Immigration Canada

Skilled Worker Immigration through Manitoba Nomination Program

Canadian province of Manitoba has its own nomination program that permits foreign skilled workers with strong connection to the province to obtain Canadian permanent residence. The program is designed to facilitate foreign nationals who have work experience or graduated from Manitoba post-secondary educational institutions.

1. Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program:

Manitoba Provincial Nomination Program (MPNP) is divided into two streams depending on the labor market and foreign national’s ties to the Manitoba community.

Currently working in Manitoba: Applications are accepted from temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who have been working full-time for at least six months and whose employer has offered a full-time, long-term job.
Skilled workers overseas: Applications are accepted from skilled workers who score sufficient points for employability and adaptability based on five factors. The eligibility factors include age, English proficiency, work experience, education and Connection to Manitoba.

2. Connection to Manitoba Community:

The connection to the Manitoba community can be demonstrated through the following:

Applicant has completed an eligible Manitoba education or training program of at least one year for which he/she received a diploma or degree,
Applicant has a valid post-graduation work permit issued by Citizenship and ImmigrationCanada (CIC),
Applicant has a job-offer letter from the Manitoba employer for whom he/she has been working at least six months.

If you have friends and family members in Canadian provinces other than Manitoba then you maynot be eligible for Manitoba Nomination program.

Similarly, if you are in Canada and have completed your education from another province and worked there, you may not qualify for the program as Manitoba wants to determine if the applicant has a sincere desire to settle in Manitoba or not.

The Province of Manitoba has the sole authority to approve the nomination of individuals for permanent residence. The MPNP nomination decision will be based on assessment of your potential for successful economic settlement as an independent skilled worker. Your genuine intention and ability to settle in Manitoba with permanent residency will also play a key role in your eligibility assessment.

What are Rules for Canada Study Visa under Student Partner Program?

by Jessica

Increasing number of students from India are choosing Canada as a preferred designation for higher studies abroad. Over 20,000 India students entered Canada to embark on their journey to the better foreign educational credentials.

Canada provides the opportunity to work during studies, obtain post-graduation work permit and become permanent resident under the Canadian Experience Class. Canadian colleges anduniversities also offer exceptionally top quality education at relatively lower costs compared to United Kingdom, Australia and the United States.

Indian students can benefit from the student partner program (SPP) which is only open for the Indian students. SPP is an administrative collaboration between Canadian visa offices in India and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC).

Students do not apply to the SPP, they apply to a participating Canadian college and may be considered under the program if they meet the eligibility criteria. Following is the checklist for Canadian study visa:

Payment of Tuition Fee: Copy of receipts for tuition payment (one Semester/one Year – as asked by the SPP institution)
Proof of Available Funds: You MUST demonstrate the purchase of a special GuaranteedInvestment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution, in the amount of $10,000 CAD to cover living expenses for your first year in Canada.
Language Proficiency: IELTS test results taken within last 24 months with overall band not less than 6.0, with no individual band lower than 5.5 bands in any module.
Minimum Education: Passed out from 12th Grade in the last two years or completed their Bachelor’s Degree in the last five years with atleast 50% score in their latest qualification.
Graduated with not more than two accumulations per year.

The Canadian High Commission in India recommends that Indian students must submit their applications for Canadian study visa by 01 August for September entry and by 01 December for January entry. The visa office will not be able to process the study visa applications in time and most likely be refused if submitted after the above mentioned deadlines.

http://www.visato.com/canada/what-are-rules-for-canada-study-visa-under-student-partner-program-20131228

High Demand Professions for Canada Skilled Trades Immigration Program

March 6, 2014 by Jessica

Canada Skilled Trades program is for those foreign skilled persons who wish to immigrate to Canada to live a better and healthy life. These trades persons have skills and experience but may not have higher educational qualifications. Foreign nationals can apply for the Canadian immigration under Skilled Trades program if they experience in any of the 43 high demand jobs which are divided into two groups.

Group A includes 17 jobs which are in moderate demand whereas group B includes 26 in-demand jobs. 43 jobs are eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Trades program in the first year of the program.

There is a total cap of 3000 applications for the first year of the program starting from May 4, 2013 to April 30, 2014. There is a sub cap of 100 applications for the occupations in the group A.

Applicants having a qualifying offer of employment or a certificate of qualification from a provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority will not fall under the annual cap.

Group A – Jobs with sub-caps of 100 applications each (and their corresponding 2011 NOC code)

7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
7271 Carpenters
7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry
8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying
8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling services
8241 Logging machinery operators
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
9241 Power engineers and power systems operators
9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators