No Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Draw Since January 2020?
You have 2 options.
Either wait and watch or Explore all the options you have while you wait
Federal skilled worker Express Entry Permanent Residence draw not has been there since the end of 2020. Its is one of the major heart-breaking situations to the people who applied for Federal Skilled Worker in the year 2020.
The new system will allow Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to proactively assess, recruit and select immigrants who are skilled and/or possessed the relevant qualifications under federal economic immigration programs. Federal Skilled Worker Program is also known as “FSWP” was replaced and became part of Express Entry. The Federal Skilled Worker Program is one out of three pathways within Express Entry that allow one to work in Canada!
The Canadian government conducts an Express Entry draw approximately every two weeks. Most recently it has been a trend that the IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has been conducting the Express Entry draw date on a fortnightly basis which is about every 15 days. The frequency of 15 days might change but a minimum of two express entry draws occur in a month.
Requirements for Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker
Express Entry is the most popular immigration pathway to Canadian Permanent Residence. In order to qualify for Express Entry, you will need to know your CRS score. You must have a score of at least 67 points out of a possible 100 Selection Factor criteria before you apply.
COVID 19 and its impace on Express Entry Draw
Due to the novel covid-19 outbreak and some of the political priorities, the applications weren’t processed and no one got selection during 2020. The applicants didn’t get any responds from the Canadian Authority regarding their selections since the end of 2020.
Everyone who applied are waiting for hopefully for the invitation.
Canadian government now focusing on applicant who already in Canada under Canadian Experience Class. If you are waiting and nothing happened, you are tensed about your age or you’re losing qualifying Express Entry points?
Nothing to worry about your Canadian immigration dream. We have many other options;
Options to migrate to Canada apart from Express Entry:
Study Permits:
One of the best alternative that is open to all Express Entry profiles. A study permit is a document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) which allows you to study and stay in Canada temporarily. Apply to study in Canada as an international student, extend your study permit and find out about working while you study or after you graduate. A mature student can plan to opt for this pathway as many have successfully completed this journey with us. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
Find an employer who can offer a Canadian Job:
If you’re wondering how to get a job in Canada, it’s possible to find jobs in Canada in your field. But, it’s important to plan thoroughly. This is a two stage process. In stage one-the employers will hire you by applying for LMIA- with ESDC and once approved, he will be able to provide you a job and then you can apply work permit. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
ICT: Intra-Company Job Transfers:
Canada has a program called the International Mobility Program that allows high-skilled foreign workers to temporarily work in Canada as an Intra-Company Transferee. If you work for a company that has a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada, you may be able to secure a Canadian work permit through the Intra-Company Transfer program. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
Investment and Economic Immigration:
Canada offers European-style social benefits with fairly high levels of taxation and an unparalleled quality of life. Under the Canadian model, business immigrants can enjoy the benefits of a national health care program, affordable first-class education and a national pension system that provides measurable annual income upon retirement. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
Canada’s Start-Up Visa:
If you are an entrepreneur with an innovative business idea, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada through the start-up visa program. Canada is looking for talented entrepreneurs that are interested in starting businesses that will stimulate the Canadian economy. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
Self-Employed Persons Program:
To qualify as a self-employed person, you must have two years of relevant experience and show that you intend to become self-employed in Canada. You must also score at least 35 points on a selection grid designed to determine whether you will be able to make an economic contribution to Canada. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
Global Talent Stream:
To qualify as a self-employed person, you must have two years of relevant experience and show that you intend to become self-employed in Canada. You must also score at least 35 points on a selection grid designed to determine whether you will be able to make an economic contribution to Canada. There is a rigorous process and would again need an employer support. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
PNP – Provincial Nominee Program
Canadian Express Entry system allows the candidates from the pool of potential immigrants to get directly nominated by any province or territory, except Quebec, in Canada. All these provinces have their own Provincial Nominee Program. These sets of programs have been designed in order to provide the candidates with a chance for fast-tracked immigration. They are similar to how the express entry process works. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
Family Class:
Family class immigration has been the least affected by the travel restrictions. Immediate family members of citizens and permanent residents are still allowed to enter the country, spousal and common-law sponsorship applications are being processed as usual, parents/grandparents sponsorship still the best options if you quality, IRCC is allowing some flexibility in submitting incomplete applications. Check your options with us. Book a consultation on www.zeeoverseas.com
There are many alternatives for individuals to immigrate to Canada other than Express Entry.
You deserve and need a well experienced immigration consultant that can help you to select the best and apt program for your Canadian immigration journey.
Immigration professionals can prevent costly mistakes and always comply with deadlines. We are here to guide you in your each step of your Canada Dream.
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