News updates

GH Immigration Svcs

Ottawa updated instructions for Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class Applicants

On March 11, 2022, the Government of Canada introduced instructions for Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class candidates applying under the Humanitarian and Compassionate (HC) Circumstances, clarifying the eligibility requirements that may be waived.

After getting approved by humanitarian and compassionate circumstances, the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class applicants may obtain a waiver from the grounds of inadmissibility

not covered in the spousal public policy, as well as a waiver of R133(4), the minimum subsistence income requirement, and A38(2), the excessive demand medical requirement for health and social services.

#Spousal_applications, #HC, #Humanitarian_and_Compassionate_circumstances

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2022-humanitarian.html

March 14, 2022

British Columbia introduced key changes to the BCPNP

On March 10, 2022, British Columbia introduced key changes to the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Skills Immigration stream to meet the labour needs of the province.

Effective immediately, the province will prioritize healthcare workers and early childhood educators (ECEs) to increase support for the care economy.

According to the new amendments, healthcare and dental assistants will be eligible for the Entry Level and Semi-Skilled category.

In addition, the province replaced the Health Care Professional category with the Health Authority category, which is now open to all occupations employed by a health authority.

However, management occupations will not be eligible under the International Graduates categories and will be admitted only under Skilled Worker categories.

Two years of skilled experience will make applicants eligible for the Skilled Worker category, which before required two years of directly related experience.

#BCPNP, #skilled_immigration, #healthcare_workers, #early_childhood_education

 

March 11, 2022

Manitoba introduced a special immigration measure for Ukraine and invited 71 candidates

On March 9, 2022, the Government of Manitoba responded to the situation in Ukraine and in line with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), introduced a special immigration measure for Ukrainian candidates.

Under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), the province invited 71 candidates who meet all MPNP eligibility criteria and are affected by ongoing events in Ukraine.

To be eligible, applicants must be a Ukrainian citizen, have a minimum of CLB 4 in each language band, have connections to the province

(close relative, family-like, community, previous employment or studies in Manitoba), and score at least 60 points.

#Manitoba, #MPNP, #International_students, #Ukraine, #IRCC

https://immigratemanitoba.com/2022/03/

March 11, 2022

International students earn more 2 years after settling in the country

Many international students chose Canada not to only study here, but also to immigrate after graduation.

According to Statistics Canada’s report, economic principal applicants with Canadian study experience earn more than those who did not study in Canada during the first 2 years after immigration.

However, there are sharp differences between foreign students to Canada who studied in the country 2 years and less and those with three or more years of study.

The latter group has earned significantly less when compared to the former group.

#International_students, #Statistics_Canada, #earnings, #Canadian_Work_Experience

https://cbie.ca/infographic/

 

March 10, 2022