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Temporary Foreign Worker Program fills labour market gaps in Canada

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program seeks to address the Canadian labour shortage.

When Canadian firms cannot locate employees with the necessary skill set among Canadians or permanent residents, they might use the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in Canada to get the required skills from overseas.

Why TFWP -

The purpose of TFWP is a program designed to help bridge the gaps in the Canadian labour market. The declining birth rate is not helping the situation. More Canadians are reaching the retirement age, and not enough is being added to the labour market. This gap is steadily increasing.

Shortages result when there are not enough Canadian citizens or permanent residents to fill vacant positions. An employer may file a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to Employment and Social Development Canada (EDSC); if no one in Canada has the relevant skills to fill the post, the employer may recruit a foreign worker to come to Canada and fill the position provided the LMIA results are good or neutral.

LMIA

An LMIA gives EDSC the knowledge it needs to assess if there is an actual need to hire a foreign worker and whether doing so will positively, neutral, or adversely impact the Canadian labor market. TFWP request meets rejection if it turns out that there are Canadians or permanent residents qualified for the position and looking for work.

Requirements for Advertising

An employer must take several steps to demonstrate that they have attempted to identify and hire a candidate from within Canada before being qualified for an LMIA.

Advertisement for the job in question must run at least four weeks across the Canadian labor market.

The Canada Job Bank must post the job.

Employers must show that at least two extra     recruitment strategies have been used, such as specialized websites, local     job fairs, or local media.

Employers must also certify that they are aware it is against the law to fire or reduce the working hours of their current Canadian employees.

Depending on the type of job opening, there can be exceptions to these guidelines; therefore, it's essential to seek advice from a professional to ensure you're adhering to the rules of required advertising.

LMIAs with high and low wage

There are two reasons to recruit a TFW, and these two factors may affect the type of LMIA an employer must file. They must apply through the high-wage position stream for highly specialized employment that pays at least as much as the province median wage.

Employers looking to fill low-wage employment must submit applications through the low-wage position stream. This stream is used to hire temporary manufacturing, agriculture, or tourism employees. Most low-wage positions have a 20 percent cap, meaning that no more than 20 percent of the workforce can be TFWs. Depending on the industry, the cap may increase to 30%.

How to obtain a TFWP and move to Canada

After being hired by an employer, a TFW must submit their work permit application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with the LMIA number, a copy of the LMIA, a job offer letter, and a contract. Processing times for the IRCC can differ.

TFWP work permits are "closed" work permits, which means that while an employee is in Canada, they may not be able to work for another employer and will only be able to do so for the duration of their contract.

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How Will Changes in NOC Canada Impact Express Entry Eligibility?

National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021 is set for execution. Announcements on how it will impact the eligibility criterion and brings, with it, some severe alterations. Sixteen occupations will enjoy Express Entry eligibility, while three will no longer have the prerogative. 

Canada has a revised NOC system To add more opportunities & meet changing demand. Know how it impacts Express Entry eligibility.

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How to Renew a PR Card

Canada's permanent residents are issued PR cards, making it easier for individuals to return to Canada following their trips abroad, easing their return to Canada after overseas travels. PR cards are renewable ONLY in Canada. Canadian PR Renewal is necessary since PR Cards have an expiration date, and you must apply for a new one before the old one expires. 

Don't be alarmed if you find yourself in this situation where your PR card has expired. 

Expiry of the PR card does not mean that your PR (permanent resident) status has expired. Permanent Residence (PR) Status stays in effect until the cancellation procedure is initiated. 

There are various methods for resolving the issue of an expired PR card, depending on your circumstances. Several factors determine the strategy to use:

When your PR card expires within the next 730 days & you reside in Canada.

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If your PR Card has already passed its expiration date

Are you in Canada

Are you traveling overseas?

 When outside Canada without a valid PR Card, a PR Travel Document (PRTD) is required to return to Canada. 

The main reason for this is that you will have to pick up your PR Card in Canada if you apply for one. 

As a result, only one option is PRTD.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you have spent at least 730 days in Canada in the last five years. 

To reclaim your PR status or renew your PR card, you must be present physically in Canada for a least 730 days out of five years.

You can obtain a new PR card if your current PR card has expired or will expire within nine months and you meet the eligibility criteria. The majority of new PR cards expire after five years.

Documents Required for a PR Card Application

The expired PR needs to be handed over to the PRCC officer on receiving the new PR card.

Other documents listed in the documentation checklist include 

a copy of your passport or a travel document

Photos (as per the application specifications).

Please fill out form IMM544E and submit it with the documentation mentioned above to replace a stolen, destroyed, or expired PR card.

Speak with a professional immigration advisor about your options. You can reach us at +1 (877) 683-SAAB (7222) | hello@saabimmigration.ca or visit us at www.saabimmigration.ca.

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How to renew your pr card Canada?

The PR cards are issued to permanent residents in Canada. This helps them to return to Canada after their travels outside of the country. Canadian PR Renewal is important as PR Cards come with an expiry date and you need to apply for a new one on the expiry of the old one. They can only be renewed in Canada. Visit SAAB Immigartion, learn how to renew your pr card Canada and what are the requirements to renew pr card Canada

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Student Direct Stream Canada

Depending on their country of origin, international students may qualify for quicker study permit approval with Student Direct Stream Canada. This is a fast-track study permit process for Students from India, Vietnam, Morocco, the Philippines, Pakistan, Senegal & China.  

Team Saab Immigration helps you secure your study permit in Canada. Reach US Today!

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Canadian Immigration in 2022: What has changed?

Illustration comparing The Immigration Levels Plan for 2022 announced last year VS The Plan that was recently announced:

Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2022-2024 was recently announced. Since the plan arrived, people seem to be more confused than relieved. On one hand, Canada is looking to land 431000 new Permanent Residents in the current year and on the other hand, the allocation adjustments done to the various categories are slightly confusing to many people. For example, according to the plan announced last year, Canada was targeting 110500 new PRs in 2022 under the Federal High Skilled category (which includes FSW, FST & CEC under The Express Entry system) and this number was brought down to 55900 according to the recently announced plan.

Similarly, we can also see an allocation of 40000 under the heading of Federal Economic Public Policies done in the new plan which is basically meant to accommodate Temporary Public Policies like The TR to PR pathway that was released last year. While this number seems encouraging, we must not forget that close to 90000 applications were submitted in 2021 under The TR to PR pilot last year which have all not received a decision yet. So, the figure of 40000 may not be indicative of new applications that would be accepted, instead, it’s an inventory of applications with IRCC that are waiting to be processed.

This is largely because, as per a Self-Confessed data released in December, IRCC had an overall 1.8 million applications waiting to be processed under various immigration programs and the adjustment was done to limit the number of new applications coming in while allowing IRCC to work on reducing the backlog and keeping the overall planned numbers like what was previously announced.

In a nutshell, 2022 may not see FSW and CEC draws happening to everyone’s liking and we also don’t have any concrete information that indicates a definite probability of a TR to PR style of the program coming out this year. Immigration minister Sean Fraser did announce earlier, in the month that some version of Occupation-specific programs or draws might happen soon, but no concrete timelines or specifics were announced.

One of the issues that were completely ignored by IRCC is a plan for all the Temporary Residents who are in Canada. These are individuals who have probably spent thousands of dollars to come to Canada either as students or as workers and are currently on Work permits. Such applicants whose Work Permits are likely to expire in the weeks or months to come are currently dealing with a lot of unanswered questions and have doubts that should have been addressed by IRCC. What is the transition plan for them? or What is the plan for them to continue living in Canada on a Legal status until they get an opportunity to apply for their PRs?

Let us discuss an example: For somebody whose work permit to pr Canada was about to expire in September and if a CEC draw came out between now and September, this would allow the applicant to submit his/her PR application and subsequently apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit but for the same individual if no CEC draw happens before September, the applicant is left with very few options. Such an applicant can either leave Canada and go back to one’s home country or look for a Job Offer through an LMIA based Closed Work Permit or apply for a Visitor’s visa to continue staying in Canada. But overall, there is still a cloud of ambiguity as to what the future holds and also what are some of the things that one can do to sail through these tough times.

IRCC might still allow a Work Permit Extension Canada for Temporary Residents through a Temporary public policy as was done last year but until that happens these are some of the things one should do:

Apply for a visitor visa if you don't have one. Even as a worker or as a student, a visitor visa is required if one intends to leave and return to Canada but in the scenario that is building up, if you have a Visitor visa and your temporary status is about to expire, the visitor visa would help you to return to Canada or continue staying in Canada as a visitor.

Secondly, talk to your Employers to find out if they would be willing to support your employees through an LMIA in a scenario where your PGWP is about to expire. This would allow you to apply for a Closed Work Permit to continue working with the same employer.

Finally, don’t rely on CEC or “TR to PR” alone to get you your permanent status in Canada. Find out about the various Provincial programs that are currently active across Canada. For example, If you are in Ontario try to determine your eligibility under the various Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) streams. If you feel that you are eligible under one of the Job offer streams, you must next try to determine if your employer meets the requirements. It’s important to talk to the employer and confirm that they are willing to support you on your PNP application. We meet clients all the time who haven’t created an Expression of Interest on the Provincial website despite being employed with an eligible employer and meeting all the eligibility requirements and had they taken the right steps in a timely fashion, they could have successfully submitted their PR applications a long time ago.

A fact that we must all be prepared to accept is that with the announcement of this New Immigration Levels Plan, life in 2022 for a lot of PR aspirants may not be as easy as it was in 2021. One must be prepared to put in that extra effort to make sure that one stands out and is one of those individuals who end up receiving their PRs this year.

Unfortunately, there is no One-Size-Fits-All solution that can work for everyone. Every individual is different with their own unique Credentials, and everyone must come up with a plan unique to one’s own circumstances. In fact, having more than one plan is also not a bad idea to make sure that if your Plan-A fails then your Plan-B or Plan-C are still there to help you receive your Permanent Resident status.

If you are not sure what might work for you or what your Plans should be, please find an Immigration Professional who has a good grasp of the current scenario and can draft a plan on your behalf. We, at SAAB Immigration, offer a free Initial Consultation and a Detailed Consultation for a small fee. One of these might work for you, depending on how long and detailed a discussion we end up having. We often advocate that the earlier we have this discussion, the better and this holds truer now than ever before. Even if your Post Graduate Work Permit has just started, this might be a good time to start planning and if required redirect and refocus your efforts in a direction different from your current one.

We can also discuss your employment eligibility and sometimes if need be, we can also talk to your employer and explain to them how they can support you on your immigration journey. Alternatively, since we are also in touch with employers from various industries through some of our other clients, we can also help connect you to the right kind of employer who is willing to support your application.

Our team at #SAABimmigration believes in the adage of #DoItOnceDoItRight and brings over 11 years of combined industry experience in successfully assisting clients on their Immigration journeys. Whether you are a first-time applicant, or your previous application has been refused reach out to us and discuss your case with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

Reach us at +1 (877) 683-SAAB (7222) | hello@saabimmigration.ca or

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Super Visa or TRV – Which is better for inviting parents on Temporary Status?

A lot of queries we receive are – “How can I get my Parents over”

There are a few different ways to invite your parents over for a temporary stay in Canada. One option is to apply for a Super Visa, and the other is to apply for a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa). Both visas have their own set of benefits and drawbacks, so it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you.

Here, we will outline the key differences between Super Visas and TRVs, so that you can make an informed decision about which

We need to understand that Canadian immigration, being migrant focused has several options to choose from:

Temp visitor visa

Super Visa

HNC grounds

sponsor parents to Canada

Now all this can be very confusing. So, where does one start?  

Let's start with the basics.

It's essential to understand while the best option for the Parents & Grandparents immigration for Permanent residence is lottery-based, its time-taking, and you have no control over whether you may be invited to apply; not to mention, one must meet the Minimum Income Requirements (MNI) for the preceding 3 years. 

Visitor Visa vs Super Visa

A lot of people whether to apply for Visitor Visa or a Super Visa. Our recommendation is if you hold a Permanent Residency or Citizenship (and if you meet the program’s mandatory requirements), then apply for a Super visa.

Let us explain what a Super visa is. Super Visa is a visitor visa (PG-1) specially designed for parents & grandparents that allows them to stay in Canada for up to 2 years status v/s up to 6 months stay authorization for TRV holders.

This Application comes with some mandates:

Applicants’ Medical Clearance from an IRCC Panel Physician

1 year of Insurance from a Canadian company for at least $100,000 covering the applicant

Inviter’s Low Income Cut Off (LICO) requirement to be met – Minimum income level to sustain yourself and your dependent

Why Super visa?

If you meet the income requirements, you are a PR resident and have the required insurance, and you are in command. A properly vetted Super Visa Application commands the highest success probability (barring any medical/criminality/misrepresentation concerns).

In contrast, when applying for a visitor visa, the onus of granting the Visa lies in the judgment of the Immigration officer. His/ her judgment of your financial viability, assurance that you are going on a temporary visit only, travel history, surety of return to your country of origin, etc. – the balance of probabilities comes into play.

Therefore, if you are applying for parents, Grandparents, or in-laws – a Super Visa is the option to go for.

Why Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) over Super Visa?

There are two reasons when a TRV may be a go-to option while applying for parents’ temporary residence in Canada:

 If the inviter does not meet the Super Visa’s LICO requirements.

Any medical condition that could add to the burden of Canadian Healthcare or could cause harm to society could make a person inadmissible to Canada. While Inadmissibility may be on various accounts, the concern is health issues for parents & grandparents.

It is advisable to consult Immigration consultants such as us to know if the medical history of your parents/grandparents can be a concern. You can reach #TeamSAABimmigration at hello@saabimmigration.ca or call +1 (877) 683-7222. Alternatively, you can book your appointment here: Saab Immigration

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Study Permit Application

Obtaining a Study Permit is essential for all foreign nationals looking to pursue their education in Canada in a post-secondary level program.

Before one actually submits a Study Permit application with IRCC, there are some other prerequisites that an applicant must work on and complete in order for the study permit application to go through smoothly.  

Start your Study Permit application with Team SAAB Immigration

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Study Abroad in Canada

Wish to Study Abroad in Canada? Understand the Canadian Education Landscape. 

If you are a prospective International Student looking to pursue your higher education in Canada, here are some factors for your consideration:

Pick the right School and Program

Obtaining A Study Permit

Some Information on Student Direct Stream (SDS)*

Studying & Working in Canada

Get all your questions answered. Team Saab Immigration helps you with your IRCC study permit. Reach US Today at +1 (877) 683-7222 (SAAB) or write to us at hello@SAABimmigration.ca

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Canada PR Express Entry | SAAB Immigration

Express Entry Program Canada is the fastest way of gaining Permanent Residence status in Canada.  The procedure starts with the creation of an Express Entry profile, Eligibility Criteria, Documentation, Submit Express Entry Profile, Invitation to apply (ITA).

On receiving the ITA, the applicant has to complete the online application process with documentation proof to support the Express Entry Profile.

Start Your Canada Immigration Journey! Reach out to SAAB immigration for assistance on express entry!

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