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New: Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot
On June 18, 2019, IRCC launched the Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot. These pilots replace the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots. Applications received under the Caring for Children and Caring for People with High Medical Needs pilots received on or after June 18, 2019, will not be accepted.
Applicants under the Home Child-Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot can apply from within or outside Canada. Applicants may also apply with or without at least 24 months of qualifying work experience.
Applicants applying without 24 months of qualifying work experience are issued an occupation-restricted open work permit once they pass select eligibility and admissibility requirements.
Applicants who have 24 months of qualifying work experience, and who meet all the other eligibility requirements, may be eligible for a bridging open work permit.
Accompanying family members (spouses and dependants) are also eligible to accompany the principal applicant to Canada. Applications for work permits and study permits for accompanying family members must be sent along with the principal applicant’s permanent residence application.
Protecting Immigrant Workers from Abuse and Violence
Effective June 4, 2019, workers who have an employer-specific work permit and are being abused by their employer will be able to apply for an open work permit. This will allow them to leave that employer immediately, maintain their status and find another job.
Read the complete article here
Canada ends the Designated Country of Origin practice
On May 17, 2019, Canada removed all countries from the designated country of origin (DCO) list. The DCO had 42 countries listed and applicants were subjected to a 6-month bar on work permits, a bar on appeals at the Refugee Appeals Division, limited access to the Interim Federal Health Program and a 36-month bar on the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment.
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International Students
Is it a crime to work hard?. That is what Jobandeep Sandhu, and international student did. He now faces deportation for working over 20 hours a week.
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Canada removes all countries from the designated country of origin list
The Government of Canada has removed all countries from the designated country of origin (DCO) list, with effect from May 17, 2019.
Foreign nationals (FN) from the 42 countries on the DCO list were previously subject to a 6-month bar on work permits, a bar on appeals at the Refugee Appeals Division, limited access to the Interim Federal Health Program and a 36-month bar on the Pre-Removal Risk Assessment.
Read the entire article here
Immigration program – Global Talent Stream set to redefine Canada’s high-tech industry
Many companies in Canada have in one way or other become a technology company and are sourcing IT professionals. Many of the programs now issue foreign nationals a two-year work permits thus affording them the opportunity for permanent residence (PR).
Read the complete article in Toronto Star here
Labour Force Survey April – 107,000 new jobs created in Canada
Edmonton
According to Labour Force Survey, Statistics Canada, employment rose by 107,000 in April, particularly in part-time for youth. There was an increase in employment for youth aged 15 to 24, people aged 55 and older, and women in ages of 25 to 54. The increased employment in April was driven by more employees in the private sector (+84,000), while there were also gains in public sector employment (+23,000). There was no change in the number of self-employed.
Employment increased in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island. It declined in New Brunswick, and was little changed in the other provinces.
Employment in Ontario rose by 47,000 in April, primarily due to gains in part-time work among people aged 15 to 24.
In Quebec, employment increased by 38,000 in April, and the unemployment rate declined by 0.3 percentage points to 4.9%, the lowest rate since comparable data became available in 1976.
Employment in Alberta rose by 21,000 in April. Gains were primarily spread across several services-producing industries.
In Prince Edward Island, employment rose by an estimated 800 and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.6%.
In New Brunswick, employment declined by 3,900 as gains in part-time work were more than offset by decreases in full-time employment.
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EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW: MAY 15, 2019
International Student faces deportation for working too many hours
International students in Canada can work if their study permit allows them to work on or off campus.
They can work off campus, without a work permit, if they meet the following requirements:
have a valid study permit
are full-time students
are enrolled in a post-secondary academic program
have started studying
their study program is at least 6 months long and leads to a degree, diploma or certificate
An international student from India was arrested and faces deportation for working over the stipulated 20 hours per week during his regular academic semester.
Read the complete article here
International Students – Visa Issues
The bulk of the students coming to Canada are from India and China, South Korea, France and Vietnam.
However, students from certain countries are unable to obtain visas due to the inherent process of obtaining a Student Permit.
Mother's Day
Harry and Meghan welcome Baby Sussex
Prince Harry announced on Monday his wife had given birth to a boy and was ecstatic at becoming a father for the first time.
Baby Sussex is the first mixed-race child born to a senior member of the royal family in centuries, and is a reflection of modern Britain with its culturally diverse population.
Speaking from Windsor on Monday, the Duke said: "I'm very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy."
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Ramadan Kareem
Mecca, KSA
Greetings to all Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan commemorates the revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad. At the sighting of the crescent moon, Muslim families and communities all around the world honor this revelation by beginning a month of inward reflection, spiritual renewal and prayer.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, read passages from the Holy Quran, and perform compassionate acts of charity and goodwill toward everyone.
JM Immigration wishes Muslims everywhere a holy and blessed month Ramadan.
New Brunswick Employers are Hiring
There are two events scheduled. The first event is the Newcomers Canada job fair, Canada's Leading Career & Settlement Event for Newcomers on May 25.
The second event is an Interview Day with New Brunswick employer (by invitation only).
Click here to read the details.
New Student Direct Stream (SDS) instructions program delivery update
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program available to legal residents living in China, India, Philippines or Vietnam who want to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI) and who meet specific requirements by providing upfront documentation. As of April 30, 2019, SDS applications are being centralized and processed by the Centralized Network (CN), and the service standard for SDS processing is 20 calendar days.
Read the details here
Merit-based Immigration - Would it work in the USA?
Trump wants an immigration system 'like they have in Canada.' Would a merit-based plan work in the U.S.?
Read the CBC article here.
ICCRC Announces Providers of the New Immigration and Citizenship Graduate Diploma Program
The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is pleased to announce that Queen’s University is the accredited English provider and the Université de Sherbrooke is the accredited French provider of the new Immigration and Citizenship Graduate Diploma Program (ICGDP). The ICGDP will be developed cooperatively between the two providers and will be offered online as well as in a blended format (online/onsite) through each provider’s Faculty of Law.
Queen’s University: See the video or read the article in Queen’s gazette.
International Metropolis Conference
The Promise of Migration: June 24 -28, 2019
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will host the International Metropolis Conference 2019, the largest annual international gathering of world experts from academia, governments and civil society in the fields of migration, integration and diversity. The conference’s program will reflect both Canadian and international strategies regarding immigration, integration, diversity and inclusion.
International migration is at the top of the policy agenda for many countries. The conference will provide delegates from around the world with the opportunity to exchange research and best practices and to forge new partnerships through open dialogue.
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Atlantic Immigration Pilot – New Requirements – May 1, 2019
Although the AIP has been extended by two years to December 2021, as of May 1, 2019, IRCC will require that applicants meet the language, education and work experience requirements of the AIP prior to being approved for a work permit.
The other recent changes to the AIP was beneficial to international students, employers in the healthcare sector and the provinces:
International graduates will now have 24 months post-graduation to apply for the AIP. This change will increase the number of eligible international graduates that can participate in AIP and give them the time they need to complete the PR application process.
Employers in the healthcare sector will be able to hire internationally trained nurses to work as continuing care and home care support workers in order to fill job vacancies.
The Atlantic provinces will have new authorities to focus their AIP spaces on in-demand labour market needs. This change will lead to better oversight of the pilot and give provinces greater ability to manage designated employers.
Contact: JM Immigration should you have questions regarding AIP or for any of your immigration queries.
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