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British Columbia Immigration issued 170 invitations in its latest draw via the BC PNP. In the draw held on March 14, candidates were invited through 4 categories from the healthcare and technology sectors.

The first draw was a general one that issued 123 invites to skilled workers and international students. The minimum score of this draw was 85 points.

The other draw invited candidates from two specific NOC codes:

1. Early Childhood Educators – NOC 4214
2. Healthcare Assistants – NOC 3413

The summary of the draws is as follows:

Type of Draw:	No. of Invites issued:	Minimum CRS score required to qualify:
General Draw	123	85
NOC specific draw – Early Childhood Educators	27	85
NOC specific draw – Healthcare Assistants	Less than 5	63

This draw was held after the province announced changes to its PNP on March 10th and issued a new list of target occupations for draws.

Among the changes are that the Health Care Professional category has been changed to the Health Authority category and dental and healthcare assistants have been added as eligible occupations to the province’s Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category.

The occupations to be targeted are:

• Psychologists – NOC 4151
• Social workers – NOC 4152
• Family, marriage and other related counsellors – NOC 4153
• Social and community service workers – NOC 4212
• Managers in healthcare – NOC 0311
• Nursing coordinators and supervisors – NOC 3011
• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – NOC 3012
• Specialist physicians – NOC 3111
• General practitioners and family physicians NOC – 3112
• Dentists NOC – 3113
• Chiropractors NOC – 3122
• Allied primary health practitioners NOC – 3124
• Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating NOC – 3125
• Pharmacists NOC – 3131
• Dietitians and nutritionists NOC – 3132
• Audiologists and speech-language pathologists NOC – 3141
• Physiotherapists NOC – 3142
• Occupational therapists NOC – 3143
• Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment NOC – 3144
• Medical laboratory technologists NOC – 3211
• Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants NOC – 3212
• Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists NOC – 3214
• Medical radiation technologists NOC – 3215
• Medical sonographers NOC – 3216
• Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists NOC – 3217
• Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) NOC – 3219
• Denturists NOC – 3221
• Dental hygienists and dental therapists NOC – 3222
• Dental technologists, technicians and laboratory assistants NOC – 3223
• Practitioners of natural healing NOC – 3232
• Licensed practical nurses NOC – 3233
• Paramedical occupations NOC – 3234
• Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment NOC – 3237
• Dental assistants NOC – 3411

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.

Last year, the British Columbia Immigration had invited over 10,000 candidates through various BC PNP streams.

The Skilled Worker Stream of BC PNP targets skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in the province. It functions on a points-based invite system.

About the BC PNP Tech draw:

• This draw was first launched in 2017 as a pilot project in response to the fast-growing demand for talent in BC’s technology sector.
• It was made a permanent program in June 2021.
• The stream targets skilled workers and aims to expand the province’s pool of skilled workers.
• Invitations are issued on a weekly basis to candidates who qualify and who have a valid job offer in one of the 29 eligible occupations.
• The minimum duration of the job offered when applying for BC PNP Tech must be full-time for a duration of 365 days or more.

Validity of language tests taken by the candidate:

• For EEBC and SI categories, the language test must be valid throughout the BC PNP application process. It must still be valid when the candidate applies to IRCC for permanent residence. IRCC will decline EEBC applications with expired language test results.
• For the EI – Regional Pilot, the candidate must submit a valid language test when registering. Communities may also require valid language test results as part of their process.
• For the EI – Base category, the language test must be valid when it is submitted. The candidate may choose to submit the language test at the registration, application, or final report for the nomination stage.

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

British Columbia Immigration issued 204 invitations in its latest draw via the BC PNP. In the draw held on March 8, candidates were invited through two draws.

The first draw was a general one that invited candidates from all sub-streams of the BC PNP. The second draw invited candidates from two specific NOC codes:

1. 0621 for Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
2. 0631 for Restaurant and Food Service Managers

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:
General Draw	191	5	77-128
NOC specific draw held to target two NOC occupations	13	4	128

The four streams under the NOC specific draw are as follows:

• SI – Skilled Worker stream
• SI – International Graduate stream
• EEBC – Express Entry BC Skilled Worker stream
• EEBC – Express Entry BC International Graduate stream

Skills Immigration Fees

Registration	No fee
Application	$1,150
Request for review	$500

Entrepreneur Immigration Fees

Registration	$300
Application	$3,500
Request for review	$500

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.

Last year, the British Columbia Immigration had invited over 10,000 candidates through various BC PNP streams.

The Skilled Worker Stream of BC PNP targets skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in the province. It functions on a points-based invite system.

About the BC PNP Tech draw:

• This draw was first launched in 2017 as a pilot project in response to the fast-growing demand for talent in BC’s technology sector.
• It was made a permanent program in June 2021.
• The stream targets skilled workers and aims to expand the province’s pool of skilled workers.
• Invitations are issued on a weekly basis to candidates who qualify and who have a valid job offer in one of the 29 eligible occupations.
• The minimum duration of the job offered when applying for BC PNP Tech must be full-time for a duration of 365 days or more.

Validity of language tests taken by the candidate:

• For EEBC and SI categories, the language test must be valid throughout the BC PNP application process. It must still be valid when the candidate applies to IRCC for permanent residence. IRCC will decline EEBC applications with expired language test results.
• For the EI – Regional Pilot, the candidate must submit a valid language test when registering. Communities may also require valid language test results as part of their process.
• For the EI – Base category, the language test must be valid when it is submitted. The candidate may choose to submit the language test at the registration, application, or final report for the nomination stage.

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

Saskatchewan Immigration recently conducted an Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand Stream draw and exclusively invited 3 candidates from Ukraine with a minimum score of 61 points. In the draw held on March 8th, a total of 85 candidates were invited via two streams through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

In the Occupations In-Demand stream, candidates received 43 invitations, and the Express Entry candidates received 39 invites. The minimum score for the former was 87 points while it was 87 points for the latter.

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

SINP offers applicants:

●      Competitive application processing times

●      Assistance from provincial immigration officers who can explain requirements

The process to apply is as follows:

• Create and submit the EOI profile
• Enter in the EOI candidate pool
• The Immigration selects the candidates who pass requirements
• Invitations to Apply are then issued via regular draws
• Candidates submit full applications within 60 days
• SINP officials assess applications and make decisions

Requirements for the Occupation in Demand Sub-Category are as follows:

• Score at least 87 points on the SINP points assessment grid
• Should score at least 4 points on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher
• The candidate should have at least one year of work experience in the past decade in the selected field of education or training occupation and should be working in an eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0.
• The candidate should have completed one year of post-secondary education (diploma or degree), training, or apprenticeship equivalent to the Canadian education system.
• Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada are subject to an Educational Credential Assessment at the discretion of the officer
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan ready.
• The candidate should obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if his/her field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
• Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

Requirements for the Express Entry Sub-Category are as follows:

• The candidate should have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code inputted.
• Should score a minimum of 87 points on the SINP points assessment grid
• Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation: One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades) OR Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years OR One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades)
• The candidate should provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile
• The candidate should have completed one year of post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system.
• Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment
• Must have work experience in a high-skilled, eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0.
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan ready
• Should obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where the candidate’s profession is regulated or a skilled trade.
• Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

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

Ontario Immigration recently invited 21 candidates through the Entrepreneur Stream on March 4th. The minimum score to qualify was 152 points. Only those candidates who had created an Express Entry profile before or on 21st February 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 located 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 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

Saskatchewan Immigration recently conducted an Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand Stream draw and exclusively invited candidates from Ukraine. In the draw held on March 4th, 36 candidates were invited via two streams through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).

In the Occupations In-Demand stream, candidates received 22 invitations, and the Express Entry candidates received 14 invites. The minimum score for the former was 60 points while it was 61 points for the latter.

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

SINP offers applicants:

●      Competitive application processing times

●      Assistance from provincial immigration officers who can explain requirements

The process to apply is as follows:

• Create and submit the EOI profile
• Enter in the EOI candidate pool
• The Immigration selects the candidates who pass requirements
• Invitations to Apply are then issued via regular draws
• Candidates submit full applications within 60 days
• SINP officials assess applications and make decisions

Requirements for the Occupation in Demand Sub-Category are as follows:

• Score at least 60 points on the SINP points assessment grid
• Should score at least 4 points on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). Employers and regulatory bodies may ask for higher
• The candidate should have at least one year of work experience in the past decade in the selected field of education or training occupation and should be working in an eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0.
• The candidate should have completed one year of post-secondary education (diploma or degree), training, or apprenticeship equivalent to the Canadian education system.
• Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada are subject to an Educational Credential Assessment at the discretion of the officer
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan ready.
• The candidate should obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan if his/her field so requires, as the authorities will not process an application without the licensure.
• Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

Requirements for the Express Entry Sub-Category are as follows:

• The candidate should have a profile in the Express Entry Pool, with profile number and job seeker validation code inputted.
• Should score a minimum of 61 points on the SINP points assessment grid
• Have at least one of the following experience requirements in your field of education or training occupation: One year of work experience in the past 10 years in a skilled profession (non-trades) OR Two years of work experience in a skilled trade in the past five years OR One year of work experience in Canada in the past three years (trades and non-trades)
• The candidate should provide valid language test results from a designated testing agency matching those in the Express Entry profile
• The candidate should have completed one year of post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship comparable to the Canadian education system.
• Degrees and diplomas obtained outside Canada subject to an Educational Credential Assessment
• Must have work experience in a high-skilled, eligible occupation in NOC A, B, 0.
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan ready
• Should obtain the appropriate licensure in Saskatchewan where the candidate’s profession is regulated or a skilled trade.
• Pay a non-refundable $300 application fee online.

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

International Experience Class Canada work permits provide young people from participating countries with the opportunity to travel and work in Canada. IEC Programs allow young adults to enter Canada and gain invaluable life experience.

The process is fast-tracked, most applications are processed within 8 weeks, and allow the candidate to work in the country for up to 2 years.

The advantage offered by the IEC is that work permits issued through this program do not require a Labor Market Impact Assessment. IEC participants can also apply to extend the duration of their work permits by 6 months and work in a global environment.

In this article, we will include everything you need to know about the IEC program,

including a detailed outline of the application process.

What are the categories under the IEC?

There are three pathways to apply for the IEC:

• Working Holiday
• Young Professionals
• International Co-op

In order to participate in IEC, the candidate should either be from one of the participating countries under the bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangement that provides a work permit or apply under a recognized R.O.

While applying, you may be eligible for more than one pathway but choose the one that caters to you best.

1. The Working Holiday Visa:

It is a temporary work permit for 1 to 2 years open to citizens of the 35 countries mentioned above. This visa is perfect for candidates who wish to gain new valuable experiences and expand their career horizons. While applying, the candidate would need to submit their biometric data, like electronic fingerprints before departure from their home country. Under this visa, you can work in farms, retail, tourist attractions like resorts, and many more with endless options to choose from.

• Young Professionals:

This program is perfect for graduates or students who are seeking employment and wish to gain a unique working experience that will help them immensely in their careers. It is a temporary work permit for 1 to 2 years that requires the candidate to show a signed Letter of Employment from a Canada-based company as part of the application process.

• International Co-op (Internship):

This visa is valid for 12 months and is aimed at students or candidates who wish to students who intend to complete an internship in Canada that is related to their field of study. Like the Young Professionals program, this program requires the candidate to show a signed Letter of Employment from a Canada-based company as part of the application process.

List of participating countries:

The candidate should be from one of the following countries and aged between 18 – 35 years.

• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Chile
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea, Rep.
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• San Marino
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom

Applying for the IEC through a Recognized Organization

Candidates who wish to apply for the IEC but do not belong to the countries listed above can apply through a recognized organization instead.

The list of eligible RO’s is given below:

AIESEC Canada –

AIESEC is a global platform for young people to develop their leadership potential through international internships and volunteer opportunities. Founded in 1948, AIESEC is a non-governmental, and not-for-profit organization entirely run by youth for youth.

• Eligible for IEC countries under the IEC, India, and Brazil.

GO International –

GO International is a designated Recognized Organization of the Government of Canada’s International Experience Canada program that operates its own working holiday and volunteer programs in Canada and works with partner organizations around the world to deliver highly recognized work and travel, teach abroad, and volunteer abroad programs.

• Eligible for IEC countries under the IEC and the United States of America.

International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) –

• Eligible for IEC countries under the IEC and the member countries of the IAESTE.

International Rural Exchange (IRE) –

International Rural Exchange Canada Inc. helps young adults experience paid internships and work experiences in Canada and many parts of the world.

• Eligible for IEC countries under the IEC

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) –

• Eligible for IEC countries under the IEC

Stepwest –

Stepwest offers one of the most diverse and extensive internship and work placement networks available.

• Eligible for IEC countries under the IEC

SWAP Working Holidays –

• Eligible for IEC countries under the IEC and the United States of America.

If you wish to travel to Canada through an RO you will need to get a confirmation letter and upload it to your profile at the time of applying.

Outline of the Application Process:

1. Creation of an IEC profile:

The first step to qualify for an IEC is creating an IEC profile and selecting their program from the three options offered. After the creation of the profile, if the candidate meets the eligibility requirements, their account gets entered automatically into the pool of candidates.

• Receiving an Invitation to Apply:

If the candidate gets selected, they will be issued an ITA which will expire in 10 days from the date of issuing. If the candidate chooses to accept it, they have 20 days to complete and submit the online application. Candidates applying under the Young Professional and Co-op categories should ensure that their employee pays the employer compliance fee during this time.

• Submission of the final application along with supporting documents

The candidate needs to upload the following supporting documents on the portal along with their application.

• Valid passport
• Port of Entry Letter
• Valid job offer (OR)
• Proof of vaccination
• Copy of a ticket for departure from Canada or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket
• Biometrics:

If required, a biometric instruction letter will be sent to the candidate wherein they need to submit their biometrics within 30 days after submission of the application.

• Copies of the documents submitted in the work permit application
• Proof of sufficient funds:

The statement of the bank account should be within 7 days before your arrival in Canada. You must have CAN$2,500 in your account to support your stay for the first 3 months. If you are in possession of CAN$10,000 or more, you must inform the border services officer.

• Proof of health insurance:

If you do not have health insurance that covers the following, you may be refused entry into Canada.

• medical care
• hospitalization
• repatriation

The health insurance must be valid for the duration of the entire stay in Canada. If it expires before your time of departure from Canada, you will be issued a work permit that expires at the same time as your insurance. This is disadvantageous as this does not allow you to apply to change the conditions of your work permit at a later date. So, it is advised to get an insurance policy that covers the entirety of your stay in Canada.

• Receiving the Work Permit:

After successfully completing the above steps, you will receive your work permit.

Requirements for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated applicants:

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals do not require a job offer letter in order to enter Canada as long as you can provide proof of vaccination. Those who are unvaccinated require a job offer letter to enter Canada. Please check Canada’s updated travel rules before you travel and download the ArriveCAN app for access to the latest travel information.

Are you an entrepreneur or business owner that is interested in immigrating to Canada and starting a business? If yes, Canada’s Startup Visa Program is the best choice for you.

Canada’s Startup Visa, also referred to as the SUV program, is a fast-track immigration pathway that aims to target entrepreneurs from all across the world who wish to start a business in Canada and give them the support and capital that is needed for the success of the business.

SUV provides opportunities for ingenious entrepreneurs to receive funding from private sector investors in Canada.

The process is fast-tracked, many applications are processed in weeks, with the Canadian Entrepreneur Visa providing permanent resident status, the candidate has a set pathway leading to Canadian citizenship. The candidate initially moves to Canada on a Temporary Work permit, then goes on to qualify for Canadian Permanent Residence once their business in Canada is fully operational.

In return, the Canadian government wants these businesses to be innovative, create new jobs for Canadians, and add value to the country’s economy.

In this article, we will include everything you need to know about the SUV program, including a detailed outline of the application process.

Outline of the application process:

Given below is an outline of how Canada’s Startup Visa works:

Step 1	Drafting a Successful Business Plan	1-2 months
Step 2	Receiving a Letter of Support	6-10 months
Step 3	Permanent Residence Application	8-12 months

 

What are the eligibility requirements to qualify for SUV?

1.    Getting the Business Supported by a Designated Investor:

• The first step to qualify for an SUV is to find a designated investor (Canadian angel investor group, business incubator, or venture capital fund) that will invest in the business.
• Each investor organization has its own requirements and processes to get approved for funding.
• After a candidate submits the business proposal, the investor organization either approves or rejects the business idea. If the business idea gets approved, the candidate receives a letter of support and a Commitment Certificate. The organization submits the latter to the IRCC and it contains the details of the agreement signed between the designated organization and the candidate.
• What is Syndication: In case a candidate receives funding from more than one investor group, it is called syndication. Here, all the investor organizations funding the business will provide a joint Commitment Certificate.

What is an Angel Investor Group?

An Angel Invest Group is one of the three types of organizations that fund/support an applicant’s SUV application. For providing funding, in return, most of these groups ask for ownership equity in the business.

• Minimum funding the candidate must secure for the business:

Amount of funding required:	Type of Organization:
200,000 CAD	A Canadian VC
75,000 CAD	Angel Investor Organization
0 CAD	Canadian Business Incubator program

• Education Requirements:

Candidates must complete a minimum of one year of study at a post-secondary institution approved by the IRCC. Supporting documents include:

• Transcripts
• A Letter of recommendation from the Institute the candidate graduated from
• Additional Certificates to prove candidate’s education level or competence

• Security and Medical Clearances:

Candidates (along with their families) must undergo a security clearance along with a medical examination. The IRCC holds checks in order to determine if the candidate poses a security threat to the safety of the country, or has a severe health condition that puts a burden on the Canadian healthcare system.

• Meeting the Language Requirements set by IRCC:

Candidates must have proficiency in English, French, or both. The candidate must pass a language test from an IRCC approved agency and meet the minimum language requirements.

IELTS has two options for the reading and writing tests: “General Training” and “Academic.” You must take the “General Training” option.

For FRENCH:

1. TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français

The candidate must submit results from the following TEF Canada tests as proof of the French language proficiency:

• compréhension de l’écrit
• compréhension de l’oral
• expression écrite
• expression orale

2. TCF Canada : Test de connaissance du français

The candidate must submit results from the following TCF Canada tests as proof of the French language proficiency:

• compréhension de l’écrit
• compréhension de l’oral
• expression écrite
• expression orale

6.    Show Proof of Having Enough Funds to Settle in Canada:

• Candidates must have sufficient funds to settle down in Canada and support their family/spouse to immigrate. The funds required depend on the size of the family estimates given in the table below (Source: IRCC)
• It is advised that the candidate have as many funds as possible at hand when they immigrate to Canada as a new business does not break even overnight.
• The candidate needs to notify a Border Services and Agency (CBSA) officer upon entry if they have more than 10,000 CAD in possession at the time of entering Canada.

Size of applicants family:	Minimum funds required to settle in Canada (Values in CAD)
1	13,213
2	16,449
3	20,222
4	24,553
5	27,847
For every additional member	3,560

Application costs and process explained:

If the candidate meets all of the above eligibility criteria, they can proceed to the next step and apply for Canadian Permanent Residence. The steps of the application process are given below:

1. Drafting a Successful Business Plan:

The candidate needs to put together a successful business plan along with supporting documents to submit it to the angel investor organization.

• Receiving the Letter of Support:

After the investing organization approves the business plan, they will provide the candidate a Letter of Support to the candidate and a Commitment Certificate to the IRCC.

• Submitting the Permanent Resident Application

After all of the above has been done, the candidate applies for PR along with supporting documents that include the Letter of Support. The IRCC then analyses the application and either accepts or rejects it.

List of Documents required along with PR application: (Source: IRCC)

1. Detailed CV of the applicant
2. Draft of the Business Proposal
3. Digital copy of Applicant’s Passport or Travel Document accepted by the IRCC
4. Letter of Support from a designated investor organization in Canada
5. Birth certificate
6. If married, a copy of the applicant’s Marriage Certificate
7. Police Clearance Record from applicant’s country of origin and current residence
8. Language Test Results from an agency approved by the IRCC
9. Medical Examination Confirmation from a certified health institution approved by the IRCC
10. A recent Bank Statement covering at least six months
11. Reference letter from applicant’s bank

All documents need to be legally translated to English or French and certified or apostilled from the corresponding country.

Breakdown of Application Costs (Source: IRCC)

Application Fee	Funds required: (Values in CAD)
For main applicant	2,075
For spouse (of applicant)	1,325
For Dependent Child	225
Legal Fees	Depends on RCIC (this payment is usually done in US $)

Canada’s Startup Visa is one of the best options to immigrate to Canada as the Permanent residence granted for entrepreneurs and their family also functions as a work permit which accelerates their pathway towards a Canadian Citizenship.

Saskatchewan Immigration invited 58 candidates via the SINP for the Entrepreneur Stream on 3rd March 2022.

In the Entrepreneur stream draw, the minimum score to qualify was 80 points on the SINP points assessment grid.

Due to Canada’s current travel regulations, exploratory visits that are completed on or after March 18, 2019, will be accepted. After travel restrictions are eased, then the visits must again be conducted within 12 months of EOI submission in order to be awarded points. Candidates must have completed the exploratory visit before EOI submission to claim points for an Exploratory Visit.

Requirements of the Entrepreneur Stream:

• Have a minimum of $500,000 (CAD) in Net Business and Personal Assets.
• Have at least three years of relevant business management or entrepreneurial experience gained in the past ten years.
• Plan to invest a minimum of $300,000 (CAD) in Regina and Saskatoon, or a minimum of $200,000 (CAD) in all other Saskatchewan communities.

If the candidate is given an invitation, then a Business Establishment Plan (BEP) must be submitted. Candidates cannot change their business plan after applying and cannot change their Business Performance Agreement after SINP approval. The BEP should include the following:

• Plan to establish an eligible business that aligns with the points in the Entrepreneur Category Points Grid.
• Proof of ownership of at least one-third (33 1/3 percent) of the equity of a business in Saskatchewan, unless the total investment is $1 million CAD or higher.
• Show commitment to the day-to-day management of the business.
• Creation of two employment opportunities in Saskatchewan for Canadians or permanent residents.

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

SINP offers applicants:

●      Competitive application processing times

●      Assistance from provincial immigration officers who can explain requirements

The process to apply is as follows:

• Create and submit the EOI profile
• Enter in the EOI candidate pool
• The Immigration selects the candidates who pass requirements
• Invitations to Apply are then issued via regular draws
• Candidates submit full applications within 60 days
• SINP officials assess applications and make decisions

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.

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Ontario Immigration invited over 173 candidates for the Ph.D. Graduate stream under an Express Entry draw held between 23th and 28th February.

The minimum score to qualify was 16 points on the grid. The Ph.D. Graduate stream gives international graduates with an Ontario Ph.D. degree the opportunity to apply to permanently live and work in Ontario.

Requirements of the Ph.D. Graduate Stream:

• The candidate must graduate from, and complete a Ph.D. degree program from an eligible university in Ontario. The course duration should be at least two years full-time.
• At the time of application apply, the candidate must be either: living in Ontario with legal status (study permit, work permit, visitor record) OR living outside Canada. Applicants from candidates living in a province or territory in Canada other than Ontario will be rejected.
• Must have a minimum level 7 or above in CLB/NCLC in English or in French.
• Candidates must have legally lived in Ontario for at least one year in the past two years before they apply, i.e., 2020-2022.
• Candidates must intend to live in Ontario after they have been approved for permanent residence.
• Have sufficient funds to settle down in the province.

For more information, candidates can visit OINP ( https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-oinp ) or

contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation.

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The British Columbia immigration, in its latest draw held on 1st March, issued 136 invitations to skilled and experienced tech workers. The BC PNP Tech draws are aimed specifically at high-demand technology workers and feature up to four streams of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program.

About the BC PNP Tech draw:

● This draw was first launched in 2017 as a pilot project in response to the fast-

growing demand for talent in BC’s technology sector.

● It was made a permanent program in June 2021.

● The stream targets skilled workers and aims to expand the province’s pool of

skilled workers.

● Invitations are issued on a weekly basis to candidates who qualify and who have

valid job offers in one of the 29 eligible occupations.

● The minimum duration of the job offers when applying for BC PNP Tech must be

full-time for a duration of 365 days or more.

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.

In 2021, the British Columbia Immigration invited over 10,000 candidates through various BC PNP streams. The Skilled Worker Stream of BC PNP targets skilled and semi-skilled workers in high-demand occupations in the province. It functions on a points-based invite system.

The minimum score to qualify for each stream was 80 points on the grid, with candidates being invited under the Skilled Worker and International Graduate streams. 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 this stream, the job offer must be:

• For one of the 29 targeted occupations
• For at least the duration of one full year
• Valid for at least 120 days at the time of application

Occupations targeted under this stream are:

• Civil engineers
• Mechanical engineers
• Electrical and electronics engineers
• Chemical engineers
• Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
• Telecommunication carriers’ managers
• Computer and information systems managers
• Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
• Information systems analysts and consultants
• Database analysts and data administrators
• Software engineers and designers
• Computer programmers and interactive media developers
• Biological technologists and technicians
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
• Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
• Computer network technicians
• Web designers and developers
• Editors
• Translators, terminologists, and interpreters
• Broadcast technicians
• Audio and video recording technicians
• User support technicians
• Information systems testing technicians
• Authors and writers
• Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
• Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
• Graphic designers and illustrators
• Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade

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