New Canadian immigration program in the works
Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents, and changes to Express Entry are on the way.
Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told CBC News the new program will be a permanent pathway for temporary residents. It will be similar but not identical to the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) program which opened the door to 90,000 essential workers and international student graduates last year.
“We are looking right now at the best path forward to create a permanent pathway for temporary residents,” Fraser said to CBC News.
Shortly after being appointed immigration minister, Fraser was mandated to “expand pathways to Permanent Residence for international students and temporary foreign workers.” Now, Fraser has 120 days to develop and release a strategy to achieve these goals, as dictated by a motion passed in the Canadian House of Commons.
Further details of the new program will be available by September 8 when Fraser’s 120 deadline is up.
Express Entry changes
Canada will once again invite Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence this July, but that’s not the only change coming.
Bill C-19 is now passing through the Senate and is on track to become law. It will give Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) the authority to invite Express Entry candidates in the pool based on an economic goal, such as occupation, French-language ability, or education credential.
IRCC will be required to engage in a public consultation process to help them select which groups of Express Entry candidates will be invited in these types of draws. Further, IRCC must report annually to Parliament describing the economic goal that was sought in each instance.
How to come to Canada as a temporary resident
Although it is not always necessary to be in Canada to be eligible for an immigration program. studies have shown that immigrants with Canadian experience tend to have higher wages and more instances.
Canadian study and work experience can also open the doors to many more immigration programs.
Source: cicnews.com
