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Canada Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) – Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Employers may use this program to hire temporary foreign workers (TFWs) from participating nations for up to eight months, starting on January 1 and ending on December 15, as long as they can guarantee the workers 240 hours of work in no more than six weeks.

In order for a foreign national to be granted a work permit under the SAWP, they need to fulfill the subsequent criteria:

– possess a favorable LMIA from their first employment

– the going rate for that particular item;

– the activity needs to be associated with “primary agriculture on farms.”

– be a citizen of a country with a SAWP agreement
Mexico
Caribbean countries of:
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Dominica
Grenada
Jamaica
Montserrat
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago

A New Healthcare Express Entry Draw 3,750 PR invitations were sent.

An additional Express Entry draw was held with the express purpose of issuing 3,750 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR) with a focus on 35 healthcare occupations.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoff score was 445, which was just what we predicted for the June 27 Express Entry draw.

With 6,470 PR invitations in 3 draws, this week’s back-to-back Express Entry lotteries have created a stir in the Canadian immigration scene.

Express Entry draw today and rounds of invitations announced this week

Specifics June 5 July 4 July 2
Category Targeting 35 healthcare occupations Targeting 10 trade occupations Provincial Nominee Program
Invitations 3,750 1,800 920
CRS Cutoff 445 436 739

This is the second healthcare-focused draw of 2024; only 3,500 profiles were invited to the first round of invites, which was issued by the IRCC on February 14, 2024.

For list of eligible health care occupationin this draw, contact us now. CLICK HERE

 

 

920 PR invitations sent in july’s first express entry draw.

920 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for Permanent Residency (PR) were issued out today in connection with the first Express Entry Draw of July.

All Express Entry profiles having a provincial nomination and a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score of 739 or above were the focus of the draw.

It can be inferred that invited candidates, excluding the provincial nomination, had a CRS score of about 139 because the provincial nomination alone accounted for 600 CRS points.

Want to calculate your CRS score: Contact us now

 

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot for refugee to get work permanently in Canada.

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) is a program for skilled refugees and displaced people looking to work permanently in Canada. The EMPP:

helps skilled refugees and other displaced people immigrate to Canada through economic programs
gives employers access to a new pool of qualified candidates to fill job openings
Immigrate to Canada through the program
As a skilled refugee or other displaced person, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada based on your work experience, education and language skills—with or without a job offer.

Hire skilled refugees and displaced talent through the program
A unique opportunity for employers in Canada to hire skilled refugees and other qualified displaced people overseas. The program helps Canadian employers access a new pool of skilled employees.

 

New Caregiver Pilot program With Direct PR On-Arrival in Canada!

According to Immigration Minister Marc Miller, the two caregiver pilot programs for immigration to Canada, the Home Child Care Provider (HCCP) and the Home Support Worker (HSW) pilots, are ending this month and will be replaced by two new caregiver pilot programs.

The minister of immigration is also making indications that the pilot programs for caregiver immigration may soon become permanent.

“Our programs need to reflect caregivers’ invaluable contributions, as they play a critical role in supporting Canadian families,” stated Miller.

“These two new pilots will not only enhance support for caregivers but also give families the high-quality care they need as we endeavor to establish a permanent caregivers program.”

  • Applicants who meet the following requirements and are interested in working in Canada’s home care industry may apply under these new pilot programs:
  1. A minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) level 4 competency in either English or French
  2. Degree of education equivalent to a high school diploma in Canada
  3. possess recent, relevant work experience
  4. have been offered a full-time position in home care