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What are the Eligibility Requirements for Express Entry

In Canada, the Express Entry immigration program has become, one of, if not the most popular immigration program for foreign nationals to obtain permanent residency in Canada. Many foreign nationals are curious as to whether they are eligible to apply under this category and what exactly is required of them if they were to apply. Immigration applications can be overwhelming for individuals who are not familiar with applying; therefore, it is best to recognize and understand the eligibility requirements prior to applying. The Express Entry immigration system process has two steps that a foreign national must take in order to successfully complete the application process. Therefore, in this article, I will explain the eligibility requirements for Express Entry as well other important information one should know before applying under this economic immigration program.

Express Entry

The Express Entry immigration system was initiated and created by Immigration Canada to assist with managing applications for permanent residency in Canada under specific federal economic immigration programs. Furthermore, the program is intended to help foreign nationals to immigrate to Canada based on specific criteria that would, thus, be beneficial and helpful for the Canadian labour market and the economy. Thankfully, the Express Entry immigration system has been a substantial upgrade compared to the traditional Canadian immigration process from the past. As a result, it essentially assists with the processing times for applications.

Questions and Answers for Permanent Resident Cards

In this article, I will address popular questions and answers that many individuals have for permanent resident cards. There are several different circumstances that can arise for permanent resident card holders and, thus, there are many questions that they have. Additionally, this article will also assist you in understanding what a permanent resident card entails. A permanent resident card is a wallet-sized official document that all permanent residents must have to confirm their status in Canada. It was created to include identifying details about the permanent resident and to confirm their permanent residency status. This article is intended to clarify any misunderstanding or confusion with regards to permanent resident cards.

Q: How can I obtain a permanent resident card in Canada?

A: In order to obtain a permanent resident card in Canada, you must first apply for the permanent resident (PR) card and meet the eligibility requirements. The eligibility requirements for a permanent resident (PR) card is, first and foremost, that you must be a permanent resident of Canada and have authorized status in Canada. Additionally, you must also submit your permanent resident card application within Canada. Keep in mind, if you are a permanent resident that currently resides outside of Canada, you must apply for a permanent resident travel document to return to Canada and then you can apply for the permanent resident card.

Arranged Employment for a Federal Skilled Worker Immigrating to Canada

Any Canadian employer that would like to hire a foreign skilled worker through the Express Entry selection system can support the applicant in their permanent residency application through either the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Through both of these federal economic immigration programs, there are different eligibility requirements; however, when it comes to arranged employment, they are relatively the same. Therefore, in order to better understand what it required of you if you have arranged employment in Canada, in this article, I will explain the process of obtaining arranged employment in Canada.

What is Arranged Employment

According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), arranged employment is defined as having a valid job offer from a Canadian employer in either a National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 0, A or B job for a continuous period of a year or more. Keep in mind, in some cases, the valid job offer must be reviewed and approved by Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada prior to the foreign national becoming employed.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to Reopen Program for January 2018

Thankfully for many parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, the parent and grandparent program will reopen on January 2 of 2018. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has finally made the decision to reopen the program due to popular demand and the “Interest to Sponsor” online form will become available at 12 p.m. EST on January 2. For those Canadian citizens and permanent residents that wish to sponsor their parents or grandparents to Canada, they must fill out this form. The online form will only be available until February 1 of 2018 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Therefore, in this article, I will address the recent news with regards to the parents and grandparents program reopening at the beginning of January of 2018.

FAQ – Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) in Canada and some important information to consider if you are applying under this program for permanent residency in Canada. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program is an economic immigration program that assists the province of Saskatchewan to meet its labour market needs. If you feel as though you would be eligible to apply under this program, I suggest you read our article on “Basics of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program” before reading this question and answer article. The intention of this article is meant to clarify any misunderstanding or confusion with regards to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program in Canada.

Q: What is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)?

A: The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is a program that assists and permits foreign nationals to be nominated by the province of Saskatchewan in order to fill any provincial economic and labour market needs. This program also facilitates the province of Saskatchewan to nominate foreign nationals with the required skilled work experience and who also qualify under the provincially established criteria to work in Saskatchewan and obtain permanent residency.

How to Immigrate to Saskatchewan through PNP

The province of Saskatchewan is very rich in agriculture and is referred to as the bread basket of the world because of the amount of plentiful crops it produces. It is important to note that Canada is the lead exporter of pulse crops internationally and a majority of those pulse crops come directly from Saskatchewan. Additionally, Saskatchewan has the most roads out of any other province in Canada; the infrastructure of the province is quite admirable. Skilled foreign nationals who are applying through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) have four different ways to gain permanent residency in Saskatchewan. Under this program, Saskatchewan chooses individuals who have a connection with the province of Saskatchewan. In this article, I will address what the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is and the four different ways to gain permanent residency in Saskatchewan.

What is the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is an economic immigration program that assists the province of Saskatchewan to meet its labour market needs and also helps prioritize economic development within Saskatchewan. It also assists skilled foreign nationals by offering a quicker entry into Canada for permanent residency with competitive application processing times. The program facilitates Saskatchewan to nominate foreign nationals with skilled work experience and who adequately qualify under the provincially established criteria to work in Saskatchewan and thus obtain permanent residency. As a result, these individuals will then be able to contribute to Saskatchewan’s economy.

FAQ – Nova Scotia Nominee Program

In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NTNP) in Canada and some important information to consider if you are applying under this program for permanent residency in Canada. The Nova Scotia Nominee Program is an economic immigration program that assists the province of Nova Scotia to meet its labour market needs and assist skilled foreign nationals to permanently immigrate to Nova Scotia. If you feel as though you would be eligible to apply under this program, I suggest you read our article on “Basics of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program” before reading this question and answer article. The intention of this article is meant to clarify any misunderstanding or confusion with regards to the Nova Scotia Nominee Program in Canada.

Q: What is the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NTNP)?

A: The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NTNP) is a program that allows foreign nationals to be nominated by Nova Scotia in order to fill any provincial economic and labour market needs. This program also facilitates Nova Scotia to nominate skilled foreign nationals with qualified work experience and who also qualify under the provincially established criteria to work in Nova Scotia and obtain permanent residency.

How to Immigrate to Nova Scotia through PNP

Foreign nationals from all over the globe would be interested in moving to Nova Scotia as it is one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces. The province of Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s four founding provinces to be a part of the Canadian Confederation in 1867; Nova Scotia, as a result, is rich with history. Foreign nationals who are applying through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) have five different ways to obtain permanent residency in Nova Scotia. Under this program, Nova Scotia selects skilled foreign nationals who have a connection with Nova Scotia. In this article, I will address what the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is and the five different ways to gain permanent residency in Nova Scotia.

What is the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)

The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) is an economic immigration program that essentially helps the province of Nova Scotia to meet its labour market needs. The program also assists and prioritizes economic development within the province of Nova Scotia. Most importantly, it also assists skilled foreign nationals by offering an quicker immigration process into Canada. In other words, the program facilitates the province of Nova Scotia to nominate specific foreign nationals with skilled work experience and qualifications that match the provincially established criteria to work in Nova Scotia and obtain permanent residency. These foreign nationals will then be able to contribute to Nova Scotia’s economy.

FAQ – Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program

In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) in Canada and some important information to consider if you are applying under this program for permanent residency in Canada. The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program is an economic immigration program that assists the province of Newfoundland and Labrador to meet its labour market needs. If you feel as though you would be eligible to apply under this program, I suggest you read our article on “Basics of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program” before reading this question and answer article. The intention of this article is meant to clarify any misunderstanding or confusion with regards to the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program in Canada.

Q: What is the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)?

A: The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) is a program that allows foreign nationals to be nominated by Newfoundland and Labrador in order to fill any provincial economic and labour market needs. This program also facilitates Newfoundland and Labrador to nominate foreign nationals with skilled work experience and who qualify under the provincially established criteria to work in Newfoundland and Labrador and obtain permanent residency.