New Pathways To Canada PR

 


At IMB Immigration Law, we strive to ensure best possible service to clients for Canada PR. Canada announced the launching of new immigration pathways to grant permanent status to temporary workers and international graduates who are within Canada. The new pathways are:

  1. International Graduates in Canada
  2. Foreign nationals in Canada with recent Canadian work experience in essential occupations
  3. French-speaking International Graduates in Canada
  4. French-speaking foreign nationals in Canada with Canadian work experience in essential occupations

Who Qualifies?

  • International Graduates in Canada
    1. Graduated from a program of study, that is at least 8 months in duration, from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution 
    2. Graduated after January 2017
    3. Obtained one of the following credentials:
      1. (Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate);
      2. a degree, diploma, certificate, or attestation issued on completion of a program of any duration leading to an occupation in a skilled trade; or
      3. one or more diploma/certificate/attestation where the following conditions are met:
        1. For diplomas/certificates/attestations, each program of study must be at least 8 months in duration and the combined length of the credential(s) must be equivalent to a two-year credential (at least 16 months in duration).
        2. For the DVS and AVS, each program of study must be at least 900 hours in duration and the combined program of study must be at least 1,800 hours in duration.When combining one AVS with one DVS, the length of the AVS may be less than 900 hours if the combined length is at least
        3. 1,800 hours.
    4. Held a valid study permit throughout their education in Canada;
    5. Be currently employed in Canada with a valid work authorization to work
    6. Have attained a level of proficiency of at least CLB level 5 in English or French in the last 2 years
    7. Reside in Canada with valid temporary resident status (or be eligible to restore their status)
    8. Be physically present in Canada at the time the application for permanent residence is received and when the application is approved;
    9. Intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.

In addition to the above criteria, all applicants (and dependent family members) must pass medical and criminal background checks and must not be inadmissible to Canada.

  • Work Experience in Essential occupations

To qualify under the new immigration programs targeting essential occupations, the following requirements must be met:

  1. At least one year of full-time or full-time equivalent work experience in an eligible essential worker or health- care worker within the last 3 years immediately prior to the submission of the application.
  2. The one year of work experience must be obtained in one or more of the eligible occupations as follows:
    • Health-Care Workers: the one year of work experience must have been acquired in one or more occupations listed below.
    • Essential Worker: the one year of work experience must have been acquired in one or more occupations listed below, or in a combination of occupations in classified as Health-Care Workers or Essential Worker.
  3. Are currently employed in Canada in any occupation.
  4. Meet the definition of a worker and held valid work authorization for the period of qualifying Canadian work experience;
  5. Have attained a level of proficiency of at least CLB level4 in English or French in the last 2 years if applying under the foreign national’s program and at least CLB level 4 in French if applying under the French-speaking program;
  6. Reside in Canada with valid temporary resident status (or be eligible to restore their status) and be physically present in Canada at the time the application for permanent residence is received and when the application is approved;
  7. Intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.

Additionally, all applicants (and dependent family members) must pass medical and criminal background checks.

The program opens on May 6 and guidelines will be out soon. Understandably, there is a rush to submit the applications.

Contact IMB Immigration Law

If you are interested in immigrating to Canada under this or any other program, contact IMB Immigration Law for a free evaluation at info@imbimmigrationlaw.com. The firm is headed by Ravneet Kaur Brar – one of the best immigration lawyers in India. She has years of valuable industry experience helping people immigrated to US, UK and Canada through a variety of programs. Take advantage of her knowledge, to fulfil your immigration dream to Canada and USA. Visit www.imbimmigrationlaw.com today!

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