Michael Frenette & Angelo Raimondo

IRCC Outreach Officer

April 15, 2021

Pathways to Permanent

Residence in Canada:

Express Entry

&

COVID-19 Updates

Topics

Important Concepts

Pathway to Permanent Residence Through

Express Entry

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

COVID-19 Processing Applications

COVID-19 Special Measures

IMPORTANT: Policies and programs are subject to change.

For the latest updates, please visit www.Canada.ca

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National Occupational Classification (NOC)

NOC 0: management jobs

NOC A: professional jobs

NOC B: technical jobs and skilled trades

NOC C: semi-skilled jobs

NOC D: entry-level jobs

IMPORTANT: Work experience in skilled jobs (NOC 0, A, or B) is required before you can apply for PR through Express Entry.

Express Entry

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Language testing

Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)

Niveaux de compétence

linguistique canadiens(NCLC)

Approved Language Tests

English

French

CELPIP General

IELTS General Training

TCF Canada

TEF Canada

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Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

Do I need to have my education assessed?

YesNo

Find a designated organization to get an ECA

My highest level of education was completed

in Canada

My highest level of education was completed

outside Canada

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• Online system that manages expressions of interest in becoming a permanent resident of Canada

• Must meet minimum requirements to create a profile

• Your profile will be given a score and ranked against other candidates

• Creating a profile is free

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Pathway to permanent residence through Express Entry

• Only skilled work experience (NOC 0, A, B) qualifies for Express Entry• Pass an approved language test — results must be less than two years old

when you• complete your Express Entry profile, and• apply for permanent residence

! Express Entry is your first step to immigrate permanently as a skilled worker under:

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST)

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

A portion of the Provincial Nominee

Program (PNP)

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Minimum work experience requirement

Federal Skilled Worker Program

1 year of continuous work in one skilled occupation

Experience while studying can count

Experience through self-employment can count

Federal Skilled Trades Program

2 years of work in an eligible skilled trade

Experience while studying can count

Experience through self-employment can count

Canadian Experience Class

1 year of work in Canada in any skilled occupation

Unauthorized work does notcount

Experience during full-time study does not count

Experience through self-employment does not count

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Full-time: 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours), orPart-time: 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)More than 1 job: 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than 1 job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)

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Express Entry is a step-by-step process

Step 1: Create your Express Entry Profile

Step 2: Receive an Invitation to Apply

Express Entry Pool

Apply for Permanent Residence Online

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Express Entry profile

• Profile is valid for one year

• Keep it up-to-date

• There are no guarantees

• Be truthful !

IMPORTANT

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Core set of points

/600

Additional points

/600

Total score

/1200

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)

Comprehensive Ranking System Calculator Tool

• Issued to the highest scoring candidates in the Express Entry pool in each invitation round

• Minimum CRS score for ITA on January 21, 2021: 454

Invitation to Apply (ITA):

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Core HumanCapital Factors

Single 500

Spouse460

Age 110 100

Education 150 140

1st OfficialLanguage

136 128

2nd Official Language

24 22

Canadian work experience

80 70

Spouse Factors 40

Education 10

1st Official Language

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Canadian work experience

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Skill Transferability 100 points max

Education (with OL or CDN exp)

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Foreign work experience (with OL or CDN exp)

50

Qualification cert(with OL)

50

Total: 1200 points max

Additional Points 600 points max

Provincial Nomination 600

Valid job offer 200 (max)

Canadian Education 30 (max)

French proficiency 50 (max)

Siblings in Canada 15 (max)

CRS: Maximum points for each factor

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• French test results at NCL 7 in all four abilities: 25 additional points

• French test results of NCL 7 in all four abilities + English test results at CLB 5 or higher: 50 additional points

CRS additional points: Canada’s official languages

Parlez-vous français?

Visit canada.ca/francoimmigration

to learn about Francophone life across Canada

Bonjour!

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Apply for permanent residence onlineafter receiving an ITA

A Complete Application Requires: Electronic application for permanent residence (e-APR) Cost recovery fees Supporting documentation

Personalized Document Checklist

Apply within

90 days

Medical examination confirmation Police certificates Biometrics Copy of the biographical data page of a passport or travel document Proof of work experience Other documents as required

For Complete Applications:We verify all eligibility and admissibility criteriaWe process them in six months or less, 80% of the time

Invitation to Apply

(ITA)

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How much money do I need?

Application Fee*

$825Principal applicant

$825Spouse/partner

$225Dependent child

Right of Permanent Residence Fee

$500 Family of 1

$500Spouse/partner

Proof of Funds (FSW & FST Only)*

$12,960

$16,135

$19,836

$24,083

Principal applicant

Family of 2

Family of 3

Family of 4

*Exemption if you have a valid job offer*Fee is for processing and is non-refundable

To pay for your application:Minimum amount for proof of funds:

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If you are not eligible for Express Entry …

Gain more Experience on a Work Permit

International Mobility Program

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Other Federal Immigration Programs

Start-Up Visa

Provincial and Territorial Nominee Programs

May include options for candidates who do not

meet Express Entry requirements

Visit your province or territory’s immigration website to learn more

Other Pathways

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Visit the IRCC website for info on more

immigration programs

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Travel Restrictions – Temporary Workers

• As a temporary worker, a person is exempt from travel restrictions if they are coming for a non-discretionary purpose.

• Those approved for work permits can travel to Canada.

• Those travelling from the US can apply for work permits on arrival.

• Those travelling from any other country need to apply in advance.

• Work permit exempt business visitors cannot travel to Canada at this time unless coming from the US for an essential purpose.

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Quarantine is mandatory, even for people with no symptomsTravellers must prepare a quarantine plan for the 14 days after they arrive in

Canada

Travel Restrictions – Quarantine

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Mandatory Quarantine On Arrival

As of February 21, 2021, at 11:59 pm ET, travellers, will also be required to:• Reserve a government-authorized hotel for 3 nights prior to departure to Canada

• Take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival in Canada

• Stay in the government-authorized hotel while awaiting the results of the COVID-19 molecular test taken on arrival

• Pay for the cost of the hotel stay and any other associated costs (i.e. – food, security, transportation)

• Travellers must present proof of having reserved and pre-paid for their accommodation through ArriveCAN.

• Travellers will still be required to complete the remainder of the mandatory 14-day quarantine after their mandatory hotel stopover.

• Travellers will also be required to take another COVID-19 molecular test later during their 14-day quarantine.

• Travellers will be provided with a COVID-19 test kit and instructions before leaving the airport.

Travel Restrictions – PCR Tests & Hotel Quarantine

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• Due to COVID-19, IRCC is experiencing processing delays and cannot provide accurate processing times.

• IRCC is prioritizing applications from people who are exempt from travel restrictions.

• To keep processing applications from people who are exempt from the travel restrictions, IRCC is temporarily changing how people can apply to visit, work or study in Canada.

• Applicants must apply online when applying for a work permit from outside Canada

Processing Applications

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Processing Applications

• IRCC continues to accept all new applications including work permit applications.

• No application will be refused if an applicant is unable to fulfill a request due toCOVID-19.

• If applicants are unable to provide requested documents due to COVID-19, they needto send a letter to the processing office to explain circumstance.

• An extension may be granted for the applicant to comply with the requests fromprocessing office.

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Special Measures - Foreign Nationals

• Special measures to support workers and employers during the pandemic:

• Allow eligible temporary workers to start working while application to changeemployer or occupation is in process.

• Allow out-of-status eligible foreign nationals in Canada who previously held awork permit and have a job offer, to work while their restoration and workpermit applications are being processed. Expires May 21, 2021.

• Allow eligible visitors to apply for a work permit from inside Canada and towork while the application is in process. August 31, 2021.

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• Starting January 27, 2021, former international students with a PGWP that has expired, or will expire soon, will be eligible to apply for a one-time, 18-month open work permit within Canada.

• With this public policy, the Government is providing former students with additional time to work on an open work permit to help ensure that they will not lose the opportunities that Canada provides due to the pandemic.

• To apply for an open work permit under the public policy, an applicant musto have a PGWP that expired on or after January 30, 2020, or a PGWP that expires in 4

months or less from the date they applyo still be in Canadao have a valid temporary status, or be applying to restore their status

• Applications will be open from January 27 to July 27, 2021.

Special Measures – PGWP Holders

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• One-time and temporary public policies have been announced that provide a pathway to permanent residence forinternational graduates and essential workers currently employed in Canada.

• Graduates must have completed an eligible post-secondary program at a designated learning institution no earlierthan January 2017

• Workers must have at least 12 months of authorized, full-time Canadian work experience in a health-careprofession, or one of the other listed essential occupations.

• All applicants must also have proficiency in one of Canada’s official languages and meet general admissibilityrequirements to qualify.

• IRCC will accept applications under these policies from May 6, 2021 to November 5, 2021, or until a programstream has reached its maximum intake limit. These maximums are:

o 20,000 applications for temporary foreign workers in health care;o 30,000 applications for temporary foreign workers in other selected essential occupations; ando 40,000 applications for international graduateso There will be no limit of applications for French-speaking and bilingual newcomers.

A detailed explanation of all eligibility requirements is available within the public policies

Special Measures – Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence

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• As a temporary measure, temporary residence applicants are exempt from giving biometrics ifapplying from within Canada:

• to extend your stay as a student, worker or visitor• to restore your status as a student, worker or visitor• for a work or study permit• for a visitor visa• for a temporary resident permit

• Applicants outside Canada who can’t give their biometrics due to a location closure or a servicedisruption should not go to another biometrics collection service.

• You must respond to the letter sent to you within 30 days from the date of the letter.

• We’ll consider extending your deadline if you have a reasonable explanation that shows you’reaffected by COVID-19.

Special Measures – Biometrics

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For more information

CitImmCanadaEnglish: @CitImmCanada

French: @CitImmCanFREnglish: @CitCanada

French: @CitImmCanFR

REMINDER: Policies and programs can change.Please consult www.canada.ca/immigration

for accurate, up-to-date information.

IRCC Client Support Centre:1-888-242-2100

IRCC Web form:www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp

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THANK YOU

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

REMINDER: Policies and programs are subject to change For the latest updates, please visit www.canada.ca/immigration