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  • Study: Canada to become an immigration hub

    Study: Canada to become an immigration hub

    The latest research on the global population decline predicts Canada can be a prominent immigration hub in the next 80 years.

    Immigration policy helps Canada to become one of the largest economies. Canada’s current openness to immigration must continue if the country wants to maintain one of the world’s largest economies for the rest of the century, according to a new study projecting global population and economic trends between now and 2100.

    The study by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and carried out by researchers at the University of Washington in The Lancet primarily focuses on an anticipated decline in the world population as fertility rates fall in the second half of the 21st century.

    It forecasts that the global population will peak in 2064 at 9.73 billion people. By 2100 – less than two generations later – that number will be nearly one billion lower, and nearly three-quarters of the 195 nations included in the study will not be producing enough children to maintain their workforces.

    “Once global population decline begins, it will probably continue inexorably,” the researchers behind the study wrote.

    The study predicts that Canada’s population will peak later in the century, at nearly 45.2 million in 2078, and fall slightly to 44.1 million by 2100.

    Shrinking populations can cause economic damage, as fewer people are available to work. One way to offset this is by accepting large numbers of immigrants to make up the difference, as Canada has been doing for decades.

    All that immigration would see Canada replacing Russia as the world’s 10th-largest economy by 2030 and remaining there for the rest of the century, even as Nigeria and Australia bump Brazil and Italy out of the top 10, according to the forecast.

    “As long as these immigration policies continue, our reference scenario showed sustained population growth and workforce expansion … with concomitant economic growth,” the researchers wrote.

    Let’s join the path to become a part of Canada.

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    Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/canada/canada-will-have-to-rely-on-immigration-as-global-fertility-rate-plummets-study-1.5025075

  • SINP News: What is the Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category?

    SINP News: What is the Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category?

    Saskatchewan is one of the most rapidly growing provinces in Canada. The province’s economy consists of agriculture and natural resources. Through SINP, Saskatchewan is regularly looking for skilled workers and resources for its booming economy.

    The Farm Owners and Operators Sub-Category is under the Entrepreneur and Farm Category of SINP. This sub-category is for those individuals who have demonstrated experience in agriculture, and are willing to invest capital in a farming company. They should have the intention of living in Saskatchewan.

    Before submitting their SINP applications, applicants need to make an “exploratory visit” to Saskatchewan. They will have to meet with a SINP representative, and the visit cannot be less than five business days.

    Applicants need to meet specific eligibility criteria before they can apply. Our expert consultant can guide through the application process!

    To know more about SINP applications contact us today!

  • Saskatchewan Biggest Express of Interest draw held by SINP

    Saskatchewan Biggest Express of Interest draw held by SINP

    The Canadian province of Saskatchewan held its latest draw on October 10.  853 candidates were invited by SINP to apply for provincial nomination.

    The candidates were selected from Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand immigration sub-categories.

    • 359 candidates from the Express Entry sub-category were issued invitations. The lowest-ranked had a score of 60 under Saskatchewan’s point assessment grid.
    • 494 candidates were invited from Saskatchewan’s Occupations In-Demand sub-category. The lowest-ranked among these candidates had a score was 63.

     

    What is the difference for Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand candidates?

    1. The Express Entry candidates who received an invitation for SINP received an extra 600 points in their CRS score. This means they will have a good score before the next Federal draw and will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian PR.
    2. The candidates who received an invite through the Occupations In-Demand sub-category will be able to apply for Canadian PR directly through SINP.

     

    The minimum score both sub-category (Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand) were the lowest since the launch of the EOI system in July.

    What is EOI?

    EOI stands for Express of Interest. It serves as ‘pre-application’ in SINP. Candidates have to answer questions based on work experience, education and proficiency in English or French, etc. The candidates receive a score out of 100 based on their answers. One has to score a minimum of 60 to qualify. The candidates are then ranked based on their score.

     

    Note: SINP updated its In-Demand Occupations List on October 11. NOC 2123 (Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists) and NOC 3216 (Medical Sonographers) have been removed from the list. Presently the number of occupations that are listed as in-demand by the SINP is 20.

  • Saskatchewan invites 438 candidates to apply for SINP

    Saskatchewan invites 438 candidates to apply for SINP

    Saskatchewan held its latest draw for SINP on September 27. In this draw, the Government issued 438 invites through its Express of Interest (EOI) system.

     

    What is EOI?

    EOI serves as ‘pre-application’ in SINP. Candidates have to answer questions based on work experience, education and proficiency in English or French, etc. The candidates receive a score out of 100 based on their answers. One has to score a minimum of 60 to qualify. The candidates are then ranked on the basis of their score.

     

    225 of the invitations went out to candidates under the program’s Express Entry sub-category. The remaining 213 invitations were issued to the candidates in the Occupations In-Demand sub-category.

    The minimum cut-off score for Express Entry candidates was 65  points. The score for Occupations In-Demand candidates was one point higher, at 66.

     

    Two different Methods of applying for Canadian PR

    The Express Entry candidates who received an invitation for SINP received an extra 600 points in their CRS score. This means they will have a good score before the next Federal draw and will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian PR.

    The candidates who received an invite through the Occupations In-Demand sub-category will be able to apply for Canadian PR directly through SINP.

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    Contact us today to find out how you can immigrate to Canada.

    GreenTech Resources is a licensed recruiter and immigration consultants in Canada.

  • Latest Express Entry draw for Federal Skilled Trades category has cut-off CRS score of 284

    Latest Express Entry draw for Federal Skilled Trades category has cut-off CRS score of 284

    The latest Express Entry draw was done in the Federal Skilled Trades Class on September 24. The ICCRC issued 400 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates.

    The minimum CRS score for this draw was 284. It has been one of the lowest cut-off scores for this draw.

    This was the 100th Express Entry draw since its introduction in 2015.

    The last Express Entry draw held particularly for the ‘Federal Skilled Trades Class’ occurred on May 30, 2018.

    The criteria to be eligible if in ‘Federal Skilled Trades Class’ are:

    • At least two years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the last five years,
    • Meet all the job requirements for that skilled trade as set out in the National Occupational Classification.
    • Have a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.

  • Latest Express Entry invites 3,500 candidates for Canadian Permanent Residency

    Latest Express Entry invites 3,500 candidates for Canadian Permanent Residency

    The latest federal draw for Express Entry was held on September 19, 2018.

    A total of 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) were issued in this draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 441.

    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) used the ‘tie-break’ method to select candidates.

    The ‘tie-break’ is a method of choosing candidates with the same CRS score. The profiles are ranked based on the date and time they were submitted was submitted. The candidate whose profile has been in the pool longer gets priority.

    This draw was one of the largest ones held this year. IRCC was issuing less than 3,000 invites in 2017 in September.

    Candidates, who wish to apply, have to be eligible in one of the following categories:

    • Federal Skilled Worker Class,
    • Federal Skilled Trades Class and
    • Canadian Experience Class.

    Contact us today to find out how you can enhance your CRS score.

    GreenTech Resources is a licensed recruiter and immigration consultants in Canada.

  • Atlantic Provinces in Canada are looking for new skilled immigrants

    Atlantic Provinces in Canada are looking for new skilled immigrants

    The Atlantic Provinces of Canada include the provinces on the Atlantic coast of Canada: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

    These provinces are growing economically. The provinces are going through big amounts of commercial and industrial growth. This means that the job market in these provinces is increasing as well. More job opportunities are becoming available to job seekers.

    The provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island have even increased their quota for the number of applications they will accept in 2018 because of the popularity of this program.

    So, what is Atlantic Immigration Pilot?

    It is an immigration program which is managed by the Federal Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces of:

    New Brunswick
    Newfoundland and Labrador
    Nova Scotia
    Prince Edward Island

    This program is designed to help employer hire foreign skilled workers and utilize their experience and knowledge. The worker must meet the requirements of the employer. Then, if the worker receives a job offer, he/she will get Permanent Resident status in Canada.

    However, this program does not match candidates to employers. One cannot get hired through this program. Candidates must get a job offer by themselves.

  • British Columbia holds weekly draw for Tech Pilot

    British Columbia holds weekly draw for Tech Pilot

    British Columbia conducted this week’s draw for Tech Pilot on August 30. It issued 32 Invitations to Apply for Permanent Residency under BC PNP.

    BC had launched its Tech Pilot Stream to hire more skilled talents for its growing tech jobs market.

    To be eligible, candidates have to meet the following criteria:
    Have an offer letter for a job which has at least a 1-year term.
    Your job must be in the tech pilot’s 29 priority occupations.
    BC PNP Tech Pilot has priority processing. Thus, applications are usually processed within 2-3 months.

    The Tech Pilot have weekly draws. Hence, don’t miss the next deadline!

  • Student Direct Stream for students from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines

    Student Direct Stream for students from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines

    IRCC is implementing many progressive policies. Their goal is to promote Canada as an ideal location for higher studies among international students.

    The new Student Direct Stream (SDS) makes it easier for international students to apply for Students Visa and Study Permits.

    You can apply for SDS only if you are a legal resident of the following countries:

    • China
    • India
    • Vietnam
    • Philippines

    Please note that even if you are a citizen of one of the above countries but live in another country, you will have to apply through the regular study permit process.

    The new Student Direct Stream offers faster processing time for students with standard language skills.

    SDS is soon expected to be expanded to countries in Africa, including Kenya and Senegal.

    To qualify for SDS, student applicants must meet the additional requirements, which includes language skills.

    SDS is like Express Entry. It will allow students to apply for Canadian PR and citizenship after completion of their education.

    Get in touch with us for more info on Study Visa for Canada! 

    We will help you with:

    • Providing University/Program list suited to your needs
    • Completing your Application Process
    • Getting you an Offer Letter from the University
    • Guiding you with your Visa Procedure

  • BC Provincial Nominee Program can become your avenue to Canada

    BC PNP offers a wide range of programs that allow individuals to become Permanent Residents.

    British Colombia is a gorgeous place to live, work and raise your family in. Thousands of people immigrate to British Colombia every year and make it their home.

    GreenTech Resources is a licensed recruiter in BC. That means we can help with your Immigration Process to BC as well as Job Search.

    What makes BC so popular among new immigrants?

    Growing economy creates many job opportunities.
    A Diverse Culture which makes it easy for you to settle.
    Variety of industries and sectors including Agriculture; Natural Resources; Medical; Information and Technology.
    Efficient wages and benefit plans offered by many employers, including full medical and dental coverage options.

    BC PNP offers many ways to apply for Permanent Residents like:

    Skills Immigration,
    BC Express Entry,
    Entrepreneur Immigration,
    Federal Skilled Workers & Trades Program, and many other options!