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December 13, 2022 – Ontario PNP also known as OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program) sent 160 notifications of interest (NOIs) to francophone Express Entry Profiles. This draw invited Express Entry profiles having their CRS score between 341 – 490.

To give a context, CRS cut off score has never been below 424 (July 18, 2022) for OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, other than the September 23, 2022 draw. Generally, OINP Francophone draw declares lower and upper range of cut-off, but September 23 draw removed the upper cap.

Additionally, this draw was also special because it only invited 35 occupations (listed below) as specified by the new NOC codes (TEER system). Furthermore, Express Entry profiles created between December 13, 2021 – December 13, 2022 were considered for December 13 OINP draw.

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In total, OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream has sent 1,539 NOIs this year. So, Francophiles have a good chance of getting Ontario Provincial Nomination to achieve permanent residency in Canada with comparatively lower CRS score in the Express Entry system.



List of Invited NOCs

  • 41220 – Secondary school teachers
  • 41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
  • 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
  • 41200 – University professors and lecturers
  • 63202 – Bakers
  • 63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale
  • 72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
  • 72106 – Welders and related machine operators
  • 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
  • 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
  • 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
  • 72310 – Carpenters
  • 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
  • 72311 – Cabinetmakers
  • 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
  • 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
  • 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
  • 72101 – Tool and die makers
  • 73110 – Roofers and shinglers
  • 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
  • 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
  • 73111 – Glaziers
  • 73100 – Concrete finishers
  • 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
  • 72201 – Industrial electricians
  • 72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers
  • 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  • 72302 – Gas fitters
  • 72320 – Bricklayers
  • 72300 – Plumbers
  • 72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
  • 82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying
  • 73402 – Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction
  • 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations

OINP Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream Requirements

  1. A valid Express Entry Profile under
    • Federal Skilled Worker Program “OR”
    • Canadian Experience Class
  2. Education: Canadian bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree or its equivalent from another country
  3. Language requirements:
    • A Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher in French-Speaking tests TEF/TCF; “And”
    • A Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 6 or higher in English-Speaking tests, IELTS/CELPIP. Click here for language equivalency chart.
  4. Intention to live in Ontario

Click here for more information on OINP Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

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  • Here Are Latest IRCC Processing Times As Of December 14!Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 7:42 PM EST

    IRCC upgraded its online processing tool in early 2022 to provide accurate information on average processing timeframes. On March 31, 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced this modification to modernize Canada’s immigration system. This page contains the most recent IRCC processing timeframes as of December 14, 2022.

    The Canadian immigration backlog has shrunk from 1.2 million on October 31, 2022 to 1.09 million as of November 30, 2022. This backlog data was also updated today (December 14) by IRCC. Furthermore, 1.02 million applications are still being processed within IRCC service standards. As of November 30, IRCC was processing around 2.1 million applications.

    What Updates Does the Processing Time Include 

    The processing time begins when IRCC receives the application and ends when the immigration officer reaches a decision on the application. IRCC bases processing time on the time it takes to process comparable applications in the past. Furthermore, depending on whether the application was submitted on paper or online, the processing time may vary.

    These processing times are intended to provide fresh weekly timeframes based on data from the previous six months. It also links application volume with operational concerns to help prospective immigrants better plan their journey.

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    Processing Times for Citizenship & PR cards

    Processing Time for Family Sponsorship

    Processing time for Canadian Passport 

    Processing time for Economic Class



    Processing Time for Temporary Residence Application 

    *Applications for critical occupations are being prioritized. If you are not applying for a job in a critical occupation, your processing time may be longer than shown above.
    Source: IRCC

    • Canada Immigration Backlog Reduces To 1.09 Million – New IRCC DataWednesday, 14 December 2022, 11:02 AM EST

      The Canada immigration backlog has decreased from 1.2 million on October 31, 2022 to 1.09 million as of November 30, 2022. IRCC has updated this new data today (December 14, 2022).

      Furthermore, 1.02 million applications are still being processed within IRCC service standards. This number has slightly reduced from 1.04 million since October 31st data. So, in all, 2.1 million applications are now being processed at IRCC.

      On August 24, 2022, the IRCC minister confirmed that backlog data is different from service standard data. For example, if spousal sponsorship specifies a processing period of 12 months, an application that is being processed within 12 months is “NOT” a backlog. Rather, it will be classified as standard processing.

      However, if it surpasses the 12-month service requirement, it is referred to as a backlog. It should be noted that IRCC’s goal is to complete 80% of applications within service standards. Click here to view the IRCC’s service standards by category.

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      Immigration Applications Under Processing Within Service Standards
      Immigration Applications Under Processing In Backlog

      Below are the category-wise Canada Immigration backlog projections by IRCC

      1. Federal High Skilled Backlog

      2. Provincial Nominee Program (Express Entry) Backlog

      3. Spouses, Partners and children applications Backlog

      4. Citizenship Backlog

      5. Study Permits Backlog

      6. Work Permits Backlog

      **As per IRCC, approximately 71% of work permits applications are from the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel.

      7. Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Visitor Visa Backlog

      **As per IRCC, approximately 17% of temporary resident visa or visitor visa applications are from the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel.

      Source: IRCC official website

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      • IRCC Minister On Processing Files Using Codes Of Inactive OfficersWednesday, 14 December 2022, 9:50 AM EST

        On December 12, 2022 CBC News published IRCC data which revealed that 59,456 open, pending or reopened applications were assigned to 779 former employees or dormant computer placeholder codes which have been under processing for quite a long time. 

        Following the news, IRCC Minister Sean Fraser responded to the matter upon being asked by a journalist. He provided reassurance that everyone of the cases that are subject of story published by CBC News will be processed. Furthermore, he explained that this a part of an ordinary processing.

        As per the minister, codes of inactive/former immigration/visa officers are used as part of their triage strategy. Codes of inactive employees are used to take cases that have similar commonality to other kind of files. This is to ensure that files actually go the IRCC’s Global Case Management System (GCMS) to be processed effectively.

        Additionally, he said this is part of how IRCC gets cases to the areas where they will be ultimately processed. Even if the files were attached to codes of inactive/former IRCC employee. Further, he said that immigration files are processed by multiple officers, not only the one employee.

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        Backgrounder

        IRCC officer codes are used in places all over the world, including Canadian airports, border crossings, and processing facilities, as well as consulates and embassies in the United States, the Philippines, India, Haiti, Poland, Brazil, and Tunisia, to name a few.

        As per CBC News report, Ottawa has the most inactive visa processing codes, followed by Edmonton, Vancouver, Sydney, and Newfoundland. It is crucial to know that any visa/immigration application submitted outside of Canada may be routed to offices in a different country/region for processing.

        The most heinous code, SM10353, was assigned to 9,540 applicants. This Sydney, Newfoundland-based placeholder or prior employee last used the system on March 23, 2021. Others include the following:

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        • TD7976, an Ottawa-based company with 5,782 assigned applications, last logged in in October 2020.
        • The most recent login for Edmonton-based TH04332, which has 3,937 assigned apps, was in February 2011.
        • About 3,756 applications have been allocated to CB01126, based in Sydney, Newfoundland and Labrador.
        • With 3,388 assigned applications to CB00580, situated in Edmonton, last logged in in January 2012.
        • The last login for RK01404, based in India, had 2,201 assigned applications, was in March 2021.
        • With 2,167 assigned applications, CA9999, situated in Edmonton, last logged in in August 2015.
        • With 1,897 assigned applications, Sydney, Newfoundland-based LB6660 last logged in in December 2016.
        • RA9519, a Vancouver-based with 1,864 assigned applications, last logged in in February 2016.
        • With 1,710 assigned applications, RL7901, situated in Ottawa, last logged in in November 2015.
        • D9151, an Edmonton-based company with 1,702 assigned applications, last logged in in August 2013.

        • Canada Study Permit Extension – All You Need To KnowTuesday, 13 December 2022, 9:37 AM EST

          If you are on a study permit in Canada, your study permit’s expiration date will inform you when you must complete your studies and depart Canada. However, you must apply for a study permit extension if you want to continue studying.

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          To find your study permit expiration date, look in the upper right corner of your study permit. Typically, your study permit is valid for the duration of your academic program plus 90 days. Therefore, you can apply for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) or plan your departure from Canada or apply to extend your study permit.

          In this article, you can learn everything you need to know about study permit extension.

          When should you apply to extend your study permit? 

          If you want to continue studying, you must apply for a study permit extension at least 30 days before your current study permit expires.

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          However, ensure that your passport and visa do not both expire at the same time. It is because your study permit cannot be extended past the expiration date of your passport.

          Apply before your study permit expires. Then, you can continue studying under the same terms as your present permit until IRCC decides on your extension application. However, this only applies while you are in Canada.



          Apply for a study permit extension within the 90 days

          When you receive your first communication from your school (such as an email, letter, transcript, etc.) that you have completed your program, degree, diploma, or certificate, that is when your 90 days begin. 

          These 90 days are for you to either apply to extend your stay or to prepare for your departure or apply for Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). 

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          Moreover, if you complete your studies sooner than expected, your study permit will expire on the date specified on the permit or 90 days after completing your studies.

          However, if you complete your studies later than expected, you must request a study permit extension at least 30 days before the original expiry date.

          What should you do if your study permit has expired?

          If you want to continue studying in Canada, but your study permit has expired, you must apply for a new one. Request a new study permit and regain your status as a temporary resident of Canada.

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          If you apply after your permit has expired, you can stay in Canada but cannot study until your status has been restored and you have received your new study permit.

          What to do if your educational institution is no longer a DLI? 

          You have two options if the educational institution has lost its status as a Designated Learning Institution. First, continue your studies until your current study permit expires. It may give you some time to apply to other institutions or think of other plans while you have a valid status in Canada. 

          Next, your second option is to transfer to another DLI. This may be your best option if you already have an offer letter from another institution. 

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          Moreover, suppose you intend to leave Canada before or after applying for a study permit extension. In that case, you will be denied re-entry unless you meet specific requirements, which include the following:

          • You have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction proving that you were authorized for a study permit, 
          • Your DLI is on the approved list of DLIs with the COVID-19 preparedness plan is approved, and  
          • have a valid travel document.

          How to apply for a study permit extension?  

          It would be best to apply for a study permit extension online because you can submit your application easily and find the status of your application quickly. Below are the steps to apply online:

          Step 1: Prepare what you will need. 

          You will need electronic copies of your documents, so ensure you can access a scanner or a camera. These documents generally include your current study permit, transcripts, and passport. However, you will get a personalized checklist when you apply. 

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          Another thing you may need is a valid credit or debit card to pay the application fees. 

          Step 2: Refer to the instruction guide. 

          Before applying, it is best to read the instruction guide, as it will give you an idea of what to expect in the application. Especially if you need help completing the form, the instruction guide explains how to complete the form. 

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          Step 3: Answer questions to the online tool 

          While preparing your application, before submitting your forms, you may need to answer a few questions to help generate a personalized checklist.

          Step 4: Be ready to pay your fees 

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          You must pay the processing fees for yourself, and anyone else included on your application. In addition, you must have a valid credit or debit Canada to pay this fee. 

          Step 5: Make an account or sign in. 

          To submit your application online, you will need to create an account, and it will help you with the following: 

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          • To submit your application
          • Provide additional documents if needed 
          • Or to check your application status  

          • IRCC Assigned 59,456 Immigration Files To Inactive Officers – New DataMonday, 12 December 2022, 10:48 PM EST

            Tens of thousands of applicants have been assigned by Canada’s immigration department, IRCC, to inactive immigration officers. Immigration officers are often represented by a code to conceal their identity. New data reveals that some of these officers code didn’t logged in since 2007.

            IRCC data on inactive users on their Global Case Management System (GCMS), their worldwide internal system used to process citizenship and immigration applications, was obtained by CBC News. 

            As of this February 2022, IRCC data shows that 59,456 open, pending or reopened applications were assigned to 779 former employees or dormant computer placeholder codes which have been under processing for quite a long time. 

            About IRCC Visa/Immigration Officers 

            Employees of the IRCC can only be recognized publicly by codes made up of a combination of letters and digits (like AB12345, for example).

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            One application was assigned to a Montreal-based code whose last login occurred on October 6, 2006. For an Edmonton code or employee who last logged in on May 9, 2007, there are 19 applications assigned to them as of February 2022.

            The accounts of many persons assigned to the same IRCC officer — only known to them as DM10032 — who neglected their cases largely for years were shared by CBC News earlier this year in their story of thousands stuck in immigration limbo. 

            Applications assigned to that officer, who the department acknowledged was an active employee, started to see significant activity on their files within months of the story becoming public.

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            How to find your IRCC Officer’s code?

            A GCMS note obtained from IRCC may reflect the immigration/visa officer code assigned to their application. To access their GCMS notes, people can apply directly to the IRCC or the CBSA for ATIP (Access To Information and Privacy).

            You might be able to view the immigration officer or computer code your file is now assigned to under the “assigned to” field if you have that GCMS notes.

            Number of inactive employees and placeholder codes assigned to applicants 

            IRCC officer codes are used at locations worldwide, including Canadian airports, border ports, and processing facilities, as well as consulates and embassies in countries including the United States, the Philippines, India, Haiti, Poland, Brazil, and Tunisia, to mention a few.

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            The visa processing location with the most inactive codes was Ottawa, followed by Edmonton, Vancouver, and Sydney, and Newfoundland. It is important to note that any visa/immigration application submitted outside Canada can be sent for processing to offices in a different country/region.

            1. Inside CanadaClick here for type of applications processed inside Canada
            2. Outside Canada: Click here for country-wise visa offices from outside Canada

            The most egregious code, SM10353, had 9,540 applications allocated to it. The last time this Sydney, Newfoundland-based placeholder or previous employee utilized the system was on March 23, 2021. Others include the following:

            • TD7976, an Ottawa-based company with 5,782 assigned applications, last logged in in October 2020.
            • The most recent login for Edmonton-based TH04332, which has 3,937 assigned apps, was in February 2011.
            • About 3,756 applications have been allocated to CB01126, based in Sydney, Newfoundland and Labrador.
            • With 3,388 assigned applications to CB00580, situated in Edmonton, last logged in in January 2012.
            • The last login for RK01404, based in India, had 2,201 assigned applications, was in March 2021.
            • With 2,167 assigned applications, CA9999, situated in Edmonton, last logged in in August 2015.
            • With 1,897 assigned applications, Sydney, Newfoundland-based LB6660 last logged in in December 2016.
            • RA9519, a Vancouver-based with 1,864 assigned applications, last logged in in February 2016.
            • With 1,710 assigned applications, RL7901, situated in Ottawa, last logged in in November 2015.
            • D9151, an Edmonton-based company with 1,702 assigned applications, last logged in in August 2013.

            Further, an IRCC officer explains that a unique ID is the user code. No other user could have the same one after it was assigned. The code would turn inactive if a user were no longer required to use GCMS.

            Full list of inactive immigration officers/codes, number of applications assigned, file processing location, and their last login

            Source: CBC News


            • How To Create GCKey To Apply Online For Canada Immigration/VisaMonday, 12 December 2022, 10:00 AM EST

              If you are applying for any Canadian immigration/visa online you need to create a GCKey. A GCKey is a unique electronic credential that allows you to communicate securely with online government services. These credentials include a username and password. The government of Canada, as the service provider, issues these credentials to you so you can access government online services.

              A lot of people feel that the process of creating a GCKey can be very daunting. So, if you feel the same, don’t worry, we have got you covered. This article lists the step-by-step guide to creating a GCKey.

              Step 1 

              To register or sign up for a GCKey, go to the IRCC website and click on the “Continue to GCKey” button when you are presented with the login choice.

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              Step 2

              Once you click on sign in, you are directed to another page. Here, you can log in to your account if you have already set up one. However, if you are new you need to click on ‘Sign up’ under Simple Secure Access.

              Step 3

              After you click on the sign-up, you are directed to the Terms and Conditions page. You need to click on ‘I accept’ to proceed. 

              Step 4

              The next step is to create your username. This has to be a minimum of 8 characters. It can create upper/lower case letter(s). Also, you can have French character(s) too. Lastly, using digits and special characters is also allowed. Always keep your username safe. Don’t share it with anyone. 

              Step 5

              Once you have your username set, you need to choose a strong password. Your Password must be between eight and sixteen characters. It must contain at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter, and one digit, and must not contain 3 or more consecutive characters from your Username. You should keep the password safe too. Do not share it with anyone. 


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              Step 6

              The next step is to create your recovery questions, answers, and hints. These are used to help you if you forget your Password. Your answers must contain at least three characters and contain no special characters (for example %, #, @). Your hints must contain at least three characters and may contain letters, numbers, and the following punctuation characters: apostrophe (‘), comma (,), dash (-), period (.), and question mark (?). Also, you need to answer all the questions. Keep these answers safe too. 

              Step 7

              The last step is to add an optional account recovery. This helps you to recover your username and password via email. Please note that this step is optional. You can add an email later too. Once you have done this, your GCKey is ready. 

              After creating the GCKey, then you can submit your application online for Canadian immigration or visa using your username, password, and security questions.


              • Newcomers To Canada: 7 Important Things To Do After ArrivalSunday, 11 December 2022, 10:11 AM EST

                If you are a newcomer or someone planning to move to Canada, there are several things to prepare you for your new life in Canada. Even though the procedure can seem intimidating, the Canadian government provides numerous resources to help immigrants and newcomers at every stage. Check out 7 things you should do when you arrive in Canada. 

                1. Find an accommodation

                When you arrive in Canada, you will need a place to stay immediately. Before you arrive, make a reservation for some temporary housing to save yourself some hassle.

                Most hotels and hostels let you book a room online, making them excellent choices for short-term accommodation. However, you can begin investigating a more long-term solution once you have more information about where you intend to reside.

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                2. Get a Canadian phone number

                The process of investigating and evaluating phone plans is not fun. When you’re jet-lagged and tempted to explore your unfamiliar surroundings, it’s even less fun.

                However, this exploration will be simpler if you have a local data plan and can navigate using Google Maps. The sooner you get a local phone number, the more you can avoid expensive roaming fees from your home operator. Additionally, you should try to align these if you have a two-year visa and are considering signing a two-year contract.

                Remember that using caller ID and receiving local calls may result in fees if you don’t have a local number.  

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                3. Get health insurance

                The public health insurance program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Once you’ve decided which province you’ll live in, learn what the provincial plan covers. Each province and territory has its own health insurance plan.

                New residents may have to wait up to three months in some provinces before becoming eligible for government health insurance. While you wait, you might get private insurance to cover your needs. 

                You can alternatively get private insurance for any services that your province’s public plan does not cover. Moreover, some employers in Canada provide their employees with additional health insurance.

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                To learn more about health care in Canada, explore this IRCC page.



                4. Obtain a social security number 

                Working in Canada requires a Social Insurance Number (SIN), a nine-digit number that will need. In addition, you require to participate in government programs and receive benefits.

                To get a social security number, you can request one in person at a Service Canada office or by mail. In addition, you must present an original main document, such as a permanent resident card or proof of ongoing residency, to establish your identification and status.

                5. Open an account with a Canadian bank

                You ought to open a Canadian bank account as soon as possible. You can open a personal bank account in Canada even if you don’t have a job, a permanent address, money to deposit, a good credit rating, or bankruptcy on your record. 

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                Simply show proper personal identification when you visit a bank in person. You can often get assistance from the bank teller, and many banks offer services designed especially for people new to Canada.

                6. Engage with your neighbourhood

                It cannot be very comforting to relocate, especially if you don’t know anyone in the country. However, not only will making new friends make you feel more at home, but it will also expand your professional network and help your job search in Canada. 

                It can be highly beneficial for newcomers to connect with other immigrants or Canadians through immigrant-serving groups. Additionally, you may provide your time to charitable organizations, schools, or community centres in your area. There are numerous ways to get involved; look for events you can attend to meet people who share your interests.

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                7. Investigate your city or town 

                It can be simple to overlook how exciting this whole thing is between the stress of leaving your life back home and the worry of setting up your new life in Canada.

                Remember why you chose to go in the first place. It counterbalances your jet lag and active attempts to establish a life in Canada. So, climb the Grouse Grind, visit the top of the CN Tower, and rent a weekend car to explore. Try the thing you’ve wanted to do.

                You are here. Go outside and explore the city.

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                • Service Canada Jobs Hiring Now For Multiple Positions In CalgarySaturday, 10 December 2022, 7:54 PM EST

                  Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), the Service Canada Calgary (Alberta), is hiring now for multiple jobs in Calgary. The position has advantages, such as consideration for employee well-being, an open and respectful work environment, competitive benefits, and work-life balance.

                  Apply now for an Employment and Social Development Canada – Service Canada position, as the first round of assessment already began on November 24, 2022, and is still ongoing. So one good thing is that hiring process is fast.  

                  • Salary: $54,878 to $61,379
                  • Closing date: January 31, 2023 – 23:59, Pacific Time

                  Check out full details below! 👇

                  Who can apply? 

                  People who live or work in Calgary, Alberta, and the 80 km surrounding it, including, but not limited to, Standard, Cayley, Exshaw, and Didsbury, AB, are welcome to apply.

                  Possible positions and duties 

                  There are about 50 positions that need to be filled, and it could be in the following. 

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                  Passport Officer (PO):

                  As a Passport Officer, you will help answer in-person inquiries from people at a Service Canada Centre or a Passport Canada Office. Passport Officers are members of a highly trained team tasked with administering the Canadian Passport Program following policies and procedures. 

                  As a Passport Officer, you will also interact with the general public to review, decide on, and process their passport applications.



                  Citizen Services Officer (CSO)

                  Citizen Services Officers are the face of government in your town, responding to citizens’ eService or in-person inquiries in our Service Canada Centres. 

                  The job serves as the primary point of contact for clients seeking in-person access to government services, entitlements, and benefits and facilitates the first point of contact resolution. 

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                  For example, you could assist citizens with various programs and services, such as helping them become self-sufficient using online services or assisting them with pension or passport documents.

                  Payment Services Officer (PSO) & Program Services Officer (PSO)

                  You will be crucial in directly assisting some of Canada’s most vulnerable residents while working in teams. In this position, you might call clients to explain program-specific laws, regulations, and protocols that must be followed to obtain the services and benefits the Department manages. 

                  Additionally, you will be in charge of keeping client files on various computer systems. This work directly supports clients’ ability to sustain themselves and their families through pensions, employment insurance, and other benefits.

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                  Officer of Service Integrity (ISO)

                  As an Integrity Services Officer, you will determine the eligibility of people applying for services such as Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan, and the Temporary Foreign Worker program. 

                  In addition, you will monitor benefit payments throughout a claim and investigate claimants if there appears to be fraudulent behaviour.

                  Position requirements and assessments 

                  Education requirements: To be considered, candidates must have a secondary school diploma or an alternative recognized by the employer that may include the following:

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                  How to apply? 

                  You only require your resume to apply. However, first, you must sign in to your GC Jobs or create a new account to apply. 

                  Once you create your account, answer the screening questions about your education, experience and background. Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the minimum requirements in your application. 

                  For more information on the position and how to apply, click here

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                  • Top Employers In Toronto For 2023-Here Is The Full ListFriday, 9 December 2022, 9:31 PM EST

                    On December 9, 2022 Mediacorp announced the list of best employers in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for the year 2023 based on 8 factors. INC – Immigration News Canada is proud to be a coop employer registered with one of the qualifying partner, Seneca College (Top employer in the list for 14th time).

                    Every year, Mediacorp Canada releases a list of top employers Greater Toronto Area (GTA). And, they have been doing this for last 17 years and has become the benchmark in the Greater Toronto Area for workplace best-practices.

                    The winners are judged on the same eight criteria:

                    (1) workplace; (2) work atmosphere and social; (3) health, financial, and family benefits; (4) vacation and time off; (5) employee communications; (6) performance management; (7) training and skills development; and (8) community involvement.

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                    Full List of Top Employers In Greater Toronto Area (GTA) – Alphabetical order

                    1. Accenture Inc.
                    2. Accor
                    3. ADP Canada Co.
                    4. AIG Insurance Company of Canada
                    5. Alectra Inc.
                    6. Amazon Canada
                    7. AMD / Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
                    8. Amex Bank of Canada
                    9. Arup Canada Inc.
                    10. AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
                    11. Aviva Canada Inc.
                    12. BASF Canada Inc.
                    13. BDO Canada LLP
                    14. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
                    15. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
                    16. Boston Consulting Group Canada ULC, The
                    17. CAAT Pension Plan
                    18. Campbell Company of Canada
                    19. Canada Goose Inc.
                    20. Canadian Standards Association / CSA Group
                    21. Capco
                    22. Centennial College
                    23. Ceridian HCM Inc.
                    24. CGI Inc.
                    25. CHEP Canada Corp.
                    26. Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
                    27. Choice Properties REIT
                    28. CIBC
                    29. CI Financial Corp.
                    30. Citi Canada
                    31. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, The
                    32. Colliers International Canada
                    33. Connected Lab Inc.
                    34. Corus Entertainment Inc.
                    35. Credit Valley Conservation Authority / CVC
                    36. CRH Canada Group Inc.
                    37. Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc.
                    38. Distributel Communications Ltd.
                    39. Dream Unlimited Corp.
                    40. Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
                    41. Dynacare Inc.
                    42. Dyson Canada Ltd.
                    43. Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc
                    44. Edgewood Health Network, Inc.
                    45. EF Educational Tours
                    46. EY
                    47. Fidelity Canada
                    48. Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd.
                    49. FreshBooks
                    50. Fundserv Inc.
                    51. General Mills Canada Corporation
                    52. George Brown College
                    53. GlaxoSmithKline Inc. / GSK
                    1. Halton, Regional Municipality of
                    2. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. and Harlequin Enterprises ULC
                    3. Hatch Ltd.
                    4. Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada / HIROC
                    5. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan / HOOPP
                    6. Hershey Canada Inc.
                    7. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
                    8. Home Depot Canada
                    9. Hospital for Sick Children, The
                    10. HP Canada Co.
                    11. Humber River Hospital
                    12. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
                    13. IAMGOLD Corporation
                    14. Independent Electricity System Operator / IESO
                    15. Interac Corp.
                    16. Intuit Canada ULC
                    17. Kellogg Canada Inc.
                    18. Kinross Gold Corporation
                    19. Klick Health
                    20. KOHO Financial
                    21. KPMG LLP
                    22. Kruger Products L.P.
                    23. Labatt Breweries of Canada
                    24. League Inc.
                    25. Liquor Control Board of Ontario / LCBO
                    26. Loblaw Companies Ltd.
                    27. Loopio Inc.
                    28. Manulife
                    29. Mars Canada
                    30. Mattamy Homes Limited
                    31. Mazda Canada Inc.
                    32. McCarthy Tétrault LLP
                    33. McMillan LLP
                    34. Media.Monks
                    35. Medtronic Canada ULC
                    36. Mercer (Canada) Ltd.
                    37. Metrolinx
                    38. Michael Garron Hospital | Toronto East Health Network
                    39. Mondelēz International
                    40. Multiplex Construction Canada Ltd.
                    41. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
                    42. Nelson Education Ltd.
                    43. Olympus Canada Inc.
                    44. OMERS Administration Corporation
                    45. Ontario Dental Association, The
                    46. Ontario Energy Board, The / OEB
                    47. Ontario Medical Association
                    48. Ontario Power Generation Inc.
                    49. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
                    50. Ornge
                    1. Penguin Random House Canada Ltd.
                    2. PepsiCo Canada
                    3. Philips Canada
                    4. Points.com Inc.
                    5. Procter & Gamble Inc.
                    6. Questrade, Inc.
                    7. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
                    8. Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.
                    9. Royal Bank of Canada
                    10. RSM Canada LLP
                    11. R.V. Anderson Associates Limited
                    12. Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
                    13. Sanofi Canada
                    14. Schneider Electric Canada Inc.
                    15. Scotiabank
                    16. Seneca College
                    17. Sinai Health
                    18. Slalom ULC
                    19. Sobeys Inc.
                    20. Spin Master Ltd.
                    21. Stanley Black & Decker Canada Corp.
                    22. Tarion Warranty Corp.
                    23. TD Bank Group
                    24. Techtronic Industries Canada Inc.
                    25. Teranet Inc.
                    26. Thales Canada Inc.
                    27. Thomson Reuters Canada Limited
                    28. TMX Group Limited
                    29. Toronto, City of
                    30. Toronto Community Housing Corporation
                    31. Toronto Zoo
                    32. Tucows.com Co.
                    33. TVO Media Education Group
                    34. Uken Inc.
                    35. Unilever Canada Inc.
                    36. United Way of Greater Toronto
                    37. Unity Health Toronto
                    38. University of Toronto
                    39. Visa Canada Corporation
                    40. Walmart Canada Corp.
                    41. World Vision Canada
                    42. Xerox Canada Ltd.
                    43. Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd.
                    44. YMCA of Greater Toronto
                    45. York Regional Police
                    46. YWCA Toronto
                    47. Zurich Canada

                    • New Program Updates For The Canada Caregiver Pilot ProgramsFriday, 9 December 2022, 10:19 AM EST

                      On December 6, 2022, IRCC published updates for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot that come under the Canada Caregiver Program. There are a changes to the experience, language and education requirements, and updated job offer assessment and admissibility criteria. 

                      Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot will start accepting application as enter the new year 2023. IRCC has a quota of accepting only 2,750 applications under each of the pilot programs.

                      Program deliver updates contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders. Learn about the new program updates below. 

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                      Updated language requirements

                      The candidate must demonstrate that they have achieved a level 5 in the Canadian Language Benchmarks or the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens in either English or French for each of the four language skill areas:

                      • reading
                      • writing
                      • speaking
                      • listening

                      Updated application process and who can apply 

                      Under the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilots, all applications for permanent residency (APR) must be filed at the Case Processing Centre in Edmonton (CPC-E) in Alberta.

                      There are two caps for each pilot:

                      Intake cap: In each pilot, a maximum of 2,750 applications will be accepted for intake per calendar year. It applies to all applicants, even if their applications are incomplete. 

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                      Processing cap: Each pilot will process a maximum of 2,750 applications per fiscal year. To be deemed complete and eligible for processing, applications must meet the conditions outlined in section 10 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) and the application kit.



                      About the updated process 

                      Category of gaining experience (Category A)

                      You must meet the eligibility and admission standards directly if you have less than 24 months of relevant Canadian work experience. These include the following:

                      Officers evaluate applications based on the criteria listed above. If the applicant is eligible and admissible, an occupation-restricted open work permit (OROWP) is issued, and the permanent residency application is placed on hold. 

                      Dependents who apply for permanent residency with the principal applicant may be entitled to join the principal applicant and may be granted open work permits or study permits. 

                      When applying for permanent residence through one of these pilot programs, applicants must submit an application for a work permit for themselves, as well as applications for work or study permits or applications to enter Canada as a visitor or to extend their stay as a visitor for any accompanying dependents.

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                      The principal applicant must obtain 24 months of valid, full-time Canadian work experience after receiving an OROWP. To remain eligible for the program, this must occur within three years of receiving their OROWP. Applicants must provide documentation of gaining this work experience within three years of receiving their OROWP.

                      If the officer believes that the work experience submitted before issuing the OROWP does not match the criteria for valid work experience (e.g., inadequate time or inaccurate NOC) after the issuance of the OROWP, they may decline the application.

                      Direct entry into the permanent residence category (Category B)

                      A candidate with at least 24 months of qualified Canadian work experience must meet the following requirements:

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                      The application may be rejected if the officer determines that the provided work experience does not satisfy the requirements for acceptable work experience (e.g., the applicant does not have sufficient work experience or appropriate work experience).

                      Updated completeness check upon receipt

                      Applications submitted for the Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker pilot programs must be checked for completeness following the standards and the application kit specifications in effect at the time of submission.

                      If the application satisfies all requirements, the Case Processing Center does the following: 

                      • Inputs application information into the Global Case Management System (GCMS)
                      • reimburses the processing fee
                      • provides the applicant with an acknowledgement of receipt with an E number

                      If the application is incomplete, the CPC notifies the applicant and records the incident in GCMS before returning the package and fees to them. In general, there are exceptions. As for assessing applications for completeness, offices can provide assistance when necessary. It is especially true when a document is missing and a documented explanation for its absence is provided.

                      Examining the application against the selection criteria

                      Based on the information and documentation provided in the application, applicants are evaluated against the pass-and-fail selection criteria listed below. In addition, to get authorized, applicants must meet the following criteria:

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                      • Education -The candidate must submit proof that they have completed either of the following items:
                        • A 1-year post-secondary (or higher) educational credential in Canada or 
                        • a foreign educational credential equivalent to the above, as well as an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report issued for immigration reasons by an IRCC-designated organization
                      • Official language proficiency – as explained in the first section of this article. 

                      In addition, applicants must provide proof of either of the following:

                      Updated admissibility requirements 

                      Whether or not they are accompanying, the primary candidate and their family members must undergo security, criminal background checks, and medical exams. 

                      After the application has met specific eligibility requirements and either of the following, an officer will evaluate these admissibility conditions:

                      • Once all requirements, including those pertaining to work experience, have been satisfied and the candidate has demonstrated that they have at least 24 months of verifiable relevant work experience in their original application (Category B – Direct to permanent residence)
                      • Before the application is granted an occupation-restricted open work permit (OROWP), if the applicant has less than 24 months of qualifying work experience (Category A – Gaining experience – stage 1)
                        • Before granting permanent residence status, the officer checks that the applicant and family members, whether accompanying or not, are still allowed to Canada when the applicant presents documentation of obtaining 24 months of qualifying work experience. This may necessitate extra medical examinations (if they have not expired) and additional police checks.

                      Applicants are highly advised to provide police certifications with their application. If the police certificates are not included, the processing office must seek one for the applicant’s current country of residence and one for any country where they have lived for 6 months or more since they were 18. 

                      What is Canada Caregiver program?

                      Families can hire foreign caregivers to look after children, seniors, or anyone with documented medical needs in their homes. However, with the ongoing labour shortage, Canada has a severe shortage of caregivers. Due to this, the government introduced the pilot caregiver program. 

                      Currently, two programs under the Caregiver pilot enable Canadian citizens and permanent residents residing in Canada to employ foreign caregivers to work in their homes, Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot.

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                      The Home Child Care Provider Pilot focuses on those who work with young children under 18. While the Home Support Worker pilot is for those who assist the elderly, people with disabilities and recovering patients. 


                      • British Columbia Sent More Than 188 New Invites Under PNPTuesday, 6 December 2022, 11:45 PM EST

                        Today, BC PNP Draw (British Columbia PNP) invited more than 188 applicants for permanent residency (PR). 144 invitations went to Tech occupations under Skilled Worker and International Graduate including Express Entry categories.

                        Minimum cut off score drops by 5 points to 95 in this Tech draw as compared to last Tech only draw on September 27, 2022. Below is the breakdown of cut off score and number of invites in today’s draw:

                        BC PNP Draws finally resumed after a halt of more than 35 days because of new TEER system. Latest BC PNP general Draw was held on November 28, 2022 after a regular weekly BC PNP draw on October 12, 2022.

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                        BC PNP Tech Occupations

                        • 10030 Telecommunication carriers managers
                        • 20012 Computer and information systems managers
                        • 21100 Physicists and astronomers
                        • 21210 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
                        • 21211 Data scientists
                        • 21220 Cybersecurity specialists
                        • 21221 Business systems specialists
                        • 21222 Information systems specialists
                        • 21223 Database analysts and data administrators
                        • 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers
                        • 21231 Software engineers and designers
                        • 21232 Software developers and programmers
                        • 21233 Web designers
                        • 21234 Web developers and programmers
                        • 21300 Civil engineers
                        • 21301 Mechanical engineers
                        • 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers
                        • 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
                        • 21320 Chemical engineers
                        • 21399 Other professional engineers
                        • 22110 Biological technologists and technicians
                        • 22220 Computer network and web technicians
                        • 22221 User support technicians
                        • 22222 Information systems testing technicians
                        • 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
                        • 50011 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
                        • 22312 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
                        • 51111 Authors and writers (except technical)
                        • 51112 Technical writers
                        • 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
                        • 52119 Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
                        • 52112 Broadcast technicians
                        • 52113 Audio and video recording technicians
                        • 52120 Graphic designers and illustrators
                        • 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

                        Care economy: Healthcare occupations

                        • 30010 Managers in health care
                        • 31300 Nursing coordinators and supervisors
                        • 31301 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
                        • 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
                        • 31110 Dentists
                        • 31201 Chiropractors
                        • 31120 Pharmacists
                        • 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists
                        • 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
                        • 31203 Occupational therapists
                        • 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
                        • 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
                        • 32121 Medical radiation technologists
                        • 32122 Medical sonographers
                        • 32123 Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
                        • 32110 Denturists
                        • 32111 Dental hygienists and dental therapists
                        • 32101 Licensed practical nurses
                        • 32102 Paramedical occupations
                        • 41300 Social workers
                        • 42201 Social and community service workers
                        • 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
                        • 31101 Specialists in surgery
                        • 31302 Nurse practitioners
                        • 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
                        • 32103 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
                        • 31209 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating
                        • 31202 Physiotherapists
                        • 31204 Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
                        • 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
                        • 32129 Other medical technologists and technicians
                        • 32112 Dental technologists and technicians
                        • 32200 Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists
                        • 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
                        • 33100 Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
                        • 31200 Psychologists
                        • 41301 Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies
                        • 33102 Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (only health care assistants / health care aides are eligible under NOC 33102).
                        BRITISH COLUMBIA PNP INCOME REQUIREMENT
                        British Columbia PNP BC PNP draw
                        How To Apply:

                        If you are eligible in one of the above mentioned PNP, then you can create an online profile here. Once you create an online profile, you are eligible to be invited in one of the BC PNP draws. If your score is higher than the cut off. Additionally, click here to get more information on BC PNP.

                        Processing Time:

                        Estimated processing time for 80% of the applications is 3 months. Furthermore, this processing times are from the date your complete application is submitted after nomination. However, you may need to submit post-nomination request, if any of the following applies to you:

                        • There is change in your employment status after receiving an invitation in the draw.
                        • Your work permit will expire within 180 days receiving the nomination.
                        • Also, if your family structure changes.

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