Canada places an immense priority on reuniting family members through immigration. That is why the family class is consistently Canada’s second-largest group of immigrants. In the first half (Jan-July) of 2022, 51,745 immigrants came to this country through family-class programs.
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by.pdfAdityaSharma378845
IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.
Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by.pdfAdityaSharma378845
IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.
Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by.pptxAdityaSharma378845
IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.
Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.
A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, and level of income). Of these, 83% were working in their primary field, and nearly half were working in professions that usually required a university degree. In addition, successful applicants were earning higher salaries than the average Canadian worker.
In light of this, it is important to note that there are costs associated with applying for Express Entry that applicants will have to incur, to successfully move through the program.
A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, and level of income). Of these, 83% were working in their primary field, and nearly half were working in professions that usually required a university degree. In addition, successful applicants were earning higher salaries than the average Canadian worker.
In light of this, it is important to note that there are costs associated with applying for Express Entry that applicants will have to incur, to successfully move through the program.
Workers whose hiring would significantly benefit Canada economically, culturally, or socially are eligible for the Significant Benefit Work Visa (SBWP), a special work permit.
Candidates for the SBWP will not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the International Mobility Program (IMP). Using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Canada conducts an internal assessment known as the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine the impact hiring a foreign worker would have on the Canadian labour market.
The SBWP stream is intended for situations where an LMIA would typically be necessary, but practical concerns (extended LMIA processing timeframes) or a lack of an adequate application stream make this impractical. This is done so that Canada can still benefit from the foreign worker's presence. Significant in this context includes—but is not limited to—advancement of a Canadian industry, broad economic support for Canada, improvements in Canadians' health and well-being, etc.
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by.pdfAdityaSharma378845
IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.
Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by.pdfAdityaSharma378845
IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.
Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.
International Experience Canada to increase program capacity by.pptxAdityaSharma378845
IRCC announced some significant changes to the International Experience Canada program today, including an increase in applicant capacity and a program open date for 2023.
Canada’s government will be expanding the applicant pool for the upcoming year of its International Experience Canada (IEC) program. They announced a program opening date of January 9, 2023, at a press conference in Banff, Alberta today.
A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, and level of income). Of these, 83% were working in their primary field, and nearly half were working in professions that usually required a university degree. In addition, successful applicants were earning higher salaries than the average Canadian worker.
In light of this, it is important to note that there are costs associated with applying for Express Entry that applicants will have to incur, to successfully move through the program.
A 2020 study by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) found that of the applicants granted PR through Express Entry, 95% were established economically (with both high employment rates, and level of income). Of these, 83% were working in their primary field, and nearly half were working in professions that usually required a university degree. In addition, successful applicants were earning higher salaries than the average Canadian worker.
In light of this, it is important to note that there are costs associated with applying for Express Entry that applicants will have to incur, to successfully move through the program.
Workers whose hiring would significantly benefit Canada economically, culturally, or socially are eligible for the Significant Benefit Work Visa (SBWP), a special work permit.
Candidates for the SBWP will not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the International Mobility Program (IMP). Using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Canada conducts an internal assessment known as the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine the impact hiring a foreign worker would have on the Canadian labour market.
The SBWP stream is intended for situations where an LMIA would typically be necessary, but practical concerns (extended LMIA processing timeframes) or a lack of an adequate application stream make this impractical. This is done so that Canada can still benefit from the foreign worker's presence. Significant in this context includes—but is not limited to—advancement of a Canadian industry, broad economic support for Canada, improvements in Canadians' health and well-being, etc.
Workers whose hiring would significantly benefit Canada economically, culturally, or socially are eligible for the Significant Benefit Work Visa (SBWP), a special work permit.
Candidates for the SBWP will not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the International Mobility Program (IMP). Using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Canada conducts an internal assessment known as the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine the impact hiring a foreign worker would have on the Canadian labour market.
The SBWP stream is intended for situations where an LMIA would typically be necessary, but practical concerns (extended LMIA processing timeframes) or a lack of an adequate application stream make this impractical. This is done so that Canada can still benefit from the foreign worker's presence. Significant in this context includes—but is not limited to—advancement of a Canadian industry, broad economic support for Canada, improvements in Canadians' health and well-being, etc.
Ontario is Canada's top immigration destination. Through the Ontario Candidates Program (PNP), called the Ontario Immigrant Candidates Program (OINP), immigrants can receive provincial candidates who can apply for permanent residency.
OINP was established in 2007 to address skill shortages in certain areas and provide easier investment opportunities for the state. Her 2022 quota for the state is 9,750 nominations.
An OINP immigration flow consists of a basic flow and an extended flow. Enhanced Streams works with the federal government's Express Entry system, which manages permanent residency applications through Canada's three major economy-class immigration programs.
The Express Entry system will score candidates based on a comprehensive ranking system "CRS" and the highest ranking candidates will be invited to apply for permanent residency. If the candidate is nominated from an enhanced state program, they will receive an additional 600 points, essentially guaranteeing an Invitation to Permanent Residency (ITA).
Conversely, Basic Streams are not for Express Entry, so candidates apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Ontario is Canada's top immigration destination. Through the Ontario Candidates Program (PNP), called the Ontario Immigrant Candidates Program (OINP), immigrants can receive provincial candidates who can apply for permanent residency.
OINP was established in 2007 to address skill shortages in certain areas and provide easier investment opportunities for the state. Her 2022 quota for the state is 9,750 nominations.
An OINP immigration flow consists of a basic flow and an extended flow. Enhanced Streams works with the federal government's Express Entry system, which manages permanent residency applications through Canada's three major economy-class immigration programs.
The Express Entry system will score candidates based on a comprehensive ranking system "CRS" and the highest ranking candidates will be invited to apply for permanent residency. If the candidate is nominated from an enhanced state program, they will receive an additional 600 points, essentially guaranteeing an Invitation to Permanent Residency (ITA).
Conversely, Basic Streams are not for Express Entry, so candidates apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Inland spousal sponsorship applicants can work in Canada while their permanent resident applications are being processed.
Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of Canada’s family class immigration efforts, as Canada places a big emphasis on keeping loved ones together in this country.
The larger category of spousal sponsorship breaks down into two similar but still distinct sub-sections — inland spousal sponsorship and outland spousal sponsorship.
Inland spousal sponsorship applicants can work in Canada while their permanent resident applications are being processed.
Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of Canada’s family class immigration efforts, as Canada places a big emphasis on keeping loved ones together in this country.
The larger category of spousal sponsorship breaks down into two similar but still distinct sub-sections — inland spousal sponsorship and outland spousal sponsorship.
Bringing your parents and grandparents to Canada with.pptxAdityaSharma378845
The PGP 2022 lottery has been completed. If you were not fortunate enough to receive a PGP ITA this year, consider the Super Visa to bring your parents and grandparents to Canada for up to 10 years.
Bringing your parents and grandparents to Canada with.pdfAdityaSharma378845
The PGP 2022 lottery has been completed. If you were not fortunate enough to receive a PGP ITA this year, consider the Super Visa to bring your parents and grandparents to Canada for up to 10 years.
Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone.pptxAdityaSharma378845
Quebec, a province constantly seeking increasing immigration independence, has discussed a program to speed up the path to PR for certain immigrants that speak French.
Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone.pdfAdityaSharma378845
Quebec, a province constantly seeking increasing immigration independence, has discussed a program to speed up the path to PR for certain immigrants that speak French.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be transitioning to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system today, a change that has been in the works since the announcement on July 27.
This move will cause shifts in eligibility for some of Canada’s 100+ immigration programs, including Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be transitioning to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system today, a change that has been in the works since the announcement on July 27.
This move will cause shifts in eligibility for some of Canada’s 100+ immigration programs, including Express Entry
Bringing highly skilled foreign tech talent to Canada.pdfAdityaSharma378845
Employers in the Canadian tech industry can fast-track hiring highly skilled foreign talent through the Global Talent Stream.
Canada currently has north of one million job vacancies across the country. These job vacancies are spread throughout nearly every employment sector, which is why Canada has created several programs to aid employers with hiring foreign talent.
Bringing highly skilled foreign tech talent to Canada.pptxAdityaSharma378845
Employers in the Canadian tech industry can fast-track hiring highly skilled foreign talent through the Global Talent Stream.
Canada currently has north of one million job vacancies across the country. These job vacancies are spread throughout nearly every employment sector, which is why Canada has created several programs to aid employers with hiring foreign talent.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years.
Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025.
Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023.
The target will rise to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024.
It will further rise to 500,000 new immigrants 2025.
Canada broke its all-time immigration record by welcoming over 405,000 immigrants in 2021 and is looking to welcome nearly 432,000 immigrants this year.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome each year. Canada’s immigration goals include growing the economy, reuniting families, and offering asylum to refugees fleeing hardship abroad.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years.
Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025.
Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023.
The target will rise to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024.
It will further rise to 500,000 new immigrants 2025.
Canada broke its all-time immigration record by welcoming over 405,000 immigrants in 2021 and is looking to welcome nearly 432,000 immigrants this year.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome each year. Canada’s immigration goals include growing the economy, reuniting families, and offering asylum to refugees fleeing hardship abroad.
An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada. there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.
An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada. there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.
The traits of Canada’s most successful immigrants—Study.pdfAdityaSharma378845
According to Statistics Canada, pre-landing Canadian work experience, proficiency in English or French, education, and age were all factors that influenced immigrants' earnings in Canada.
Workers whose hiring would significantly benefit Canada economically, culturally, or socially are eligible for the Significant Benefit Work Visa (SBWP), a special work permit.
Candidates for the SBWP will not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) as part of the International Mobility Program (IMP). Using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Canada conducts an internal assessment known as the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine the impact hiring a foreign worker would have on the Canadian labour market.
The SBWP stream is intended for situations where an LMIA would typically be necessary, but practical concerns (extended LMIA processing timeframes) or a lack of an adequate application stream make this impractical. This is done so that Canada can still benefit from the foreign worker's presence. Significant in this context includes—but is not limited to—advancement of a Canadian industry, broad economic support for Canada, improvements in Canadians' health and well-being, etc.
Ontario is Canada's top immigration destination. Through the Ontario Candidates Program (PNP), called the Ontario Immigrant Candidates Program (OINP), immigrants can receive provincial candidates who can apply for permanent residency.
OINP was established in 2007 to address skill shortages in certain areas and provide easier investment opportunities for the state. Her 2022 quota for the state is 9,750 nominations.
An OINP immigration flow consists of a basic flow and an extended flow. Enhanced Streams works with the federal government's Express Entry system, which manages permanent residency applications through Canada's three major economy-class immigration programs.
The Express Entry system will score candidates based on a comprehensive ranking system "CRS" and the highest ranking candidates will be invited to apply for permanent residency. If the candidate is nominated from an enhanced state program, they will receive an additional 600 points, essentially guaranteeing an Invitation to Permanent Residency (ITA).
Conversely, Basic Streams are not for Express Entry, so candidates apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Ontario is Canada's top immigration destination. Through the Ontario Candidates Program (PNP), called the Ontario Immigrant Candidates Program (OINP), immigrants can receive provincial candidates who can apply for permanent residency.
OINP was established in 2007 to address skill shortages in certain areas and provide easier investment opportunities for the state. Her 2022 quota for the state is 9,750 nominations.
An OINP immigration flow consists of a basic flow and an extended flow. Enhanced Streams works with the federal government's Express Entry system, which manages permanent residency applications through Canada's three major economy-class immigration programs.
The Express Entry system will score candidates based on a comprehensive ranking system "CRS" and the highest ranking candidates will be invited to apply for permanent residency. If the candidate is nominated from an enhanced state program, they will receive an additional 600 points, essentially guaranteeing an Invitation to Permanent Residency (ITA).
Conversely, Basic Streams are not for Express Entry, so candidates apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Inland spousal sponsorship applicants can work in Canada while their permanent resident applications are being processed.
Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of Canada’s family class immigration efforts, as Canada places a big emphasis on keeping loved ones together in this country.
The larger category of spousal sponsorship breaks down into two similar but still distinct sub-sections — inland spousal sponsorship and outland spousal sponsorship.
Inland spousal sponsorship applicants can work in Canada while their permanent resident applications are being processed.
Spousal sponsorship is an integral component of Canada’s family class immigration efforts, as Canada places a big emphasis on keeping loved ones together in this country.
The larger category of spousal sponsorship breaks down into two similar but still distinct sub-sections — inland spousal sponsorship and outland spousal sponsorship.
Bringing your parents and grandparents to Canada with.pptxAdityaSharma378845
The PGP 2022 lottery has been completed. If you were not fortunate enough to receive a PGP ITA this year, consider the Super Visa to bring your parents and grandparents to Canada for up to 10 years.
Bringing your parents and grandparents to Canada with.pdfAdityaSharma378845
The PGP 2022 lottery has been completed. If you were not fortunate enough to receive a PGP ITA this year, consider the Super Visa to bring your parents and grandparents to Canada for up to 10 years.
Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone.pptxAdityaSharma378845
Quebec, a province constantly seeking increasing immigration independence, has discussed a program to speed up the path to PR for certain immigrants that speak French.
Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone.pdfAdityaSharma378845
Quebec, a province constantly seeking increasing immigration independence, has discussed a program to speed up the path to PR for certain immigrants that speak French.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be transitioning to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system today, a change that has been in the works since the announcement on July 27.
This move will cause shifts in eligibility for some of Canada’s 100+ immigration programs, including Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be transitioning to the 2021 version of the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system today, a change that has been in the works since the announcement on July 27.
This move will cause shifts in eligibility for some of Canada’s 100+ immigration programs, including Express Entry
Bringing highly skilled foreign tech talent to Canada.pdfAdityaSharma378845
Employers in the Canadian tech industry can fast-track hiring highly skilled foreign talent through the Global Talent Stream.
Canada currently has north of one million job vacancies across the country. These job vacancies are spread throughout nearly every employment sector, which is why Canada has created several programs to aid employers with hiring foreign talent.
Bringing highly skilled foreign tech talent to Canada.pptxAdityaSharma378845
Employers in the Canadian tech industry can fast-track hiring highly skilled foreign talent through the Global Talent Stream.
Canada currently has north of one million job vacancies across the country. These job vacancies are spread throughout nearly every employment sector, which is why Canada has created several programs to aid employers with hiring foreign talent.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years.
Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025.
Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023.
The target will rise to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024.
It will further rise to 500,000 new immigrants 2025.
Canada broke its all-time immigration record by welcoming over 405,000 immigrants in 2021 and is looking to welcome nearly 432,000 immigrants this year.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome each year. Canada’s immigration goals include growing the economy, reuniting families, and offering asylum to refugees fleeing hardship abroad.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome over the next three years.
Canada has just released its Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025.
Canada will aim to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023.
The target will rise to 485,000 new immigrants in 2024.
It will further rise to 500,000 new immigrants 2025.
Canada broke its all-time immigration record by welcoming over 405,000 immigrants in 2021 and is looking to welcome nearly 432,000 immigrants this year.
The Immigration Levels Plan acts as a guide for the number of immigrants Canada aims to welcome each year. Canada’s immigration goals include growing the economy, reuniting families, and offering asylum to refugees fleeing hardship abroad.
An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada. there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.
An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada. there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.
The traits of Canada’s most successful immigrants—Study.pdfAdityaSharma378845
According to Statistics Canada, pre-landing Canadian work experience, proficiency in English or French, education, and age were all factors that influenced immigrants' earnings in Canada.
3. Canada places an immense priority on reuniting
family members through immigration.That is
why the family class is consistently Canada’s
second-largest group of immigrants. In the first
half (Jan-July) of 2022, 51,745 immigrants came
to this country through family-class programs.
From dependent children and spouses to
parents and grandparents, Canada takes great
pride in providing Canadian citizens and
permanent residents with programs to help
bring their loved ones to this country.
4. One of these programs is called the Parents and
Grandparents Program (PGP).
A program that uniquely only lasts several weeks
every year, the PGP provides Canadian citizens and
permanent residents with a way to help their parents
and grandparents receive permanent residence in this
country. Eventually, parents and grandparents who
become permanent residents through this program
may also be eligible for Canadian citizenship.
Under this program, Canadians can sponsor either one
or both of their parents or grandparents, but they are
still required to list their other living
parent/grandparent on the application
to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC).
5. The PGP changes the number of applications
it takes every year. For context prior to
providing an explanation of the program,
IRCC accepted a maximum of 10,000
applications in 2020 but that number rose to
30,000 in 2021.
This number could change once again when
the IRCC opens PGP applications for the 2022
year.
6. Although this criteria may change for the
2022 program year, the 2021 eligibility
criteria for this program were as follows:
A sponsor must be invited to apply
A sponsor must be either a Canadian citizen,
permanent resident, or a registered Indian
under the Canadian IndianAct
A sponsor cannot be a temporary resident
on a visa or permit nor have an ‘in progress’
permanent resident application
7. Sponsors must be at least 18 years of age
Sponsors must be residing in Canada (potential
applicants will need to provide proof of status during the
‘Interest to Sponsor’ phase) during the application
process and after the application decision
The person or persons being sponsored must not, as
determined by the Canadian government, have a
medical condition that either poses a danger to public
health and safety or places excessive demand on
health/social services
The sponsor must not be receiving social assistance from
IRCC (Employment Insurance and the Canada
Emergency Response Benefit do not qualify as social
assistance)
8. A sponsor must meet all other requirements
under the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Regulations
Exceed the minimum necessary income (MNI)
level for this program and provide proof of
income to IRCC (details below)
Sign an undertaking (details below)
Details regarding the MNI requirement for the
Parents and Grandparents program are as
follows:
9. The MNI is a measure of the level of income in a household,
used to determine whether an applicant can support
themselves, their family unit, and those they wish to sponsor
(details on the definition of a family unit and the PGP-
specific MNI for Canadians outside of Quebec can be
found here
If married or in a common-law relationship, the income of
both the sponsor and spouse can be included
The sponsor on a PGP application (outside Quebec) must
exceed the MNI for the three consecutive taxation years
prior to the submission date of their application to be eligible
for this program
10. Details regarding the undertaking process for
the Parents and Grandparents program are as
follows. By signing an undertaking, the
Canadian applicant (outside of Quebec) is
making a 20-year commitment to:
Financially support, including for essential
needs, the sponsored person(s) (starting
when they become permanent residents)
Repay any social assistance benefits paid to
the sponsored family members (if applicable)
11. There are several reasons a potential PGP
sponsor may be deemed ineligible for this
program. Some of those reasons include if
the potential sponsor:
Is in jail, prison, or penitentiary
Did not give the financial support they agreed
to when signing a sponsorship agreement to
sponsor a relative in the past
Has declared bankruptcy and are not
discharged
12. Has received social assistance for a reason other
than a disability
Was convicted of a violent criminal offence, any
offence against a relative, or any sexual offence
inside or outside Canada
Cannot legally stay in Canada and must leave
the country because they received a Removal
Order
Did not pay back: An immigration loan, a
performance bond and/or a court-ordered family
support payments such as alimony or child
support
13. The following were the four application steps for this
program in 2021. Please note that this process may
change for the 2022 program year.
Step 1: Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria
If a sponsor wishes to do so, they may have their
common-law partner or spouse co-sign the PGP
application to help meet the minimum necessary
income criteria for eligibility.The co-signer must also
prove income for the three taxation years prior to the
application submission. Additionally, a PGP co-signer
will be subject to the same eligibility requirements as
the primary sponsor as well as the terms associated
with the signed undertaking.
14. Step 2: Have completed an Interest to Sponsor form
on IRCC’s website
Step 3: If a sponsor has submitted a past ‘Interest to
Sponsor’, they must ensure they update the
information entered in those forms
Step 4:Wait for the IRCC to hold their annual PGP
lottery, after which sponsors will have 60 days to
submit completed sponsorship applications to IRCC if
selected
IRCC lottery note: IRCC has found their lottery system
to be the fairest and most transparent selection
process for the PGP. It removes duplicate applications
and ensures true randomization.
15. There are crucial differences in the PGP
process for Quebec when compared to the
rest of Canada.
Below are differences in eligibility criteria and
application steps from 2021. Please note that
these criteria and steps may change again for
the 2022 program year.
16. The Quebec government has its own set of immigration
sponsorship requirements that a Canadian sponsor living in
that province must meet beyond the criteria established by
IRCC. Details can be found on the Quebec government
website.
Quebec also uses a different standard for MNI, although it is
still based on the size of a sponsor’s “family unit (MNI and
family unit details for Quebec can be found here.The
Government of Quebec will also assess the sponsor’s
income.
17. Step 1: Ensure you have met the eligibility criteria
Step 2: Have completed an Interest to Sponsor form
on IRCC’s website
Step 3: If a sponsor has submitted a past ‘Interest to
Sponsor’, they must ensure they update the
information entered in those forms
Step 4:Wait for the IRCC to hold their annual PGP
lottery, after which sponsors will have 60 days to
submit completed sponsorship applications to IRCC if
selected
Step 5: Obtain a Quebec Selection Certificate (“CSQ”
in French) by applying to the Quebec government.
Once it is obtained, submit it to IRCC
18. The IRCC notes that the average processing
time for a PGP application is between 20 and
24 months.
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