How will a job offer affect my Express Entry profile?

While possessing a job offer is not mandatory for those seeking to immigrate using the Express Entry system, applicants with an approved job offer (also called arranged employment) in hand will have a greater chance of being invited to apply for permanent residence.

Under current regulations, applicants with an arranged employment offer under National Occupational Code (NOC) 00 (senior management) will receive 200 points under their Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) score, while those with NOC 0, A or B will receive 50 points.

Applicants who have received a job offer must add the following information to their Express Entry profiles:

• Employer name and address

• Start date of the job

• Labour Market Impact Assessment number or indicate that the job offer is LMIA-exempted

• NOC code related to the job

Job offers under the three different skilled immigration programs are subject to different requirements.

Job Offers under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class

A valid job offer under these programs must be:

• For work that is continuous, paid, and full time (at least 30 hours a week)

• For work that is permanent and not seasonal

• For work that falls under skill type 0 or skill level A or B of the National Occupation Classification.

Applicants under these programs must also fulfill ONE of the following two conditions:

1. The employer making the job offer has obtained a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment from Employment and Social Development Canada.

2. The applicant is already working in Canada on a work permit that was issued based on an LMIA AND,

0. The job falls under skill type 0 or skill level A or B of the NOC.

1. The applicant is working for the employer that is listed on his or her work permit.

2. The applicant is authorized to work in Canada on the day he or she applies for permanent residence.

3. The applicant will be authorized to work in Canada on the day that a potential permanent residence visa is issued.

4. The applicant’s current employer has offered the applicant a full-time job should the applicant be accepted for permanent residence. The offer must be for at least one year and have the same NOC Code as the applicant’s current job.

Job Offers under the Federal Skilled Trade Program

A valid job offer under the Federal Skilled Trade program must be:

• Made by one employer or by two employers simultaneously

• For continuous, full-time work (at least 30 hours per week)

• For work that will last at least one year

• For work that falls under the “Skilled Trade” section of the NOC database. These jobs will have codes that start with the following numbers:

o 72

o 73

o 82

o 92

o 632

o 633

Applicants under this program must also fulfill ONE of the following two conditions:

1. The employer making the job offer has obtained a positive LMIA from Employment and Social Development Canada.

2. The applicant is already working in Canada on a work permit that was issued based on an LMIA AND,

0. The job is in a skilled trade (see section above).

1. The applicant is working for the employer that is listed on his or her work permit.

2. The applicant is authorized to work in Canada on the day he or she applies for permanent residence.

3. The applicant will be authorized to work in Canada on the day that a potential permanent residence visa is issued.

4. The applicant’s current employer has offered the applicant a full-time job should the applicant be accepted for permanent residence.

Other Requirements for All Applicants

For a job offer to be valid, an applicant must be able to convince Canadian immigration officials that they are capable of performing the job that they have been offered. If the relevant job is regulated in Canada, the applicant must also be able to show that they will be able to obtain any required licenses or certifications upon arriving in Canada.

Note: In Canada, the provincial governments are responsible for regulating trades and professions. Applicants are thus advised to contact the government of the specific province they wish to live in so that they can learn about relevant regulatory requirements.

A job offer will be INVALID if it consists of work at:

• An embassy in Canada

• A high commission in Canada

• A consulate in Canada

What is a “valid” job offer?

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) considers a job offer valid if it is full-time, continuous paid work. Full time means at least 30 hours per week by one employer—or up to two for Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) candidates. It cannot be seasonal work, and it has to be ongoing for at least one year after you get your permanent resident visa.

Also, it has to be in a skilled occupation, meaning it falls under categories 00, 0, A, or B on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.

To score the points, your employer usually needs to get what is called a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is a document that employers often need to hire a foreign worker. It is meant to prove that there will not be any negative impacts on the Canadian job market if the company hires a foreign worker.

However, certain occupations are LMIA exempt. You can also claim the job offer points for these occupations, provided you have worked for them for a year and will continue working for them for at least one year after you get your permanent resident visa. Your current employer also has to be the one specified on your work permit.

To put that into bullet points, you can only get points for the job offer if:

• it is for a full time, continuous, paid position for at least one year in a skilled occupation;

• your employer has a positive LMIA that approves the offer and names you and your position; or

• if you are currently working for the same employer listed on your LMIA-based work permit, and you are authorized to work in Canada on the day of your application and when the permanent resident visa is issued and you have a valid job offer for at least one year after you get your permanent resident visa; or

• if you have a valid work permit for a skilled occupation that is exempt from the LMIA requirement, and you have one year of full-time work experience for that employer, and a valid job offer for at least one year after you get your permanent resident visa.

The important criteria, which most people miss, is that to get the CRS points, your job offer needs to be supported by an LMIA, or be LMIA exempt.

You cannot get job offer points if you are working in Canada on an open work permit, such as Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), and your employer has not done an LMIA. Although an open work permit can help you get points for having Canadian work experience, or possibly make you eligible for a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), it does not allow you to get the 50 or 200 point-award that is specifically for having a job offer. If you want the points for the job offer, your employer should get an LMIA.

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Working in Canada Just Got Better as More Jobs Open for Foreigners to Qualify for Immigration.

With 54,700 new positions, the Canadian economy added twice as many jobs as expected in December, while the unemployment rate hit a 22-month low of 5.9% from 6.0% in November.

Full-time jobs surged by 1,23,000, as many part-time workers shifted to more permanent employment. Employment increased in Ontario and Saskatchewan, while it declined in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Most of this year’s gains are expected to be driven by newcomers to the country.

After declining due to international travel restrictions, the number of very recent immigrants in Canada has recovered to its pre-pandemic level in recent months.

Very recent immigrants are those who arrived in Canada within the last five years.

According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, in December, the total number of very recent immigrants of core working age (25 to 54 years), who are most likely to participate in the labour market, was 0.6% (+5,000) higher than two years earlier.

Employment gains were largest in professional, scientific, and technical services (up 26,000 jobs, 31.3%) as well as wholesale and retail trade (up 20,000 jobs, 28.7%).

According to Statscan, this reflects the role that both higher-skilled and lower-skilled employment plays in the integration of newcomers into the labour market.

Professional, scientific, and technical services tend to be “high-skilled” jobs according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC), whereas retail trade jobs like cashiers fall under “low skilled”.

 

Canada’s main immigration pathway, Express Entry, focuses on admitting high-skilled workers. While there are pathways for low-skilled workers, in some Provincial Nominee Programs, for instance, there are still more economic immigrants coming to Canada as high-skilled workers.

For immigrants who landed more than five years ago, employment rates among the core-aged group were almost 83% in December.

After meeting the 2021 target of 401,000 new permanent residents, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's administration is set to revise next year's target of 411,000.

Canada’s job market capped a strong 2021 with the addition of 54,700 net new jobs, bringing the total number of new Canadian jobs last year to around 868,000.

After losing three million jobs at the start of the pandemic, employment in Canada is now 240,500 above where it was in February 2020. 

December was the seventh straight month of job growth in Canada. The number of net new full-time jobs increased by 123,000, as many part-time workers transitioned to more secure employment — a sign of confidence among employers. Indeed, full-time employment in Canada has trended up since June. Part-time employment fell by 68,000 in December.

The Canadian unemployment rate now stands at 5.9 per cent, edging ever closer to the 5.7 rates of February 2020, right before the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged Canada’s economy (and much more besides).

While the latest round of Canadian job growth again exceeded economists’ expectations, it comes with strings attached. Statistics Canada compiled the figures through the week of December 5 to 11, before Canada witnessed a wave of COVID-19 cases. The impact of fresh, Omicron-led restrictions on movement and economic activity is therefore likely to weigh on January’s numbers.

“With daily caseloads rising at an incredible pace and provinces tightening the screws on mobility, January labour market figures are likely to be more downbeat,” wrote TD Bank senior economist Sri Thanabalasingam in a report.

“Hopefully, the impact of Omicron will be short-lived, allowing the labour market to recover quickly in coming months.”

A strong finish to 2021

Two provinces — Ontario and Saskatchewan — made up almost all of December’s job gains, while the job market was steady just about everywhere else.

There were around 27,100 net new construction jobs in December, the first increase since August as the sector edges back to pre-pandemic employment levels.

Educational services and manufacturing also posted strong job gains.

Average hourly wages were up 2.7 per cent year-over-year.

Canada’s job market for newcomers in 2022

Even though a slowdown is inevitable as Canada (hopefully) exits the Omicron wave this winter, economists are still anticipating a strong 2022, with the Canadian unemployment rate expected to hang below 6 per cent for much of the year.

When Omicron dissipates, we can expect hiring to ramp up. Indeed, Statistics Canada estimates that there were around one million job vacancies close to the end of 2021.

In that report, StatsCan noted ‘The record-high job vacancies observed in recent months has focused attention on the extent to which unmet labour demand will contribute to upward pressure on wages.’

Wages are expected to continue climbing, particularly in more skilled professional occupations. In an age of creeping inflation, wage growth is good news for workers.

The newcomer advantage

The bulk of 2022’s job gains will be driven by newcomers to Canada, rather than the pandemic unemployed returning to the workforce. The federal government again plans to increase immigration levels this year to record highs. Employment of native-born Canadians has been flat for almost a decade as newcomers grab a bigger slice of Canada’s job market.

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Perks You Will Enjoy After Acquiring Citizenship in Canada

 There are numerous advantages to holding Canadian citizenship. Becoming a Canadian citizen comes with benefits that are not available to permanent residents, such as access to restricted jobs; the right to vote and run for political office; and the ability to travel with a Canadian passport. Canadian citizens also have the security of holding a status that is not easy to lose or relinquish.

 

Canada has one of the largest numbers of immigrants who obtain Canadian citizenship and settle in the maple leaf country. The country has a wide range of immigration pathways that offer foreign nationals the chance for a better life, better job opportunities, the opportunity to become a Canadian citizen, establish or own a business or travel throughout the country without any restriction.

 

Canada continues to astound the globe by expanding its yearly immigrant quota— it is an inviting haven for everyone looking to immigrate to a new country. The friendly demeanour, growing economy, and simple immigration procedures make it suitable for individuals to apply for Canada PR and permanently live in the country.

 

What Is Canada Permanent Residency?

A Permanent Resident status gives individuals the right to reside in Canada permanently. To attain a Permanent Residency, an applicant needs to go through an immigration program. Canada has many relaxed immigration programs that allow foreign nationals to attain Canadian PR.

 

Canadian Citizens Are Eligible for More Jobs

Canadian citizens are eligible for certain unelected government jobs that require citizenship as well as jobs requiring security clearances. Permanent residents, on the other hand, may find themselves with employment choices that are limited by their status.

 

Canadian Citizens Can Vote and Run for Political Office

With Canadian citizenship comes the right to vote in provincial and national elections. By voting, Canadian citizens play an important role in influencing provincial and federal politics. In addition, Canadian citizens may hold political office, and represent Canadian constituents on issues like taxes, education, and foreign policy.

 

Canadian Citizens Can Travel on a Canadian Passport

For many naturalized citizens, a Canadian passport is a more useful passport than a passport issued by the country of birth, since many countries allow Canadians to enter without a visa for certain approved purposes. Canada recognizes dual citizenship, so if your country of birth also recognizes dual citizenship, then you may find yourself in the privileged position of holding two passports. If your home country does not permit dual citizenship, then you may want to take some time to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of travel documents issued by both Canada and your home country.

 

 

Canadian Citizens Never Have to Worry About Losing Status

Unlike permanent residents, who must comply with certain residency requirements, Canadians citizens can spend as much time as they like outside of Canada with no immigration consequences. In addition, Canadian citizens will not ordinarily lose citizenship if convicted of a crime, while permanent residents will face deportation if the crime is considered serious enough to merit this consequence.

 

Canadian Citizens Don't Need to Renew Their Immigration Documentation

Permanent Resident Cards are valid for only five years. The cards are required for international travel and may be requested as proof of permanent resident status by employers or other government agencies. Therefore, permanent residents are in the unenviable position of needing to file a new application for a Permanent Resident Card and pay a new fee, every five years. Citizens have no similar obligation. A Citizenship Certificate is valid indefinitely and Canadian citizens who wish to travel internationally need only renew their passports every ten years.

 

 You can live anywhere

As a Canadian citizen, you are free to live anywhere in the world you like for as long as you like, and you will not lose your citizenship. Unlike permanent residency, there are no residency requirements for Canadian citizens. The only restriction is that Canadians living abroad for more than five years lose the right to vote in federal elections.

 

Access To Free State Healthcare Programs

The federal government covers basic medical care for all Canadian permanent resident visa holders. The healthcare package includes medication/ prescriptions. One can also apply for public health insurance once they are a permanent resident of Canada. 

 

 

Your kids will be Canadians

If you are a Canadian citizen and you have a child, whether that child is born in Canada or not, they are automatically a Canadian citizen. This means they can benefit from your status without going through the same process of applying for Canadian citizenship.

If you are a permanent resident, your child will be a Canadian citizen only if that child is born in Canada. If your child is born abroad, you will have to sponsor him or her.

 

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Top 10 benefits of a Canada pr visa

 Canada is ranked as one of the best countries in the world to live and work in. The country offers a superb quality of life and is known for economic sustainability, cultural diversity, and an immigrant-friendly environment. Canada PR visa gets you so many things from high living standards to free education to incredible employment opportunities, and whatnot.

Once you obtain permanent residency status in Canada, you have the right to live, work, and study in any province or territory. You are not obliged to live in a specific region or work under the same employer.

 

Canada is often called a ‘paradise for immigrants’. Every year, Canada surprises the world by increasing its annual immigrant intake. 

 

Its welcoming nature, increasing economic growth and easy immigration processes, has made it almost ideal for people to decide to come and permanently settle down in the country.

This article will discuss the top 10 benefits of having permanent residency in Canada.

 

Right to live and work– As mentioned above, PR visa holders enjoy the freedom to live anywhere in Canada with no restrictions. You can choose any city, province, and employer to live and work for. You also enjoy the freedom of movement to and from Canada.

It is one of the top destinations for overall sustainability, cultural influence, economic influence, entrepreneurship, and primarily for the quality of life. 

Once you get a PR, you have the right to move to any territory or province in Canada. You don’t have to stick with an employer, job, or even a province. 

 

Bring your family members- Your PR card permits you to bring your immediate family members with you to Canada. However, you will be required to sponsor specific individuals above 18 years.

 

Free education for children- The government of Canada provides free education to children up to a specific age limit. As a permanent resident of Canada, your child is entitled to have free education. Moreover, the university tuition fee is also less for the children of PR cardholders.

 

Universal healthcare system- Canadian government offers a universal healthcare system to all permanent residents and citizens. Medicare is free for all Canadians, and it also covers a range of prescription drugs, which are paid through taxes. PR cardholders can also apply for health insurance in Canada.

For every Canadian permanent resident visa holder of Canada, medical care is free, and it also covers all prescription drugs that are paid through taxes. 

You can also apply for public health insurance as a permanent resident in Canada.

 

Access to social benefits- Permanent residents in Canada can also enjoy several social benefits after accumulating 40 credit points. The point is equivalent to ten years of work, or 40 quarters. The Canadian residents get high-paying jobs and tax rebates, which make their lives better and more comfortable. Other forms of social benefits are- retirement benefits, employment insurance, disability benefits, and survivors’ benefits.

The residents of Canada can get suitable high-paying jobs, and tax rebates, which help them enjoy a quality life. 

Other social benefits include retirement payments, disability benefits and survivors’ benefits for deceased workers. 

 

Leads to citizenship- A permanent residency card in Canada is valid for five years. After this period, you may either choose to extend it or apply for citizenship. Canadian citizenship has its benefits as you can apply for government jobs and earn the right to vote in elections.

 

Freedom of movement- As a PR cardholder, you can fly to and from Canada as many times as you want. You can also move to another province or territory. You can take up a new job, get admission to a college, or make different types of livelihoods in Canada.

It grants you the freedom to move and take up residence in another province as well. You can pursue a new job, a new opportunity, or other types of livelihood throughout the country. 

Mobility rights are expressly consolidated in Section 6 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

 

Start your business-Canada supports entrepreneurship, regardless of your residency status or country of origin. Landed immigrants can immediately start their business, provided they follow all legal obligations and immigration policies. As part of the Canada Immigration process, you may buy a franchise or establish a new business as self-employed. You can also have your start-up business or a corporation without being a citizen.

 

Safe and stable environment- Canada is considered one of the safest countries globally. The crime rate is low, government policies are favourable, and you can quickly contact police officials and get a quick response. People who count safety as the most significant priority consider Canada the top destination for immigration.

 

Employment opportunities- Canada has endless job opportunities for skilled professionals seeking a new life in Canada. The country has a shortage of labourers across many sectors and industries. A permanent resident can easily apply for these jobs (except government positions) and enjoy a flourishing career.

 

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