New Guidelines for Canadian Immigration with PNP options
by Nancy Mendes - Canada
Sep 25: Contrary to the general notion of long waitlist to immigrate, English language skills, passing marks in federal skilled immigration, there are several other categories and options available, which are fast track and easier to immigrate.
Ontario legislature is considering recognising the need of regularising the overseas educational qualification to ease the acute labour market shortages in particular skills and has already implemented a Provincial Nominee Program or Pilot PNP
The Pilot PNP gives Ontario the ability to match immigrants’ skills to Ontario employers’ and labour market needs. It allows Ontario to nominate people for permanent resident status, and have their application fast-tracked by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Ontario’s Pilot Provincial Nominee Program is employer-driven and has two categories:
a) An Employer Category to help employers fill labour shortages in 20 specific occupations in the health, education, manufacturing and construction sectors; and
b) A Multinational Investor Category for companies making significant investments in the province to bring in key employees who will contribute to the long-term success of the investment.
Ontario’s Pilot PNP will be more than twice as large as any other province in their first year. The Pilot Provincial Nominee Program is part of the government’s approach to creating a strong economy.
• The Employer Category of the Pilot Provincial Nominee Program will help employers meet their labour needs with qualified foreign employees.
• The International Student stream of the Employer Category will retain talented students in Ontario by enabling Ontario employers to hire them permanently. Retaining the best and the brightest international minds helps make Ontario more competitive and diversifies our labour market.
• The Multinational Investor Category of the Pilot Provincial Nominee Program will support new and significant investment to the province. Substantial investment generates jobs with the opening or expansion of Ontario-based operations.
Immigrating to Canada categories:
Investor
Investor category is the quickest with least amount of wait time to get an immigrant visa. Individual with $800,000.00 Cdn. net worth and substantial experience in running his/her own business or having management experience. Invests $120,000.00 Cdn. to $400,000.00 Cdn. in Government funds locked for 5 years. Finance is available through a recognised government facilitator.
Student
More than 180,000 students come to study in Canada every year. In addition to this number are many more that come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students bring a rich culture to our classrooms. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in our schools.
Independent Category (Federal Skilled worker)
Individual with higher education, knowledge of English language and representing profession, which is currently in demand. Mandatory 67 points to qualify.
Entrepreneur category ( Business visa)
Individual who can demonstrate a substantial experience in running his/her own business with net worth of $300,000.00 Cdn. and creates employment for himself and 1 Canadian resident.
Upon Arrival
Settling in a new country is exciting and rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Canada offers a world of opportunities to newcomers. Canada has one of the most multicultural populations in the world. No matter what country you are arriving from, there is probably a community from that background in Canada. Your local community may be a source of support.
Upon arrival you will need to find a place to live … enrol your children into school … seek employment ….. start a business … arrange health insurance …complete formalities ….. manage your finances…….. may be sign up for language classes. It is recommended that you consult a community specialist in these areas before or immediately on arrival to have smooth settling in Canada.
Contributed by Nancy Mendes - Canadian Certified Immigration Consultant, she can be contacted at nancymendes@sympatico.ca
For free assessment of your eligibility to immigrate, please visit www.visatube.com