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Manitoba holds the Destination Canada Mobility Forum On October 4, 2022

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Manitoba announced that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) would represent businesses and job opportunities at the Destination Canada Mobility Forum On October 4, 2022. The MPNP, in partnership with Economic Development Winnipeg (EDW), will hold orientation sessions for employers to help find solutions to their labor needs. The forum is a recruitment fair for skilled bilingual workers from Paris, France, Rabat, and Morocco and will take part from November 16 to 23, 2022. Business owners are encouraged to register for the orientation sessions to learn more about the Destination Canada Mobility Forum.   Introduction to the Manitoba PNP The first PNP in Canada was the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In 1998, it was turned into a permanent immigration program. Based on the province’s economic and labor market demands, the initiative was started to aid in the expansion of its economy through immigration. The MPNP received 418 new immigrants in its initial year. Today, the province uses the scheme to nominate around 4,000 new immigrants annually. Also popular with newcomers in Manitoba. Being able to immigrate through the MPNP is much easier if you have friends or family in Manitoba. Additionally, more than 90% of provincial nominees seek jobs in their first year. The province has a high retention rate, with approximately 90% choosing to remain in the province.   Destination Canada Mobility Forum The Canadian government sponsors the annual Destination Canada Mobility Forum. It enables qualified bilingual and French-speaking applicants to learn about the various Francophone immigration programs offered by Canada. The event also offers a venue where guests can improve their support system by meeting representatives from regions, municipalities, institutions, and organizations that are working to improve Canada’s Francophone communities. Goals of Francophone immigration program:   To achieve the goal of 4.4% of French-speaking immigrants outside of Quebec by 2023, increase immigration of francophones. Encourage the recruitment and successful integration of French-speaking newcomers. improve the capacity of communities that speak French.   What is Economic Development Winnipeg?   The city’s leading economic development organization and advocate for development is Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (EDW) , which is run by a private sector board and is prompted by business community needs, strengthens the local economy by bringing business, investment, events, and visitors to the city . The goal of economic development in Winnipeg is to: Awaken Winnipeg’s potential by serving as the engine behind Canada’s greatest and most sustainable economic turnaround. It works to coordinate, assist, and improve Winnipeg’s efforts to improve its economy and tourism.   The Destination Canada Mobility Forum, which will be held in Manitoba between November 16 and 23, 2022, is an open forum for skilled multilingual professionals from Paris, France, and Rabat, Morocco.   To find out more details about Manitoba holds the Destination Canada Mobility Forum You can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info    Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates.   Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Canada Improved Requirements for Healthcare Workers

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As healthcare workers in Canada, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest changes to the requirements for your profession. Recently, the Canadian government has made some improvements to the requirements for healthcare workers in order to better protect patients and ensure high-quality care.   Some of the new requirements include completing a criminal background check, providing proof of professional liability insurance, and completing a mandatory online training program. These changes are designed to make sure that all healthcare workers in Canada are properly prepared to provide care and meet the needs of their patients.   Even if you’ve been working in the healthcare field for many years, it’s important to stay up-to-date on these changes. By doing so, you can be sure that you’re providing the best possible care for your patients and following all of the required guidelines.   Canada’s new pathway for Healthcare Workers  Get a free Assessment    There is good news for healthcare workers who want to move to Canada! The Canadian government has recently announced an improved pathway for healthcare workers to obtain permanent residency.   This new pathway will make it easier for healthcare workers with the skills and experience that are in high demand in Canada to obtain permanent residency. It will also help to address the current shortage of healthcare workers in Canada.   Workers are in limited supply across various businesses, including the health sector, as a result of the pandemic. But in order to gain high-caliber positions in healthcare, health professionals with overseas education frequently encounter difficulties in having their qualifications recognized in Canada. The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that will assist talented new immigrants in using their education and talents sooner in order to give this goal top priority.   Carla Qualtrough, minister of employment, workforce development, and disability inclusion, announced financing for nine initiatives under the program for the recognition of foreign credentials. This investment will enhance the acceptance of international credentials and assist qualified immigrants in acquiring Canadian job experience in the healthcare industry. Along with officials from the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators, McGill University’s School of Physical & Occupational  Therapy, and the Halton Multicultural Council (HMC) Connections, Minister Qualtrough made the announcement. Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here The Career Accelerator for Foreign Trained Health Professionals in the COVID Environment project of HMC Connections is receiving financing. The Council will be able to help highly qualified healthcare professionals with overseas training gain Canadian work experience through this investment, with an emphasis on helping them find long-term sustainable employment in their field of study. The current pandemic and future demand for the health and social service sectors will be reduced as a result of this.   Finally, funding is being provided for the Language Proficiency Requirements for Safe Nursing Practice in Canada project run by the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators. The Council will evaluate, update, and validate the benchmarks for acceptable English and French language ability level in the licensing and registration of internationally educated nurses in Canada with the use of this investment.   Find out if you qualify as a healthcare worker!   Tel: (416) 604-2669 or email us at  info@immigrationmatters.info    Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. To find out more details about the process for Canadian immigration work permits, you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Nova Scotia held new draws under the Entrepreneur streams

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On November 3, 2022, the Government of Nova Scotia published the results of the year’s first draws in the Entrepreneur Streams of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP).    In the latest Entrepreneur Stream draw Date Of Draw Invitations                 Score November 1, 2022 6 The lowest score of 128 points   9 points fewer than in the previous draw from December 22, 2021. In addition, Nova Scotia invited 6 candidates through the International Graduate Entrepreneur stream, with a minimum score of 47 points. In total, the province invited 12 business candidates in 2022.   Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Streams One of the streams of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) run by the province of Nova Scotia, is the Nova Scotia Entrepreneur stream. This stream is intended for senior business managers or experienced business owners who desire to settle in Nova Scotia.   In order to apply to the Entrepreneur streams, candidates must: Be a minimum of 21 years old, Be able to make a personal investment to establish a business in Nova Scotia Prove active ownership and management of a company for at least three years. Pass an official language test in either English or French with a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5 across all domains, and Desire to settle in Nova Scotia and operate a business there   To find out more details about “The Nova Scotia Entrepreneur streams”, you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Ontario Updated the Average OINP Application Processing Time

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On July 27, 2022, Ontario updated the average OINP Application Processing Time. As of now, the processing time for Ontario’s Master’s Graduates and Ph.D. Graduates Streams, Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream, Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker, and Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream is 140-170 days.  Processing times for Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream, and Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream are 120-150 days.  The processing time for Ontario’s The Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment in the Entrepreneur Stream still requires less than 30 days, while the application processing depends on the complexity of the business nomination application. Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here. Overview of the OINP Application Processing Time The table of the average application processing times for the OINP is given below: OINP stream Estimated processing time Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker 120-150 days Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities 120-150 days Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades 120-150 days Masters Graduate 140-170 days PhD Graduate 140-170 days Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker 140-170 days Employer Job Offer: International Student 140-170 days Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills 140-170 days Entrepreneur Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment: Less than 30 days Ontario Updated the Average Application Processing Times for the OINP To know more details about the Ontario application processing time you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associates

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Ottawa has introduced a new refugee claim portal

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Ottawa introduced a new refugee claim portal Ottawa, September 13, 2022; The Canadian government has made significant efforts to improve client services, including increasing the efficiency and capacity of the government’s asylum system. Individuals in Canada who wish to file a refugee claim can do so online through the new refugee claim portal beginning September 13, 2022. The new online asylum application will take the place of the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal as the primary method for people to apply for refugee status in Canada. The new app is only available to people who are currently residents of Canada.   Get a free Assessment    Officers will be able to connect directly with clients or their legal representatives via this protected channel. Applicants will also be able to monitor the status of their applications. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is working to improve client services and refugee claim processing by making the registration and refugee intake process in inland offices more efficient. Anyone who wants to apply for refugee protection in Canada can submit their paperwork as well as the documents of their family members who are living in Canada. Once a claim is opened, applicants will have 90 days to submit it. For privacy reasons, incomplete claims that are not completed within 90 days will be removed. Individuals who began a claim via the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal on or before September 12, 2022, but have not submitted it will have until December 31, 2022, to do so. Individuals who require accommodations may continue to file a written claim.   Each request for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis. The new refugee claim portal is part of our continuing order to upgrade Canada’s immigration system, which includes a promise to hire up to 1,250 more employees by the end of this fall in order to eliminate application backlogs. Canadian immigration officers will continue to strengthen the immigration system and guarantee that it works well for everyone, including the most vulnerable people on the planet.   Stay up to date with news on the Canadian new Refugee claim Portal.   Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here   Need help?   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. To find out more details about the process for Ottawa introducing a new refugee claim portal, you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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The University of Toronto ranked as the best educational institution in Canada

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The University of Toronto is one of the top 20 universities in the world and one of the top two public universities in Canada. According to the respected Times Higher Education World University Rankings.   Maclean’s news magazine has named the University of Toronto, which regularly places near the top of worldwide rankings of the world’s best educational institutions, Canada’s best university. The University of Waterloo came in second place, followed by the University of British Columbia in third. The magazine also broke down the results by subcategories, such as “the best quality of education.” Concerning that category, McGill topped the pack, followed by the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo.   The University of Toronto The University of Toronto (U of T), one of the top universities in the world, was established in 1827. U of T is a destination for top talent, a hub for ideas and innovation, and a beacon of excellence and inclusivity because it is located in the city with the most diversity in the world.   The tri-campus system is well known throughout the world for its legacy of ground-breaking research and cutting-edge instruction that offers students a thorough global education and a transformative academic experience. The Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings have ranked us among the top 20 universities in the world for the third year in a row, making us the top Canadian university.   Ideas, innovations, and talent from the University of Toronto have influenced worldwide discourse and produced significant change for nearly 200 years. The discovery of insulin, stem cells, deep learning, and neural networks are just a few examples of how research in the humanities, sciences and social sciences has improved millions of people’s lives worldwide and inspired new fields of study and companies.   The University of Toronto continues to foster social progress both domestically and internationally.   The University of Toronto Data Total number of students  75,821      Number of international students 18,631 Total number of academic staff  2,972      Number of international staff  1,060 Number of undergraduate degrees awarded  12,248 Number of master’s degrees awarded  5,826    Number of research-only staff 2,682 Number of doctoral degrees awarded  1,767     Number of new master’s students  5,789 Number of new undergraduate students  13,297    Number of new doctoral students  1,837   According to U of T President Meric Gertler,  “The University of Toronto is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the world.” Scholars and researchers at the University of Toronto are increasing knowledge and understanding in a variety of subjects while addressing today’s most urgent global concerns.   Six weighted indicators of academic and research performance make up the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The number of alumni and faculty members who have received Fields Medals and Nobel Prizes, the number of researchers who have received multiple publications across 21 different subject areas, the number of papers published in the distinguished journals Nature and Science, the number of articles included in important citation indices, and the academic performance of each institution per student are among these metrics.   To find out more details about “the best educational institutions in Canada”, you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info    Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate  

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Ottawa Exempted Certain Applicants From The Medical Examination Requirement On October 12, 2022,

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Ottawa Exempted Certain Applicants From The Medical Examination Requirement On October 12, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) implemented a temporary public policy exempting certain foreign nationals from submitting an immigration medical examination (IME). This will fasten the processing of applications and allow applicants to obtain temporary or permanent resident status much more quickly. This exemption applies to foreign nationals who have a new or pending application for permanent or temporary residence, made from within Canada, or have completed an immigration medical exam in the last 5 years.   In order to qualify for this exemption, foreign nationals must: A fresh or pending application for a permanent resident visa, permanent residency, or temporary residence submitted from within Canada completed a recent immigration medical examination, posed no risk to public health or safety, or, as needed, reported to public health authorities for monitoring. Applicants must provide their individual medical identification number from their prior physical when submitting an application. Until October 6, 2024, the temporary public policy will be in force.   As part of this commitment, the temporary public policy strives to improve client service, enable quicker application processing, and streamline the application process for low-risk applicants while efficiently addressing public health concerns. Between May 2021 and March 2022, IRCC implemented two temporary public policies that were similar to each other and did away with the requirement for a second IME. The solutions sped up processing and reduced costs by streamlining the application procedure. Over 85,000 low-risk applicants benefited from the first two temporary public policies, and it is anticipated that this most recent policy will help over 180,000 more people.   What is a Medical Examination? An individual who has just immigrated to Canada may undergo medical surveillance to ensure that their dormant tuberculosis has not become active. Anyone who was identified with inactive tuberculosis during their immigration medical test must undergo medical surveillance (IME). Medical monitoring makes sure that the right care can be given, which in turn helps to protect Canadians’ health and safety.   The only medical condition that currently necessitates medical surveillance is inactive TB.   To find out more details about the “Ottawa Exempted Certain Applicants From The Medical Examination Requirement”, you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info    Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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366 Candidates were invited to Manitoba Draw 150 on July 14, 2022, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) and Manitoba invited. In round #150, MPNP issued 293 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score to get the LAA in this category was 699 points, 74 points fewer compared to the previous draw. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 33 LAAs.  The lowest score in the SWO category was 715 points, 4 points more than in the previous round. In addition, Manitoba invited 40 candidates in the International Education Category. In total, Manitoba issued LAAs to 366 candidates, including 55 Express Entry candidates. MPNP has invited 3,455 candidates in 2022, and 648 of them received invitations in the Express Entry. Get a free Canada Assessment Form Overview of the Manitoba Draw 150 On July 14, 2022, 366 applicants received invitations to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in round #150. Manitoba sends out invites in 3 streams of MPNP: Skilled Workers in Manitoba Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 293 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 699 International Education Stream Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40 Skilled Workers Overseas stream Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 33 who were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 715 Of the 366 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 55 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry ID and job seeker validation code. Every newcomer is welcome to settle in Manitoba’s friendly towns and cities. You can enjoy all that the province has to offer, including: help newcomers who want to: - start a new business -find a good job -settle into a new life in Manitoba a strong economy offering many jobs more than 200 languages are spoken in different parts of the province (English is the official language) To get an up to date immigration news Click here. If you are interested in applying for one of the programs in Manitoba,  MPNP, you can contact an immigration specialist at Gunness & Associates.  Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associates

366 Candidates were invited under Manitoba Draw 150

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366 Candidates were invited to Manitoba Draw 150 on July 14, 2022, Manitoba held a new invitation round in the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) and Manitoba invited. In round #150, MPNP issued 293 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAA) in the Skilled Workers in Manitoba stream. The minimum score to get the LAA in this category was 699 points, 74 points fewer compared to the previous draw. In the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, Manitoba issued 33 LAAs.  The lowest score in the SWO category was 715 points, 4 points more than in the previous round. In addition, Manitoba invited 40 candidates in the International Education Category. In total, Manitoba issued LAAs to 366 candidates, including 55 Express Entry candidates. MPNP has invited 3,455 candidates in 2022, and 648 of them received invitations in the Express Entry. Get a free Assessment    Overview of the Manitoba Draw 150 On July 14, 2022, 366 applicants received invitations to the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in round #150. Manitoba sends out invites in 3 streams of MPNP: Skilled Workers in Manitoba Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 293 Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 699 International Education Stream Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 40 Skilled Workers Overseas stream Number of Letters of Advice to Apply issued: 33 who were invited directly by the MPNP under a Strategic Recruitment Initiative Ranking score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 715 Of the 366 Letters of Advice to Apply issued in this draw, 55 were issued to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry ID and job seeker validation code. Every newcomer is welcome to settle in Manitoba’s friendly towns and cities. You can enjoy all that the province has to offer, including: help newcomers who want to: – start a new business -find a good job -settle into a new life in Manitoba a strong economy offering many jobs more than 200 languages are spoken in different parts of the province (English is the official language) To get an up to date immigration news Click here. If you are interested in applying for one of the programs in Manitoba,  MPNP, you can contact an immigration specialist at Gunness & Associates.  Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associates

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Canada welcomes a record number of parents and grandparents

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Canada welcomes a record number of parents and grandparents Many families are being reunited in Canada through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), and this number will likely exceed the target set for 2022-2024. Under the immigration plan, Ottawa had aimed to bring in 25,000 parents and grandparents this year under the PGP and then raise the target to 28,500 new permanent residents next year. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) statistics, for the first seven months of 2022, Canada is expected to welcome 29,091 new permanent residents under the PGP. This prediction is based on the existing trend, which has seen 16,970 new permanent residents enter Canada through that program in the first seven months of this year and is expected to continue through the rest of 2022.   There has been a record for more new permanent residents gradually entering Canada through the PGP in the first seven months of this year. In April, 2,403 immigrants became permanent residents as a consequence of the PGP. When compared to the previous month, there had been 692 more new permanent residents in May, or around 28.8% of the total, and another 10.5 percent in June, bringing the total to 3,420. Under the PGP, there were 2,910 fewer new permanent residents in July than in June. But it is clear that the number of new permanent residents approved under the PGP is increasing and is now closer to the highest number allowed under the Immigration Level Plan.   29091 candidates will be welcomed to Canada through PGP in 2022. According to data, the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will allow 29091 permanent residents to enter Canada in 2022. This greatly exceeds the target set for the Parents and Grandparents Program in the Immigration Levels Plan 2022–24. (PGP). According to the Immigration Levels Plan, the program’s real aim was 25000 for 2022.  PGP for the year may range between 19000 and 31000. Therefore, the expected number of immigrants under the program remains within the specified range. The total number of PGP immigrants who arrived in Canada in 2019, the last full year before the pandemic, was 22010. And this year, 7081 more applicants (32.2%) will benefit from the program to immigrate to Canada.   What is the Parents and Grandparents Program? In recent years, the Parents and Grandparents Program has experienced remarkable popularity among immigrants to Canada. Canada’s decision to raise the program’s aim demonstrates its dedication to maintaining family reunification as a key component of its immigration policy. The PGP Program is a great option for those who wish to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada.  Once a year, the Parents and Grandparents Program opens. It allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada.   To find out more details about the process of the Parents and Grandparents Program. You can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info    Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates.   Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Canada to welcome 15000 Parents and Grandparents

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Canada to welcome 15000 Parents and Grandparents The opening of the Parents and Grandparents Program sponsorship intake and the acceptance of up to 15,000 applications in 2022 show the government’s commitment to family reunification while strengthening Canada’s immigration system, which builds on recently announced improvements to the parents and grandparents super visa. Says’ Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser’   It was announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on October 11, 2022, that the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will accept 15,000 applications from Canadian citizens year 2022.   To make sure they reach their target of Canada welcoming 15000 Parents and Grandparents, the IRCC will send 23,100 invitations to potential sponsors this week. Following the same strategy used for the 2021 intake, IRCC will randomly pick a small number of possible sponsors from the pool of 2020 submissions. In addition, for the tax years 2020 and 2021.   The sponsors must achieve a Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) in order to sponsor parents and grandparents.   Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) for 15000 Parents and Grandparents Roud.   One of the main requirements for PGP eligibility is Minimum Necessary Income (MNI). Only after expressing interest in sponsorship via the online form is this proof of required income necessary.  However, those applicants who are chosen and requested to apply but do not have the required minimum income will have their applications rejected. Determine the size of your family, taking into account everyone for whom you will be responsible financially once you become a sponsor, to ensure that you fulfill the minimum income requirements.    Income needed for the three tax years prior to the application date (sponsors applying in 2022) Total number of persons for who you’ll be responsible 2021 2020 2019 2 people $32,898 $32,270 $41,007 3 people $40,444 $39,672 $50,414 4 people $49,106 $48,167 $61,209 5 people $55,694 $54,630 $69,423 6 people $62,814 $61,613 $78,296 7 people $69,934 $68,598 $87,172 If more than 7 people, for each additional person, add: $7,120 $6,985 $8,876   Over the following two weeks, candidates are recommended to check the email address they provided on their sponsorship interest form. The sponsors, as well as their parents and grandparents, have 60 days to electronically submit a complete application.   Immigration Minister Sean Fraser stated that  “Family reunion is an important factor of Canada’s immigration system.” When parents sponsoring Canada 2024? The Canadian government offers an opportunity to citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents for permanent residency through the Parent and Grandparent Program in 2024. The PGP is a program that will enable eligible sponsors to bring family members to Canada. In 2024, the country will admit up to 15,000 applications for the Parent and Grandparents program. This intake is higher than in past years to address the current backlog and bring more families together. Sponsorship in this program requires meeting a specific income threshold and the ability to provide for the sponsored individuals without having to be on social assistance. Applications are highly competitive, and potential applicants must first express their interest through a lottery. How long does it take to sponsor grandparents to Canada? Applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) take a long time because of the high number of applicants and limited space. The Canadian government hosts between 15,000 Parent and Grandparent applications per year. These applicants are selected by a lottery process. Once invited, the time for processing can be affected by the completeness of the application, the applicant’s country of origin, and further verifications; in most cases, however, it takes about 20 to 24 months. The applicants are also subjected to financial eligibility criteria as a proof of supporting the grandparents during their visit. To find out more details about Canada welcome 15000 Parents and Grandparents. You can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info    Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates.   Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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