Saskatchewan Province Moves to Expression Of Interest System

The Saskatchewan government is trying hard and putting all needed efforts to attract a large number of migrants who can help contribute towards the economic growth of the above province and also help bridge the skill gap. That's not all; it has also come forward and made some significant changes for its program targeting the international skilled workers.

Starting from July this year, the above province is no longer accepting any application under first come, first served for its sub-category International Skilled Worker Express Entry (EE).

All those eligible candidates who are willing to migrate to this province under SINP Express Entry sub-category must create EOI (Expression of Interest) profile. After submission of the profile, it gets reviewed and a specific score gets allotted to the eligible candidates and those candidates, who get a high score on the CRS, have high chances of getting an invite to apply. After receiving an invite, they will be eligible to apply provincial nomination for Canada PR.

 ITA does not guarantee Canada PR; the candidates have to submit the required documents. After the submission, they get reviewed and only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for Canada PR receives the status of Canada PR.

The Saskatchewan province has made public its revised In-Demand Occupations list. Below you can find the occupations which are in high demand for the above province:

• Engineering Managers
• Computer Engineers
• Civil Engineers
• Software Engineers
• Web Designers & Developers
• Land Surveyors
• Software Designers
• Psychiatrists
• Medical Radiation Technologists
• Psychologists
• Paramedics
• Medical Laboratory  Technologists
• Early Childhood Educators & Assistants
• Medical Sonographers
• Social and Community Service Workers
• Economic Policy Researcher/Economist/Analyst

On 21st August 2018, the Saskatchewan province conducted its 1st draw and it sent nearing to 466 invitations to eligible candidates to apply for Provincial Nomination under SINP Express Entry Sub-Category.  The minimum CRS score for the draw was 360.

All those candidates who got an invite and receive a provincial nomination certificate from the above province were rewarded extra 600 points towards their Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System for Canada Express Entry.  

If you want to know more about the Saskatchewan Province Nomination Program eligibility requirements and the producers how to migrate to Saskatchewan contact our visa agents by scheduling an appointment.

Why is the Educational Credential Assessment Vital During Immigration?

Canada has been a great land offering best opportunities and quality life for skilled professionals. The Government of Canada has drawn several immigration programs for the benefit of immigrants.  The immigration process has various steps involved and each step is significant for an applicant to submit.  The Educational Credential Assessment is the crucial and important process for an applicant in Canada Express Entry Process.

Is an ECA required for every skilled professional?

For a candidate willing for Canada Permanent Resident Visa and wishes to get considered under Federal Skilled Worker Class are required for an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) before entering into the Express Entry Pool. This isn’t specific to a person having with Canadian educational qualification. Also, it isn’t required for a person claiming for Federal Skilled Trades Class or Canadian Experience Class, but it is required if the candidate plans to increase his/her Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS).  If the applicant is accompanied by a spouse, then he/she must obtain their ECA for every credential which they wish to claim for points.

What is the process to obtain an ECA?

To receive an ECA Report, the candidate along with his spouse details has to submit their required documents to a department which is allotted by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  The applicant has to submit documents which include transcripts and certificates to the organizations designated by IRCC:

·         World Education Services (WES)

·         Comparative Education Service

·         International Credential Assessment Service of Canada

·         International Qualifications Assessment Service

·         International Credential Evaluation Service

·         Medical Council of Canada

·         Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada 

The above are the organizations associated with IRCC. These work independently of the Government of Canada. The provided ECA shouldn’t be older more than five years to the date issued for the candidates Express Entry profile and application for Canada PR by the IRCC.

Have you done with your ECA Report?

ECA is an important report for creating a profile with Express Entry Pool.  These formalities are vital as these help in making the profile move forward. Are you worried or confused with the ECA process. Consult the best visa immigration agency in Hyderabad for an easy understanding.

Kansas Overseas Careers is the most experienced visa consultancy in handling the Canada immigration process. If you are planning for a Canada PR visa, consult the Canada PR Visa Expert at  040-40307077 or mail at info@kansaz.com for further assistance.

British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program and Its Categories

The British Columbia Provincial Nominal Program (BC-PNP) selects only those individuals who can meet the labor needs of the region as well as contribute to its economy. Time to Time British Columbia PNP conducts draws and sends invitations to the highest scoring applicants to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for Permanent Residency (PR). If you are interested to immigrate to this province, talk to a certified Canada immigration Consultancy they would offer quality immigration services.

The Major Categories of BC-PNP

1.       Skills Immigration (having Express Entry British Columbia)

2.       Entrepreneur Immigration

Skilled immigration

The above stream has subcategories, they include

·         Skilled Worker Category

The applicants having an eligible job offer in the skilled occupation are listed in this category. They must have essential work experience in their own skilled occupation.

·         Health Care Professional Category         

The above category is for those applicants who have some amount of work experience and have an eligible job offer as psychiatric nurses, Physicians, nurses or allied health professionals. An eligible job is a must for one of the eleven qualifying health occupations.

·         International Graduate Category

Under this category, the applicants must have completed their graduation from an eligible Canadian university or college in the previous 3 years. A job offer from an employer of British Columbia is also essential.

·         International Post-Graduate Category

For this category, the applicant need not have a job offer. The above category is specifically for graduates having Masters or Doctors degrees from an eligible educational institution in British Columbia in health, natural or applied sciences program of study.

·         Entry Level And Semi-Skilled Worker Category

A worker in specific entry-level or semi-skilled positions in hospitality/tourism, food processing or long-haul trucking similarly individuals holding entry-level or semi-skilled positions working and living in the Northeast Development Region of the province British Columbia can be considered eligible through this program for immigration.

·         Express Entry British Columbia

The BCPNP enables the province to nominate individuals for expedited Canadian Permanent Residency if they are interested to live in British Columbia and have skills as well as experiences needed in the local economy.

These skills immigration categories can be processed by means of Express Entry British Columbia

§  Skilled Worker Category

§  Health Care Professional Category

§  International Graduate Category

§  International Post Graduate Category

Skilled Immigration Registration System (SIRS)

The above system depends on points and applicants get a registration score and the above score determines whether the applicants would get an invite to apply or not.

Entrepreneur Immigration

Under BCPNP, eligible entrepreneurs can use the British Columbia Entrepreneur category to immigrate to this province.

If you are looking for Canada visa consultancy, get in touch with our experts for free consultation and advice, they would be more than happy to assist you.