𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 – 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
The latest Express Entry draw took place on the 5th August 2020 where 3,900 invitations to apply (ITA) were issued to Express Entry candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 476 and above!
With Canada’s increased admission targets for 2020 – 2023, it is possible that IRCC could surpass the number of ITA’s issued in 2017.
Find out how you may qualify for Canada permanent residence with us here.
𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝟭4𝘁𝗵 July 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 – 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
The most recent selection of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family-Sponsored took place on 14th July 2020.
The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round and Point scores for the pro-rata occupations in the 14th July 2020 invitation round.
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To support South Australia’s economic and public health recovery, the Government of South Australia has been advised interim allocation in limited number for the State’s General Skilled and Business Migration Program for 2020/21.
South Australia’s program requirements and application processes for the General Skilled and Business Programs are currently being finalised, predicted to open in late August 2020.
Given the limited number of available nominations, applications will be prioritised according to:
The full
nomination allocations for 2020/21 will be determined later in the year as part
of the 2020/21 Budget process.
Want to know if you are eligible for South Australia’s Nomination? Check here.
The total invitations for 189, 491, 190 and 485 was 28,904. High threshold for invitations is due to the low number of invitations compared to previous years.
COVID 19 pandemic has had a significant impact on Australia 2019-20 Skilled Migration program. The program year 2019-20 also saw the development and implementation of the new skilled regional visas and other significant changes on the Skilled Migration program.
The
Department of Home Affairs has provided the total number of invitations issued
in 2019-20 for different visa subclasses:
In April 2020, the minimum points score to apply for Skilled Independent 189 visa and Skilled Work Regional 491 (Family sponsored) visas was set to 95 points. However, on the last invitation round occurred on the 11th June 2020, the minimum points score went down to 85 points for the Skilled Independent 189 visa, and 70 points for visa subclass 491 (Family stream).
Check your eligibility for the upcoming 2020-21 Skilled Migration Program here.
Candidates in Express Entry pool may have the opportunity to be invited to apply for a provincial nomination from Alberta, and other provinces with Express Entry-aligned PNPs.
Selected candidates will be awarded an additional 600 CRS points toward their overall score, which boosts them to the top of the pool to be selected in a subsequent Express Entry draw.
Since COVID-19 became a public health crisis in Canada, only candidates within Alberta are being invited for a nomination.
AINP now requires candidates to meet the following criteria in order to receive a nomination:
Find out if you are eligible for Express Entry here.
Since March 4, IRCC had been restricting draws to candidates from No-Program Specific. However, on July 8, Express Entry returned No-Program Specific draws for the first time in more than four months.
IRCC has limited most draws to candidates in Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), as most of these candidates are in Canada, and the country has obligations to meet annual provincial allocations through PNPs.
Canada is still processing immigration applications for Express Entry despite COVID-19, but processing delays should be expected.
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A video update from OCSC Global’s ex-clients, Andi Susanto (Left) & Parthiban R (Right). Enjoying their summer at the beach in Toronto, Ontario.
This makes us so happy. Our aim is to help our clients achieve their migration dreams.
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Canada welcomed 320,000 newcomers in 2018, and 341,000 immigrants in 2019, it is again targeting the admissions of 341,000 immigrants in 2020.
It is aiming to welcome an additional 351,000 in 2021, and another 361,000 in 2022. The plan provides Canada with the scope to welcome up to 390,000 immigrants in 2022.
Canada continues to increase its immigration levels to support its high living standards. The ageing of its society will weaken labour force and economic growth as its fiscal costs in areas such as health care rise. Delivering quality health care to its ageing population will become even more expensive.
Immigration will help to grow the size of Canada’s labour force, giving Canada a steady supply of people to contribute to its economy as workers, consumers, and taxpayers.
The country is poised to welcome some 3.5 million immigrants this decade, compared with 2.8 million between 2010-2019.
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VETASSESS is open for business and accepting skills assessment applications for Professional and Trade Occupations.
They also continue to offer Priority Processing and Skills Assessment Support services for professional occupations.
OCSC Global’s staff are working from home at this time and are processing application for skills assessment as usual.
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IRCC has announced increases in the federal Permanent Resident Visa fees, to come into effect on April 30, 2020 (and be increased every 2 years thereafter). The new federal application fees for provincial nominees are as follows:
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