CANADA EXPRESS ENTRY

Our Best Opportunity to Live and Work In Canada

Canada Express Entry is a points-based program designed for professionals wishing to live and work in Canada. This pathway provides one of the shortest application processing time – usually 6 to 12 months.

Who is eligible?

University degree holders that have skilled work experience and are reasonably proficient in English and/or French ideally qualify.

If you qualify under the programs below, you may apply for Express Entry:

• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW),
• Federal Skilled Trades (FST),
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Application process

Applicants start by submitting an Expression of Interest. This involves submitting their profiles in an online Express Entry pool that assigns them a score based on 1200 points.

Candidates are evaluated based mainly on their age, level of education, language skills, and Canadian or other work experience. A comprehensive ranking system (CRS) tool is used to score your profile.

If your profile is selected from the Express Entry pool, the Canadian government issues you an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

PROVINCIAL NOMINATION PROGRAM

Your fastest pathway to Canadian permanent residence.

PNPs are immigration programs, are operated independently by each of Canada’s thirteen provinces and territories.

Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program [PNP] offers immigrants a valuable pathway to Canada PR Visa. The PNP permits territories and provinces in Canada participating in the PNP to nominate persons that are inclined to migrate to Canada and settle in that specific province/territory.

Each of the provinces and territories taking part in the PNP have at least one immigration stream linked with the federal Express Entry System.

Being nominated by a province or territory gets you additional 600 CRS [Comprehensive Ranking System] points.

Nominations made by provinces and territories under streams linked with EE are also referred to as “enhanced nominations”. All of the enhanced nominations are processed online. In 80% of the cases, standard processing time for such enhanced nominations is 6-months or less.

How does PNP work?

The PNP application process involves two steps.

1. The applicant is nominated by the province they wish to settle in.
2. If successful in the first step they submit their application for permanent residence (PR) to the federal government for approval.

How do I become eligible?

Every candidate must have their profile assessed using the province’s specific eligibility requirements.

Your application must be submitted in the province or territory where you intend to settle.

There are two routes to getting permanent residence using PNP:

1. Express entry

• Some PNPs expect the candidate to have an Express Entry profile for their application to be successful.
• This greatly improves your chances of receiving an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence from the federal government.

2. Paper-based federal application

If your provincial nomination doesn’t conform to Express Entry requirements you must submit a paper-based application for permanent residence to the federal government a process which can take considerably longer than the Express Entry route.

How Can Migration Chambers Help You?

The Provincial Nominee Program can get complicated and your application may be rejected if submitted incorrectly.  At Migration Chambers, we use our experience to help you meet all the important selection criteria and submit your application following the right procedures.

Talk to us to assess your eligibility for migrating to Canada.

PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAMS FOR INVESTORS

Your Chance to get a fast-tracked investor visa

Are you looking for business opportunities abroad? As a mid-range Net Worth Individual with entrepreneurial skills, you will be happy to know that your application for permanent residence can be fast-tracked under Canada’s provincial nominee programs for investors.

Each province operates its own entrepreneur program involving a step by step process leading to permanent residence. These are:

1. The applicant starts by submitting an expression of interest and then waits for an invitation from the government to submit an application.
2. Upon selection, the candidates submit a complete application for assessment by the province’s immigration authorities.
3. If successful, the candidate is obligated to sign a Performance Agreement and apply for a work permit to enable them to migrate to Canada under the status of a foreign worker at first.
4. If at the end of a designated period the candidate meets the Performance Agreement requirements, they receive the provincial nomination.
5. Upon nomination, the candidate qualifies to apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence status.
6. The candidate will also be required to go through federal health and criminal checks before obtaining permanent residence.

Other requirements

• Most of the provincial nomination programs for entrepreneurs require that the applicant is active in the management of a business and also set specific investment and job creation criteria.
• Although the requirements for qualification vary from one province’s program to another, they generally recommend a minimum net worth ranging between $500,000 CAD to $600,000 CAD, with relevant management experience.
• Some of the programs require a goodwill deposit which is refunded upon the business’s successful establishment.

How Can Migration Chambers Help You?

At Migration Chambers we have the necessary experience to help you settle in Canada as an entrepreneur. We have developed a set of tools to make evaluation and documentation processing easier thereby reducing the burden on you the applicant.  We handle all the paperwork for you and even go as far as providing business research visits and post-landing support.

Talk to us today to find out how you can migrate to Canada as an entrepreneur.

ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT PROGRAM

A pathway to permanent residence for skilled migrants and foreign graduates

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is a joint effort by Canada’s Atlantic provinces to stimulate economic growth by inviting skilled workers to migrate to Canada. It started in 2017 and runs until 2021.

How can I qualify?

You must have a formal job offer from a designated employer. It is important to ask your employer for a copy of their Confirmation of Designation. Your employer should provide you with an Offer of Employment to a Foreign National form for you to sign.

You must meet the eligibility criteria specified by one of the program streams below:

• High-Skilled Workers Stream
• Intermediate-Skilled Workers Stream
• International Graduates Stream

Although these requirements differ between the streams, they all require you to fulfill these basic conditions:

1. Have sufficient Work Experience
2. Have an Education credential, usually a Canadian high school diploma or its foreign equivalent.
3. Have Language Proficiency in English or French.
4. Demonstrate Proof of Funds to support yourself and your family upon migration to Canada.

Documentation

If you have the necessary qualifications, the next step is to start gathering the documents you need for your permanent residence application. Doing it early will help you avoid delays during the application process.

These documents include:

• The results of a language test.
• An Educational Credential Assessment report is showing how your education level compares to its Canadian equivalent.

Additionally, you need to get:

• A settlement plan to help you and your family adjust to your new environment
• Get your Certificate of Endorsement from the province you are residing in.

How Can Migration Chambers Help

At Migration Chambers, we make migrating to Canada a stress-free process by handling the application process on your behalf. This includes assessing your eligibility, reviewing all the documentation, and submitting your application. By engaging our services, you stand a much better chance of getting nominated to live and work in Canada.

Choose your dream job in Canada, and let us take care of the rest.

WORK PERMIT VISA CANADA

Most employment opportunities in Canada require foreign nationals to have a work permit unless you belong to a special job category like athletes, performing artists, clergy, or member of a film crew – to mention a few.

There are two types of work permits you can apply for: open work permits and employer-specific work permits.

• Openwork permits allow you to work in any location for any employer in Canada for the period stated in the permit.
• Employer-specific permits limit you to work for one specific employer in one location while in Canada.

How do I become eligible for a temporary work permit in Canada?

In most instances you must first have a formal job offer to be eligible for a Canadian work permit, and the job offer must be supported by a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Otherwise it must be exempt from the need to have an LMIA.

It is the responsibility of an employer wishing to hire a foreign worker to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)  from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

A positive LMIA proves that a foreign worker is needed to fill the job and that there are no Canadian workers or permanent residents available to do the job.

Note: the province of Quebec has an independent process for validating a job offer for foreign workers.

When applying for a work permit a foreign worker needs:

1. a job offer letter
2. a contract stipulating the terms of employment
3. a copy of the LMIA accompanied by the LMIA number.

Additionally, temporary workers must fulfill the following requirements:

• Prove that they plan to leave Canada once their work permit expires.
• Prove they have sufficient funds to sustain them and their family while in Canada, as well as funds to return home.
• Have a police clearance certificate.
• Prove they do not pose a threat to Canada’s security.
• Be in good health – including results of a medical exam where necessary.
• Work for an employer who is eligible.
• Possess the necessary documents to enter Canada.