icanhelpimmigration

Ontario Immigration issued 755 NOI’s through the provincial Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream in its latest draw. In the draw held on July 14, Ontario Immigration invited candidates who had submitted their Express Entry profiles 12 months prior to the date of the draw. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points required to qualify was 310.

These draws were started by Ontario Immigration to address labor shortages in the technology sector of the province.

Steps of the application process:

● The candidate creates a profile on the IRCC website.

● The candidate checks and submits their profile into the stream of their choosing.

● Candidates selected from the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream pool receive a Notification of Interest from the IRCC.

● From the date of receiving an NOI, the candidate has 45 calendar days to complete their application.

● The candidate must apply through the OINP e-Filing Portal, it takes about three hours to complete the application. Candidates can save the application and return to complete it later.

● While submitting, the candidate needs to check the supporting documents and pay an application fee of $1,500 to apply.

● All supporting documents must be scanned and uploaded to the online application. Refer to the document checklist for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Stream for a list of mandatory documents.

● If a supporting document is not in English or French, the candidate must provide a copy of the original document and a notarized translation of the document.

The Express Entry Tech Draws target the occupations mentioned below:

1. NOC 7201 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations

2. NOC 7202 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades,and telecommunications occupations

3. NOC 7203 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

4. NOC 7204 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

5. NOC 7205 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and servicers

6. NOC 7232 – Tool and die makers

7. NOC 7233 – Sheet metal workers

8. NOC 7234– Boilermakers

9. NOC 7235 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters

10. NOC 7236 – Ironworkers

11. NOC 7237 – Welders and related machine operators

12. NOC 7241 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)

13. NOC 7242 – Industrial electricians

14. NOC 7244 – Electrical power line and cable workers

15. NOC 7245 – Telecommunications line and cable workers

16. NOC 7251 – Plumbers

17. NOC 7252 – Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers

18. NOC 7271 – Carpenters

19. NOC 7281 – Bricklayers

20. NOC 7282 – Concrete finishers

21. NOC 7283 – Tile setters

22. NOC 7284 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers

23. NOC 7291 – Roofers and shinglers

24. NOC 7292 – Glaziers

25. NOC 7293 – Insulators

26. NOC 7294 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)

27. NOC 7301 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

28. NOC 7302 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews

29. NOC 7303 – Supervisors, printing, and related occupations

30. NOC 7305 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators

31. NOC 7311 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics

32. NOC 7312 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

33. NOC 7313 – Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics

34. NOC 7314 – Railway carmen/women

35. NOC 7315 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

36. NOC 7318 – Elevator constructors and mechanics

37. NOC 7321 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers

38. NOC 7333 – Electrical mechanics

39. NOC 7334 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics

40. NOC 7371 – Crane operators

41. NOC 8255 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need

British Columbia Immigration has announced updates to the British Columbia’s Entrepreneur Immigration stream and stated that the stream, which has been on pause since July last year, is now accepting applications.

The Entrepreneur Immigration stream is aimed at experienced entrepreneurs who wish to settle down in the province and who can support innovation and economic growth in the province.

This stream is designed to target experienced entrepreneurs who can support innovation and economic growth in the province. It has three categories:

● Base

● Regional Pilot

● Strategic Projects

All applications are now online and as per the latest update dated July 13, the province can target Invitations to Apply (ITAs) based on new factors, including:

● Based on if the the business is a start-up OR the purchase of an existing business

● The population of the community

● The business sectors

● The location of the proposed business

Requirements for the BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration Category are as follows:

● Establish an eligible new business aligned with the priorities of the referring community

● Have appropriate business and/or management experience

● Have a personal net worth of at least CAD $300,000 legally obtained

● Make an eligible personal investment of at least CAD $100,000 in the business

● create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

● Demonstrate a minimum language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in English or French or both

● Have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada

● Have been lawfully admitted in the country where you currently live

List of ineligible businesses under the BC PNP:

● an immigration-linked investment scheme pursuant to Provincial Immigration Programs Regulation section 6(e) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) section 87(5)(b) and as defined in IRPR 87(9)

● any business where the terms of investment include a redemption option pursuant to IRPR 87(6)(d)

● any business that may be a passive investment pursuant to IRPR 87(6)(c)

● bed and breakfasts, hobby farms and home-based businesses

● payday loan, cheque cashing, money changing and cash machine businesses

● pawnbrokers

● tanning salons

● DVD rental stores

● coin-operated laundries

● automated car wash operations

● scrap metal recycling

● businesses selling used goods (excluding businesses that provide value-added services such as repairs, refurbishing or recycling)

● real estate development/brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage

● businesses involved in producing, distributing, or selling pornography or sexually explicit products or services, or providing sexually oriented services

● any other type of business that by association would tend to bring the BC PNP or the Government of British Columbia into disrepute

For more information, candidates can visit BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration stream website ( https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/Entrepreneur-Immigration ) or

contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation.

If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need

Manitoba PNP, in its 14 July draw, issued 366 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA’s), to skilled workers and international graduates. The LAA’s were issued through three MPNP streams. The summary of the draw is given below:

Name of MPNP stream:	The number of LAA’s issued:	The minimum score required to qualify:
Skilled Workers stream	293	699
International Education Stream	40	N/A
Skilled Workers Overseas via a Strategic Recruitment Initiative	33	715

About the streams:

The Skilled Worker in Manitoba Stream

It is based on the specific requirements of hiring Manitoba employers. This stream targets the selection of foreign-trained workers having required skills and nominates them for Canada PR. The stream has two pathways to Manitoba immigration.

a) Manitoba Work Experience Pathway

b) Employer Direct Recruitment Pathway

The Skilled Worker Overseas Stream

It is a stream aimed at International SW’s with skills that fit in with Manitoba’s In-Demand Occupations. Applicants and spouses with close family connections, google language proficiency, training, and experience to find jobs quickly, all of the above points give the candidate a priority. It includes both a Canada Express Entry Pathway and a direct provincial pathway.

a) Manitoba Express Entry Pathway

b) Human Capital Pathway

The International Education Stream

This focuses on international graduates from Manitoba colleges and universities. Under the stream, applicants are no longer required to work for six months in their field before applying for an MPNP nomination.

a) Career Employment Pathway

b) Graduate Internship Pathway

c) Student Entrepreneur Pathway If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need

Ontario Immigration recently invited 33 candidates through the Entrepreneur Stream on July 15th. The minimum score to qualify was 146 points. Only those candidates who had created an Express Entry profile before or on July 8, 2022 were eligible to apply.

Requirements to qualify for the Entrepreneur Stream:

● Have at least 2 years of experience as an owner or senior manager of a full-time business experience in the last 60 months.

● Finish making an exploratory visit to Ontario no more than 12 months before the date of applying.

● Should score at least 4 points on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) for English or French. Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher

● Intend to create at least two full-time jobs for the provincial citizens or permanent residents if the proposed business is in the Greater Toronto Area. Businesses that are located outside the area must be able to create at least one full-time job.

● Must show proof of physically residing in the province for at least 75% of the time spent in managing the business.

● Have a minimum net worth of $800,000 if the proposed business will be in the Greater Toronto Area. Outside the area, the minimum net worth is $400,000.

● Invest a minimum of $600,000 in an Ontario-based business and own at least 33 percent if the business is in the Greater Toronto Area. Outside of the area, invest a minimum of $200,000 and own at least 33 per cent. If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need.

The British Columbia immigration, in its latest draw held on July 19, issued 165 invitations through three categories via the BC PNP.

The BC PNP offers interested candidates three ways to apply for PR. Each pathway is

categorized into several different categories candidates can apply in. Choosing the

category depends on your NOC skill level, work experience, type of job, etc.

The first draw invited 139 skilled workers and international graduates from the BC PNP Tech stream who had scored 85 points and above. The second draw targeted the specific NOC 4214 – Early Childhood Educators and issued 18 invites to candidates who scored 60 points and above. The third draw invited 8 healthcare workers with a minimum score of 60 points.

The summary of the draws is as follows:

Type of Draw:	No. of Invites issued:	No. of Streams included:	Minimum CRS score required to qualify:
BC PNP Tech draw	139	5	85
Draw held for healthcare workers	8	1	60
Draw held for specific NOC 4214 – Early Childhood Educators	18	1	60

The BC PNP has the following subcategories:

● SI – Skilled Worker stream

● SI – International Graduate stream

● EEBC – Express Entry BC Skilled Worker stream

● EEBC – Express Entry BC International Graduate stream

For more information, candidates can visit BC PNP (

https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program ) or

contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation. If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need.

In the draw held on July 5, 64 candidates were invited with a minimum score of 80 points. The upcoming 2022 draw dates for Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program have been published and are 1 September and 3 November. This program comes under the Entrepreneur category which targets candidates that have a minimum net worth of $500,000.

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a way to immigrate to Canada. Through the SINP, the Province of Saskatchewan:

● Invites residency applications from non-Canadians who want to make Saskatchewan their home

● Nominates successful applicants to the federal government for permanent residency in Canada

Candidates are required to invest at least $200,000 or $300,000, depending on the location of the business. SNP grades candidates based on three factors which are:

● The candidate’s language ability

● Candidates who are investing in a business that is located in a key economic sector.

● Candidates who complete an exploratory visit to the location of the business or province.

Requirements for the Entrepreneur Category of the SINP:

● Minimum net worth of $500,000 legally acquired.

● Minimum of three years of entrepreneurial or relevant management experience.

● Investment of at least $300,000 in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 in any other Saskatchewan area.

● Include a Business Establishment Plan confirming figures in expression of interest, and including at least one third ownership of a company in Saskatchewan, unless investment is $1 million or higher.

● Have the commitment to be active in day-to-day management of business.

● Create two or more jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents if the business is located in Regina or Saskatoon.

For more information, candidates can visit Saskatchewan PNP ( https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/live-in-saskatchewan/by-immigrating/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/how-to-apply-to-the-sinp ) or

contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation.

If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need

Chair of the Council of the Federation, BC Premier John Horgan hosted the 2022 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers on July 11 and 12 at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria.

The Council of the Federation comprises 13 provincial and territorial Premiers as its members.

Established in 2003, the Council enables Premiers to work collaboratively to strengthen the Canadian federation by fostering a constructive relationship among the provinces and territories, and with the federal government.

The Council’s objectives are to:

● Promote interprovincial-territorial cooperation and closer ties between Premiers, to ultimately strengthen Canada.

● Foster meaningful relations between governments based on respect for the Constitution and recognition of the diversity within the federation.

● Show leadership on issues important to all Canadians.

In the meeting, the Premiers discussed ways to improve immigration and granting more freedom to the provinces in selection and recruitment of international students among other candidates who apply under the Provincial Nominee Programs.

“To support the retention of Canadian educated international students, (the) premiers urge the federal government to remove barriers to international students accessing federal employment support programs, including collaboration with provinces and territories in optimizing the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) for international students to meet local workforce needs and more efficient transitions to permanent residency”

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP’s) are programs that Canadian provinces

participate in and invite candidates with relevant skills and work experience with the

intention of supporting the regional labor market challenges. This program, launched in

1998, is the second most popular and effective way to immigrate to Canada as a skilled

worker.

Nearly every province and territory in Canada operates the PNP and welcomes skilled

workers from all over the world to help strengthen their economies. Provinces and

territories can also recruit candidates from the Express Entry pool through the Provincial

Nominee Program (PNP) to meet local labor market needs. Usually, PNP-linked

Express Entry draws are held every two weeks by every province.

Canada has continued to accept applications, issue invites, and process applications for

these PNP streams throughout the coronavirus pandemic and the consequent travel

restrictions. It is projected that in 2022, over 80,000 immigrants are expected to become

permanent residents of Canada through the PNP.

Other topics like economies, inflation and healthcare were also discussed at the meeting. If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit or Migrate to Canada, talk to I Can Help Immigration Services, Canada’s No.1 Immigration & Visa Company to get the best help you need