Express Entry is a new and exciting approach to immigration in Canada, and based on the Human Capital model. This concept considers the knowledge, education, social and personality attributes of an individual, in relation to the ability to work and provide economic value. An applicant will be ranked and scored based on an examination of their age, education, language skills and professional work experience, among other factors.
Express Entry manages applications for permanent residence under the following federal economic immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Successful candidates in this category demonstrate the ability to integrate well into Canadian society and make a meaningful contribution to Canada’s economy. If the applicant has the skills and knowledge to be proficient in their occupation, and can display the ability to settle in Canada with ease, this is the immigration category in which to apply.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP):
The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for those who would like to become permanent residents based on qualifications in a skilled trade.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
A temporary foreign worker or a foreign student with the appropriate work experience in Canada may qualify under this program to transition from temporary to permanent residency. The CEC program focuses on attracting individuals with the necessary work experience in Canada, allowing them to become Permanent Residents and contribute to the Canadian economy.
For more detailed information, please contact Seagull Immigration Consulting Group.
The spousal sponsorship program is part of Family class immigration. Under this program, a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident may sponsor a spouse or common-law partner for Canadian Permanent residency. The Canadian government allows citizen and permanent resident of Canada to sponsor members of the family class, but it required that arriving immigrants receive care and support from their sponsors.
You may be able,also, to sponsor your parents and grandparents to become a permanent resident if you’re at least 18 years old and a:
- Canadian citizen or
- Person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or
- Permanent resident of Canada
Personal support workers, looking for employment in Canada, may take advantage of an excellent opportunity offered by the Live-in Caregiver Program, (LCP). A live-in caregiver resides in the private home of the individual in their care. In order to be recognized for this immigration category, a candidate must be qualified to provide unsupervised care for children, the elderly or people with disabilities, in their personal residence.
Requirements:
- Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from a Canadian employer
- Signed employment contract with future employer
- Equivalent of Canadian secondary school education
- A minimum of six months’ training or one year of full-time work experience as a caregiver
- Adequate competency in English or French
If you do not currently have the necessary education or qualifications to qualify under the Live-in Caregiver Program, Seagull Immigration Consulting Group can guide you in the right direction. We will help you to obtain a study permit, in order to complete the requisite course needed for the Live-In Caregiver Program.
For more information regarding the Live-in Caregiver Program, please contact Seagull Immigration Consulting Group.
The BC PNP is British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program. To qualify for this program, a potential citizen must have the skills and experience targeted by the province in order to secure a British Columbia Provincial Nomination Certificate. This certificate allows the perspective immigrant to expedite the Canadian Permanent Residency application process.
The BC PNP accepts applications under two main immigration categories:
- Skills Immigration (including Express Entry British Columbia)
- Business Immigration
Each of these categories may include one or more sub-categories:
- Skilled Worker Category
- Health Care Professional Category
- International Post-Graduates, B.C. Degree Category
- International Graduates, Canadian Degree Category
- Entry Level and Semi-Skilled Worker Category
Express Entry British Columbia
In order to reduce application-processing times, eligible applicants may take advantage of the Express Entry British Columbia stream. This will prioritize both a candidate’s BC PNP application, and if nominated, there Permanent Residency application.
To be nominated the claimant must qualify for one of the following categories under the BC PNP:
- Skilled Workers (including Health Care Professionals category)
- International Post Graduates
- International Graduates
Furthermore, to enter the Express Entry pool,an applicant must be eligible for one of the following federal economic education programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker
- Federal Skilled Trades
- Canadian Experience Class
