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Ontario Immigration invited over 1,320 candidates in four draws held on 1st March. In the draws, ITA’s were sent out through the following streams:

1. Master’s Graduate Stream
2. Foreign Worker Stream
3. International Student Stream (Two draws: General & Targeted)

Only those candidates qualified who created profiles between April 28, 2021, and March 1, 2022.

Name of the stream	No. of Expression of Interest (ITA’s) sent	Minimum CRS score
Masters Graduate Stream	238	41
Foreign Worker Stream (General Draw)	456	39
International Student Stream (General draw)	411	72
International Student Stream (Targeted draw)	N/A	42

For the International Student Stream, in the targeted draw, candidates from the following occupations were invited:

NOC code:	Type of occupation:
NOC 2232	Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
NOC 7281	Bricklayers
NOC 7201	Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
NOC 7233	Sheet metal workers
NOC 7232	Tool and die makers
NOC 7202	Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
NOC 7203	Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
NOC 7204	Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
NOC 7205	Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
NOC 7333	Electrical mechanics
NOC 7305	Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
NOC 7321	Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
NOC 7315	Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
NOC 7314	Railway carmen/women
NOC 7318	Elevator constructors and mechanics
NOC 7311	Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
NOC 7303	Supervisors, printing and related occupations
NOC 7302	Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
NOC 7301	Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
NOC 7294	Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
NOC 7312	Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
NOC 9241	Power engineers and power systems operators
NOC 8255	Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
NOC 7371	Crane operators
NOC 7334	Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
NOC 7242	Industrial electricians
NOC 7241	Electricians (except industrial and power system)
NOC 7236	Ironworkers
NOC 7291	Roofers and shinglers
NOC 7293	Insulators
NOC 7282	Concrete finishers
NOC 7251	Plumbers
NOC 7271	Carpenters
NOC 7284	Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
NOC 2282	User support technicians
NOC 2283	Information systems testing technicians
NOC 2243	Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
NOC 2253	Drafting technologists and technicians
NOC 2242	Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
NOC 2233	Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
NOC 7313	Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

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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Syed Khan – February 24, 2022

Ontario Immigration issued 818 NOI’s through the provincial Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream in its latest draw. In the draw held on February 24, Ontario Immigration invited candidates who had submitted their Express Entry profiles between 24 February 2021, and 24 February 2022. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was 359 points.

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 has to 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.

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Syed Khan – February 23, 2022

Manitoba Immigration has announced the setting up of an advisory council that will review the province’s immigration policies and pathways, provide appropriate suggestions to improve them, and increase the retention statistics of new immigrants.

This advisory council will be co-chaired by Immigration Minister Jon Reyes and Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, who currently chairs the World Refugee and Migration Council.

This move comes as the province is aiming to increase retention rates of new immigrants and attract more skilled workers and international students to immigrate there.

In 2021, over 10,315 immigrants obtained new permanent residence due to the province’s Provincial Nominee Program.

In the same year, 1,235 immigrants migrated as Refugees or Protected Persons and 2,330 immigrants moved to Manitoba under the Family Sponsorship programs.

Almost 77.4 percent of new permanent residents in the province moved here due to economic immigration programs like the Canadian Experience Class, Rural and Northern Immigration pathway, Caregiver program, and more.

Quote by Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson:

“This new advisory council will help us look at new and innovative ways to continue to be a welcoming new home for all newcomers, including refugees and international students, a dynamic destination for immigration and business investors, and an attractive place for people to come to build a life of opportunity and prosperity for themselves and their family. There are different areas of the labor market that need people with very specific skills to enable them to grow further. The advisory council will be reviewing the current Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program criteria and offer suggestions to help streamline processes to get people to Manitoba and have them join the workforce and their communities as soon as possible.”

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

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Syed Khan – February 22, 2022

Alberta Immigration on 16th February, announced that it will rename its PNP as the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program and two new pathways will be added to it called the Rural Renewal Stream and the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. It also announced renaming of the three current streams, but no requirements were to be changed for these streams.

Old name of the stream:	Name changed to:
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream	Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream	Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Self-Employed Farmer Stream	Farm Stream

The Alberta Advantage Immigrant Nominee Program is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. The Express Entry candidates who are nominated must be skilled, fill job shortages or buy or start a business in Alberta. This program is run by the governments of Alberta and Canada.

For more information, candidates can visit AINP ( https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program.aspx ) 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

Syed Khan – February 22, 2022

Ontario Immigration issued 773 NOI’s through the provincial Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream in its latest draw. In the draw held on February 22, Ontario Immigration invited candidates who had submitted their Express Entry profiles between 22 February 2021, and 22 February 2022. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points ranged between 455 and 600.

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 has to 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. 0114 – Other administrative services managers
2. 0122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers
3. 0124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
4. 0125 – Other business services managers
5. 0211 – Engineering managers
6. 0311 – Managers in health care
7. 0601 – Corporate sales managers
8. 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
9. 0711 – Construction managers
10. 0731 – Managers in transportation
11. 0911 – Manufacturing managers
12. 1121 – Human resources professionals
13. 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
14. 2161 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
15. 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
16. 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
17. 3231 – Opticians
18. 3233 – Licensed practical nurses

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Syed Khan – February 20, 2022

British Columbia Immigration issued 160 invitations in its latest draw via the BC PNP. In the draw held on 22 February, 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	145	5	77-125
NOC specific draw held to target two NOC occupations	15	4	125

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.

Till now, in 2021, British Columbia Immigration has invited 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.

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Syed Khan – February 19, 2022

Alberta Immigration invited 400 Express Entry candidates through the AINP to apply for a provincial nomination. The minimum CRS score required to qualify was 340 points. This draw was held on 1st February, with results becoming known to the public recently.

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. The Express Entry candidates who are nominated must be skilled, fill job shortages or buy or start a business in Alberta. This program is run by the governments of Alberta and Canada.

On 13 January 2022, Alberta also announced its Accelerated Tech Pathway which provides expedited processing to foreign workers who are currently working for or have a job offer with, an Alberta-based tech industry employer in an eligible tech occupation.

Streams under the AAIP for skilled workers:

• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Alberta Express Entry Stream (Tech workers can qualify for expedited processing under the Accelerated Tech Pathway)
• Rural Renewal Stream

Streams under the AAIP for entrepreneurs:

• Rural Entrepreneur Stream
• Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
• Farm Stream
• Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

For more information, candidates can visit AINP ( https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program.aspx ) or contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation

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Syed Khan – February 18, 2022

In the latest draw, the Prince Edward Island immigration has issued invitations to 123 skilled workers and entrepreneur candidates. On 17th February, the province issued invitations through three streams. They are as follows:

• Labor Impact stream
• Express Entry stream
• Business Impact stream

The summary of the draw is as follows:

Name of the stream:	The number of invites issued:	The minimum score required to qualify:
Labor Impact and Express Entry	117	N/A
Business Impact	6	67

The anticipated dates of the upcoming PEI draws are:

March 17, 2022

April 21, 2022

May 19, 2022

June 16, 2022

July 21, 2022

August 18, 2022

September 15, 2022

October 20, 2022

November 17, 2022

December 15, 2022

PEI has issued invites to 1,854 candidates in all of 2021. The summary of total invites issued in 2021 are as follows:

Name of the stream:	The number of invites issued:
Labor Impact and Express Entry	1,697
Business Impact	157

The PEI Express Entry Category has two pathways towards Canadian permanent residence, they are as follows:

1. Skilled Worker Stream
2. Critical Worker Stream

The Express Entry category operates by considering applicants who are already in the Express Entry Pool for a provincial nomination which adds 600 points to a candidate’s CRS score. This guarantees the candidate an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian immigration.

Graduates of publicly funded designated learning institutions in Canada are eligible to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit upon graduation. PGWP holders who are seeking nomination under Express Entry are required to meet a minimum of nine months’ work experience with a PEI employer prior to being considered for immigration pathways if you:

• hold a PGWP and graduated from an institution outside of PEI
• have a spousal open work permit as a result of a spouse’s study permit from an institution outside of PEI
• have a minimum of four months prior to the expiry of your PGWP at time of submission of Expression of Interest

Requirements for Skilled Worker Stream:

• have a full‐time, non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a high skilled occupation defined by the National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, or B
• have at least two years of full‐time work experience in the past five years
• have a valid work permit to be working in Canada
• have legal status in the country of residence
• have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum two-year program)
• be between the ages of 18 and 59
• have sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered. Language ability can be verified by one of the following: o a language test from an IRCC-approved testing institute within the past two years with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4; or o PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form indicating employer is comfortable with the employee’s proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks associated with the job position being offered
• have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) to be able to establish in PEI
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI.

Requirements for Critical Worker Stream:

• have a full‐time, non-seasonal (i.e., permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an intermediate-skilled position, defined by the National Occupation Code (NOC) skill level C or D
• have worked a minimum of six months full‐time for the PEI employer
• have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada
• possess a minimum education of secondary school diploma
• be between the ages of 18 and 59
• have a minimum two years of full‐time work experience or relevant education in the past five years
• provide a language test from an IRCC-approved testing institute within the past two years with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4
• have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your family to be able to establish in PEI
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI.

For more information, candidates can view the detailed PEI workforce application guide: ( https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/workforce_application_guide_2021_v2.pdf ) or contact ICanHelpImmigration Services for a detailed consultation.

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Syed Khan – February 16, 2022

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has recently announced Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan and plans to welcome over 1.3 million immigrants in the ambitious plan focused on economic recovery.

Quote by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser:

“Immigration has helped shape Canada into the country it is today. From farming and fishing to manufacturing, healthcare, and the transportation sector, Canada relies on immigrants. We are focused on economic recovery, and immigration is the key to getting there. Setting bold new immigration targets, as outlined in the 2022-2024 Levels Plan, will further help bring the immeasurable contribution of immigrants to our communities and across all sectors of the economy.”

Despite having regained many of the jobs lost during the pandemic, there are still hundreds of thousands of positions in all sectors waiting to be filled. Canada’s massive labor shortages have created a huge requirement for more immigrants and the IRCC is rushing to fill it.

Statement by the IRCC:

“Immigration already accounts for almost 100 percent of labor force growth, and with five million Canadians set to retire by the end of this decade, the worker-to-retiree ratio will drop down to only 3:1. This is a clear sign that we have a strong economic need for increased immigration.”

The plan was revealed by Minister Sean Fraser in the parliament on 14 February and is summarized below:

Year	Number of Permanent Residents
2022	431,645
2023	447,055
2024	451,000

Under the previous plan that was announced by former Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino in 2020, Ottawa had planned to welcome 411,000 permanent residents in 2022 and 421,000 in 2023.

Immigrants to be welcomed through the Express Entry:

Year:	Number of Immigrants:
2022	55,900
2023	75,750
2024	111,500

Immigrants to be welcomed through the Federal Economic Public Policies stream:

Year:	Number of Immigrants:
2022	40,000
2023	32,000

Immigrants to be welcomed through the PNP:

Year:	Number of Immigrants:
2022	83,500
2023	86,000
2024	93,000

Immigrants to be welcomed through the Family Class:

Year:	Number of Immigrants:
2022	105,000
2024	113,500

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Syed Khan – February 15, 2022

The IRCC has recently announced that fully vaccinated travelers will be able to travel to Canada without any further testing at the airports for COVID-19 starting from February 28th. The country has begun to relax its public health restrictions, but unvaccinated travelers would still need to get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival and after 7 days upon arrival while observing quarantine for 14 days.

Canada is also allowing travelers to take the rapid antigen test, either 72 hours or, 1 day prior or on arrival in the country.

As of now, only 18 Canadian airports are allowing international flights with unvaccinated foreign travelers, but this will change after 28th February with all airports receiving international flights.

However, despite relaxing health and travel restrictions, and removing the travel advisory on its official website, the Canadian government is still warning travelers to be cautious about the health risks posed during international travel.

All Canadian travelers would still need to submit their information, proof of vaccination, and quarantine plan on the ArriveCAN app prior to arrival in the country.

Quote by Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos:

“For two years now, our government’s actions in the fight against COVID-19 have been based on prudence and science. Today’s announcements are a reflection of the progress we have made against this current Omicron variant. The return to mandatory random testing of all vaccinated travelers will facilitate travel for Canadians all while helping our public health authorities to detect future changes in COVID-19 importation rates and variants of concern. As we have said all along, Canada’s border measures will remain flexible and adaptable, for potential future scenarios.”

Quote by Transport Minister Omar Alghabra:

“The measures we are announcing today are possible in part because Canadians have stepped up, rolled up their sleeves, and gotten vaccinated”

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