Strategy to expand TR to PR

Although it is not a direct implementation announcement regarding TR to PR 2022, which many people have been waiting for, the main strategy to lay the groundwork for it was announced by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on September 20, 2022.

Details of the strategy to expand permanent residency for foreign workers and international students based on Motion-44 passed by the House of Commons on May 11, 2022 can be found on the IRCC website.

The strategy involves 5 pillars to help temporary residents to become Canadian permanent residents:

Pillar 1: The government will use the existing immigration targets outlined in the 2022-2024 Immigration Levels Plan, which aims to invite 431,645 permanent residents this year, 447,055 next year, and 451,000 in 2024.

Pillar 2: EE system will be revised to allow IRCC to invite candidates who could meet labour market needs and regional economic priorities along with increasing Francophone immigration and in-Canada experience. CRS is expected to change to favour Canadian work experience and education, language proficiency, and a job offer.

Pillar 3: IRCC is planning to encourage the immigration of essential workers in high-demand occupations by adopting the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, eliminating barriers for essential workers and improving pilot programs.

Pillar 4: IRCC is striving to increase French-speaking immigration outside Quebec and develop new programs to bring more talents to help municipalities. The government will keep supporting Provincial Nominee Programs.

Pillar 5: IRCC is going to increase the processing capacity by improving client experience and relevant technology to welcome new permanent residents as quickly as possible.

According to the above key strategy, it can be seen that the Canadian Experience Class (International Students and Temporary Workers) is not only favoured by TR to PR last year and this year (to be implemented) but also upcoming immigration programs by IRCC. For more information on immigration and immigration programs after studying in Canada, please contact Nickel Immigration (license number: R711047) via email (nikelimmigration@gmail.com) or our website (https://www.2-canada.com/).

New TR to PR Pathways Coming later in 2022

"We are looking right now at the best path forward to create a permanent pathway for temporary residents," said Immigration Minister Sean Fraser during the interview at CBC's The House.

In 2021, IRCC accepted 84,177 applications in the three different streams through the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident Pathway (TR to PR): health care workers, essential & non-health care workers, and recent international graduates from a Canadian institution. The new program under development will not be identical with the previous pathways but the minister mentioned that temporary foreign workers as well as international students would be the focus for the policy. He added that he's working under a tight 120-day timeline based on a motion approved by the Commons last month.

Who Will Be Benefited?

With the current unemployment being 5.1%, the lowest ever, the Canadian economy would be devastated if foreign temporary workers were to leave the country; therefore, those who are already employed in Canada would be benefited through this new policy. In addition, former international students who have a job are ready to be integrated into Canadian society. Extending their PGWP is all a part of the IRCC's intention to keep them here.

What should you prepare?

• English score: Getting over CLB 5 (CEC & TR to PR 2021)

• Valid status in Canada: Extending your current permit & visa

• Employment: Securing a full time job

You can find more detailed information in the link.

Criminal Background Check Criteria Finally Eased for Koreans

Koreans no longer have to suffer from restless nights worrying about their elapsed criminal record. IRCC has finally lowered the bar regarding the criminal background check for Korean nationals. Now, they can submit a criminal (investigation) records check report showing “For permission of foreign country immigration and stay”, which means an elapsed criminal record is no longer revealed. In general, imprisonment for less than 3 years elapses after 5 years and detailed history is only shared with individuals concerned in Korea.

You can find more detailed information in the link.