Know the latest updates for Canada Express Entry Plans 2018

There are numerous immigration programs in the world and the most popular one is Express Entry. The reason as to why the above program is very popular is because it offers the applicants, the chance to move permanently to Canada. This nation had solid economic growth of nearing to 3.1% in the year 2017.

As Canada is considering to increase its immigration, 2018 would be definitely busy year and the immigration department would be rolling out new changes as well as updates regularly to attain its immigration target.

Below you can find the changes which have been already made and might affect both applicants throughout this year and present applicants.

When Compared To Previous Year, The CRS Scores Trend Is Lower

As the prioritization of Express Entry as the main pathway to Canadian permanent Residence and with the increased immigration quotas, the minimum CRS score needed dropped to record low of 413 points in the year 2017. This trend of dropping the score low would most likely to continue in 2018 as well.

Immigration Targets Has Been Increased

The maple leaf nation has made the announcement that there has been an increase in the immigration target from 300,000 to 310,000 for 2018. And during 2018 and 2020, this nation would accept nearing to one million new immigrants.

By The End of 2018, Maximum Live In Caregiver Permanent Resident Applications to Be Processed

IRCC has made an announcement that by the end of 2018, they would process nearing to 80% of backlogged PR applications submitted by those individuals who came to the maple leaf nation through the former Live-in Caregiver Program.

For Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Lottery Intake System

In the year 2018, under this program, about 10,000 applications would be accepted. Even though there exist criticisms, the randomized lottery system implemented for the above program during the last year would continue.

Shorter Work Permit Processing Times

The Two-year Pilot program was launched in Canada as the Global Skills Strategy, to enable the highly skilled workers who are eligible to attain Canadian Work permits within two weeks.

The below changes has not yet been implemented or still ongoing. One needs to keep an eye regularly for updates as to how these might affect the Canadian immigration Programs in 2018.

Provincial Nominee Programs Ongoing Updates

Each province independently operated Canada Provincial Nominee Program. Some of the provinces have made announcements or have already implemented, changes to PNPs eligibility criteria and intake system. Provinces such as Alberta, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island are all implementing changes to the above program throughout this year.

Canada Job Market is Strong

We find, there exist more jobs available in Canada when compared to the previous decade under the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and there are not enough Canadians to fill those vacancies. Hence employers are looking towards foreign workers so that with their help, they can meet their labor needs. This is definitely very good news to all who aspire to work in other nations.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) has released steadily increasing target quotas for the next three years, following a successful first year of operation. The above program pairs, skilled workers with Canadian employers to fasten the permanent residency process.

If you are interested to know more about Canada Express Entry, get in touch with Kansas Overseas Careers, we would be happy to assist you.

Saskatchewan PNP: How is it beneficial for the immigrants in 2018?

Saskatchewan is one of the provinces of the country Canada. It has been very famous for allowing many professionals to get settled with great opportunities. Also, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program has been an important immigration program for many candidates. It has invited several skilled and brilliant immigrants for various fields so that they can meet the needs and necessaries of the economy and labor market. Upon this process, a huge population of immigrants is invited and also gets nominated for Canada PR by the Province (it is allocated to IRCC as per the annual application quota).

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has subcategories for the skilled professional. He/she can start his process with either Occupation in Demand category or Express Entry Subcategory. These are the most preferred immigration subcategories under the Saskatchewan as they give quick results for the immigrant.

What are the eligibility restrictions for the sub-category of SINP:

To get succeeded in the sub-categories of Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee program, the immigrant has to excel in every field so as to be an eligible immigrant.

•    Under the SINP point assessment grid, a score of 60 points out of 100 is required      

•    If he/she is living in Canada, it is mandatory to submit legal status evidence

•    If the candidate has been entered with reference to the Express Entry subcategory, then the immigrant needs to have a Profile Number and Job Seeker validation Code under the Express Entry

•    There is a need of having a minimum CLB of 7 for the Express Entry and a minimum CLB of 4 for the Occupation in Demand Category. These language efficiency test results have to be tested by an authorized testing department

•    Need to have a minimum 1-year experience background for the post-secondary or need to have relevant training similar to the education system of Canada with a degree, or certificate or diploma

•    It is required for a candidate to have a minimum level of work experience which is related their education or getting trained in a skilled occupation which is prominent in Saskatchewan

•    The candidate has to acquire his/her Saskatchewan license if his profession is controlled in Saskatchewan

•    It is even mandatory to show enough funds with a settlement plan

   
A skilled professional has to meet any of below-listed fields: 

• For a non-trade, he/she has to have 1-year experience in a skilled profession from his past 10 years 
• For a skilled trade, he has to meet 2 years of work experience in his past 5 years experience.

• A year of work background in Canada from his past 3 years experience; it is applicable for both trades and non-trade workers . 

When is the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program getting launched in 2018?

The SINP has launched its previous admission during the first month of 2018 for the Occupation in Demand Category and Express Entry subcategories. There is a huge waitlist for the next SINP release.  However, the date isn’t announced for the next intake but it is more likely to be opened in the month of April or May. As 3 months have passed down, the next draw can be expected any time to get launched.

With the 310000 enormous immigration targets, there can be an expectation of getting an announcement of 55000 SINP intakes in the earliest.

Hurry up! You are a step behind your Canada PR

This is a very crucial time for an immigrant and as the Saskatchewan Provincial Nominee Program can release its date at any point in time. Start your process with the best immigration agency and make your profile get qualified and listed for the SINP process.

Kansas Overseas Careers, we are here for your every clarification. We provide a great assistance to our clients and help them in receiving their Canada Permanent Residency through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.