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October 4, 2017 Ottawa, ON As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to provide greater flexibility in meeting requirements for those who wish to obtain Canadian citizenship, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today a significant milestone in implementing changes to the Citizenship Act through the adoption of Bill C-6. Further to changes introduced upon Royal Assent which repealed certain provisions of the former government’s Bill C-24, important changes to physical presence and the age required to meet language and knowledge requirements for permanent residents who are applying for citizenship will come into effect on October 11, 2017. [ 111 more words ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=201

New Criteria: Check Your Eligibility Regardless of your age, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least: 1095 days during the five years right before the date you sign your application You may be able to use some of your time spent in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person towards your physical presence calculation. Each day spent physically in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before becoming a permanent resident within the last 5 years will count as one half day, with a maximum of 365 days, towards your physical presence. [ 62 more words ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=199

October 4, 2017 Ottawa, ON As part of the Government of Canadas commitment to provide greater flexibility in meeting requirements for those who wish to obtain Canadian citizenship, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today a significant milestone in implementing changes to the Citizenship Act through the adoption of Bill C-6. Further to changes introduced upon Royal Assent which repealed certain provisions of the former governments Bill C-24, important changes to physical presence and the age required to meet language and knowledge requirements for permanent residents who are applying for citizenship will come into effect on October 11, 2017. [ 111 more words ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=201

December 7, 2016 Ottawa, ON At the direction of the Minister, earlier this year Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began a concerted effort to reduce processing times. From the start of 2016 to the fall, processing times were reduced by 15 percent for in-Canada applications and just over 10 percent for applications outside Canada. Starting today, processing times will be reduced even further with most spousal applications now being processed in 12 months. [ 81 more words ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=192

Program delivery update November 21, 2016 Update to processing instructions for applications submitted under Express Entry Summary Due to various amendments to the Ministerial Instructions and Regulations as part of the Express Entry reform, the following updates to the processing instructions have been made, along with some minor corrections to content: The job offer duration requirement has changed from indeterminate to at least one year. [ 181 more words ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=188

Visa application processes across the world are increasingly becoming knotty, long-drawn and tiring for its many attendant clauses and conditions that have to be carefully studied and correctly followed. It takes a great deal of meticulous attention, focus and patience to abide by the process correctly. One also has to have an exhaustive know-how of the immigration law, procedures and conditions as well as different visa categories. [ 257 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=184

The federal government and the four Atlantic premiers are launching a three-year pilot project to dramatically increase immigration, nearly doubling the intake into the region, as part of a new strategy to counter aging populations and slumping economies. Under this immigration plan a key plank in the new Atlantic Growth Strategy, which is also aimed at boosting job creation and innovation the federal government will admit 2,000 immigrants and their families in 2017. [ 71 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=180

Express Entry One Year report 2015 - Caution In 2015, 191,279 profiles were created in the pool, but 88,048 of them were removed because the applicant did not meet the criteria for any of the four economic immigration classes: provincial nominees, federal skilled workers, federal skilled trades and Canadian experience class. Of the remaining candidates, only 31,000, or 30 percent, received an invitation to immigrate here. [ 59 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=173

Express Entry One Year report - 2015 In 2015, under Express Entry, more than 31,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence have been issued and out of those, 10,000 individuals have already landed in Canada as permanent residents, said the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada review. Key findings were that professors found a place in the top 10 occupations list and that many international students fare well in Express Entry. [ 63 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=169

EXPRESS ENTRY REPORT CARD - According to the one-year report card on the Express Entry system, 80 per cent of cases were processed within that time frame from the day a complete application was received until a final decision was made by an immigration officer. [ 197 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=167

Language requirements Express Entry (Skilled immigrants) You must prove your ability in English or French in these four areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You must meet the minimum language levels, which are different depending on the program. Language requirements Skilled immigrants (Express Entry) You must meet the minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in English or [ 272 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=162

All applicants who have Express Entry profile already created and have CRS points below 400 may find themselves eligible for Newfoundland and Labrador PNP program. Please contact us if you have an Express Entry profile with low CRS points. http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=155

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Programs Entrepreneur Stream is designed to support individuals from countries outside Canada who are looking to implement a new business initiative or buy an existing business in our province. The program offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to be nominated for permanent resident status once their new business has been successfully established in Ontario. OINP is now accepting Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions to the Entrepreneur Stream. http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=151

Employer-Driven Stream This steam is for candidates having a permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in Alberta in NOC skill level O, A, or B occupations. For Candidates who have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta Employer in a semi-skilled occupation (NOC C or D) that is eligible under the AINP. Only certain occupations are eligible. Strategic Recruitment Stream [ 114 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=149

How to improve your CRS Score? Once a profile is created, candidates can improve their CRS score by: 1. Improving language test results, 2. Completing an additional year of work experience, 3. Completing and adding higher level of education. 4. I you are married, you can get benefit from your spouse or common-law partners core human capital factors (language, education & work experience) 5. Candidates can plan a strategy to connect with Canadian recruiters and employers. Connect with us and know more about Express Entry. www.PlatinumImmigration.com http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=141

Express Entry CRS points required to get an ITA are expected to decrease in 2016 Applicants in the Express Entry pool, as well as those considering entering the pool in 2016, have a reason to be optimistic. Before the launch of Express Entry in January 2015, CIC had collected many applications by increasing the intake quota in the second half of 2014. [ 88 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=139

Express Entry has completed one year since it came into existence in January 2015. Express Entry profiles are valid for twelve months only from the date they are created. Applicants who have not received an Invitation-to-Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residence and are still interested in immigrating to Canada have to recreate new profiles in the Express Entry pool. http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=137

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Language requirements Skilled immigrants (Express Entry) You must prove your ability in English or French in these four areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You must meet the minimum language levels, which are different depending on the program. Language requirements Skilled immigrants (Express Entry) You must meet the minimum level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in English or Niveaux de comptence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in French [ 264 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=119

MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Dec. 8, 2015) - Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport has been chosen by the Government of Canada as the gateway for the arrival of flights carrying Syrian refugees. A section of the aeroquay, located away from the actual terminal, is reserved for this special operation. This new setup incorporates all the facilities needed for the airport process for welcoming the refuges to Canada, which can take as long as three or four hours. [ 69 more words. ] http://www.platinumimmigration.com/blog/?p=114

CONSULTANT VISITING INDIA UNTIL JULY END I am visiting India and will remain in India until July end. I will be conducting many seminars and information sessions primarily to explain Express Entry system and would enroll all those who are... Ready to move forward. If you want seminar/info session to be conducted in your town/city, then please get in touch with me to fix details. I can be contacted at, mobile number: 9899020787. See more

BEWARE OF MISREPRESENTATION First step in Express Entry is to register your profile to get your Permanent Resident visa for Canada. CIC will use this information in the profile to rank you against other applicants. So far we have seen that CRS scores are coming down and number of invitation issued are increasing. This is a good situation. Applicants should be patient and they will get letter of invitation sooner or later. ... Registering of your profile is the most important step in the entire process. Hence it is imperative that applicants must provide accurate and verifiable information to avoid MISREPRESENTATION resulting in a FIVE YEAR BAN on their future applications to Canada.

FIRST ROUND OF EXPRESS ENTRY. Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today announced that the first round of top-ranked candidates from Canadas Express Entry system is already helping to fill demonstrated and verifiable gaps in Canadas labour market. On Saturday, January 31, 779 skilled workers, including professionals in natural and applied sciences, and industrial, electrical and construction trades, were invited to apply for permanent residency in ...Canada. Each of these candidates declared that they already have a valid job offer or provincial nomination. Under Express Entry, skilled workers who want to apply to Canadas key economic immigration programs are able to create an online profile and express their interest in coming to Canada permanently. Candidates who are accepted into the pool are ranked according to various factors, including language proficiency, education and work experience. Each is a leading indicator of ones likelihood of integrating fully and quickly into Canadian society and making an optimal contribution to the economy. Canada will regularly invite the highest-ranking candidates from the pool to apply to immigrate. With most applications being processed in six months or less, candidates will be able to contribute to Canadas economy and job market more quickly than ever before.

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GOVERNMENT UNVEILS NEW IMMIGRANT INVESTOR VENTURE CAPITAL PILOT PROGRAM Canada will unveil a pilot program in January 2015 to attract experienced business immigrants who can actively invest in the Canadian economy, stimulating innovation, economic growth and job creation. QUICK FACTS... 1. Immigrant investor programs are currently in place in more than 30 countries worldwide. 2. The Government of Canada ended the previous Immigrant Investor Program and the Entrepreneur Program as neither program was determined to have contributed to Canadas economic growth. Research indicated that immigrant investors under the previous programs were less likely than other immigrants to stay in Canada over the medium to long term. 3. By requiring a non-guaranteed investment of $2 million and including more selection criteria for skills and abilities, the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot Program will test a new approach to immigrant investor programming in Canada. 4. Investments into the Immigrant Investor Venture Capital fund will be used to seed innovative Canadian start-ups with high growth potential. 5. Immigrant investors who are selected will be required to obtain a due diligence report from a designated service provider in order to prove that their net worth of at least $10 million has been obtained from lawful, profit-making business activities.

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Getting Ready to Launch Express Entry Quick facts Express Entry will manage applications for three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class.... Provinces and Territories will be able to use the Express Entry system to select a portion of candidates for their Provincial Nominee Programs. Express Entry will launch at 12 noon EST January 1st, 2015. The first draw for an invitation to apply is scheduled for the last week of January. Once candidates have been selected from the pool they will need to complete the immigration process, which includes health and security checks. Applications will be processed in six months or less. Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, with clean and friendly cities, world-class universities, and business and job opportunities.

Important Highlights of the EXPRESS ENTRY 1. Temporary foreign workers High-skilled temporary foreign workers will be able to apply for permanent residency through express entry.... If an employer wants to offer a temporary foreign worker a permanent job, a foreign worker could apply through express entry. Employers will have to apply for a labour market impact assessment, to prove they made every effort to hire a Canadian worker for the job. 2. Hiring younger The new points system used to fast track permanent residency for skilled immigrants under express entry will favour younger newcomers over older ones. "The comprehensive ranking system will give applicants up to a maximum of 1,200 points. Basically, 600 points are given based on their human capital, on their work experience, on their education, on their language skills, on their age, with a heavy weight in favour of younger immigrants. 3. Permanent residency draw First "invitations to apply" for permanent residency will be sent out by the last week of January. There will be a "draw" every two weeks. Applicants will be able to see how they are ranked against each other in the pool. Once a skilled immigrant has received an offer to apply for permanent residency, he or she would have 60 days to accept or decline the offer. If the applicant doesnt receive an offer of permanent residency after 12 months, he or she will have to start the process again. 4. Applications received before Jan. 1 Come the New Year, the government says it will still process applications submitted under the old system as well as applications submitted on Jan.1 or after. Applications will be processed "on a parallel track," The "vast majority" of the backlogs in the Federal Skilled Worker Program will be "sorted out" in 2015.

WITH THE EXPRESS ENTRY LAUNCH ON JANUARY 1, 2015, ALL RESTRICTIONS WILL BE GONE. ANYONE AND EVERYONE WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR CANADIAN IMMIGRATION AND REALISE THEIR CANADIAN DREAM. CONTACT PLATINUM IMMIGRATION FOR FREE CONSULTATION OR GO TO FOLLOWING LINK AND FILL OUT ONLINE ASSESSMENT FORM. IT IS FREE SERVICE. http://platinumimmigration.com/assessment.php

HOW EXPRESS ENTRY WORKS Express Entry will manage applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and... Canadian Experience Class. Provinces and territories will also be able to recruit candidates from the Express Entry system through their Provincial Nominee Programs to meet local labour market needs. THE EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM HAS TWO STEPS: STEP 1) Potential candidates complete an online EXPRESS ENTRY PROFILE Potential candidates will complete an online Express Entry profile. This is a secure form that they will use to provide information about their: SKILLS, WORK, EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE ABILITY, EDUCATION, and other details that will help us assess them. Those who meet the criteria of one of the federal immigration programs listed above will be accepted into a pool of candidates. STEP 2) The highest-ranking candidates in the pool will be invited to apply for permanent residence Candidates will be ranked against others in the pool using a point-based system called the COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM (CRS) Points are awarded using the information in their profile. Candidates with the highest scores in the pool will be issued an Invitation to Apply. Candidates will be awarded points for: A JOB OFFER, and/or A NOMINATION FROM PROVINCE or territory, and/or SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FACTORS. A candidate can get additional points for: A job offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment, or A nomination by a province or territory These additional points will make a candidate rank high enough to be invited to apply at the next eligible draw of candidates. If someone is invited to apply, they will have 60 days to submit an online application for permanent residence. Citizenship and Immigration Canada will process the majority of complete applications (meaning those with all the necessary supporting documents) in six months or less. Candidates can stay in the pool for up to 12 months. If they do not get an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence within 12 months of submitting an Express Entry profile, they may submit a new profile. If they still meet the criteria, they can re-enter the pool. This will prevent backlogs and ensure quick processing times. TO GET IN TOUCH FOR CONSULTATION CALL CANADA: 647-707-0114 OR WRITE AT [email protected]. REMEMBER TO HIRE LICENSED CONSULTANT FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND.

EXPRESS ENTRY Canada is changing its economic immigration system to provide more recruitment possibilities for employers and more opportunities for prospective skilled immigrants. MOVING FROM....... First applicant in, first to be processed Recruitment of global talent at employers time and expense Difficult to navigate the immigration system due to multiple players 1214 months to process permanent residence applications MOVING FORWARD....... Canadian employers will have a direct role in recruiting economic immigrants Express Entry candidates with a valid job offer or provincial/territorial nomination will quickly receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence Access to a pool of candidates who fit current labour market needs New and improved Job Bank will connect Express Entry candidates with eligible employers in Canada No LMIA fee for permanent residence applications Six months or less to process permanent residence applications in 80% of cases from receipt of complete application to final decision. Watch here for more news on Express Entry.