BIG CHANGES IN CANADA STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS.

Canada launched a new SDS Program (Student direct stream) for international students from India, under this stream student should need overall 6 bands in IELTS with not less than 6 in any modules. Students also need to pay one-year tuition fee for their course, before they can apply for their visa. Processing time under this stream would be 45 days or less in normal cases.If someone not qualifies under SDS Program they can still apply under normal study visa route, their application will be processed within the current 60-day service standard.

Advantages of applying under SDS

The major advantages of applying under SDS are the streamlined visa process for all SDS eligible institutions.

Less financial documentation.
Faster visa processing time.

Documents you need with your application

You must include these documents with your Visa application: A copy of your acceptance letter from a designated learning institution

A copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document
Proof that you have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000
Proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first year of study, and
Proof that you graduated from a Canadian curriculum high school or a language test e.g., IELTS

When your application will approve CIC will send you a letter of introduction, you need to show this letter to the immigration official when you arrive in Canada. It is not your study permit; it is a visitor visa to enter in Canada this visa will be in your passport. You must enter Canada before this visa expires.If your visa will refused CIC will send you a explaining letter of your refusal. You can apply online or paper based.

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June 9, 2018June 9, 2018

Changes to Skilled Occupations Lists Flagged for Mid 2018

The Department of Jobs and Small Business has published a draft bulletin for public comment on proposed changes to the skilled occupations lists to take effect in mid 2018.

The “Traffic Light” system stays to be used with some occupations flagged to be removed from the skilled occupations lists, and rest to be moved between the Short Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL), Medium to Long Term Strategic Skilled List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupations List (ROL).This article explains which occupations are being considered for removal from, or transition between, the lists, and what the likely impacts will be.

It appears that the proposed changes will affect employer sponsored applications as well as General Skilled Migration.

Which Occupations May be Removed?

The following occupations, which are on the STSOL, have been flagged for possible removal from the list entirely:

133411 Manufacturer
211499 Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec
212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
212314 Film and Video Editor
212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)
212316 Stage Manager
212317 Technical Director
212318 Video Producer
241311 Middle School Teacher
323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
342413 Telecommunications Linesworker
399211 Chemical Plant Operator
399312 Library Technician
411715 Residential Care Officer
599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster

Which Occupations May be Moved?

The following occupations are currently on the MLTSSL and may be moved to the STSOL:

221112 Management Accountant
234111 Agricultural Consultant
312212 Civil Engineering Technician

The following occupations are currently on the STSOL and may be moved to the MLTSSL:

452411 Footballer

The following occupations are currently on the STSOL and may be moved to the ROL which will require the position to be based in a regional area of Australia:

252312 Dentist
253211 Anaesthetist

Impact on ENS Direct Entry Applicants

If you are looking at an ENS Direct Entry application, and your occupation is flagged for removal from the MLTSSL, you would no longer be eligible if you lodge the application after the changes to the lists take effect.

However, if you have applied prior to the changes taking effect, your application is still likely to be processed even if your occupation is removed whilst your application is pending.

Impact on 482 (TSS) Applicants

If your occupation is removed entirely from the skilled occupation lists prior to grant of your TSS application, you may be affected. If you lodge after the changes take effect in mid 2018, or if your TSS application is still pending when the list changes, you may not be eligible for grant of the TSS.

Similarly, if your occupation is moved to the ROL, prior to the lodgement of your TSS application and your position isn’t based in a regional area of Australia, you may not be eligible for grant of the TSS.

If your occupation is moved betwee the MLTSSL and the ROL, the TSS validity period will be affected, as will your options for employer sponsored permanent residence.

Impact on General Skilled Migration Applicants

Since April 2017, applicants who had occupations removed entirely from the skilled occupation lists prior to receiving an invitation to apply for a 489, 189, or 190, were no longer eligible to lodge an application for either of those visas. We expect this trend will continue in the next round of changes.

Similarly, applicants who had occupations that were moved between MLTSSL and STSOL were also affected in that their options may have become limited or broadened depending on the new list. We expect this trend will continue in the next round also.

It is also likely that applicants who received invitations to apply for a 489, 189, or 190 prior to the next round of changes but, haven’t yet lodged their visa applications, will continue to remain eligible for the visa they have been invited to make an application for.

Conclusion

If your profession is on the list for likely removal, you should look at making your application for your visa ASAP.

If your job is likely to be moved, you should keep up to date with the proposed changes as it may give you an opportunity to apply for either a TSS visa, ENS Direct Entry, 489, 189, or 190.

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June 6, 2018

Benefits of Canada PR through Express Entry System

Right to live and work in Canada in any location of your choice.
Availability of social benefits like public school education for your children and state health care facilities for immediate family members.
Shifting to Canada along with your spouse and children.
A Canadian citizen can travel more than 160 countries without the need for obtaining a visitor visa.
No Tax on income outside Canada, as a Canadian permanent resident or citizen you pay taxes on the basis of physical residency only and hence, there is no tax on the income earned outside Canada.
If a Permanent Resident lives in Canada for three years, they becomes a Canadian citizen.

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January 11, 2018September 1, 2018

25 Reasons to Study Abroad

1. It’ll look good on your CV

If you can explore a new country at the same time as picking up the international skills to gain a decent graduate job, then that’s pretty good going.

2. Brush up on your language skills

Remember the foreign language skills you picked up in school? No, me neither. Refresh them by studying abroad; you might be surprised at how much you remember.

3. Living in a foreign country is completely different to a holiday

You’ll actually get to experience your place of study in the long term, picking up local knowledge such as where sells the best coffee, what tourist traps to avoid and how to get the most out of your new city.

4. Meet a diverse range of people

Your exposure to many different types of people will not only help you to develop your people skills, but it will also give you a firmer knowledge of others, both friend and foe.

5. Make lifelong friends

You may not love every single person you meet, but chances are that you’ll meet at least one lifelong friend (if you’re good at keeping in touch, that is).

6. Discover new and exciting foods

Get more paella /poutine /pierogi /schnitzel /shawarma /chimichanga /katsudon /bobotie /baklava (delete as appropriate) in your life.

7. Study and learn differently

Often those studying abroad will experience a completely new way of teaching. This can be daunting, but it will also open your mind to new ways of learning.

8. Gain independence

It’s not easy being independent – to paraphrase Destiny’s Child – but it’s also a heck of a lot better than living with your parents as a 20-something.

9. Learn self-reliance

Moving abroad is the ultimate test in self-reliance. When (or if) you move back, you’ll likely rely on others less and you’ll take more responsibility for yourself.

10. You’ll gain a greater knowledge of different cultures

Cultural sensitivity isn’t just a quality which politicians may be accused of lacking; it’s also something you can develop while studying abroad!

11. See your own culture through a new lens

It’s easy to accept your own culture as absolute, but living in another country can help inform your point of view on your home culture, allowing you to develop your own views rather than simply accepting those defined by where happen to come from.

12. Learn more about yourself

Throwing yourself into a completely new environment will help you to figure out what you’re good at, as well as what you’re not so good at. These are things that can then be built on during your study abroad experience.

13. Become an adult

Speed up the transition from teenager to adult by leaping into the unknown. You’ll have to fend for yourself, buy your own meals and wash your own clothes, but it’ll all be worth it.

14. Gain life experience

One of the ultimate reasons to study abroad is to gain life experience. You’ll learn how to organize your life and condense it into one suitcase, handle unforeseen situations, be independent and self-sufficient.

15. Be spontaneous and adventurous

When you’re hundreds of thousands of miles away from home, spontaneity and adventurousness are your best friends. Open your mind up to new experiences and sights and the fun will come your way.

16. You learn to appreciate the smaller things more

Studying abroad usually means you have even fewer possessions than the average student, and being that much further from home can really make you miss those familiar comforts you’d taken for granted. Welcome to a new-found appreciation of everything from your parents’ cooking to having more than two pairs of shoes to choose from.

17. Gain a global mind-set

Whether it’s in work, study or play, you’ll be able to use your new global mind-set to back up arguments, inform your beliefs and steer your future.

18. Get the perks of international student discounts

Student discounts are always fun but 100 times more so when you’re shopping in a new store with funny-looking money! (Disclaimer: don’t spend it all at once.)

19. It’s an unforgettable experience

Even if your friends back home get bored of hearing about it (warning: they will), your study abroad experience will stay with you long after it’s over.

20. You’ll appreciate your home and family more

Any memories of parental arguments or sibling rivalry will pale in comparison to your memories of how amazing they are. (Likewise, they’ll have time to forget about all your less attractive attributes too…) When you get back these relationships will look so much stronger!

21. International student funding is becoming more common

Studying abroad doesn’t have to leave you penniless, as more and more institutions and governmental bodies are offering dedicated scholarships for international students. To discover international scholarships from around the world,

Not that you really need an excuse to fly to a far-off country in order to gain a world-class education as a super-cultured international student, but here’s our list of 25 reasons to study abroad just in case you’re not yet convinced.

And for those of you who have already studied abroad, let us know in the comments if you can think of any more good reasons to study abroad and whether you agree with the list so far!

22. Take advantage of lower tuition fees

This of course depends on where you study abroad, but if you choose a location in many parts of continental Europe, Asia and Latin America, you’ll find it’s possible to study at a highly reputed university without getting into five-figured debt.

23. Use your spare time to explore

In between lectures and lab sessions, studying abroad should leave you with plenty of time to explore. Whether you’re one for visiting iconic landmarks, trying new foods or bartering at local markets, there’s always bound to be a better way of spending your time than scrolling through Facebook!

24. Increase your international job prospects

While you can always go home at the end of your time as an international student, many choose to stay put and apply for a working visa. Even if you return home or decide to seek work elsewhere, the international experience provided by studying abroad is likely to be looked on favorably by employers.

25. Because “variety is the spice of life”

It might be something your dad says when opting for a different flavor of crisps at the supermarket, but it’s true; change, variety and new experiences are what make life worth living. Mix it up a bit: study abroad!

Article taken from https://www.topuniversities.com/blog/25-reasons-study-abroad

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November 20, 2017

Express Entry draw figures for November 15, 2017 are below.

The latest Express Entry draw for permanent residency candidates has resulted in a decrease in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirement under the most popular federal economic immigration programs, since the last all-program draw on November 8. Candidates with 439 or more CRS points will be issued an invitation to apply (ITA) following the November 15 Express Entry draw, with 2,750 ITAs issued in total.

As in the previous draw, a tie-break is being applied. As multiple candidates have 439 CRS points, only those who submitted their profile on or before October 19, 2017 at 12:02:28 UTC will receive an ITA.

This week’s draw suggests a return to the regular Express Entry draw schedule after the two program-specific draws that took place two weeks ago, in which Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) and candidates with a provincial nomination. Candidates who obtain a provincial nomination through one of the Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams receive 600 additional CRS points and an ITA at a subsequent draw from the pool.

On the very same day those draws took place, November 1, the government revealed its Canada Immigration Plan for 2018-2020. It outlined Canada’s commitment to increase the numbers accepted through the FSWC, FSTC, and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to around 250,000 over the next three years, with another 184,000 or so new permanent residents to settle through the PNPs before the end of 2020.

Program Specific Draws:

Program-specific draws, such as those that took place two weeks ago, are the exception rather than the norm. In more than 90 percent of all Express Entry draws so far, candidates who meet the CRS cut-off threshold are invited to apply, regardless of the program they are eligible under.

More invitations are expected to be issued over the coming weeks, months, and years, benefiting individuals and families around the world wishing to make Canada their new permanent home.

The Comprehensive Ranking System is a score out of 1,200 used to benchmark federal economic applicants against one another.

It’s a part of the Express Entry mechanism, which was established in January 2015 to process residency applications.

The score is used as a cut-off point in Express Entry draws. It is designed to project a candidate’s likelihood of being economically successful in Canada.

To enter the pool, candidates must be eligible under either the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades Class.

The November 15 Express Entry draw is the 78th since the Express Entry system came into operation, and the 28th so far this year.

Article taken from
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November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

Australia may introduce mandatory provisional visas before PR

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Migrants coming to Australia may have to spend a certain period of time on mandatory provisional visas before they are granted a permanent residency. The Immigration Department is exploring this possibility in a visa transformation discussion paper released on Monday.

“Should a prospective migrant spend a period of time in Australia before becoming eligible for permanent residence? What factors should be considered?” is one of the questions the discussion paper is examining.

It was reported in November last year that the Federal Government was to discuss this move and a “sensitive” and “protected” note was seen by the national security committee and was to be brought before the cabinet this year.

“The number of persons in Australia applying for permanent residence has grown substantially over the last two decades. In 2015-16, around half of all permanent visas were granted to people already in Australia on a temporary visa. This means that temporary residence is increasingly becoming the first step to living in Australia permanently,” the discussion paper released on Monday read.

It has been argued that it’s in the national interest to facilitate a pathway to permanent residence for the “best and the brightest” international students and skilled workers and that some permanent visas include mandatory provisional visa stages.

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November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

This month ITA Invitation to Apply

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has invited 2,750 candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a draw that took place on Nov. 15. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of the lowest-ranked candidate issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 439.

All candidates with a score above 439 were invited to apply. While some candidates with a score of 439 received ITAs, IRCC said a tie-break procedure was necessary, meaning only those candidates with a CRS score of 439 who entered their profiles in the Express Entry pool prior to a specified date and time were invited to apply. In this case, that time and date was October 19, 2017, at 12:02:28 UTC.

Today’s cut-off CRS score of 439 is 19 points lower than last week’s draw, which had a cut-off score of 458.

It is interesting to note that this latest draw was the fourth in three weeks, which has only happened once before since Express Entry was introduced. Canada announced new three-year immigration targets on Nov. 1 and more frequent draws could have the effect of increasing the number of ITAs issued and lowering the CRS cut-off score as candidates with higher scores are removed from the pool.

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