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**New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot
The New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot is a five-year pilot program that addresses critical labour shortages in various sectors and across different regions in the province. The Pilot was created to attract skilled workers to occupations that have been, and will continue to be, difficult to fill in New Brunswick in the years to come.

The Critical Worker Pilot is an employer-driven stream, based on targeted recruitment for skilled workers and therefore candidate applications to the pilot are made through the participant employer. The program does not accept direct applications from interested candidates.

** Source: New Brunswick Government website

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08/19/2020

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*Skilled Category: PNP

Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker without job offer: Occupation in Demand
This sub-category is for skilled workers who:
• Don't have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly skilled in an in-demand occupation.
• Meet the criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we will use what was on this website when we first got your application.

Eligibility
To be eligible, you must pay a non-refundable $350 application fee online by Visa or Mastercard. It is the last step in order to submit your application.
You may qualify if:
• You live outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada
• Are not a refugee claimant
• Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid
• Have a language score of at least 4 – Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
o Some employers may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB 4
• Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that's comparable to that in Canada
• Have earned a diploma, certificate or degree
o For education outside of Canada, you must submit an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization (See IRCC's list of approved organizations)
o Individuals who have completed trades or job training as part of their high school education must instead apply for Saskatchewan licensure (See Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements)
• Have work experience that is high skilled and not on the Excluded Occupation List
o You must have a minimum of one year of full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) paid work experience in a skilled occupation over the past 10 years related to your field of education. Your work experience must be in a high skilled occupation (NOC "0", "A" or "B") that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan at the time of your application. Please see Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more information.
• Your work experience must be related to your occupation and education
o See SINP Requirements Related to Professional Status or Licensure for more information
• You may need to provide proof of Professional Status or of eligibility for Licensure
o See Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more information
o You must include all required documents in your application. Missing documents will result in your incomplete application being returned. Your application fee will not be refunded.
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan
To apply for this sub-category, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Candidates that are eligible will receive an invitation to submit an application. The points scores associated with an EOI profile will determine the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Those with high scores within the pool of candidates will have a greater chance of being invited to apply.

Excluded Occupation List for the SINP’s Express Entry Category and the Occupations In-Demand Category
People with the following occupations are excluded from applying to the Occupations In-Demand (OID) and Express Entry (EE) program sub-categories. This is a list of occupations that are not eligible for these program subcategories.

Note that NOC “C” (occupations that usually require high-school or job-specific training) and NOC “D” (occupations that usually require on-the-job training) skill levels are not eligible for the Occupation In-Demand and Express Entry subcategories.

These occupations may be eligible through the International Skilled Worker Employment Offer and Saskatchewan Work Experience subcategories if your employer has registered with the Government of Saskatchewan and received approval for the job offer.

0011 Legislators
0012 Senior government managers and officials
0015 Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
0311 Managers in health care
0411 Government managers - health and social policy development and
program administration
0412 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and
program administration
0413 Government managers - education policy development and program administration
0414 Other managers in public administration
0422 School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
0431 Commissioned police officers
0432 Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
0433 Commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces
0511 Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
0513 Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
0823 Managers in aquaculture
1111 Financial auditors and accountants
1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
1227 Court officers and justices of the peace

1228 Employment insurance, immigration, border services and revenue officers
1312 Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
1314 Assessors, valuators and appraisers
1315 Customs, ship and other brokers
2111 Physicists and astronomers
2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
2114 Meteorologists and climatologists
2115 Other professional occupations in physical sciences
2122 Forestry professionals
2145 Petroleum engineers
2146 Aerospace engineers
2152 Landscape architects
2153 Urban and land use planners
2271 Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
2273 Deck officers, water transport
2274 Engineer officers, water transport
2275 Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators
3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
3111 Specialist physicians
3112 General practitioners and family physicians
3113 Dentists
3114 Veterinarians
3121 Optometrists
3124 Allied primary health practitioners
3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
3131 Pharmacists
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142 Physiotherapists
3144 Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
3213 Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
3221 Denturists
3222 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
3231 Opticians
3232 Practitioners of natural healing
3233 Licensed practical nurses
3236 Massage therapists

4012 Post-secondary teaching and research assistants
4031 Secondary school teachers
4032 Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
4111 Judges
4112 Lawyers and Quebec notaries
4154 Professional occupations in religion
4155 Probation and parole officers and related occupations
4168 Program officers unique to government
4217 Other religious occupations
4311 Police officers (except commissioned)
4312 Firefighters
4313 Non-commissioned ranks of the Canadian Forces
5111 Librarians
5112 Conservators and curators
5113 Archivists
5121 Authors and writers
5122 Editors
5123 Journalists
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
5132 Conductors, composers and arrangers
5133 Musicians and singers
5134 Dancers
5135 Actors and comedians
5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
5211 Library and public archive technicians
5212 Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries
5221 Photographers
5222 Film and video camera operators
5223 Graphic arts technicians
5224 Broadcast technicians
5225 Audio and video recording technicians
5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting
and the performing arts
5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography
and the performing arts
5231 Announcers and other broadcasters
5232 Other performers, n.e.c.
5241 Graphic designers and illustrators

5242 Interior designers and interior decorators
5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
5244 Artisans and craftspersons
5245 Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products
5251 Athletes
5252 Coaches
5253 Sports officials and referees
5254 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
6231 Insurance agents and brokers
6232 Real estate agents and salespersons
6311 Food service supervisors
6314 Customer and information services supervisors
6341 Hairstylists and barbers
6343 Shoe repairers and shoemakers
6346 Funeral directors and embalmers
7233 Sheet metal workers
7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians
7253 Gas fitters
7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations
7316 Machine fitters
7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics
7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers
7372 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
8261 Fishing masters and officers
8262 Fishermen/women
9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing
9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing
9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing
9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly
9235 Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators
9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators

*source: Canada Immigration

08/17/2020

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*Northwest Territories Nominee Program: Business Stream
The Business Stream is for people who want to start a business in the NWT, purchase an existing business based here, or invest in and operate an existing business based here.
In the NWT you can expect no wait-list for your application, faster processing times, and real people in the NWT helping you through the process from start to finish.

Do you Qualify?
To apply via the Business Stream, there are some criteria you must meet:
1. Applicants must commit to invest:
o A minimum of $300,000 CDN equity* into starting or buying a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; or
o A minimum of $150,000 CDN equity* into starting or buying a business outside of the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

2. You must demonstrate you own at least 33.3% of the business, unless your personal equity investment is at least $1,000,000 CDN, in which case you may own less.

3. You must also provide proof that you have a personal net worth of:
o At least $500,000 CDN if starting or buying a business within the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; or
o At least $250,000 CDN if starting or buying a business outside the corporate boundaries of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

4. You must demonstrate that they have achieved a level of proficiency of 4 against the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 4) in English or the equivalent language level against the Niveaux de competence linquistique Canadiens (NCLC) in French upon application.
o Please note that the Nominee Program will only accept test results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) if submitting results in English, and the Test d'évaluation de français (TEF) if submitting results in French. Test results must be no older than two (2) years at the time of application.

5. You must demonstrate reasonable knowledge and understanding of the Northwest Territories and its economy.

6. You must demonstrate reasonable communication skills appropriate to conduct business in the Northwest Territories and to integrate into the local community;
7. You need to have the necessary experience and education to successfully implement the business plan;

8. You must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to start and operate a business and support themselves sand any dependents for the duration of the applicant’s Business Performance Agreement;

9. You can not have an active application with any other provincial or territorial nominee program; not have an active application with any other stream of the Nominee Program in the Northwest Territories; and not be a Refugee Claimant.

10. And of course, you must be ready and willing to settle full-time right here in the NWT!

*Source: Canada Immigration

08/15/2020

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*British Columbia Tech Pilot
The BC PNP Tech Pilot is an initiative under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to support the tech sector in recruiting top international talent.
The BC PNP Tech Pilot has been extended to June 2021 to provide B.C. tech employers with the continued ability to recruit and retain international talent when local skilled workers are unavailable.

The BC Provincial Nominee Program Tech Pilot offers an expedited immigration pathway for people with tech skills applying to be permanent Canadian residents who will contribute to B.C.’s shared prosperity.

B.C. is developing the highest quality local talent by introducing students to tech earlier, expanding tech training and education in post-secondary institutions and creating work experience opportunities.

Beyond accessing the skills and talent of B.C. workers, companies need to be able to attract skilled workers from around the world. Tech entrepreneurs and skilled workers from other countries can help grow B.C.’s technology sector, leading to more jobs for British Columbians.

In support of these priorities, the Tech Pilot has supported over 4,200 tech workers to be nominated for permanent residence since its launch in May 2017. The pilot helps ensure the technology sector can attract and retain the talent it needs to sustain and grow the sector further.

The BC PNP Tech Pilot helps employers address their talent needs by providing a fast-tracked, permanent immigration pathway for in-demand foreign workers and international students.

Job offer minimum requirement for eligible tech occupations
• Job offers under the BC PNP Tech Pilot must meet the following criteria:
• the job offer must be for a single job in one of the 29 occupations eligible under the BC
• PNP Tech Pilot;
• the job offer must be at least one year in duration (365 days); and
• there must be at least 120 calendar days remaining on the job offer at the time of application
• longer duration job offers, including indeterminate (permanent, or with no set end date) job offers, are also eligible.

Advantages of the BC PNP
• applicants can apply without a Labour Market Impact Assessment
• nominees receive work permit support while waiting for permanent residence
• nominees are eligible to apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent residence for themselves and their dependents
BC PNP Tech Pilot:
• registrants in eligible tech occupations are invited to apply weekly, applicants receive priority processing, and job offers can be one year in length
• employer and client support throughout the process
• nominees are exempt from foreign buyers’ tax
Employer eligibility
• be established as an employer in good standing in B.C.
• have 5 full-time employees (3 if outside Greater Vancouver)
• have a history of good workplace and business practices
• offer a job for a full-time, indeterminate position with a market wage rate (under the BC PNP Tech Pilot, applicants may have a one-year, full-time job offer)
• satisfy recruitment requirements
Applicants must have a job offer to be eligible for most of the BC PNP categories.
Skills Immigration – Skilled Worker: Workers with a skilled job offer in a NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B may be eligible to apply in this category from within or outside of Canada.
Applicants must:
• have an indeterminate, full-time job offer from a B.C. employer (BC PNP Tech Pilot: applicants in eligible tech occupations may have a one-year, full-time job offer)
• have a minimum of two years directly related work experience
• meet BC PNP minimum income requirements
• demonstrate English or French language proficiency at a Canadian Language Benchmark level 4 if the job offer is a NOC Skill Level B. If the job offer is classified as NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A, applicants are not required to submit valid language test results
• be qualified for the offered position
• have been offered a wage competitive with B.C. wage rates for the occupation
Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker: Workers may be eligible under this category and receive faster processing of their permanent residence application if they meet the above requirements of the Skills Immigration - Skilled Worker category, and they also:
• meet the criteria for at least one of the federal economic immigration programs subject to IRCC’s Express Entry system
• obtain a valid IRCC Express Entry Profile Number and Job Seeker Validation Code
• meet the minimum language criteria for one of the federal economic immigration programs

Applicants must have a job offer to be eligible for most of the BC PNP categories.
Skills Immigration – Entry Level and Semi-Skilled (ELSS): Workers in select entry-level (NOC Skill Level C or D) occupations may also be eligible.
Applicants must:
• be employed and working full-time with a B.C. employer in one of the eligible occupations in the tourism/hospitality, long-haul trucking, or food processing industries, for at least nine consecutive months OR: be employed and working full-time in any NOC Skill Level C or D occupation in the Northeast Development Region
• have accepted an indeterminate, full-time job offer from a B.C. employer
• meet BC PNP minimum income requirements
• have completed a secondary education and any licensing/certification required for the offered job
• be proficient in English or French language at a Canadian Language Benchmark level 4 or higher
• be qualified for the offered position
• have been offered a wage competitive with B.C. wage rates for the occupation

Eligible Tech Pilot occupations
The complete list of the 29 in-demand tech occupations are listed below.
Technology companies hiring for occupations that are not eligible for the BC PNP Tech Pilot are still able to connect with the concierge service regarding their specific needs.
0131 Telecommunication carriers managers
0213 Computer and information systems managers
0512 Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
2131 Civil engineers
2132 Mechanical engineers
2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
2134 Chemical engineers
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
2172 Database analysts and data administrators
2173 Software engineers and designers
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2175 Web designers and developers
2221 Biological technologists and technicians
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2281 Computer network technicians
2282 User support technicians
2283 Information systems testing technicians
5121 Authors and writers
5122 Editors
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters
5224 Broadcast technicians
5225 Audio and video recording technicians
5226 Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts
5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
6221 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade

*source: Canada Immigration

08/14/2020

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*Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker without job offer: Occupation in Demand

This sub-category is for skilled workers who:
• Don't have a job offer in Saskatchewan but are highly skilled in an in-demand occupation.
• Meet the criteria. Criteria can change at any time, but we will use what was on this website when we first got your application.

Eligibility
To be eligible, you must pay a non-refundable $350 application fee online by Visa or Mastercard. It is the last step in order to submit your application.
You may qualify if:
• You live outside of Canada or have proof of legal status in Canada
• Are not a refugee claimant
• Score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the SINP point assessment grid
• Have a language score of at least 4 – Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4
o Some employers may ask for language scores that are higher than CLB 4
• Have completed post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship that's comparable to that in Canada
• Have earned a diploma, certificate or degree
o For education outside of Canada, you must submit an educational credential assessment (ECA) from a designated organization (See IRCC's list of approved organizations)
o Individuals who have completed trades or job training as part of their high school education must instead apply for Saskatchewan licensure (See Regulated Occupations and Licensing Requirements)
• Have work experience that is high skilled and not on the Excluded Occupation List
o You must have a minimum of one year of full-time (minimum 30 hours per week) paid work experience in a skilled occupation over the past 10 years related to your field of education. Your work experience must be in a high skilled occupation (NOC "0", "A" or "B") that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan at the time of your application. Please see Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more information.
• Your work experience must be related to your occupation and education
o See SINP Requirements Related to Professional Status or Licensure for more information
• You may need to provide proof of Professional Status or of eligibility for Licensure
o See Occupations In-Demand and Express Entry Occupation Requirements for more information
o You must include all required documents in your application. Missing documents will result in your incomplete application being returned. Your application fee will not be refunded.
• Have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan
To apply for this sub-category, you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Candidates that are eligible will receive an invitation to submit an application. The points scores associated with an EOI profile will determine the likelihood of receiving an invitation. Those with high scores within the pool of candidates will have a greater chance of being invited to apply.

*source: Canada Immigration

08/14/2020

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*Newfoundland and Labrador: Entrepreneur
To qualify, an individual must:
• Be at least 21 years and no more than 59 of age;
• Provide a business plan with supporting financial documentation verified by a recognized third-party professional (applicants are solely responsible for payment of associated fees related to obtaining these documents);
• Have a minimum of Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign credential verified by an Education Credential Assessment (ECA), taken in the last five (5) years prior to the date the EOI is submitted;
• Want to live permanently in Newfoundland and Labrador while owning and actively managing a local business that has the potential to create significant economic benefit to Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Have at least $600,000 CAD in unencumbered net business and personal assets that can readily be transferred to Canada;
• Be able to invest at least $200,000 CAD of their own money to establish a business in the Newfoundland and Labrador with minimum ownership of 33.3 percent, or $1 million in equity investment;
• Demonstrate ability to create at least one (1) full-time equivalent job for the local population (permanent residents and Canadian citizens);
• Demonstrate that the business is a for-profit entity with the primary purpose of earning profits through the sale of goods and/or services;
• Have at least two (2) years’ experience actively managing and owning a business (25 percent minimum ownership) in the last five (5) years OR five (5) or more years’ experience in a senior business management role in the last ten years;
• Have a score of at least five (5) on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French (acceptable tests are Canadian English Language Proficiency Program (CELPIP) General Test, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), General Training Test; or Test d’evaluation de francais (TEF);
• Complete an online EOI; and
• Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

Partnerships
The International Entrepreneur (IE) category allows up to 10 partners (i.e. the primary applicant and nine (9) additional partners) associated with one application. Both international and Canadian citizens or permanent residents can be partners on the application. Each applicant seeking permanent residency through this category must either:
• invest $200,000 (CDN) and have at least one-third (33.3 percent) ownership of the company or
• must invest $1,000,000 or more.
It must also be shown that participating partners are actively involved in the day-to-day management of the proposed business.

*source: Canada Immigration

08/13/2020

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*Entrepreneur
The Entrepreneur Stream is for experienced business owners or senior business managers who want to live in Nova Scotia. They must start a new business or buy an existing business and must actively participate in the day-to-day management of the business. After operating the business for a year, the entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status. Application to the stream is by invitation only.
ELIGIBILITY
To apply you must:
be 21 years of age or older;
want to live permanently in Nova Scotia while owning and actively managing a Nova Scotia business;
have a net worth of at least $600,000 CAD;
be able to invest at least $150,000 CAD of your own money to establish a business in Nova Scotia;
have at least 3 years’ experience actively managing and owning a business (1/3 ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years’ experience in a senior business management role;
have a score of at least 5 on the Canadian Language Benchmark in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English or French;
complete an online Expression of Interest;
receive an Invitation to Apply from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration.

*source: Canada Immigration