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29/06/2022

9 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔...

1. 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢.

Common documents include:
✔️ birth certificate
✔️ passport
✔️ marriage or divorce certificate; death certificate for a deceased spouse
✔️ adoption records for adopted children
✔️ educational diplomas and certificates; transcripts that list the courses you took to obtain a degree or certificate
✔️ official vaccination records
✔️ medical records (prescriptions, test results, x-rays, allergies, etc.,) and dental records
✔️ driver’s licence and/or International Driving Permit (IDP)

Some of these documents may not be required immediately, but it is better to bring all your official documents with you in case they are needed or useful in the future.

2. 𝑀𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑓 𝑛𝑒𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑔𝑒.

Communication skills may be the most important tool you can possess to settle successfully in Canada and find a good job.

The language you focus on improving will depend on which one is most commonly spoken in the area where you have chosen to settle.

3. . Plan where you will stay during your first days in Canada. Make arrangements to stay with family or friends or book a hotel in a central location.

4. . Prepare yourself to find employment in
Canada by doing the following:

✔️ Gather all your educational diplomas and certificates.
✔️ Obtain letters of reference from your past employers.
✔️ Learn about and begin the process of getting your educational and professional qualifications officially recognized in
Canada.
✔️ Find out whether your profession is “regulated” or “unregulated” in Canada.
✔️ Learn about how to search and apply for
jobs in Canada.

5. 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑖𝑛 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑑𝑎.

Take note of deadlines for applying and registering at schools, colleges and universities.

6. 𝑃𝑢𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒.

This insurance pays for emergency medical costs until you obtain government health insurance in Canada.

Private health insurance is necessary because the time between when you apply and when you receive a government health insurance card can be three months or longer.

7. . 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒.

8. Purchase some warm clothes to keep you comfortable during the first few days if you are arriving in Canada during the fall, winter
or spring.

9. . Learn about Canadian laws and your rights and civic responsibilities when you become a resident of Canada.

03/06/2022

5 extra ways to improve your CRS score..

Yesterday we made a post on 5 tips to improve your CRS score for immigration to Canada.

This is a continuation of that post.

If you didn't read that earlier post then we suggest you go read it first before you continue with this one to best understand the topic.

6. Get all your foreign qualifications assessed
Many applicants only get their highest educational credential assessed for their immigration application. However, you can get more CRS points if you show two or more post-secondary credentials, as long as at least one of the programs was three years or longer. Most ECA-issuing organizations charge by application, not the number of credentials, so you should get all your higher education credentials assessed at the same time to save money and time.

If you plan to apply for immigration jointly with a spouse or common-law partner, you can also get up to 10 additional CRS points for their foreign education. However, they must submit a separate ECA application.

7. Study in Canada

Many newcomers choose to pursue post-secondary education in Canada on a study permit for a few years before applying for permanent residence.

You can get 15 to 30 CRS points for a Canadian education credential, which increases your chances of qualifying for PR later.

There’s no age limit to apply for a Canadian study permit and even professionals with several years of work experience abroad can choose this pathway.

It’s important to note that education in Canada can be quite expensive for international students.

8. Apply for a work permit and work in Canada

If your CRS score falls short of the cutoff, consider working in Canada temporarily first.

You’ll need a job offer to qualify for a work permit, but even one year of Canadian work experience can add 40 points to your CRS score when you’re ready to apply for PR.

Plus, you can get skill transferability points if you’re also fluent in English or French and have foreign work experience.

You can also qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after studying in Canada on a study permit.

You don’t need a job offer to get a PGWP, so many newcomers find this approach easier.

The duration of your PGWP is typically linked to the length of your study program, so opt for a program that’s at least one year long.

In addition to the FSW or FSTP programs, you may also qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program under Express Entry if you have one or more years of Canadian work experience.

9. Gather more education credentials in your home country

Instead of coming to Canada to study, you can improve your CRS score by pursuing additional education in your home country.

If you already have an undergraduate degree, completing a master’s degree can add 15 points to your CRS score.

However, before exploring this option, make sure you won’t end up gaining education points at the expense of age points.

10. Maximize the points you can get for foreign work experience
If you recently joined the workforce in your home country,

you may want to consider postponing your immigration application until you have three years of foreign work experience.

It’s important to note that foreign experience is a skill transferability factor,

and you only get points for it if you also have good language test scores (CLB 7 and above) or Canadian work experience.

Bear in mind that if you’re 30 years or older, you will lose age points every year that you delay your application.

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02/06/2022

5 actionable tips to improve your CRS score for Canadian immigration...

There may be instances where you’ve decided to move to Canada, but when you check your estimated CRS score,

it’s not good enough and likely won’t qualify you for permanent residence.

If you’re in such a situation, don’t worry.

There are several ways to improve your CRS score before (and even after) you submit your Express Entry profile.

It’s useful to understand which aspects of your score you can potentially improve and which ones you can’t.

For instance, you can’t change your age points, but you may be able to work on your language skills and get a better IELTS score.

In this article, we share ten tips that can help you improve your CRS score and your chances of qualifying for Express Entry.

1. Get a job offer from a Canadian employer

Having an offer of employment from a Canadian company can get you up to 200 CRS points, making it much easier to qualify for an ITA.

While it isn’t easy to get a Canadian job offer if you’re outside Canada and don’t have a work permit,

it’s not impossible and is definitely an approach worth trying.

You can look for job opportunities in Canada through online job portals and virtual job fairs,

or tap into the hidden job market by networking with Canadian professionals in your industry through LinkedIn.

2. Get a provincial nomination

If you’ve already decided where you want to live in Canada,

applying for immigration through the Provincial Nominee Program Express Entry stream may help improve your chances.

Some provinces also choose eligible applicants from the larger Express Entry pool,

so don’t forget to enter your preferred provinces and territories when you fill out your Express Entry profile.

Our detailed immigrant's guide to Canada’s provinces and territories can help you research various aspects of life in these regions,

including the culture, job market, climate, key cities, and more.

A provincial nominee certificate is worth 600 CRS points, which is the maximum possible score for additional factors.

Given that the CRS cutoff for the PNP is generally in the high 700s,

receiving a provincial nomination can compensate for a low CRS score and almost guarantee an ITA.

3. Choose the principal applicant wisely

If you’re submitting a joint Express Entry profile as a couple, it’s important to carefully decide who the principal applicant should be.

Although you can get spouse points for the secondary applicant’s education, language skills, and Canadian work experience,

most of your score will be based on the primary applicant’s information.

To maximize your total CRS points, the partner with higher qualifications, more experience, or better language skills should be the principal applicant.

You can also use the government’s CRS score calculator to compare scores and determine who should be the primary applicant.

You cannot change the primary applicant after the profile has been submitted, so be sure to choose wisely.

4. Retake the language test and get a better score

Your score for proficiency in the first official language can vary from 24 to 144 points,

depending on how well you perform in each of the four test sections.

If your initial test score is low, you can always try again after some more preparation and improve your score.

There’s no limit to how many times you can retake the language test before creating your immigration application.

However, bear in mind that language tests cost around $300 CAD per attempt.

Your spouse or common-law partner can also take a language test if you’re applying for immigration jointly.

Although the secondary applicant can only get a maximum of five CRS points for language skills,

it can still be useful if your score is just below the cutoff.

5. Become proficient in a second language

You can also get extra CRS points for being proficient in both English and French.

A score of CLB 7 or more in French and CLB 5 or more in English can get you up to 50 extra points.

If you already have beginner or intermediate level fluency in the second official language,

try to brush up your skills and sit for both language tests.

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30/05/2022

Factors that determine your Comprehensive Ranking System score

Your Comprehensive Ranking System score is based on several

factors that help the government determine your ability to find

employment, contribute to the economy, and integrate into

Canadian society.

When you fill out your Express Entry profile, you’ll answer several

questions about core and additional factors such as job offer,

provincial nomination, and more, which determine your total score.

The total CRS score is out of 1,200, and the higher your CRS score,

the better your chances of qualifying for permanent residence.

Core CRS points for Express Entry

Core factors, which make up a maximum of 600 points, focus on the following:

Your age: Applicants between 20 and 29 years old qualify for 110

points (100 if you’re applying with a spouse or common-law

partner), which is the maximum possible score in this category.

The age score reduces each year after you turn 30, and applicants

ages 45 and above get no age points.

Applicants under 17 years also get zero points for age.

Your education: Under this factor, you receive points for the highest

degree, diploma, or certificate you’ve earned in Canada or another

country.

The maximum possible score for educational qualifications is 150

(140 if you’re applying jointly with a spouse or partner) for

applicants with a doctoral or Ph.D. degree.

If you studied outside Canada, you need an Educational Credential

Assessment (ECA) to verify that your foreign credential is valid and

equivalent to a Canadian one.

Language skills (first language): Canada has two official languages:

English and French. You must take an eligible language test (IELTS

or CELPIP–G for English, TCF Canada or TEF Canada for French) to

demonstrate proficiency in either or both languages.

Language points are based on your test scores in each of the four

abilities (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and the maximum

score possible is 136 (128 if you’re applying with a spouse or

common-law partner).

Your proficiency in English or French (depending on the province

you chose to move to) will have a huge impact on your ability to

find a job and integrate into Canadian society, which is why this

score is such an important part of your application.

Canadian work experience: You must have at least one year of

Canadian work experience to qualify for points under this

parameter.

A maximum score of 80 points (70 if you’re applying with a spouse

or partner) is granted for five or more years of Canadian

experience.

Skill transferability: You can get up to 100 points for skill

transferability based on your education and foreign work

experience, paired together with your official language skills and

Canadian work experience.

For instance, if you have three or more years of foreign work

experience and a CLB 9 or higher, you can qualify for 50 points.

Similarly, if you have three years of foreign work experience and

two or more years of Canadian work experience, you can get 50

points.

Spouse or common-law partner factors: If you’re applying for

Express Entry jointly with your spouse, you can get up to 25 points .

for their education, language skills, and Canadian work experience.

Additional CRS points for Express Entry

You can also get a maximum of 600 points for additional factors,

such as:

Post-secondary Canadian education: You can get 15 points if you

completed a one or two-year diploma or certificate program in

Canada.

Applicants who have a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D.) or

another three-year credential in Canada can get up to 30 points for

studying in Canada.

Second official language: Proficiency in both English and French

can earn you up to 50 additional points.

A provincial nomination: If you apply for a Provincial Nominee

Program and receive a nomination certificate, you receive 600 CRS points.

Valid employment offer from a Canadian company: The score under

this factor depends on the National Occupation Classification

(NOC) code of your job offer.

For an offer of employment for a NOC 00 job, you can get 200 CRS

points, while for a NOC 0, A or B job offer, you get 50 points.

A sibling living in Canada: If your brother or sister resides in

Canada, is over 18 years of age, and is a Canadian citizen or

permanent resident, you can get 15 extra CRS points on your

profile.

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29/05/2022

COMPREHENSIVE RANKING SYSTEM - Important Things That You Need to Know.

When you decide to move to Canada, one of the first things you need to do is choose an immigration program that you qualify for.

Most people apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Express Entry program or a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

These programs have simple application processes and high intakes, making them popular choices.

However, submitting an Express Entry profile doesn’t guarantee an invitation to apply for PR.

The selection for these programs is based on your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score.

With more people applying for Canadian immigration each year, the competition is becoming more intense, and the minimum qualifying CRS scores are on the rise.

In this article, we explain what the Comprehensive Ranking System is, how CRS scores work.

What is the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)?

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system used by the Government of Canada to determine your eligibility for the Express Entry immigration program.

When you submit an Express Entry profile, the government calculates your profile’s score and uses it to rank your application.

All three economic immigration streams under Express Entry—the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program—use the Comprehensive Ranking System.

In addition, several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) also rely on the CRS to assess applications received through their Express Entry streams.

What is a CRS score and how does it work?

When you create an Express Entry profile, you’re allotted points for various factors based on the information you provide.

Your profile’s total score is known as your CRS score.

The points for each answer are predetermined, and the Comprehensive Ranking System ensures that all scores are objective and fair.

The government conducts regular Express Entry draws to determine the minimum CRS cutoff applicants require to qualify for each program.

If your CRS score is equal to or more than the cutoff at the time of the draw, you’ll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR in Canada.

How many CRS points are required for immigration to Canada?

One of the most common questions people have while applying for immigration to Canada is, “What is a good CRS score to qualify for PR?” Unfortunately, there’s no definitive answer.

The CRS cutoff can vary with each draw and typically depends on the number of applicants in the candidate pool, as well as the government’s immigration targets.

The number of applicants invited after each draw is predetermined.

Once you submit your Express Entry profile, it remains in the candidate pool for up to one year or until you receive an invitation to apply.

During this time, there will likely be several draws to determine the CRS cutoff for that period.

While your profile is active, you may be invited to apply for PR if your score meets or exceeds the CRS cutoff in any draw for your chosen immigration program.

In the Express Entry draw conducted on April 27, 2022, the CRS cutoff for Provincial Nominee Programs was 772.

Due to the pandemic, there’s a backlog of applications for some Express Entry programs and draws for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) are expected to resume later in 2022.

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23/05/2022

How to move to Canada and get permanent residence (contd)

Yesterday we made a post about how to move to Canada and get permanent residence.

This is a continuation of that post.

6. Family Sponsorship

Family sponsorship provides a route for spouses, partners, children, parents, grandparents, and in certain cases, other relatives to live, work and study in Canada as PRs.

7. Quebec-selected Skilled Workers
This immigration program is meant for skilled workers who want to move as PRs and intend to live and work in the province of Quebec.

Quebec has a special agreement on immigration with the Government of Canada. To immigrate to Canada as a Quebec-selected skilled worker, you have to apply in the following two stages:

Apply to the Government of Quebec for a Quebec Selection Certificate (Certificat de sélection du Québec [CSQ]).

The Province of Quebec will assess you, using its own rules.

The CSQ will show that the Province of Quebec has accepted you as an immigrant.

If the Province of Quebec chooses you and gives you a CSQ, you can apply to IRCC for PR.

8. Caregivers

As a caregiver, you have options to come to Canada to become a PR or work temporarily.

Those wanting to apply for PR have two options:

Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot
Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP)

The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot are five-year pilot programs (initiated in 2019) that let qualified caregivers and their family members come to Canada with the goal of becoming PRs.

If you’ve been offered a job in Canada as a caregiver or have experience working in Canada as a caregiver, you may be able to apply for PR through one of these pilots.

The application process will be different depending on your situation and how much qualifying work experience you have.

You can only apply for PR through the LCP if you have at least two years of Canadian work experience in the program.

Note that the caregivers’ program has an annual cap.

The government stops accepting applications once the quota is met.

You should Refer to the IRCC website for the latest updates and detailed steps on how to apply through this category.

9. Self-employed

The Self-employed Persons Program allows individuals with relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.

To be eligible through this program, you must be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.

10. Agri-Food Pilot

The Agri-Food Pilot helps address the labour needs of the Canadian agri-food sector.

It provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and occupations.

It will run until May 2023.

To apply under this program, you primarily need eligible Canadian work experience in one or more of the eligible industries and occupations and a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a Canadian employer in one of the eligible industries and occupations (outside of Quebec).

Study in Canada,

To study in Canada, you need to apply for a study permit.

A study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.

Many students also see this as the first step in becoming PRs, and eventually, Canadian citizens.

A study permit is not a visa; it doesn’t let you enter Canada. Depending on your passport, you may also need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada.

Once your study permit is approved, the Government will issue a study permit approval letter and, if required, an entry visa in your passport, authorizing your travel to Canada.

Get a work permit

A work permit allows you to work in Canada. Most people need a work permit to work in Canada.

Depending on whether you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), you may be eligible for a two-week processing under the Global Skills Strategy.

For many professionals, a work permit is often the first step towards PR.

Immigrate as a refugee

This is an immigration option for those who genuinely need help and protection.

Note that seeking asylum is not a shortcut to get around normal immigration rules and procedures.

It is only granted for legitimate reasons.

Asylum claimants face a rigorous process to determine whether they have a legitimate claim according to Canadian and international laws.

There are many ways to move to Canada as a PR.

As you review all options and decide which one would be best for you, it’s important to consider specific criteria that may apply to your unique case and situation.

If you’re uncertain or have a complex situation, you may wish to consult an authorized immigration consultant or lawyer.

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22/05/2022

How to move to Canada and get permanent residence (PR)

Canada has specific immigration programs designed to enable individuals with different skills, education, and work experience to settle in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy.


Back on October 30, 2020, then Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino announced a plan with multi-year immigration targets.

From 2021, Canada will welcome approximately 400,000 new PRs each year until 2023.

If you’ve been thinking about settling in Canada, did you know that there are many ways you can apply to become a PR?

You may have heard of Express Entry and “PNP,” but there are other options as well that may be a better fit for your unique case.

We will go through some of these other options down below.

Apply for PR through an immigration program.

Canada has many federal and provincial immigration programs that can let you move and settle in Canada as a PR.

Some of these programs are:

1. Express Entry

One of the most sought after and popular ways to immigrate to Canada, mainly due to its simplicity and quick processing timelines.

Express Entry is ideal for skilled individuals who want to settle in Canada permanently. It has three immigration streams:

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program: For applicants with significant foreign work experience and/or a high level of education.

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): For skilled tradespeople.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For foreign nationals who have been working in Canada for a period of at least one year.

2. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

PNP are primarily aimed at individuals who:
Have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of a specific province or territory.

Who intend to settle permanently in that province or territory; and
Want to become permanent residents of Canada.

Each province and territory has its own PNP streams (immigration programs that target certain groups such as new graduates, business people, skilled workers in specific professions, or semi-skilled workers) and unique requirements.

3. Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)

The AIP program is a pathway to PR for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Within AIP, there are three programs through which you can apply for a PR:

Atlantic International Graduate Program: For those who have lived and studied in one of the Atlantic provinces.

Atlantic High-skilled Program: For those who have a job offer from an employer taking part in the AIP by the Atlantic province where you’ll be working.

Atlantic Intermediate-skilled Program: For those who have a job offer from an employer taking part in the AIP by the Atlantic province where you’ll be working.

Additionally, you also need to have experience working at NOC skill level C or some select few occupations such as NOC skill level A 3012 or NOC skill level B 3233.

4. Start-up Visa (SUV)

Entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build innovative businesses in Canada, create jobs for Canadians, and compete on a global scale, can apply for a Start-up Visa.

To be eligible for the Start-up Visa Program, you must:
Have a qualifying business;

Get a letter of support from a designated organization;

Meet the language requirements;

and

Bring enough money to settle.

Foreign nationals who receive a Commitment Certificate and Letter of Support issued by a designated entity can apply for a short-term work permit under the International Mobility Program before submitting their PR application under the Start-Up Visa program.

The designated entity, however, must support the request for a work permit.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for a work permit.

You do not need to apply for PR first.

However, note that a Commitment Certificate is valid for six months from the day it is issued.

So, whether you apply for a work permit or not, you must submit your application for PR before the certificate expires.

Learn more about the Start-up Visa program on the government website.

5. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

The RNIP is a community-driven program designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to live and work in one of the participating communities (North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay in Ontario; Brandon and Altona/Rhineland in Manitoba; Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan; Claresholm in Alberta; Vernon and West Kootenay – Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson in British Columbia).

To apply under RNIP, you must meet all IRCC eligibility requirements and the community-specific requirements.

You will also need an eligible job offer with an employer in one of the participating communities.

There are still more programs like family sponsorships, Caregivers, Quebec selected skilled workers and a couple others.

However for the sake of keeping this post short, yet informative.

We have decided to talk about these programs in our next post.

So watch out for our next post.

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