Tag: Canadian immigration

Targeted Occupations

Express Entry Targeted Occupations: How many healthcare workers does Canada need?

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

Healthcare occupations are one of the five categories of occupations chosen by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. Express Entry category-based draws were announced earlier this year. The program’s goal is to select immigration candidates that have particular qualifications such as education and work experience that can support labour market […]

Express Entry’s targeted occupations

Express Entry’s Targeted Occupations. How many transport workers does Canada need?

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

Transport occupations are one of five sectors that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has chosen to prioritize through Express Entry category-based draws in 2023. To better use immigration to address labour market gaps in specific Canadian industries, the federal government in this country began conducting category-based draws – in addition to standard ones* – through the Express Entry application […]

Does my work experience impact CRS Express Entry

Express Entry: Does my work experience impact my CRS score?

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

As a Canadian immigration applicant through one of the three programs contained within the Express Entry system, it is important to know what does and does not impact your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The National Occupation Classification 2021 (NOC 2021) code that corresponds with a candidate’s work experience will not impact their CRS score unless they have arranged employment waiting […]

Upfront medical examination

Upfront medical examination no longer required before submitting an Express Entry application

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

As of October 1st, you no longer need to get an upfront medical examination before you submit your application for permanent residence through Express Entry. An immigrant medical exam (IME) from a panel physician is a requirement for permanent residence. If you have never completed an IME, you may now upload a blank document in the upload field […]

2022 Annual Report Express Entry

2022 Annual Report Express Entry

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) releases an annual report on Express Entry every year, the 2022 version being the latest. Express Entry is the name of the application management system used by the federal government in Canada to attract foreign skilled workers to this country who are seeking permanent residence (PR). Launched in 2015, the Express Entry system contains […]

eligible work experience for immigration

What counts as eligible work experience for immigration through Express Entry?

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

The definition of eligible work experience in the context of Express Entry depends on exactly which program an immigration candidate is applying under. In other words, what is considered eligible skilled work experience varies depending on whether a particular candidate is applying to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). The following […]

Visit Canada Now

Plan your next selfie at Niagara Falls… Visit Canada Now

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

Canada welcomes millions of temporary residents each year. Except for Canadian citizens and permanent residents, all other individuals require permission to enter Canada as a visitor.   Temporary Resident/ Visit Visa? Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents have the right to enter Canada freely. Other visitors to Canada, including tourists, students, and workers, may need a Temporary Resident […]

New Selection Categories

New Selection Categories for Express Entry Candidates

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser, has announced the launch of category-based selection draws for Express Entry candidates. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be focusing on Express Entry candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in the following fields: healthcare science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors […]

Services for Businesses

Services for Businesses

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Business Consultant, Business Services, Education, Immigration Canada

At Alpha Consultants, we provide a wide range of services. ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS SERVICES Starting a Business Program Accounts (Registration with Canada Revenue Agency)Permits and Licenses GST HST Payroll Import & Export Others Business Income & Expenses Planning Your Business Documents Development Customized Business Software Organizing Business & Finances Marketing Hiring & Training of Employees […]

Canada invites 1070 PNP candidates through Express Entry

Canada invites 1070 PNP candidates through Express Entry: A new record

Posted on Shaikh RehmanPosted in Immigration Canada

Canada continues holding Express Entry draws for provincial nominees. Canada invited 1,070 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on February 2. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement was 674. PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score when they receive their nomination, which […]