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“IRCC to Revise Application Fees Starting December 1!”

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On December 1, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will increase application and processing fees for several types of temporary resident applications, including: Applications to restore temporary resident status (for visitors, workers, and students) Applications for authorization to return to Canada Criminal rehabilitation applications (including cases of serious criminality) Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) applications Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Current fees Application type Current application fees (CAD) Restoration of visitor status $ 229.00 Restoration of student status $ 379.00 Restoration of worker status $ 384.00 Authorization to return to Canada $ 459.55 Inadmissible on grounds of criminality $ 229.77 Inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality $ 1,148.87 Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) $ 229.77 Applicants submitting their applications with the old fees may not need to worry about the fee increase if specific conditions are met. Online Applications: Applications submitted online are received immediately, allowing for instant or near-instant validation of the submission. Mailed Applications: For applications sent by mail, there is typically a delay between when the documents are mailed and when IRCC receives them. If the fee changes during this time, the application is unlikely to be rejected as long as: The full, old fee was paid, A complete application was submitted, and The application was mailed before the fee change took effect. If additional payment is required due to a fee increase, IRCC will provide instructions on how to pay the difference. Paying the Fee Difference for Applications Applicants who submitted applications using the old fee before the fee increase and are required to pay the difference will be given instructions by IRCC. Here’s how to manage this: Calculate the Fee Difference: Determine the difference between the old fee and the updated fee. This also applies to fees for family members included in the application. Make the Payment: Use the “Make an additional payment or pay other fees” option on IRCC’s online payment tool. Enter the total fee difference under “Quantity.” A receipt will be issued for each payment. Multiple receipts can be generated in a single transaction or across separate transactions. Log in or create an IRCC account to complete the payment. Submit the Receipt: Follow the instructions provided in IRCC’s fee adjustment request on how to submit the payment receipt. This process ensures that applications remain valid even if fees change after submission. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“IRCC Invites CEC Candidates for the Second Week in a Row!”

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently conducted an Express Entry draw, issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates. A total of 400 ITAs were issued in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw, with candidates requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 539 to qualify. This draw follows a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on November 18, which invited 174 candidates with a minimum CRS score of 816. It also marks the second consecutive week of Express Entry draws. Last week, IRCC issued 1,933 ITAs to candidates in the CEC, PNP, and French-language proficiency streams. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment According to IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan, federal immigration targets through the Express Entry system are set to rise in the coming year. The department aims to welcome 124,680 Express Entry candidates in 2025. Of this total, over 82,000 admissions will focus on a new “In-Canada Focus” category, primarily targeting CEC candidates but also including those in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned Express Entry streams. The remaining 41,700 permanent resident admissions will be allocated to the “Federal Economic Priorities” category, which prioritizes candidates with experience in high-demand occupations across the Canadian labor market. What is Express Entry? Express Entry is the system used to manage applications for three key economic immigration programs: the CEC, FSWP, and FSTP. Candidates in these programs are evaluated through the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns scores based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and occupation. Additional points are awarded for factors like having a sibling in Canada, applying with a spouse, or combining education and work experience in Canada and abroad. Those with a provincial nomination through an enhanced PNP stream receive an extra 600 CRS points, significantly boosting their chances of receiving an ITA. Candidates with the highest CRS scores are most likely to receive ITAs in upcoming Express Entry draws, provided they meet the specific criteria of the draw. Express Entry in 2024 This year, IRCC has consistently focused on draws targeting various categories, aligning with its strategy to meet Canada’s economic and labor market needs. Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS November 19 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 November 18 Provincial Nominee Program 174 816 November 15 French language proficiency 800 478 November 13 Canadian Experience Class 400 547 November 12 Provincial Nominee Program 733 812 October 23 Trade occupations 1,800 433 October 22 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 October 21 Provincial Nominee Program 648 791 October 10 French language proficiency 1,000 444 October 9 Canadian Experience Class 500 539 October 7 Provincial Nominee Program 1,613 743 September 19 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 509 September 13 French language proficiency 1,000 446 September 9 Provincial Nominee Program 911 732 August 27 Canadian Experience Class 3,300 507 August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694 August 15 French language proficiency 2,000 394 August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509 August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690 July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“IRCC Backlog Grows as Canada Plans to Cut Immigration in 2025!”

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has seen a steady rise in its application backlog over recent months. As of September 30, 2024, the backlog stood at 1,097,000 applications, a 1.73% increase from August’s 1,078,300. In July, the backlog reached 1,002,400, crossing the one-million mark for the first time in months. The total inventory now includes 2,450,600 applications, with 1,353,600 being processed within IRCC’s service standards—a 0.83% improvement over August’s 1,342,500. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration What is the backlog? An application is considered part of the backlog if it exceeds IRCC’s published processing timelines, which vary based on the type of application. For example, most Express Entry applications are expected to be processed within six months of submission. IRCC aims to process 80% of applications within these timelines, but high demand can lead to delays. Permanent Residence Applications As of September 24, IRCC had 816,000 permanent residence applications in its inventory, with 510,800 (63%) processed within service standards, leaving 305,200 in the backlog. Express Entry: 17% of applications were in the backlog, slightly better than the 20% target but higher than the 15% projection. PNP Streams Linked to Express Entry: 23% of applications were in the backlog, exceeding the 20% target. Spousal, Partner, and Child Sponsorships (outside Quebec): The backlog was at 15%, consistent with the target. Temporary Residence Applications Temporary residence applications have seen a significant backlog increase. Of the 1,411,700 applications, only 658,000 met service standards, resulting in a backlog rate of 72%, up from 49% in July. Study Permits: 36% of applications were in the backlog. Work Permits: 47% faced delays. Citizenship Applications The backlog for citizenship grants has remained steady at 17% since November 2023, aligning with IRCC’s target. IRCC’s Measures to Address the Backlog The recently announced Immigration Levels Plan (October 2024) reduced permanent resident admissions targets for the next three years while introducing temporary resident admission targets for the first time. These changes aim to reduce the growing backlog. Additionally, Canada’s Federal Court launched a Study Permit Pilot Project in October to streamline judicial review for rejected study permits, cutting the processing time from 14-18 months to under five months. Other measures include prioritizing essential worker applications and extending Post-Graduation Work Permit validity for master’s graduates from two to three years. These steps are designed to ease application processing and reduce delays. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“IRCC Invites PNP Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw!”

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Invitations to apply (ITAs) for the latest Express Entry draw have been sent out by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 174 ITAs were distributed by the department through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. To be taken into consideration, candidates needed to have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 816. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This is the second week in a row that Express Entry draws have occurred. The previous week issued a total of 1,933 ITAs to candidates in the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program, PNP candidates, and candidates with French-language proficiency. Federal targets for immigration through the Express Entry system are set to increase next year, per IRCC’s latest Immigration Levels Plan. The immigration department hopes to welcome 124,680 Express Entry candidates to Canada in the next year. In addition, more than 82,000 of these admissions will be dedicated to a new category for Express Entry candidates in Canada, known as the In-Canada Focus category. This category will be comprised primarily of CEC candidates in the Express Entry pool, but may also include candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and PNP-aligned Express Entry streams. Per the latest Levels Plan, the remaining 41,700 permanent residence (PR) admissions will be reserved for the “Federal Economic Priorities” category. This category will invite candidates in the Express Entry pool who have professional experience in in-demand professions and occupations in the Canadian labour market. What is Express Entry? Express Entry is an application management system for three major economic immigration programs for those seeking permanent residence: the CEC, the FSWP, and the FSTP. Candidates in these programs are evaluated using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assigns scores based on key factors like age, occupation, language proficiency, education, and work experience. Additional points may be granted for having a sibling in Canada, applying with a spouse or partner, or combining Canadian and international education and work experience. Receiving a provincial nomination through an enhanced PNP stream adds 600 CRS points, greatly boosting the likelihood of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA). Those with the highest CRS scores are the most likely to receive an ITA in upcoming Express Entry draws, as long as they meet the criteria for the specific draw. Summary of Express Entry draw results in 2024 Date Draw Type Number of ITAs Minimum CRS November 18 Provincial Nominee Program 174 816 November 15 French language proficiency 800 478 November 13 Canadian Experience Class 400 547 November 12 Provincial Nominee Program 733 812 October 23 Trade occupations 1,800 433 October 22 Canadian Experience Class 400 539 October 21 Provincial Nominee Program 648 791 October 10 French language proficiency 1,000 444 October 9 Canadian Experience Class 500 539 October 7 Provincial Nominee Program 1,613 743 September 19 Canadian Experience Class 4,000 509 September 13 French language proficiency 1,000 446 September 9 Provincial Nominee Program 911 732 August 27 Canadian Experience Class 3,300 507 August 26 Provincial Nominee Program 1,121 694 August 15 French language proficiency 2,000 394 August 14 Canadian Experience Class 3,200 509 August 13 Provincial Nominee Program 763 690 July 31 Canadian Experience Class 5,000 510 July 30 Provincial Nominee Program 964 686 July 18 French language proficiency 1,800 400 July 17 Canadian Experience Class 6,300 515 July 16 Provincial Nominee Program 1,391 670 July 8 French proficiency 3,200 420 July 5 Healthcare occupations 3,750 445 July 4 Trade occupations 1,800 436 July 2 Provincial Nominee Program 920 739 June 19 Provincial Nominee Program 1,499 663 May 31 Canadian Experience Class 3,000 522 May 30 Provincial Nominee Program 2,985 676 April 24 French proficiency 1,400 410 April 23 General 2,095 529 April 11 STEM occupations 4,500 491 April 10 General 1,280 549 March 26 French language proficiency 1,500 388 March 25 General 1,980 524 March 13 Transport occupations 975 430 March 12 General 2,850 525 February 29 French language proficiency 2,500 336 February 28 General 1,470 534 February 16 Agriculture and agri-food occupations 150 437 February 14 Healthcare occupations 3,500 422 February 13 General 1,490 535 February 1 French language proficiency 7,000 365 January 31 General 730 541 January 23 General 1,040 543 January 10 General 1,510 546 Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“Canada’s Happiest Provinces Revealed: New Survey Results!”

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Quebec is the happiest province in Canada, according to a recent Angus Reid Institute survey. A randomized sample of 1,609 Canadians aged 18 and older participated in an online poll administered by the non-profit between July 31 and August 2, 2024. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration  The survey specifically looked at Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and grouped the Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island) together. Province Rank Net total happy “Very happy” “Pretty happy” Quebec 1 75% 16% 59% Manitoba 2 65% 3% 62% Atlantic Provinces 3 63% 11% 52% British Columbia 4 61% 12% 49% Alberta 5 60% 11% 49% Ontario 7 55% 10% 45% Saskatchewan 7 53% 7% 46% The biggest percentage of respondents came from Quebec, where 59% said they were “pretty happy” and 16% said they were “very happy.” Manitoba came in second (62%). In the middle of the spectrum were British Columbia (61%), Alberta (60%) and the Atlantic provinces (63%). With only 53% of respondents describing themselves as pleased, Saskatchewan had the lowest score, followed by Ontario with 55%. Survey variables Respondents were asked to score their level of happiness and satisfaction on a variety of criteria, including: health outlook on life relationship with family community housing free time personal finances love life stress levels support systems how others think of them and overall quality of life. Canadians appear to be generally content with their relationships and sense of community. Relationships with friends (77%), family (85%), support system (80%), community (77%), and how others perceive them (85%) were among the factors that respondents evaluated highly, indicating that more individuals are content with those characteristics. However, stress levels (56%) and money (53%) were the two areas that Canadians were least satisfied with. Shifting attitudes According to the study, 36% of people say they are “not too happy” or “not happy at all,” and the number of people in this group has increased since 2015. It cites several factors, including the COVID-19 epidemic and its aftermath, inflation, housing costs, and affordability, as causes of this decline in the perceived general quality of life in Canada. Another aspect that was identified was growing polarization. However, the data shows that most Canadians are generally content, with 76% saying they were satisfied with their overall quality of life and 61% describing themselves as cheerful. Relocating to a province in Canada The Provincial Nominee Program is a useful route if you’re considering relocating to a particular Canadian province. In order to assist in the selection of talented workers worldwide, almost every province and territory runs a PNP. For people considering relocating to Canada via this path, there are now more than 80 PNP streams available. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“British Columbia & Alberta PNP: Latest Invitations Explained!”

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British Columbia and Alberta have issued invitations to apply to candidates for provincial nomination, and Alberta has published processing times updates for its immigration programs. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Invitations from British Columbia In two drawings held on November 13, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) sent out at least 25 invitations to apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. The BC PNP issued ten ITAs in total after conducting a general draw across many streams: Stream Minimum Score Skilled Worker 143 Skilled Worker – Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option 143 International Graduate 143 International Graduate – EEBC 143 Entry-Level & Semi-Skilled 121 Additionally, the BC PNP granted no fewer than 15 ITAs through a category-based draw that included the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams, including the EEBC option: Category Number of ITAs issued Minimum Score Childcare 5 102 Construction 4 105 Healthcare 5 113 Veterinary care <5 80 Applicants may apply directly to the BC PNP under the base PNP or use the Express Entry BC (EEBC) option to link their PNP application to their Express Entry profile. Following a provincial nomination and invitation to apply to the federal government, EEBC provides the IRCC with the benefit of expedited processing timeframes for the application for permanent residence. Candidates must be eligible for one of the three Express Entry-managed programs in order to have an eligible Express Entry profile and be eligible for EEBC. The Entry-Level & Semi-Skilled stream does not have an EEBC option available. Invitations from Alberta From October 15 to November 7, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four draws: Draw Type Date of Draw Number of invitations Minimum score Alberta Opportunity Stream November 7 187 50 Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry November 4 33 44 Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry November 4 65 51 Tourism and Hospitality Stream October 15 302 70 Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Eligibility for these draws was as follows: Draw Eligibility criteria Alberta Opportunity Stream -CLB 5 or higher-Valid work permit-12+ months work experience-Full-time Alberta job offer-Job offer in an in-demand trade Dedicated Health Care PathwayDedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry -CLB 5 or higher-Full-time Alberta job offer-Legally authorized to practice regulated occupation Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Enty -Expiry date for Express Entry profile of April 4 2025 or later-Full-time Alberta job offer-CLB 5 or higher-Legally authorized to practice regulated occupation Tourism and Hospitality Stream -CLB 4 or higher-Valid LMIA-based work permit-Full-time Alberta job offer-6+ months Alberta work experience Processing time updates for Alberta On November 7, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) updated its processing times. Stream Applications to be processed 2024 nominations issued 2024 nomination allocation 2024 nomination spaces remaining Alberta Opportunity Stream 1,401 5,065 5,264 199 Rural Renewal Stream 1,407 1,757 1,830 73 Tourism and Hospitality Stream 129 399 600 201 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway 19 79 110 31 Accelerated Tech Pathway (EE) 510 976 970 0 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (EE) 17 471 670 199 Law Enforcement Pathway (EE) <10 12 20 8 Priority sector draws and other initiatives (EE) <10 165 164 0 Family connection and occupation in demand (EE) 0 107 106 0 Entrepreneur Streams 20 8 16 8 Total of all streams 3,507 9,039 9,750 711 Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Processing updates for temporary measure for applicants with work permits expiring in 2024: Stream Applications in queue Support letters issued Alberta Oportunity Stream 552 260 Rural Renewal Stream 295 31 Temporary public policy regarding PNP candidates’ open work permitsWith the assistance of their PNP program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a temporary public policy on August 11 that allowed some PNP candidates to apply for open work permits. Thus far, this temporary public policy has been implemented in Yukon, Manitoba, and Alberta. The IRCC has the right to cancel the policy at any moment, although it is scheduled to stay in force until December 31, 2024. Concerning the Provincial Nominee Initiative Provinces and territories can propose foreign nationals for permanent residency under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A candidate can anticipate being invited to submit an application for permanent residence to the federal government following a nomination from a province. With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, every province and territory has a PNP. Since Quebec has more authority over immigration than other Canadian provinces and territories, it oversees its own immigration policies, including economic immigration initiatives like the Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) and Quebec Experience Program (PEQ), which are not under the purview of the PNP. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“Canada Ranked #1 Destination for Global Job Seekers – Here’s Why!”

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According to a recent survey, Canada is the most popular place for people to relocate in search of employment. Out of all the nations examined, Canada was the most searched-for relocation destination, according to Jobseeker, a job search platform. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration People from Costa Rica, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates who were looking for job and a place to relocate were particularly fond of it. After Switzerland and the United States, which tied for third place, Australia was the next most searched-for country to relocate to. To gather this information, Jobseeker examined the social trends of job searchers worldwide from September 19 to September 25. The “jobs in [country name]” template was used to map the search patterns of citizens in 30 different nations. According to the U.S. News & World Report, the 30 countries under investigation were selected due to their robust labor markets and high GDP. Here’s a list of the top countries to relocate to work for, according to the study. The number next to it corresponds to the number of times it was featured as a top country by overseas job seekers from the 30 countries analyzed. Canada (8) Australia (7) Switzerland (6) United States (6) Singapore (2) Denmark (2) Saudi Arabia (2) United Kingdom (2) Germany (1) Qatar (1) Spain (1) Japan (1) Netherlands (1) New Zealand (1) According to the same study, most people in Canada searched for job opportunities in the US. Why Canada? Express Entry, the administration mechanism for Canada’s main federal immigration programs, was cited in the study as a major factor in the country’s allure. Express Entry is intended to make it easier for talented workers to immigrate by inviting the most qualified applicants to submit applications for permanent residence. Candidates are ranked by Canada’s economic immigration programs according to objective standards, which include things like education, employment experience, and language proficiency. Another element that appeared to make Canada a desirable place for job searchers was the comparatively high employment rate among landed immigrants. The following were the employment rates for working-age immigrants in 2023, per StatsCan data: Immigrants who landed 5 or fewer years earlier: 77.8%. Immigrants who landed between 5 to 10 years earlier: 81.9%. Immigrants who landed over 10 years earlier: 84.5%. The study also identified Canada’s diversified culture, well-funded healthcare system, and robust economy as important contributors. With an overall indexed score of 94.1, Canada was ranked fourth in the world in September’s updated U.S. News nation rankings for 2024. It was able to achieve this position due to its strong performance in areas including agility, social purpose, entrepreneurship, and quality of life. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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“Ontario Closes Entrepreneur Stream While BC Boosts PNP Nominations – Big Changes for Immigrants!”

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After a halt in application intake since December 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) officially ended its entrepreneur immigration track on November 4. Additionally, on November 5 and 6, respectively, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) selected candidates for skilled workers and entrepreneurs hoping to immigrate to the province. Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs Updates on provincial immigration from November 1–8 Ontario The Entrepreneur stream will no longer be offered by the OINP. The provincial authorities declared that changes to “wind-down and close” the stream are presently being implemented. Applications that have already been filed under the Entrepreneur stream will be processed in compliance with the most recent rules. Based on their promises to locate their firms in Ontario, current candidates with applications in the stream may still qualify for a provincial nomination for permanent residence (PR) under these modifications. In the upcoming days, the OINP will get in touch with all current Entrepreneur stream applicants (as well as their designated representatives) to provide them with more details on their options for next steps in the application processing process. Go to our dedicated webpage here to find out more about the OINP. You may get more details regarding the routes taken by entrepreneurs who want to settle in Canada here. British Columbia On November 5 and 6, the BCPNP conducted two draws. Under the Base and Regional Entrepreneur streams, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) held two selections on November 5. With varying cut-off scores for each stream, these choices cumulatively sent out at least 11 invitations to apply (ITAs): The BCPNP conducted another draw for the International Graduate, Skilled Worker stream on November 6. Candidates in the stream who also had valid profiles in Canada’s federal Express Entry pool—referred to in this draw as the Express Entry British Columbia (EEBC) option—were also taken into consideration. Through a procedure known as enhanced provincial nomination, a province may nominate candidates in the Express Entry pool. Different cut-off scores and invites were sent out based on the sectors and professions targeted, and candidates were invited based on their professional experience in key occupations in British Columbia: Stream Professions targeted Cut-off score ITAs issued Skilled Worker, International Graduate Childcare 96 7 Construction 97 5 Healthcare 111 8 Tech 128 31 Assess your eligibility for enhanced PNP programs

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“Five Common Immigration Application Mistakes That Could Lead to Misrepresentation Charges”

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You run the danger of being accused of misrepresenting yourself if you accidentally or purposely give false information on your immigration application. In the context of Canadian immigration, misrepresentation is a legal word. It refers to giving the Canadian government information that is either false, deceptive, or lacking and may result in an incorrect application of immigration legislation in the specific situation. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment This includes data that was prepared or supplied by someone else on the applicant’s behalf (such as the Canadian sponsor in family class instances) or that the applicant explicitly provided or withheld. The applicant may still be held liable even if they were not the ones who made the false statement. Section 40 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) states that misrepresentation is a serious offense. In addition to having your application denied, it can have serious repercussions like penalties, charges, a five-year prohibition from applying for Canadian immigration, and/or an order to leave the country. An other circumstance that may result in the cancellation of Canadian citizenship is misrepresentation. Some examples of misrepresentation include: omitting, consciously or not, to include important information in your application submitting altered or false documentation lying about your health to your physician during your medical exam declaring employment or educational experience you do not have Is it misrepresentation if I honestly make a mistake on my immigration application? Even if a candidate makes an honest error, it might still be considered misrepresentation. But there’s some subtlety to it. In line with its stated definition: “For directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act, a permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible for misrepresentation.” This implies that the information given (or not given) and whether it is deemed “material” in a certain situation determine whether something is deemed misrepresentation. When an applicant submits information for their case that they think is accurate but turns out to be inaccurate or lacking, this is known as innocent misrepresentation. For instance, adding two extra years of work experience by listing your employment start date as 2016 rather than 2018 could be deemed deception if work experience is significant to your case, even if it is only an error. Failing to notify Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of a change in circumstances, such as the arrival of a kid or a new spouse, would be another example. If material, innocent misrepresentation may carry the same penalties as deliberate misrepresentation, regardless of intent. Typical errors that could result in innocent misrepresentation include: Not disclosing previous marriages You might be under the impression that disclosing a prior marriage on your immigration application is completely pointless. However, it will probably be deemed a misrepresentation if this information is left out. Immigration officials may consider this to be important when making a judgment, for instance, if you are sponsoring a partner and you do not disclose two prior marriages within the last five years. Your application may be at risk even if the omission was inadvertent. Not disclosing previous offenses Even if you don’t feel like thinking about or mentioning an offence that was committed years ago, you still must disclose this information. This applies to all criminal offences. Failure to provide this information can lead to misrepresentation. It doesn’t matter in which country the offence was committed. Not reporting a visa refusal to enter Canada or another country If you’ve ever been denied an entry visa into a country, this needs to be disclosed in an immigration application. This rule applies for any country – not just Canada or the United States. If you’ve been denied a temporary work permit, a visitor visa, a permanent residency visa, a study visa or any other type of visa and/or immigration application, it needs to be mentioned in your application. Failure to report former military service or political activity If you feel awkward discussing your political views, you may be reluctant to reveal your past political involvement. However, being forthright and truthful about prior political engagement is required for immigration purposes. This also holds true for service in the armed forces and affiliation with political parties or organizations. Providing a rough estimate It’s easy to provide rough dates or details when you’re not sure about the details. But this can be dangerous. Discrepancies could lead authorities to assume deception. It is preferable to acknowledge your hesitancy than to give false information if you are unsure about a particular fact. You can reduce the possibility of misrepresentation, including innocent deception, by applying with thoroughness and honesty. What should I do if my immigration application contains errors? The best course of action would be to clarify the situation to the IRCC right now. This does not imply that the deception will be accepted or absolved. It is viewed favorably, nevertheless, in contrast to the IRCC finding it in the application on its own. You should send a thorough and understandable response to address the IRCC’s concerns and include as many supporting documents as you can if you learned about the misrepresentation through a Procedural Fairness response (PFL). Before an officer renders a final determination regarding misrepresentation, the IRCC delivers a PFL to the applicant. It provides an opportunity for the applicant to clarify any errors or inconsistencies. To make sure they are as precise and succinct as possible and to prevent being accused of misrepresentation, many applicants decide to have a lawyer draft their letters and submissions. Get a Free Express Entry Assessment

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“British Columbia and Prince Edward Island Invite New Candidates in Latest Provincial Nomination Draws”

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Through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), two Canadian provinces have invited candidates to submit nomination applications. To assist disseminate the economic advantages of immigration throughout regions of Canada where newcomers are less likely to think about immigrating, the PNP was initially established in Manitoba in 1998. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, every province and territory currently has a PNP. Provincial governments can use the scheme to choose economic immigrants who have the best chance of thriving in their new communities. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The federal Immigration Levels Plan specifies the maximum number of nominations that each province may make. In the Plan for 2025, which was unveiled on October 24, the total number of PNP nominations that will be made in 2025 would be drastically reduced from 110,000 in 2024 to 55,000. A candidate’s application for permanent residence is strengthened when they receive a province’s nomination. Given that receiving a provincial nomination raises an Express Entry candidate’s total Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score by 600 points, this is particularly true for them. It is one of the most well-liked economic immigration routes in Canada for foreigners looking to settle there permanently. Results for provincial immigration from October 26 to November 1. British Columbia More than 83 invitations to submit for nomination in the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) were sent out by British Columbia on October 30. Thirty-one applicants from the entry-level, semi-skilled, skilled worker, and international graduate streams were invited to the province’s one general draw. With the exception of Entry Level and Semi-Skilled applicants, who needed a minimum score of 117, all candidates needed to receive a minimum score of 134. Additionally, B.C. conducted four targeted draws for applicants in certain occupations in the International Graduate and Skilled Worker streams: Childcare occupations: 20 candidates with a minimum score of 90. Construction occupations: 20 candidates with a minimum score of 96. Healthcare occupations: 12 candidates with a minimum score of 104. Veterinary occupations: Fewer than five candidates with a minimum score of 80. Island of Prince Edward In the Labour and Express Entry categories, the PEI PNP extended invitations to 89 candidates. Candidates currently employed in PEI’s manufacturing, construction, and healthcare industries were taken into consideration by the province. From the Business Work Permit Entrepreneur category, two further applicants were invited. The minimum score for these people was 92. 98% of the 1,237 invitations that PEI has sent out to PEI PNP candidates over the last 12 months have gone to those in the Labour and Express Entry streams. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration

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