OINP Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Intake Closed

Canada. September 23 2019

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) which reopened on August 27th has closed its intake to the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream as of September 23, 2019. New applications are not being accepted right now.

The Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker and International Student streams have seen a substantial increase in applications in 2019. The province has met its 2019 application target for these streams as the Federal government granted Ontario an allocation limit.

The Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker and International Student Streams will re-open in 2020. However, you can apply to the Employer Job Offer In-Demand Skills Stream as it is currently accepting applications.

Visit JM Immigration, www.onecanadavisa for OINP news, announcements and program developments.

Entrepreneur Stream – Invitations to Apply Issued

September 20, 2019

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has issued 15 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the Entrepreneur Stream. The minimum score was 127. Expressions of Interest that were scored by September 12, 2019 were the only ones eligible for consideration for this draw.

The Entrepreneur Stream is an immigration stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This stream is for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada interested in starting a new business or buying an existing business in Ontario.

It gives an entrepreneur (and up to one foreign national business partner) the opportunity to be nominated for permanent residence once their business has been established in Ontario.

The Entrepreneur Stream application is a two-stage process.

Stage 1

1. Register an expression of interest by email

2. If invited, submit an online application

3. The entrepreneur and business partner (if applicable) attend a mandatory in-person interview at the OINP office in Toronto

4. If their stage 1 application is successful, they must sign a performance agreement

Stage 2

1. They get a temporary work permit support letter to enable them to apply to IRCC for a temporary work permit

2. Establish the business – they have 20 months to implement their business plan and submit a final report

3. If their business meets all requirements, they are eligible for nomination for permanent residence.

Call us today at +1 416 904 3815 to learn more about the requirements and how to submit your EOI to the OINP. Visit our website at www.onecanadavisa.com to know about our services to help you.

Is the Value of Educational Credentials Changing!

The first year after the great recession of 2010, a prevalent narrative floating around was that the value of college degree was rapidly waning. This was attributed to the massive open online courses (MOOCs) popularity. Business theorist Clayton Christensen forecasted that half of all colleges would be in bankruptcy within 15 years. Others said the degree was “doomed.”

A national survey of employers at the Northeastern University however displayed that Human Resources leaders said that the value of educational credentials in hiring has either increased (48%) or held steady (29%) over the last five years. This ascertains the significance that the traditional degree today is very much relevant in the job market. However, we see that traditional institutions have been partnering with technology firms to delivery learning.

The continuous technological innovation in the delivery of educational credentials has been increasing access to and has created a wide-ranging new option for talent development and corporate training.

In a survey conducted by HBR 64% of employers agreed that the need for continuous lifelong learning will demand higher levels of education and more credentials. In essence, this has prompted a boom in post-under-graduate learning as there is an increased demand of skills in the knowledge economy.

Organizations are aware that professional education can be earned online from an array of the top universities from around the world, but are cognizant that the programs vary significantly. As employers are the key evaluators of value, there is a general understanding that they will come together around clarity and standards.

To this end, the responsiveness of business leaders to new educational credential offerings and delivery methods will be crucial in outlining the future form of the market.

Call today @ +1 416 904 3815 if you want to study in Canada. Visit our website at www.onecanadavisa.com for more information about how we can assist you obtain your Student Permit.

Saskatchewan New Entrepreneur Stream Program Draw

12.09.2019 - Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) had a draw through the entrepreneur stream and invited 45 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence (PR).

To be selected in the SINP stream applicants need to complete an online form highlighting their experience, their assets and business plan. They have also to state their interest in living in the province and running their business. Applicants that meet the entry requirement are then put in a pool of candidates and are given a score out of 160 based on the information they provided.

The lowest score was 120 points and the average score was 125 points.

Applicants must have a net worth of at least $500,000 and have three years’ experience and invest a minimum of $300,000 if their business is located in Regina or Saskatoon, or $200,000 in any other location in Saskatchewan.

Call us today @ +1 416 904 3815 to learn more about the requirements and how to submit your EOI to the SINP. Visit our website at www.onecanadavisa.com for more information about how we can assist you.

September 18 Express Entry draw issues 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) for PR

The Express Entry draw of today, September 18th, issued 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence (PR) to candidates who had a comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 462. The score in this draw was lower by 1 point from the last draw on September 4th.

Nova Scotia introduces new immigration pathway for physicians looking to immigrate to Canada

Nova Scotia has introduced a new Labour Market Priorities immigration stream that focuses on selecting international physicians through Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP). Physicians will be selected from the Federal Express Entry pool and successful applicants will receive a nomination from the province for permanent residence (PR).

This stream assists Nova Scotia’s public health authorities (NSHA) and the Isaak Walton Killam (IWK) Health Centre to hire general practitioners, family physicians, and specialist physicians to work in Nova Scotia. The stream helps the NSHA and IWK to recruit and retain physicians with the required skills for positions that they have not been able to fill with a permanent resident or Canadian citizen.

It is only open to general practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) and specialist physicians (NOC 3111) with signed approved opportunities with NSHA or IWK Health Centre. The physician needs to pledge to live and work in Nova Scotia for at least of two years to be eligible for selection through this new stream.

The approved opportunity must be on official NSHA letterhead and must:

• Be signed and dated by a person authorized to hire physicians

• Be signed and dated by the applicant who is accepting the opportunity

• Indicate eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS

• Indicate that the applicant is eligible to apply for privileges and credentials with NSHA

Eligible physicians selected by the NSNP will receive a Letter of Interest (LOI) through the Express Entry system and have 30 days to apply for a provincial nomination from Nova Scotia.

Are you keen to learn about this pathway and the other immigration programs and opportunities? Complete our free on-line assessment on www.onecanadavisa.com and we will get in touch with you within 12 hours.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program issues Invitations to Apply

BC PNP issued 546 ITAs on September 3rd to skilled workers and international graduates; and 57 ITAs on September 10th in the Tech Pilot draw. The minimum score ranged from 90 to 100 points.

The breakdown of the minimum score is follows:

September 3rd:

EEBC - Skilled Worker, minimum score - 96

EEBC - International Graduate, minimum score - 100

SI - Skilled Worker, minimum score - 93

SI - International Graduate, minimum score - 98

SI - Entry Level & Semi-Skilled, minimum score - 77

On September 10, the minimum score for all the four categories:

1) EBC - International Graduate, 2) EEBC - Skilled worker, 3) SI - Skilled worker and 4) SI - International graduate was 90.

The number of nominations depended on various program and economic factors, including B.C.’s annual allocation, the B.C. Labour Market Outlook: 2018 Edition, historic BC PNP nomination trends and existing application inventory levels. For 2019, the allocation is 6,500.

The number and frequency of invitations to apply is based on annual nomination allocations from the Canadian federal government (IRCC), and the provinces ability to process applications in a timely way.

Nova Scotia Express Entry Labour Market Priorities Draw

Nova Scotia had its first Labour Market Priorities stream draw on September 4th. This was the first draw in three month and 204 letters of interest were sent to Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

The Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities stream provides a pathway to Canadian permanent residence for Express Entry (EE) eligible candidates who meet particular labour market needs in the province.

This draw was aimed at EE candidates who had chosen French as their first official language and had a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 8 or higher in the French language proficiency. They also needed to have a CLB score of 6 or more in the English.

Candidates were also required to have a bachelor’s degree, or compete three years of study in a trade/technical school/college and have a valid EE number.

Candidates who are keen in applying under this stream must have an Express Entry profile under one of the three federal economic immigration programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker

• Federal Skilled Trades Class, and

• Canadian Experience Class

Foreign nationals are not eligible to apply for this stream if they:

• have received a nomination under the NSNP dated within the last 12 months; or

• are a refugee claimant or a failed refugee claimant who has not yet left Canada

For further information relative to the various immigration programs and eligibility conditions call/text/email JM Immigration Inc., and speak to a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC). Alternatively, complete the immigration assessment form on the website – www.onecanadavisa.com and you will receive a response within 12 hours.

Toronto immigration firm charges $170K for fake Canadian job

A Toronto based immigration firm offered a job to an undercover CBC journalist who posed as a Chinese national looking for permanent residence in Canada for $170,000.

Canadian diplomatic missions from around the world were questioned about the integrity of these job offers and they identified prevalent inherent difficulties.

• Hong Kong reported "high rates of fraud or suspected fraud and only 15-22 per cent of AE offers were found to be genuine."

• Beijing said that "21 of the 33 files chosen for review found the applicants were not working for the employer or had never worked for the employer."

• New Delhi found that "over 60 per cent of the cases never worked for the employers in Canada."

• Seoul said "that out of 29 cases landed in 2008, only eight appeared bona fide, 12 cases found collusion between the employer and/or applicant and/or agent."

The federal government did not provide recent numbers when asked. Shannon Ker, a spokesperson for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) wrote that "the vast majority of applications received by IRCC are genuine." Adding, IRCC has trained its employees "how to detect fraud and the appropriate steps to take when there is sufficient cause to suspect it is taking place."

Kurland said that, in his view, Ottawa and provincial regulators aren't doing enough. However, "there is an actual anxiety that the province and the feds have insufficient enforcement resources to keep things honest, and a lack of enforcement is an invitation for abuse”.

After you’ve checked to make sure you’re working with an authorized legal services provider, Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or a lawyer, it’s always a good idea to make sure you understand their process, timeline, and fee structure before getting started.

Read the article here:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/immigration-jobs-fees-china-canada-1.5272394

If you are in doubt with regards to your immigration situation call/text/email JM Immigration Inc., and speak to a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC). Alternatively, send us a message on the website – www.onecanadavisa.com and you will receive a response within 12 hours.

Manitoba EOI Draw: September 12, 2019

Manitoba held the Expression of Interest (EOI) invitations for round #72 in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) and issued 347 letters of advice to apply (LAA) to candidates in various streams.

#Manitoba PNP

Skilled Workers in Manitoba

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 254

• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 545

International Education Stream

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40

Skilled workers Overseas

• Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 53 who were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative

• Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 706

Also, 45 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile and job seeker validation code.

To date, Manitoba has invited 6,160 candidates under the various MPNP streams in fiscal 2019.

For further information relative to the various immigration programs and eligibility conditions call/text/email JM Immigration., and speak to a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC). Alternatively, complete the immigration assessment form on the website – www.onecanadavisa.com and you will receive a response within 12 hours.

World’s most livable cities in 2019

Three of Canada’s biggest cities are among the 10 most livable in the world in 2019 out of 140 cities surveyed by The Economist Intelligence Unit, a division of The Economist Group. Their annual index evaluates cities around the globe, and ranks them by 30 factors across five umbrella categories (weighed by percentage) — “stability (25%), healthcare (20%), culture and environment (25%), education (10%), and infrastructure (20%).”

Calgary, Alberta, was fifth, Vancouver and Toronto ranked sixth and seventh, the same ranking as last year. For the second year in a row, Vienna, Austria was the most livable city in the world.

According to The EIU 2019, here are the top 10 most livable cities in the world:

1. Vienna, Austria (99.1)

2. Melbourne, Australia (98.4)

3. Sydney, Australia (98.1)

4. Osaka, Japan (97.7)

5. Calgary, Canada (97.5)

6. Vancouver, Canada (97.3)

7. Tokyo, Japan (97.2 tie)

8. Toronto, Canada (97.2 tie)

9. Copenhagen, Denmark (96.8)

10. Adelaide, Australia (96.6)

Happy Friday the 13th!

Today, the dreaded Friday the 13th, is the perfect time for the luckless and superstitious. Make sure to avoid ladders and cracks in the sidewalk, be careful with mirrors, and, of course, remember to watch out for black cats that might cross your path.

Whether your Friday turns out to be freaky or fun, keep calm. Hope you have a lucky day!

Visa Application Centre service changes in Europe, Africa and Middle East

Visa application centres (VACs) have contracts with the Government of Canada to provide visa application support services and biometrics (fingerprints and photographs).

Currently, the following services are offered as a package at VACs in Europe, Africa and the Middle East:

• submitting paper application

• sending documents (such as passport) and returning them to you

• collecting biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) by appointment and/or walk-in

Beginning November 2, 2019, at VACs in Europe, Africa and the Middle East you will be required to:

• pay an extra fee to submit your paper application (fee is different by location)

• make an appointment to provide your biometrics (no more walk-in)

Also, new VAC websites will be launched in October for all VACs in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The below two VACs will be closed effective November 29, 2019:

• Sofia, Bulgaria

• Podgorica, Montenegro

To find a visa application centre near you click here

Prayers For Peace, Healing On 9/11 Anniversary

"Let us vow to transform our world by transforming ourselves."

9/11 2019

God of all races, nations, and religions, You know that we cannot change others, nor can we change the past. But we can change ourselves.

-Fr. Richard Rohr

Happy Onam 2019

May the colours and lights of Onam fill your home with happiness and joy. Happy Onam 2019.

10 September Two-year pilot to facilitate immigration of certain sponsored family members from lifetime ban now in effect

When a person applies to become a permanent resident, they are required to declare all of their family members (spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, dependent child of a dependent child), even if they are not accompanying the principal applicant to Canada. Also, they also need to be examined in some cases. This has been the norm in order that IRCC has all relevant information to make a decision on their permanent residence application and mainly to ensure that these family members would not make the principal applicant ineligible or inadmissible.

Currently, the consequence for failing to have a non-accompanying family member examined is a lifetime bar on being able to sponsor that family member. These regulations encouraged full disclosure by applicants, to enhance the overall integrity of Family Class immigration, and to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians.

A new two-year pilot began on September 9, and will now allow sponsorship applications for certain family members who would normally be banned from obtaining permanent residence under IRCC regulations.

IRCC will grant an exemption to foreign nationals (people) who meet all of the following conditions:

• The foreign national has applied as a spouse or a common-law partner in the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada class or as a spouse, a common-law partner or a dependent child in the Family Class;

• The foreign national has a sponsor who:

1. Applied for, and was granted permanent residence status as a Convention refugee or a person in similar circumstances; or,

2. Was granted permanent residence after having been determined to be a protected person; or,

3. Was determined to be a member of the Family Class, and was granted permanent residence as a sponsored spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, or dependent child; or,

4. Was determined to be a member of the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class and was granted permanent residence as a sponsored spouse or common-law partner.

• The foreign national, if declared and examined at the time their sponsor immigrated to Canada, would not have made their sponsor ineligible in the class that the sponsor applied for.

The pilot is effective from September 9, 2019, and ends on September 9, 2021.