Canada Express Entry

Immigration to Canada via Express Entry System

Launched on January 1st, 2019, Express Entry is the most popular and organized point based Immigration System in the world today. Canada’s Express Entry System selects the skilled and talented immigrants for permanent residency visa, based on the needs and requirements of its labour market and economy. It manages the applications received for Permanent Residence (PR) in its below economic immigration programs, i.e.

• The Federal Skilled Worker Program
• The Federal Skilled Trades program and
• The Canadian experience class

Express Entry selects the skilled immigrants through its point based system that allocates points to the registered candidates, based on their key profile factors, i.e. age, education, work experience language skills, etc.

If you want to confirm your points or eligibility for express entry system, click on the ‘Apply for Canada express entry’ button below.

Provinces and territories are also allowed to view and choose the candidates from the Express Entry system for their Provincial Nominee Program to meet the local labour market needs accordingly. Let’s find out about the key eligibility requirements of the express entry system.

Canada Express Entry eligibility

The key express entry eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Provide the score results of the language test. The language tests results are valid for two years and.
• Overseas applicants need to show their Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report lists parallel to the Canadian education. ECA’s are valid for five years.
• A candidate need to apply online in Express entry and submit EOI.
• Need to score minimum 67 points based on their profile factors (i.e. age, education, language proficiency, etc.) to become eligible to apply via express entry system.
• Apply for Australian citizenship after spending specific time in Australia.
• Provide the health and character certifications once ITA (invitation to apply) for PR visa is issued.

As you are now aware about the key requirements of express entry system, now it’s time to know more about the periodic Express entry draws.

What is Canada Express entry Draw?

The IRCC launches a draw (also called as Canada Express Entry Draw) every fortnight to choose the best candidates for issuance of invitation to apply for PR visa. For every express entry draw, qualifying marks (CRS Score requirement) are decided. The candidates who meet or exceed the qualifying marks, becomes eligible to receive ITA from IRCC. You may visit the News Section on Visas Avenue website to see the latest draw results of express entry system.

Canada Express entry Points Requirements

The Candidates submitting their EOI (Expression of Interest) in Express Entry System are given points for their each profile detail, i.e. qualification, work experience, language proficiency, age, etc. based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The cumulative of these points forms a CRS Score of the candidate. The Candidates with top CRS score are selected by IRCC in its periodic Express Entry draws.

To calculate your points against Canada Express entry points requirements, you may refer to Canada express entry points calculator. Here is how you can apply in the express entry system.

How to apply in express entry system of Canada?

You may follow the process below to apply in express entry system of Canada. The Express Entry system has two key steps, i.e.

Step 1) Potential candidates complete an online Express Entry profile. Qualified candidates are placed in a pool.

The prospective candidates need to complete an online express entry profile where they are asked to provide their:

• Skills,
• Work experience,
• Language ability,
• Education and
• Other details needed by the CIC for assessment

Those who meet the criteria for one of the federal immigration programs subject to above get accepted into a pool of candidates.

1. Candidates will be assessed against others within the pool, and be ranked based on criteria that are known to come up with a newcomer’s economic success in Canada.
2. Only the highest-ranked candidates, and those with valid offers or provincial/territorial nominations, will be invited to apply for permanent residence.
3. Anyone who does not have the offer supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment or a nomination from a province then they must register themselves with the Employment and Social Development Canada.

Step 2) the highest-ranking candidates in the pool will be invited to apply for permanent residence.

Candidates will be graded against others in the pool using a point’s based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System. Points will be awarded on the basis of the information provided in their profiles, i.e. Age, qualification, work experience, language proficiency, etc. Candidates with the highest scores in the pool will be issued an Invitation to Apply.

A candidate gets additional points for:

• A nomination by a Canadian province or territory.

If a Candidate is Selected for ITA in any of the Express Entry Draws.

If someone is invited to apply, they will have 60 days to submit an online application for the permanent residence. The IRCC will process the best part of complete permanent residence applications received in six months or less. Candidates can stay in the pool for up to 12 months. In case they do not get an invitation to Apply for permanent residence within the 12 months of submitting an express entry profile, they have to submit a new profile.

How Rapid Visa Masters can help you apply for PR via Express Entry System?

If you choose to apply for Canadian PR via express entry through Visas Avenue Immigration, you are assured of getting thorough assistance and support in the following:

• Full guidance to meet the documentation requirements for the Canada FSW programs,
• Providing guidance on Educational Credential Assessment,
• Inform the clients with up to date PNP details.

Canada Express Entry CRS Points Calculator 2018-2019

Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) criteria

If you want to obtain Permanent Residency in Canada in 2019, it is crucial to check your total points score well in advance. There are two key selection parameters in Express Entry, i.e.

1. Eligibility for ITA

The Federal Express Entry immigration system of Canada is based on a point-system, known as Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The Express Entry Immigration Points Calculator-2019 provides you the accurate information, as to how many points you may earn for key factors, i.e. age, education, work experience, language proficiency, etc. IRCC launch a draw every fortnight to select applicants with top CRS score and subsequently allocate them ITA (Invitation to Apply) for Canada PR.

2. Eligibility for FSWP

Your eligibility for FSWP is checked before the eligibility for ITA. In order to become eligible to apply in federal Express Entry System as a Skilled Worker, you must apply under FSWP Category and obtain minimum 67 points in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) immigration point calculator- 2019 of Express Entry System.

You may click on the “Do I Qualify for Canada Express Entry” button below to calculate your total points for FSW stream and find out whether you qualify to apply in the Express Entry System under FSW category or not.

A) Core / human capital factors

B) Spouse or common-law partner factors

C) Skill Transfer-ability factors

D) Points per factor for Express Entry candidates

CRS-Core factors

CRS – Spouse or common-law partner factors (if applicable)

CRS – Skill transferability factors

Federal Skilled Workers Program – 2019

The Federal skilled workers Program (FSWP) is one of the best immigration programs to get Canada PR in 2019. FSWP is a key category in Canada’s Express Entry Immigration System. The express Entry is an online point based immigration system launched by IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) in the January 2015.

The FSWP under Express Entry provides the pathway to get Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). As part of Economic immigration programs of Canada. The skilled workers can apply in Federal Skilled Workers Program in 2019 to obtain Canadian permanent residency.

The FSWP of Express Entry is a popular Canada Immigration program designed by the government to provide permanent settlement option for people on the basis of their abilities and skills. It is a point based visa which requires you to earn or score at least 67 points to qualify based on age, education, work experience, language proficiency, etc. parameters.

• Education
• University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level or equal- 25 points
• University degree at the Master’s level or equal –23 points.
• University level entry-to-practice professional degree . Occupation related to the degree must be:-
• NOC 2011 Skill Level A, an licensed by a provincial regulatory body (Degree must be secured in Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Medicine, Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, Law, Chiropractic Medicine, or Pharmacy) 23 points.
• Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years)-22 points.
• Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a program of three years or longer, or equal- 21 points
• Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for a one-year program, or equal-15 points.
• Canadian high school diploma, or equal-5 points.
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• Experience-

Experience Maximum	15 points
1 year	9
2-3 years	11
4-5 years	13
6 or more years	15

• Age-

Age	Points
Under 18	0
18-35	12
36	11
37	10
38	9
39	8
40	7
41	6
42	5
43	4
44	3
45	2
46	1
47 and older	0

• English Skills-

1st Official language

CLB Level 9: Points Per Ability: 6

• Listening: over 8.0
• Reading: over 7.0
• Writing: over 7.0
• Speaking: over 7.0

CLB Level 8: Points Per Ability: 5

• Listening: 7.5
• Reading: 6.5
• Writing: 6.5
• Speaking: 6.5

CLB Level 7: Points Per Ability: 4 ** MINIMUM THRESHOLD**

• Listening: 6.0
• Reading: 6.0
• Writing: 6.0
• Speaking: 6.0

2nd Official language

CLB Level 5: Points (Total)= 4

• Listening: 5.0
• Reading: 4.0
• Writing: 5.0
• Speaking: 5.0
• French Skills

1st Official language

NCLC Level 9: Points Per Ability: 6

• Listening: over 298
• Reading: over 248
• Writing: over 371
• speaking: over 371

CLB Level 8: Points Per Ability: 5

• Listening: 280 – 297
• Reading: 233 – 247
• Writing: 349 – 370
• Speaking: 349 – 370

CLB Level 7: Points Per Ability: 4 ** MINIMUM THRESHOLD**

• Listening: 248 – 279
• Reading: 207– 232
• Writing: 310 – 348
• Speaking: 310– 348

2nd Official language

NCLC Level 7: Points (Total)=4 points

• Listening: 181 – 298+
• Reading: 151 – 248+
• Writing: 226 – 371+
• Speaking: 226 – 371+
• Arranged Employment-Has to be assessed in detail.-10 points.
• Adaptability-10 points.

Who can get this Visa:-

You are eligible to get this visa if you:-

• have worked full time for at least one year in the applying occupation within the past 10 years in the skills 0, A and B and
• Fall in the occupation list approved by the Canada immigration and citizenship in consent with the labor market or
• Have a job offer already arranged in the Country or
• Are an International graduate who has enrolled himself/herself in the PHD program in Canada and
• Meet the minimum English requirement of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7.
• Can claim additional points by Test d’evaluation de francais(French exam test).
• Have Canadian Diploma ,Bachelor , trade certificate or Foreign Qualification assessed by Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) by an agency approved by Canada immigration and citizenship to provide evidence to Canadian qualification.
• Do not have any criminal convictions.

These occupations are either:

• Skill Type O (management occupations) or
• Skill Level A (professional occupations) or
• Skill Level B (technical occupations and skilled trades).

Starting from May 2013 Canadian government has introduced a process of going through the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) where foreign degrees,diplomas certificates etc are compared with the Canadian credentials to check their equivalence before applying for Federal Skilled worker visa.

Every person who is a primary applicant and has completed their education outside Canada has to undergo Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) before lodging the final visa application.

There are four bodies which have been approved by government of Canada to conduct Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). They are:-

• Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
• International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
• World Education Services.
• Medical Council of Canada (professional body)

Visa Fee

• Right of Permanent Residence Fee-490 CAD
• Principal applicant-475
• Principal applicant, if less than 22 years of age and not a spouse or common-law partner (including a dependent child of the sponsor, a child to be adopted and an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild)-75 CAD
• A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner-550 CAD
• A family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner-150 CAD

What you get after Visa Approval:-

1. Can live and work in Canada permanently.
2. Can sponsor your family to become permanent residents.
3. Can apply for citizenship after spending three years (1,095 days) in Canada.

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Canada Federal Skilled Trades Program(FSTP)

The government approves only 3000 applications each year under this visa category where no more than 100 applications for a particular occupation is considered for processing each year for Category A while there is no cap on Category B.

There are in total 43 occupations in this group which are subdivided into two i.e. category A and Category B.

Category A

Category A has a cap of 100 applications as these are occupations of moderate labor market need.

• 7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations.
• 7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades.
• 7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers.
• 7271 Carpenters.
• 7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades.
• 7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews.
• 8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry.
• 8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying.
• 8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling services.
• 8241 Logging machinery operators.
• 8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers.
• 9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing.
• 9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities.
• 9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing.
• 9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing.
• 9241 Power engineers and power systems operators.
• 9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators.

Category B

It consists of occupations which are in demand.

• 7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors.
• 7233 Sheet metal workers.
• 7233 Sheet metal workers.
• 7236 Ironworkers.
• 7237 Welders and related machine operators.
• 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system).
• 7242 Industrial electricians.
• 7243 Power system electricians.
• 7244 Electrical power line and cable workers.
• 7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers.
• 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers.
• 7251 Plumbers.
• 7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers.
• 7253 Gas fitters.
• 7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics.
• 7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics.
• 7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics.
• 7314 Railway carmen/women.
• 7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors.
• 7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics.
• 7371 Crane operators.
• 7372 Drillers and blasters – surface, mining, quarrying and construction.
• 7373 Water well drillers.
• 8231 Underground production and development miners.
• 8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers.
• 9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operator.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply as skilled worker the aspirant should:-

1. Plan to live in any state except Quebec.
2. Meets minimum language requirement of (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening, and CLB 4 for reading and writing.
3. Have at least 2 years of full time working experience in the nominated occupation in the past 5 years before applying.
4. Should perform all the duties mentioned for the nominated occupation in National Occupational Classification (NOC).
5. Have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body.

Fee

• Right of Permanent Residence Fee-490 CAD
• Principal applicant-475
• Principal applicant, if less than 22 years of age and not a spouse or common-law partner (including a dependent child of the sponsor, a child to be adopted and an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild)-75 CAD
• A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner-550 CAD
• A family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner-150 CAD

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Canadian Experience Class

After you have spent some time in Canada and you have required skilled experience ,good knowledge of English and French while on student or temporary work permit visa can apply under Canadian Experience class to gain permanent residency in Canada.

Eligibility Criteria:-

In order to be eligible to apply the applicant should:-

• Have experience in the skills mentioned in National Occupation Code(NOC) i.e. experience in one of the following:-
• Managerial jobs (NOC skill type 0)
• Professional jobs (NOC skill type A)
• Technical jobs and skilled trades (NOC skill type B)
• Have at least 12 months of full time working experience in the nominated occupation in past three years preceding the application.
• Have past experience as per the guidelines of authority to work associated with the visa.
• Meet minimum language requirement either in English or French. Language level requirements vary with the type of skilled occupation applying for and are as follows:-
• For occupations in Category 0, A
• English-At least 6.0 in all the our modules of IELTS.
• French-At least in Speaking-309, Listening-248, Reading-206,Writing-309
• For occupations in Category B
• English-At least in Speaking-5.0, Listening-5.0, Reading-4.0, Writing-5.0
• French-At least in Speaking-225, Listening-180, Reading-150, Writing-225
• Not plan to live in Quebec.

Visa Fee

• Right of Permanent Residence Fee-490 CAD
• Principal applicant-475
• Principal applicant, if less than 22 years of age and not a spouse or common-law partner (including a dependent child of the sponsor, a child to be adopted and an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild)-75 CAD
• A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner-550 CAD
• A family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner-150 CAD

Benefits of the Visa:-

• Can live and work in Canada permanently.
• Can sponsor your family to become permanent residents.
• Can apply for citizenship after spending three years (1,095 days) in Canada.

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Quebec Skilled Worker

Quebec skilled worker is one of the most popular PNP programs of Canada. Quebec is the largest Canadian province situated in the east central zone of Canada and is the only province in the country where French language is used predominantly. Quebec has advanced open economy and is ranked the 37th largest economy in the world just behind Greece and 28th for the gross domestic product.Quebec is a Centre of leading-edge industries including aerospace, information technologies and software and multimedia and is one of North America’s leading high-tech player. It encompassing approximately 7,300 businesses and employ more than 145,000 people.

Quebec plans to create 115,000 new jobs in knowledge and innovation sectors by 2017 and therefore invites immigrants to contribute towards its economy.

Quebec skilled worker is provincial nomination immigration program which allows people across the globe to live and work in Quebec during their initial stay and contribute to its economic growth along with the development of the Quebec labor market.

Eligibility Criteria

The aspirant needs to be assessed on the following factors:-

Education

1. Your Training i.e your qualification should fall under the area of Training(AOT) list of Quebec and the qualification should be foreign recognized or equivalent to Quebec diploma.
2. The Training diploma must have been awarded within past 5 years before applying or if it is not then applicant should have at least 1 year of experience in the field which is highly relevant to the area of training.

Work Experience

1. Work experience either full time ,part time or internship full-time or part-time work as part of an apprenticeship, training or specialization recognized by a diploma, both remunerated and non-remunerated in the field related to diploma or area of training within the past 5 years preceding the application is considered.

Age

1. Should not be less than 17 years.

Language Skills

1. Have English skills of not less than CLB 5.
2. To claim points for french threshold level for learning is level 7 (advanced intermediate) of the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français des personnes immigrantes adultes or its equivalent (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is
3. Stay and relationship with Canadian citizen and Quebec residents.
4. Offer of Employment from Quebec Employer.
5. Spouse Characteristics.

Other Factors

1. Number of children less than 22 years migrating to Quebec along with.
2. Financial sufficiency to support the family for initial 3 months of stay after migrating to Quebec.
3. Adaptability which depends about your preparation to migrate.

In order to qualify Single applicant must score 49 points whereas the married couple should pocket not less than 57 points.

Maximum number of points that can be claimed on the basis of the above factors are:-

Processing Time:-

May range between 7 months to 39 months depending upon the nationality of the applicant. For India the processing time is 11 months to 12 month for selection process.

Visa Fee

• Fee for Quebec selection certificate=765 CAD$ for the primary Applicant 164 CAD $ for secondary applicant and dependents.
• Fee for Canada permanent Residency.

Investors Entrepreneur and Self Employed

Canada is one of the most preferred cost effective global investment destinations. Canada is a world leader of major industries like Aerospace, Automotive, Petroleum, Agriculture, Information Technology and Shipbuilding. Low business costs and corporate tax rates, ready access to markets, a highly skilled and educated workforce, strong public support for R&D and stable, robust financial institutions makes Canada most profitable place to invest in among major first world countries.

Canadian Government and immigration encourages people across the globe to invest and contribute to Canadian economy thereby increasing international exposure and great earning potential to the business people.

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There are four different categories to apply under Business Visa.

1. Investors – As of July 1, 2012, we are not accepting federal Investor applications for the time being. This is so we can focus on processing the applications we already have and review the program. This pause on new applications will go on until further notice. It does not apply to the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program.
2. Entrepreneurs – CIC is not accepting applications for the federal entrepreneur program at this time. We will only process applications received before July 1, 2011. This temporary pause will go on until further notice.
3. Start Up Visa Program– The Startup Visa Program has been designed for those foreign entrepreneurs who have the capability, skills and experience to setup new business in Canada. The business such build expected to create new jobs in Canada and help contribute to the Canadian economy and growth.

If you have creative business idea supported by the designated organization, you are welcome to Canada.

What are the key requirements of the program?

The key requirements of the visa are as follows:

• Support by designated organization: To apply for the Start up visa, you need to have a support from a designated entity or organization. Such Designated organization need to provide a letter of support to you, which you need to submit with your application for visa.
• Language Proficiency: You must have the required level of language proficiency (CLB 5) in either English or French. Provide the test result of a recognized agency (i.e. IELTS), with appropriate score in all four language abilities, i.e. Speaking, listening, reading, writing.
• Need to have enough funds: You must show that you have enough funds to support yourself and your accompanying family members (if any) when you land in Canada. Provide the proof of funds while submitting application.
• Self Employed Person Program: This program has been designed for those individuals who want to become self employed after immigrating to Canada. Such applicants are expected to have experience in cultural or athletics activities (to contribute in the same) or in farm management (to purchase and manage farm) in Canada.

What are the key requirements of the Self Employed Person Program?

To become eligible to apply in self employed program you need to have:

• Appropriate Experience: Your experience in as a self employed person can be counted only if:
1. You have participated in any cultural or athletics activity or event at international level.
2. You have been self employed in any cultural or athletics activity or
3. You have experience in farm management.
• Selection criteria: Your eligibility will be assessed based on the below parameters:
1. age
2. language proficiency
3. education
4. experience
5. adaptability

Medical, security and other requirements.

You and your accompanying family members would require producing medical and character certifications.

Proof of Funds: You need to show that you have sufficient funds to support the stay of yourself and your family members accompanying you, once you arrive in Canada.

How to apply for relevant business visa programs in Canada to get PR in Canada?

If you are interested in applying for any of the business programs, i.e. startup, self employed, etc.)

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Family and spouse

Disclaimer – This page is only for information purpose. Visas Avenue provide documentation assistance only for the key Canada immigration programs, i.e. Express Entry System, PNP, etc.

As soon as the man steps into the world the first people he comes across are his family members. When we are disillusioned from the outer world, want to share our happiness ,achievements, tensions ,family is always there to back on. Whenever we work ,we work for the better life of our family ,our near and dear ones so why to live far from them. You can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or any other eligible relatives to come and live with you in Canada.

To be eligible to sponsor you should:-

• Above 18 years of age
• Be Canadian citizen or Permanent resident
• Be able to support the sponsored family members financially in their initial stay period and the duration of support varies from 3 to 10 years depending upon the relationship that you hold with the family member.

Note: If you have sponsored any person in the past who has asked government for financial support after coming to Canada ,you may not be able to sponsor any other person

Eligibility of Spouse:-

• Should be above 18 years of age
• Should be legally married or in a common law relationship.
• Should have a marriage certificate issued by the state,territory or provincial government if the marriage has taken place in Canada.
• If the marriage has taken place outside Canada then it should be valid as per the country law where the ceremony has taken place and the Canadian law. .However If the marriage ceremony has taken place in the embassy or Consulate then it should be valid as per the law of the country where ceremony has conducted rather than the country represented by Embassy Or Consulate.
• Should not have any Criminal convictions ,offences or suffer from any critical health condition..

Eligibility of Dependent Child.

• Should be less than 22 yrs age and don’t have any spouse and common law partner.
• Over 22 years of Age but should satisfied either of two conditions Mention below
• Should be engaged full time ongoing study
• Should be engaged full time ongoing study
• If a child has a spouse or common law partner before turning 22 then he should :-
• Should be engaged full time ongoing study
• Should be financially dependent on parents since they become spouse and common law partner.
• If the child is over 22 yrs of Age he should be financially dependent on parents due to physical or mental conditions.

Eligibility of other sponsored relative

You can sponsor:

1. brothers or sisters, nephews or nieces, granddaughters or grandsons who are orphaned, under 18 years of age and not married or in a common-law relationship.
2. another relative of any age or relationship but only under specific conditions (see Note below)
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3. accompanying relatives of the above (for example, spouse, partner and dependent children).

Note: You can sponsor one relative regardless of age or relationship only if you do not have a living spouse or common-law partner, conjugal partner, a son or daughter, parent, grandparent, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece who could be sponsored as a member of the family class, and you do not have any relative who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident or registered as an Indian under the Indian Act.

Process timing

Depends on nationality of applicant.

Fees for Family Sponsored Visa (Spouse/Partner/Children)

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their Spouse, partner or Children to get permanent residency in Australia. Find below the fees applicable to family sponsored visas, i.e. Children, Spouse or Partner visa.

Note:The visa fees given above is subject to change and revision periodically. Hence, for any clarification about the fees or to confirm the latest/updated visa fees, you may contact our immigration expert.

Nova Scotia PNP

A low cost of living and a high quality of life make Nova Scotia an enjoyable and affordable place to live. Organizations designed to help you find employment, improve language skills, or enroll in university make the transition easier. Welcoming people will make you feel that you belong, and safe communities will put your mind at ease. And Nova Scotia has a health-care system that puts people first — it is based on need, not ability to pay. Come to the place where a safe and secure environment, dependable people, and opportunities for your future give you the freedom to achieve great things.

NOVA SCOTIA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

The Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program is a two stage application process which allows Government of Nova Scotia to recruit and select immigrants who intend to settle in the province, and have the skills, education, and work experience that would contribute to labor market and economic needs of the province.Ask here an expert how to apply?

Eligibility criteria for the Nova Scotia Regional Labor Market Demand stream include the following:

• You are between the ages of 21 and 55 at the time the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration receives your complete application;
• You have achieved a minimum language standard on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)s scale or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) of at least CLB/NCLC Level 5 (see below in Further Information on Language Standards and Testing);
• Your intended occupation is a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0, A, or B and there is demonstrated demand for this occupation in the regional labour market in the community in which you intend to live (see below in Further Information on Occupations and Assessing a Region’s Labor Market Needs);
• You are between the ages of 21 and 55 at the time the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration receives your complete application;
• You have achieved a minimum language standard on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scale or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) of at least CLB/NCLC Level 5 (see below in Further Information on Language Standards and Testing);
• Your intended occupation is a National Occupational Classification (NOC) level 0, A, or B and there is demonstrated demand for this occupation in the regional labour market in the community in which you intend to live (see below in Further Information on Occupations and Assessing a Region’s Labor Market Needs);
• You are a citizen of or hold a passport or other documentation permitting you to legally reside in your current country of residence;
• You have the required amount of funds (see below in Further Information on Required Funds);
• NSNP – Regional Labor Market Demand Stream Application Guide Page 4 of 24 February 18, 2014
• You have completed the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma with a minimum of twelve (12) years of education and/or training from a recognized educational institution AND you have completed and received a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary educational institution or training program. The post-secondary education or training program must have been at least one academic year in length.
• You have at least two (2) years of continuous full-time work experience within the last five (5) years, in a field of work related to your intended occupation in Nova Scotia;
• You can demonstrate that you will become economically established in Nova Scotia and that you intend to live in the province permanently;
• You have completed an Employment and Settlement Plan which outlines your potential economic, labor market and social contributions to the community.

Application Process

STEP 1:-

Complete the required application forms, attach all supporting documentation and submit your application package to the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration for review. The processing time for eligible applications can be up to three (3) months or more.

STEP 2:-

Apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for a permanent resident visa

Within six (6) months of receiving your nominee certificate, apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for your permanent resident visa. You, your spouse and dependents must meet requirements for medical, security and criminal admissibility, and in some cases you may be asked to go for an interview. CIC has the final authority to issue a permanent resident visa.

Fee:-

There is no fee for Nova Scotia Nominee Program however CIC fee is applicable for permanent residency which is equivalent to:-

• Right of Permanent Residence Fee-490 CAD
• Principal applicant-475
• Principal applicant, if less than 22 years of age and not a spouse or common-law partner (including a dependent child of the sponsor, a child to be adopted and an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild)-75 CAD
• A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a spouse or common-law partner-550 CAD/li>
• A family member of the principal applicant who is less than 22 years of age and is not a spouse or common-law partner-150 CAD

Processing Time

12-15 months