s immigration policy are expected in 2017, no definite plan ...has yet emerged for the future of the popular skilled worker program. Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Kathleen Weil, has pushed to change the QSWP from its current first-come, first-served format to a system more like the federal Express Entry selection system, in which candidates make an Expression of Interest, with the government then issuing Invitations to Apply for permanent residence on a priority basis using a ranking system. The Ministère has received the maximum number of 10,000 applications for a selection certificate that can be submitted by skilled worker candidates for the period extending from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017. It is important to note that candidates who have a job offer validated by the MIDI, and those who are temporary residents of Quebec and are authorized to submit an application for a CSQ are not affected by the closure of this intake period. These cap-exempt individuals are welcome to submit their application outside the intake periods. See more

Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) Closing Soon. QSWP is closing soon. For those who are interested in immigrating to Canada, you must registered before August 16 through the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). You have less than two weeks remaining to create an online account in anticipation of the program reopening for applications on August 16. the QSWP is a points-based program that operates on a first-come, first-served basis, unlike the ‘Expression of Interest systems that have become popular across Canada over recent months and years. August 16 is the next intake period, it will receive 5,000 applications through Mon projet Québec.

MPNP under the Expression of Interest System The latest draw of candidates (draw #19) for the MPNP Expression of Interest System (EOI) was held last July 29, 2016. The accepted candidates were sent letters of advice to apply. The Skilled Workers currently in Manitoba were issued a number of 155 letters of advice to apply. The score of the lowest-ranked candidate was invited is 593 points on the EOI scale. For Skilled Workers Overseas, a number of 454 letters of advice to... apply were issued. The score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited is 545 points. The Expressions of Interest from Skilled Workers Overseas did not consider few skills in this draw. Unless, they were directly invited by the MPNP under the strategic Recruitment Initiative. The excluded skills were the following: Registered Nurse Secondary and Elementary school Teacher University Professors Vocational and College Instructors General and Specialist Physicians

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The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) reopened The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) reopened the program International Skilled Worker - Express Entry sub-category. The government of Saskatchewan updated its website on July 20 to announce that this Canadian immigration option was now open to new applications. This sub-category is open to all skilled workers with experience in an in-demand occupation, and to those who are already in the Federal Express Entry pool. A successful nomination will award applicants 600 points under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) at a subsequent draw from the Express Entry pool. This is the seventh time that the sub-category has opened since it was first introduced in 2015.

QSWP Intake Dates For Skilled Worker Program On July 19, the government of Quebec has launched its Quebec Skilled Worker program (QSWP). The program will give families & individuals the opportunity to apply for immigration program on a first-come, first-served basis instead of the Expression of Interest method, which is a system still popular throughout the country. The program is expected to receive up to 5,000 new applications as of August 16, 2016. Although the intake ca...p is expected to be reached before that date, intake period may remain open until August 22. The government has also added that another intake period will take place in just a few weeks. Interested parties for the QSWP program are required to create a Mon projet Québec account then apply for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ). With a CSQ, applicants may then apply to the federal government for permanent residency. Government of Quebec has stated that no interruptions are planned in the ability to create a Mon projet Québec before August 16. See more

Express Entry Intake On July 13, 2016, a total of 747 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. These candidates applied through Express Entry to receive the Invitation to Apply (ITA). The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score accepted remained at 482 in latest draw from the pool. June 29, 2016, Candidates were required to have 482 CRS points and more in order to receive Invitation to Apply (ITA). On June 15, 2016, the CRS threshold of 488 and above was acc...epted. However, previous months the score was 740-800 per draw at minimum. The numbers are reducing and that is a good sign for applicants. Please note that the Express Entry entitles applicant and accompanying family members, which also includes spouses or common-law partners and dependents as well as their children, may all come to Canada together with the principal applicant. See more

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Top 6 questioned asked about express entry 1 Is Express Entry replacing Federal Skilled Worker (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC)? No. Express Entry is a new system of choosing Permanent Residents. One must first be qualified for one of the economic programs such as Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class in order to be able to get into the Express Entry pool.... 2 What is the minimum score for language under Express Entry? If you want to qualify for Express Entry, then you must first qualify for one of the economic programs such as Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Trades. Your language score must meet the threshold of any of those programs you are trying to qualify for. For more on language score, go here. 3 Can I qualify under Express Entry without a valid job offer (LMIA) or PNP nomination? Yes. An LMIA or a PNP nomination will give you enough points to guarantee that you will be picked from the Express Entry pool. However, there aren’t nearly enough people with LMIA or PNP nominations, so those without them do have a chance as it has been demonstrated in most of the recent rounds. On November 6, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that Canada will welcome between 260,000 and 285,000 new permanent residents in 2015. Most of them (63%) will come under economic categories. That’s more than 163,000 people. Of those, 47,000 to 51,000 of them will be Federal Skilled Workers who are majority applicants from outside of Canada with no Canadian work experience. 4 What’s the minimum number of points do I need to qualify? That’s a question that cannot be answered as there is no minimum threshold. However, it is estimated that those above 400 points will have a decent chance of being selected. 5 Besides getting a PNP nomination or an LMIA, are there ways for me to improve my total points? Yes. Some of the ways you could increase your points would be to: - Increase your language test score Even if you don’t need it for the program you are qualifying for, have your credentials assessed Make sure your application is properly submitted into the system Consult with a professional 6 Are there occupations that are not qualified under Express Entry? Any occupation considered to be skilled under the National Occupational Classification will be considered. source cicsnews.com

Working with an Employment Agency or Recruiter You may choose to hire an employment agency or recruiter to help you find work in B.C. Recruiters and employment agencies help job seekers find employment. They also help employers find qualified workers. However, you are not required to hire an employment agency or a recruiter to find a job in British Columbia.... If you plan to come to B.C. as a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW), you may be recruited by an agency on behalf of an employer. According to BC legislation, recruiters and employment agencies cannot charge you a fee for providing information about jobs; submitting your applications to employers; or coordinating interviews with employers. (These expenses must be charged to the employer.) However, the agency can charge you for other services like writing resumes or providing training. Before working with a recruitment agency, be sure you understand their fees and make sure you are not being charged excessive or illegal fees. Link: http://www.welcomebc.ca/Work/recruiters.aspx

Free Federal Skilled Worker Calculator Krstovic Consulting International (KCI) has created a calculator for free to help out people who wish to apply under the Federal Skill Worker program. Since the new system is a bit hard to evaluate each person's points. We at KCI created this tool to help clients in finding out their score before even contacting any immigration firm. We know sometimes people get mislead by a firm or a person saying "Oh you are qualified and you have e...nough points to apply", Well now you may know if you are really qualified or not even before talking to a firm. Since the express entry is active now, You will be assessed as a Federal Skilled Worker applicant on two systems. The 100 point system and 1200 point system. The calculator will have both systems. Note: For the 100 point system, you must gain at least 67 points to be qualified. If you require any help in understanding the system. Please feel free to contact KCI. WARNING: This tool is used to be a helpful tool and should not be used to verify the eligibility of the person. This tool was created as a helping tool and it may have mistakes in them. http://krstovicconsulting.us8.list-manage2.com/track/click

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Notice Changes to the definition of a dependent child Effective August 1, 2014, the definition of a dependent child is changing for Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC’s) immigration programs. The age at which a child will be considered a dependant is being reduced, from under 22 to under 19.... The exception for full-time students is also being removed. Children of applicants who are 19 or over but are financially dependent on their parents and are enrolled in full-time studies will no longer be eligible to be processed as dependent children. In all cases, a child will continue to be considered a dependant, regardless of age, if they have depended on their parents for financial support because of a mental or physical condition. Reducing the age for dependants to under 19 in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) will bring the IRPR in line with provincial definitions of age of majority, which is currently evenly split between 18 and 19 across provinces and territories. Young adults will be able to apply to come to Canada on their own merits, as foreign students or through various economic programs. All permanent resident applications in CIC inventories before August 1, 2014 will continue to benefit from the pre-amendment definition of dependent child. Transitional measures will allow certain applicants under multi-step permanent resident immigration programs who are already in the immigration process at the time these regulations come into force on August 1, 2014, but who have not yet submitted their application for permanent residence, to have their applications completed based on the previous definition of dependent child. These transitional measures will apply to certain groups, including: Provincial Nominee Program applicants; Applicants who have applied under one of Quebec’s economic programs; Live-in caregivers; Refugees abroad and refugee claimants; Quebec humanitarian cases; Parents or grandparents whose sponsorship applications were received before November 5, 2011; and Privately sponsored refugees whose sponsorship applications were received before October 18, 2012. In addition, as of August 1, 2014, to ensure that children who meet the definition of dependent child at the first stage of a multi-step permanent resident immigration program remain eligible throughout what can be a multi-year process; the child’s age will be locked in at the first formal step of the immigration process. For example, the age of a child whose parent applies to the Provincial Nominee Program will be locked in on the date that the application for nomination is made to the province. The change in the definition comes into force on August 1, 2014; however the regulatory package has now been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, and can be found on their website. For more information, please visit CIC's website.

The moratorium on the fast-food industry's access to the program is lifted immediately in light of the sweeping changes announced Friday. The revamped program will bar employers from hiring foreign workers in regions where unemployment is high, it will put a cap on the number of workers employers can hire, include a more stringent screening process for employers to prove they need to hire a foreign worker over a Canadian one, and increase the number of spot checks in the workplace and fines for those who break the rules. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program will now be divided into two programs: One still called the TFWP will require that employers prove the need to hire a non-Canadian worker. The other, to be called the International Mobility Program. -- CBC.CA

Temporary foreign worker changes cap numbers, lift ban on fast-food outlets Employment Minister Jason Kenney and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander have announced an overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, effectively conceding there has been growing abuse of the program and a driving down of wages. "We will better prevent and detect abuse and penalize employers who abuse the program," Kenney said. "We will severely sanction those who break the rules. We'll better... protect foreign workers and we'll also recognize that Canada benefits from international mobility." Kenney said the changes announced Friday are meant to ensure employers redouble their efforts to hire Canadians first. "Our measures are bold, broad, ambitious, and balanced," Kenney said.

2014 Federal Skilled Worker Eligible Occupations List The following is a skilled occupation list of 50 categories that will enable you to qualify for Canadian immigration, if you can demonstrate at least one year of full-time, continuous, paid work experience in one of the following occupations. Reference letters must demonstrate that you have completed a substantial number of the duties listed under the occupation under which you are submitting your application. Please note ...Continue reading