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What is PTE and why is it important?

Emigrantz Global Consultants has helped various migrant aspirants to get better scores in PTE and move in to their desired country. Read below on what is PTE, why is it important and how can you prepare yourselves to score more than 80.

What is PTE Academic?

PTE academic is a renowned computer-based test of English for students who want to study abroad and immigrate to a foreign country. It was initiated mainly for non-native English speakers who want to acquire their higher studies degree from abroad. It covers and tests the four main aspects of English language i.e. reading, writing, listening as well as speaking. The reason behind PTE being such a prevalent English test is that it provides students with immense flexibility.

The three-hour-long computer-based test focuses on day-to-day English rather than high-level English language and tests a student on his/her ability to effectively understand the language as spoken daily. The multi-level grading system ensures a better understanding of the student’s proficiency in the English language.

Why take PTE Academic Exam?

PTE Academic is a computer-based English language test for non-native English speakers who wish to study abroad. It tests the Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills of the candidates. The test is designed in such a way that every question generally tests 2 skills together, like reading and speaking or listening and reading.

Who accepts PTE Academic Scores?

PTE Academic exam is accepted by thousands of educational institutions across the world. Apart from this, PTE Academic is also accepted by the governments of Australia and New Zealand for visa purposes. Those who aspire to go abroad for studying in a major English-speaking country like the UK, Australia, USA, and Canada take the PTE Academic exam to prove their English language efficiency.

Types of PTE Exam

The Pearson Language Tests – a unit of Pearson PLC Group is responsible for conducting two formats of the English proficiency test to assess the English language skills of non-native speakers of the English language.  The two tests are PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI.

What are the eligibility criteria for the PTE Academic Exam?

As such, there are no specific criteria set by the Pearson PLC Group – the conducting body of the PTE Academic exam. However, according to the PTE Academic eligibility criteria, students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appearing for the test. Also, candidates who are below 18 years of age need to give a parental consent form for appearing for the PTE Academic test.

Age Limit to Appear for PTE Academic Exam

In order to take the PTE Academic test, the candidate must be at least 16 years old. Candidates below 18 years of age need to take a parental consent form signed by either parents or guardians before taking the test. Candidates can download the consent form from the official website of the PTE Academic Exam.

 Important Tips And Strategies:

Follow these below tips for pte exam and know how to score 80+ in Pte.

Understand The Basics:
  • Understanding the scoring system of each question, can easily change the table in your favor.
  • Pay close attention to the instructions provided in every question.
  • Watch out for time limits. If it has a time limit, provide your response in the given time duration.
  • Beware of negative marking questions. If there is a multi-choice answer, make sure not to answer unless you are absolutely sure.
  • In speaking, maintain proper fluency and try speaking as natural and native-like you can.
  • Try to avoid silly mistakes like spelling errors or forgetting the instructions or missing to listen to certain words.
  • It is an entire computer-based exam, that does not depend on any human judgment or emotions.
Look For Areas Where You Lack The Most:
  • Knowing your suspicious subject areas will help you to work on them and rectify them.
  • Have a thorough understanding of questions you are comfortable with and the ones that make you a little distressed.
  • Remind yourself of how you once tackled a tough question and now you are pro at it. Seeing your achievements and mistakes regularly makes a picture of your current situation quite clear..
  • Continuously challenge yourself and practice.
PTE Follows A Unique Scoring Technique:

For scoring, PTE not only considers your communicative skills but provides a proper review of you enabling skills as well.

  • In speaking, you will need to have good listening skills.
  • To write efficiently or answer reading questions, you must know the right vocabulary and have an understanding of the grammar and coherence.
  • While listening, you will need to know the right spellings, or else you could lose a big deal of scores.
  • Regular practice and getting evaluated on your daily attempts will help you know your exact position and will enable you to decide when to go for an actual PTE exam.
Time Management And Focus Are The Key:

These two qualities will win you half the battle. The other half is the right knowledge of English language.

  • Time management comes with consistent practice. Mindfulness comes with concentration.
  • Having outright presence of mind and staying alert definitely works when you want to score high in PTE.
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Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program – Highest Immigration rate in Canadian Immigration

The province of Ontario in Canada has held another round of invitations under the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP].

On July 27, 2021, Ontario PNP – officially the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program [OINP] – issued invitations by targeted occupations for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities [HCP] stream. Ontario invited Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of 18 occupations.

All 1,031 invited candidates had profiles in the Express Entry system with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 458 and 467.

 

The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited these candidates because they may be eligible for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP). This Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) gives foreign workers the opportunity to make Canada’s most populous province their new home.

Among the conditions for being eligible to be considered for the latest OINP draw was that of the HCP candidate having created their profile in IRCC Express Entry within the previous 1 year, that is, between July 27, 2020 to July 27, 2021.

 

An immigration stream under the OINP, Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream provides foreign workers – with the required skilled work experience, education, and language abilities – the opportunity for applying to live and work in Ontario as a permanent resident of Canada.

A valid IRCC Express Entry profile will be required. The candidate must also have received an NOI from the OINP before they can apply to the HCP stream.

Those successful in securing a nomination through the HCP stream of the OINP will have to then apply to IRCC for Canada PR as the next part of the process.

 

In this draw, the OINP invited Express Entry candidates to apply for the provincial nomination if they had work experience in one of the following 18 occupations listed on order of their National Occupational Classification (NOC) code:

  • NOC 0114 – Other administrative services managers
  • NOC 0122 – Banking, credit and other investment managers
  • NOC 0124 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
  • NOC 0125 – Other business services managers
  • NOC 0211 – Engineering managers
  • NOC 0311 – Managers in health care
  • NOC 0601 – Corporate sales managers
  • NOC 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
  • NOC 0711 – Construction managers
  • NOC 0731 – Managers in transportation
  • NOC 0911 – Manufacturing managers
  • NOC 1121 – Human resources professionals
  • NOC 1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting
  • NOC 2161 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  • NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
  • NOC 3231 – Opticians
  • NOC 3233 – Licensed practical nurses

 

OINP’s streams aligned with the federal Express Entry system involve the issuance of Notification of Interest [NOI] letters in the provincial draws held by Ontario from time to time.

 

The latest OINP draw was another of the “targeted draws” by the OINP. Those invited can apply to the OINP’s HCP stream only if they can demonstrate work experience in any 1 of the eligible occupations as per the National Occupational Classification [NOC] code.

Invited Express Entry candidates need to have at least one year of work experience in one of these occupations in order to receive the provincial nomination. If they are nominated under this, or any other Express Entry-linked PNP, they will be bumped to the front of the line to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.

Canada’s Express Entry system

Express Entry is an application management system for three Federal High Skilled immigration programs:  Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Express Entry candidates may be eligible for one or more of these programs.

Once in the Express Entry pool of candidates, IRCC awards points to candidates based on their human capital factors such as age, work experience, education, language ability in English or French, and other factors. The highest scoring candidates are then invited to apply in an Express Entry draw.

Express Entry candidates who receive a nomination from a PNP automatically get an additional 600 CRS points toward their overall score. This effectively guarantees that they will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in a subsequent Express Entry draw.

During the pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been holding PNP-only draws, where candidates needed a PNP in order to be invited. The most recent draw took place last week.

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Canada to re-open its borders after 1.5 years

The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of everyone in Canada by taking a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening our borders. Thanks to the hard work of Canadians, rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases, the Government of Canada can move forward with adjusted border measures.

Provided the COVID situation is under control, Canada will start accepting U.S. citizens and permanent residents coming from the U.S. as soon as August 9. That same day, Canada will also be getting rid of the hotel quarantine for all travellers. The border will reopen to fully vaccinated travellers from all countries on September 7.

On September 7, 2021, provided that the domestic epidemiologic situation remains favourable, the Government intends to open Canada’s borders to any fully vaccinated travellers who have completed the full course of vaccination with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada and who meet specific entry requirements.

As a first step, starting August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel. This preliminary step allows for the Government of Canada to fully operationalize the adjusted border measures ahead of September 7, 2021 and recognizes the many close ties between Canadians and Americans.

Fully vaccinated travellers no longer must do on-arrival and day eight testing, but they may be subject to random testing at the border.

To further support these new measures, Transport Canada is expanding the scope of the existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that currently directs scheduled international commercial passenger flights into four Canadian Airports: Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport.

Before coming to Canada, all documents need to be submitted to the ArriveCan app or website. All travellers still need a 14-day quarantine plan.

Effective August 9, 2021, international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at the following five additional Canadian airports:

  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
  • Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport.
  • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport.
  • Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport; and
  • Edmonton International Airport.

These airports, in cooperation with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and Transport Canada, are working to implement the measures necessary to safely welcome international passengers as soon as possible after August 9, as conditions dictate.

All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, will still require a pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test result. However effective August 9, 2021, the Government of Canada is adjusting its post-arrival testing strategy for fully vaccinated travellers. Using a new border testing surveillance program at airports and land border crossings, fully vaccinated travellers will not need a post-arrival test unless they have been randomly selected to complete a Day 1 COVID-19 molecular test. There are no changes to the mandatory testing requirements for unvaccinated travellers.

This strategy allows the Government of Canada to continue monitoring variants of concern in Canada and vaccine effectiveness. Using these layers of protection, the Government of Canada can monitor the COVID-19 situation in Canada, respond quickly to threats, and guide decisions on restricting international travel.

Finally, with the advent of increased vaccination rates in Canada, declining COVID-19 cases and reduced pressure on health care capacity, the three-night government authorized hotel stay requirement will be eliminated for all travellers arriving by air as of 12:01 A.M. EDT on August 9. Fully vaccinated travellers who meet the requirements will be exempt from quarantine; however, all travellers must still provide a quarantine plan and be prepared to quarantine in case it is determined at the border that they do not meet the necessary requirements.

While Canada continues to trend in the right direction, the epidemiological situation and vaccination coverage is not the same around the world. The Government of Canada continues to advise Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada – international travel increases your risk of exposure to COVID-19 and its variants, as well as of spreading it to others. Border measures also remain subject to change as the epidemiological situation evolves. As Canada looks to welcome fully vaccinated travellers from the U.S., the federal government will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated travel advice to Canadians.

Before migrating, Know these facts:

·         To be eligible to enter Canada for discretionary travel based on vaccination status, travellers must use the ArriveCAN app or web portal. Travellers must ensure that mandatory requirements are met prior to departing for Canada. In addition, some provinces and territories may have their own entry restrictions in place. Check and follow both the federal and any provincial or territorial restrictions and requirements before travelling.

·         In addition to receiving a full series of a vaccine authorized by the Government of Canada, fully vaccinated travellers must also: provide COVID-19-related information electronically through ArriveCAN (app or web portal) including proof of vaccination prior to arrival in Canada; meet the pre-entry testing requirements; be asymptomatic upon arrival; and have a paper or digital copy of their vaccination documentation in English or French (or certified translation) ready to show a government official on request as evidence.

·         A person who submits false information on vaccination status could be liable to a fine of up to $750,000 /six months imprisonment or both, under the Quarantine Act, or prosecution under the Criminal Code for forgery. Violating any quarantine or isolation instructions provided to travellers by a screening officer or quarantine officer when entering Canada is also an offence under the Quarantine Act and could lead to a $5,000 fine for each day of non-compliance or for each offence committed, or more serious penalties, including six months in prison and/or $750,000 in fines. Non-compliant air travellers may also be subject to fines of up to $5,000 for each offence committed under the Aeronautics Act.

·         Based on public health advice, Transport Canada has extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that restricts all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India for an additional 30 days (i.e., until August 21, 2021, at 23:59 EDT). All direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India are subject to the NOTAM. Cargo-only operations, medical transfers or military flights are not included. Transport Canada has also extended the requirement related to third-country pre-departure COVID-19 tests for travellers to Canada from India via an indirect route. This means that passengers who depart India to Canada via an indirect route will continue to be required to obtain a COVID-19 pre-departure test from a third country other than India before continuing their journey to Canada.

Measures for unvaccinated children

·         Canada will update the rules for children under age 12 who are not eligible for a vaccine. Starting August 9, unvaccinated dependents of fully vaccinated travellers will no longer have to complete the full 14-day quarantine. Instead, they will have to follow public health measures for that amount of time. They will still be subject to all entry and testing requirements, including on-arrival and day eight testing. This includes those travelling from the U.S. for discretionary purposes. Officials also said that come September, when tourists from all countries are allowed to enter, these measures will apply to their unvaccinated children as well.

·         There is no list of activities that children can and cannot do at this time, but children will have to avoid group settings such as school and day-care in the two-weeks following their arrival to Canada.

·         Provinces and territories may have their own rules around people who have recently returned from travel. The government says more details will be available in the coming days.

Proof of vaccination

·         On August 9, air carriers will verify travellers coming to Canada have submitted their information through ArriveCAN before boarding. Tourists who are not able to show their ArriveCAN receipt will not be allowed to fly. Airlines will accept the receipt either on their mobile device or a printed copy.

·         In addition to the ArriveCAN receipt, travellers are expected to carry their actual vaccine certificate with them to show officials at the border.

·         Non-essential travellers allowed to come August 9 only include fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents. They must be residents coming from the States. U.S. temporary residents do not fall under the exemption, nor do U.S. residents coming from a third country.

·         Travellers with a right to entry, such as Canadians and other travellers exempt from border restrictions, will have to submit information regarding their vaccination status via ArriveCAN, however they will not be denied boarding if this requirement is not met.

Eased quarantine based on vaccination status

·         Those who cannot be fully vaccinated due to health conditions may also qualify for eased quarantine requirements but may be asked to follow a modified quarantine. The government says more details are forthcoming.

·         Travellers arriving to Canada by boat will be eligible for eased quarantine and testing if they meet the definition for fully vaccinated. They must also meet pre-entry testing requirements through ArriveCAN, however they can do it when entering Canada since there is no internet connection on the water.

·         Again, all travellers still need a quarantine plan prepared in case the border officer determines they do not meet the requirements for an exemption.

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Immigration to New Zealand : Things to know!

Are you planning to migrate to New Zealand? Confused of the ways? What pathway to choose? How long is it going to take? Afraid of your application getting rejected? Here we are, to help you on all these questions. Let’s know more about it!

New Zealand, the country which makes millions of heartbeat, welcomes you warmly and assures immigrant’s ease with its immigration program. NZ, the land where the snowy mountains, still lakes, and lightning cities make every day feel like an occasion. Across New Zealand, one can find everything from an untamed wilderness to a rich culture. Amidst the world struggling to make peace over riots and social unrest, this country stands politically, economically, and socially stable.

How many countries are you familiar with which has an incredible literacy rate of 99%? As it is said, “Illiteracy is the number one promoter of ignorance”. People of this nation enjoy the 2nd world’s best work-life balance here. NZ gives hot hospitality to its immigrants. Added to that, it provides uncountably many job opportunities based on skill to its immigrants without being bias. The exotic flora, fauna, and the scenic beauty that the country offers enhances the quality of life of people over here.

Top Immigration programs to Immigrate:

  1. Refugee Quota Increase Program (RQIP)

It is a multi-agency program that works across health, community, and housing sectors. This program ensures the following for the immigrants.

 

  1. Greenhouse Travel’s Program

This program helps you find a job in farms, hostels, restaurants, bars, and other short-term jobs

 

  1. Family Sponsorship

The citizens and residents, organizations, and government agencies of New Zealand can sponsor their relative’s visa application. This program highly increases the chance of visa acceptance for immigrants.

 

  1. Skilled Immigration Visa Program

This program offers permanent residency to immigrants while applying for a visa if they are skilled enough and have the desired work experience, qualifications, and aged 55 or below. You should also meet health and character requirements added on with knowledge of the English language.

 

  1. Global Impact Visa Program

You can have your start up in New Zealand with this program. Interestingly, the program just expects you to visit NZ with good ideas and good intentions. Further, if you are successful at proving yourself, it is a direct gateway to your permanent residency!!!

 

  1. New Zealand Immigrant Investor Program

Under New Zealand Immigrant Investor Program, either one can opt for an “investor option” or “investor plus option”.  To avail, the benefits of the program, health, and character requirements must be met. A minimum length of time in New Zealand is to be spent with minimum investments required.

 

Why should you move to New Zealand?

  • Amazing Weather conditions
  • Low cost of living
  • High quality Healthcare
  • Top notch education
  • Friendly and welcoming people
  • Job opportunities
  • Quiet Life with excellent work-life balance

 

Still thinking? Call us, we will help you with more information. Visit our office and get a free consultation from our experts who will help your decision.

Emigrantz Global Consultancy registered and partnered with ICCRC (ICCRC – R407847) has more than a decade’s experience in the immigration industry. We have been fulfilling the needs of Permanent residency, student visa, business visa and work permit aspirants for Canada along with other countries.

We are just a call / email away to help you in making your dreams come true.

Contact us on : +966-547598555 / 966-569521000 / 966-541219841

Email : info@emigrantz.com / contact@emigrantz.com

 

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Changes in Canada Immigration in 2021

Canada recorded 17,115 new permanent resident arrivals in May, as immigration numbers dropped further behind the levels required to hit ambitious targets.

The number of arrivals, although greater than the same period of 2020, is the lowest monthly total of 2021. Since welcoming 24,675 newcomers in January, numbers have fallen every month.

Canada has welcomed 108,730 new permanent residents in the first five months of the year, up from 84,155 in the same period of 2020.

Data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) earlier this week shows the country welcomed over 70,000 new immigrants in the first quarter of this year. This Q1 2021 figure is well above the 30,000-40,000 newcomers Canada had been landing per quarter since the start of the pandemic.

IRCC is guided by the most ambitious immigration plan in the country’s history. In late October 2020, the department’s minister, Marco Mendicino, announced the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan.

Canada aims to welcome 401,000 new immigrants in 2021 which would tie the record set in 1913. It looks to welcome even more newcomers over the next two years.

By way of comparison, Canada welcomed just 184,000 immigrants last year, due to coronavirus disruptions, which was well short of the 341,000 newcomers it welcomed in 2019.

The rationale of the current levels plan is to welcome high levels of immigration to support Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery.

In light of its COVID-19 travel restrictions, Canada is prioritizing transitioning temporary residents to permanent residence during the pandemic.

The main way IRCC is doing this is by holding Express Entry draws that target individuals currently in Canada. Express Entry is the primary way Canada welcomes economic class immigrants. The economic class accounts for nearly 60 per cent of the new immigrants Canada admits each year.

Express Entry draws have targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. The CEC has comprised the overwhelming majority of successful Express Entry candidates in 2021.

On February 13, IRCC invited 27,332 CEC candidates to apply for permanent residence, which was almost six times larger than the previous Express Entry draw record.

In addition, IRCC launched six new permanent residence streams last week that aim to transition some 90,000 essential workers and international graduates to permanent residence. The English-speaking international graduate stream reached its quota of 40,000 applicants in just over 24 hours.

Extra Good Reasons to Apply for Canada

Permanent Resident Visa in 2021
Immigration target set to 401,000 this year, a number never before-

The government has stated that more people will be invited through Canada Permanent Resident Visa this year.

New Immigration Minister introduced this year-

Canada has a record that with every change in Ministry, the rules become more flexible for applicants to apply for Canada immigration.

Recent rule changes in points system-

The recent changes have made it more convenient & favorable for applicants to apply for Canada Permanent Resident Visa this year.

CRS Score will go down to an unimaginary number-

CRS score this year has reduced in each draw & will reduce more, making it a benefit for people with low scores and a wish to migrate to Canada.

PNP will open frequently this year-

Government announced that provinces need more immigrants & a large number of eligible applicants will receive nominations from different provinces for Canada Permanent Residency.

What’s changed?

The passing grade for points remains at 67 out of 100.

Language (maximum 24 points): From 16 to 28 points – the 12-point increase is the single largest category in the point roster. The test itself will no longer be a self-declared test but will go through either IELTS or CELPIP external testing bodies. Secondary language points will be reduced from 8 to 4.

Language levels with corresponding points will include soft skills and workplace language proficiencies like:

Basic: Understands the main points and important details of a conversation and can write routine business correspondence; able to participate in small group discussions and express opinions and reservations about a topic.

Moderate: Understands technical conversations and reading material in their line of work; asks questions, analyzes and compares information in order to make decisions.
High: Participates in business meetings and debates; understands a broad range of general and abstract topics; writes formal and informal notes and summary documents.

Age (maximum 12 points): The old system gave 10 points to anyone between 21 to 49 years and continued awarding points for age until 53. The revised selection grid would favour younger immigrants by awarding a maximum of 12 points for applicants aged 18 to 35, compared to applicants aged 21 to 49 who receive maximum points for age under the current grid, with one point being deducted per year with no points from age 47.

Education (maximum 25 points): Points will be based on Canadian educational credentials so all applicants will have to submit their qualifications to a credential evaluation service. Those wishing to work in regulated occupations will need the Canadian regulatory body to approve them.

A list of assessment organizations designated by the minister will be made available soon. The assessment of foreign educational credentials will provide prospective newcomers with a more realistic understanding of how their credentials compare to education standards in Canada. It will also give them the opportunity to upgrade their education prior to coming to Canada if they choose.

Work experience (maximum 15 points): The number of points allocated for work experience will be reduced to 15 from 21. However, if applicants have at least one year of Canadian work experience, they would get double the points than with the previous system.

Arranged employment (maximum 10 Points): The previous process of Arranged Employment Opinion has been eliminated. All applicants must now apply to Service Canada for Labour Market Opinions (LMO). Adaptability could add an extra 5 points.

Adaptability (maximum 10 points): One-year of skilled work experience will get 10 points under the new rules. Spouses, however, would get 5 points for the same one-year experience. In order to claim 5 points for a relative in Canada, the relative must be at least 18 years of age.

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Travel / Immigration restrictions across different Countries
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Lifestyle in AustraliaTravel / Immigration restrictions across different countries

 

Impact on Tourism:

Covid-19 has destroyed the tourism industry across world. Now that we have vaccines and cases are getting reduced, it’s almost time that all the countries open international borders and resume tourism industry.

Covid-19 is also proving to be a catalyst in the Travel & Tourism sector’s quest for innovation and the integration of new technologies such as biometrics, which would enable a more seamless traveller experience.

As global Travel & Tourism starts seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and work to accelerate the resumption of safe international travel takes place, it is essential the sector rebuilds trust to travel. While the pent-up demand is significant, ever-changing travel restrictions have affected consumer confidence to book.

Impact on Immigration:

Covid-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on immigration policies and processes worldwide. In order to contain the spread of the virus, dozens of jurisdictions implement new measures or change existing ones daily.

  • Travel restrictions:Although wide-ranging entry restrictions have been steadily decreasing, most countries still have partial bans for some foreign nationals (sometimes excluding residents of the destination country) based on particular outbreaks.
  • Quarantine requirements:There are still many varied upon-entry quarantine requirements across the world. In some countries, proof of negative COVID-19 test results, vaccination and/or health certificate rules have started to replace strict quarantine requirements.
  • Health assessments:Additionally, on-arrival health questionnaires and health assessments have become common pre-boarding requirements for international flights.

 

Canada immigration:
As per the latest news release on 5th July, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by land or air, who are eligible to enter Canada and who comply with specific criteria will not be required to quarantine or complete a day-8 test. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be required to stay at a government-authorized accommodation (GAA) to await their on-arrival test result.

 

Australia Immigration:

You cannot go to Australia unless you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or in an exempt category. The Department of Home Affairs looks after this entry ban.

If you’re travelling to Australia, you must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test to your airline when checking in for your flight at the departure point. Rapid antigen tests will not be accepted. Testing must be conducted at an accredited testing facility, a self-administered COVID-19 test undertaken at home without supervision is not acceptable.

 

New Zealand Immigration:

Borders remain closed – those who are permitted to travel to New Zealand must stay in Managed Isolation and Quarantine for 14 days.

Now that all the countries are slowly reducing the travel restrictions and relaxing the entry criteria, It is time for all of us to get vaccinated. Even if the restrictions are relaxed, the travellers may have to show the proof of Covid-19 vaccination to avoid any further complications from the tourism/immigration.

Emigrantz Global Consultancy registered and partnered with ICCRC (ICCRC – R407847) has more than a decade’s experience in the immigration industry. We have been fulfilling the needs of Permanent residency, student visa, business visa and work permit aspirants for Canada along with other countries.

We are just a call / email away to help you in making your dreams come true.

Contact us on : +966-547598555 / 966-569521000 / 966-541219841

Email : info@emigrantz.com / contact@emigrantz.com

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6 ways to get your Canadian PR

6 ways to get your Canadian PR

Are you looking for opportunities to Migrate to Canada? Want to settle abroad with higher salary and better benefits? Migrating to Canada might be a good option considering that it is one the most loved country by migration aspirants.

How do you migrate to Canada? Which programs are easy? Which program suits you? We will know about that in this article.

More than 60 Canadian immigration programs are available to individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada. Emigrantz’s comprehensive assessment method evaluates your eligibility across all categories.

The path to Canadian citizenship begins by acquiring Canadian permanent resident status. Similar to a “Green Card” in the United States, a Canada Permanent Resident Card will enable you to work and live in Canada. The best way of determining if you qualify for Canadian Permanent Residency, through one of Canada’s many immigration programs, is to fill out our assessment form. Our team of experts will carefully review your assessment and get back to you within 24 hours.

 

What are the categories to get your permanent residence?

  • Federal Skilled Worker: Federal Skilled workers are foreign nationals with experience in specific occupations and who are issued Canadian permanent resident visas based on their ability to become economically established in Canada. Skilled Worker applicants are assessed based on a number of factors that forecast the likelihood of successful integration into Canadian society. Factors include, but are not limited to, the applicant’s work experience, language abilities and education.

Click here to know about the basic requirements to apply under ‘Federal Skilled Worker’

  • Provincial Nominee Program: Only the federal government of Canada may issue permanent resident visas, however, provincial nominee programs authorize provinces and territories to nominate particular foreign nationals to apply for their Canadian permanent residency. Provinces and territories nominate applicants based on the labour market and economic needs of each province or territory.

Once an applicant is nominated by a province or territory, he or she will be given a nomination certificate that is to be submitted with their application to the federal government for their Canadian permanent resident visa. Nearly every province and territory has a provincial nominee program, and applicants to those programs must intend to live in the province or territory they apply to.

  • Canadian Experience Class: Temporary Foreign Workers are ideal immigration candidates and likely to establish themselves in Canada. The Canadian government recognizes that immersion in Canadian society as a temporary foreign worker significantly increases the likelihood of economic integration as a permanent resident. Members of the Canadian Experience Class have typically established important networks in Canada as temporary foreign workers and international students.
  • Federal Skilled Trades: The Canadian Federal Skilled Trades program is a new Canadian immigration program for people who want to become Canadian permanent residents based on being in a qualified skilled trade. Applications are assessed based upon the applicant’s ability to become economically established in Canada.

Note : The scope of this program is limited as the number of applications are limited as per certain jobs .

  • Family Class Sponsorship: One of the many objectives of Canadian immigration law is to see that families are reunited in Canada. The Canadian government places significant emphasis on the importance of family unity and values.  Canadian immigration law is designed to reflect that priority through several streams relating to family reunification in Canada.
  • Business Investor / Entrepreneur / Self-Employed: Canada’s Federal Business Immigration program is designed for those foreign nationals who wish to use their business experience to immigrate to Canada. Applicants can only apply for one of the four classes listed below and the class cannot be changed after the application is submitted. A Canadian immigration lawyer at our firm can assist you and ensure a smooth application process. Below is a list of the four different classes available under this program, all of which have their own criteria and requirements:
  1. Immigrant Investor
  2. Federal Entrepreneur
  3. Self-Employed Persons
  4. Start-Up Visa Program

 

Which of these programs is easy? Which suites your profile? Let us worry about all this.
Get a free consultation from our experts to assess the best pathway for your immigration.

 

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Migrate to Australia with LMT Work Permit

How can you migrate to Australia with LMT work permit?

Labour Market Testing (LMT) is a type of application requirement for all Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 Nominations.

Given the timeframes and costs associated with Nominations, LMT is an essential component that must meet very specific requirements for TSS visa applications.

Without proper LMT evidence, a TSS visa application can fail, costing businesses essential time and money.

Essential requirements for LMT:

  • Evidence of at least two (2) separate complete advertisements
  • Advertised in Australia, in English.
  • On a recruitment website with national reach (for example, jobactive.gov.au, Seek, Jora, Indeed)
  • If you are an Accredited sponsor – on the approved sponsor’s website

The Australian market needs skilled workers to satisfy the current offer. Given the labor shortage, many Australian businesses need to look at overseas workers to find the people they need to cover existing roles and secure new projects.

The employers willing to employ an overseas worker must apply for a sponsorship. There are precise requirements to satisfy and not all the employers are eligible to sponsor, nor all the employees can be sponsored.

But what does getting a sponsor mean?

The sponsor is an employer offering a contract to an overseas employee. This type of visa, most commonly known as VISA 457, VISA 187 or Employer Sponsored Visa, grants the future employee the full right to live and work in Australia, under certain conditions attached to it.

According to the situation, our Registered Migration Agent evaluates the whole scenario and addresses your case, advising the right visa you may qualify for.

TSS visa 482: This is the most common Australia visa used to employ temporary overseas skilled workers in Australia up to four years. It involves a three-step application process:
1. The employer’s sponsorship application needs to be lodged;
2. Once approved as a sponsor, the employer is required to identify the position to be filled and the skills and experience required for the position by nominating an occupation from the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and a Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
3. The employee can then apply for a sponsored visa.

You can apply for this Australian visa at the same time your employer lodges their applications to sponsor and nominate you.

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa 187: This subclass allows employers in regional Australia to fill full-time, permanent skilled positions they are unable to cover through local workers. The application lodgment follows a three-step process, involving other governmental entities:
1. The employer must apply for certification of a nominated position with a Regional Certifying Body (this is not required under the temporary residency transition stream);
2. Once certified, the employer lodges the nominated position with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection;
3. The employee can apply for an Australian visa to work in the country.

Employer Nomination Scheme visa 186: This sponsor visa allows Australian employers to sponsor highly skilled foreign employees for a permanent visa to work in Australia. Employees can be overseas or temporarily resident in Australia. It involves a two-step process under the Direct Stream:
1. Employer nominates a position included in the Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
2. Once the position has been approved, the employee can apply for a permanent visa to work in Australia.

Emigrantz Global Consultancy registered and partnered with ICCRC (ICCRC – R407847) has more than a decade’s experience in the immigration industry. Emigrantz is a member of Australian law society as well. We are certified by MARA & MIA. Our team have been fulfilling the needs of Permanent residency, student visa, business visa and work permit aspirants for Canada, Australia along with other countries.

We are just a call / email away to help you in making your dreams come true.

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Family Sponsorship Program

The Family Class Sponsorship Program reunites families by enabling adult permanent residents or citizens to sponsor a relative for immigration to Canada. To be eligible, the person seeking sponsorship must be a:

• Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner
• Dependent child
• Parent
• Grandparent
• Sibling, nephew, niece, or grandchild under 18 years who is unmarried and whose parents are deceased

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has policies in place to address family separation. However, there are some conditions that affect foreign nationals’ ability to travel, even to see family.
All non-essential travelers to Canada are subject to coronavirus-related public health measures. When you get to the border, you will need to show a negative COVID-19 test. Before you visit family, you will need to quarantine for 14 days. There may be some flexibility for compassionate reasons, but otherwise you will have to demonstrate to a border officer that you have a quarantine plan. It should show where you will stay, and how you plan to get essential items such as food, groceries and medicine.
If you are travelling by plane, you will have to stay in a government-approved hotel while you wait on the results of a COVID-19 test. This could be up to three days, and the fees are not refundable.
Immigration to Canada during the Covid-19 Pandemic:

The person sponsored must live outside Canada, unless they are residing legally in Canada temporarily, for example with a work or study permit.
Canada is still accepting and processing family sponsorship applications.
 Family class immigration has been the least affected by the travel restrictions.
 Immediate family members of citizens and permanent residents are still allowed to enter the country, spousal and common-law sponsorship applications are being processed as usual, with IRCC allowing some flexibility in submitting incomplete applications.
 If you are traveling by air, you need to follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airlines before you’re allowed to board your flight. Anyone who shows symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada by air.
 When you arrive in Canada, they will assess your health before you leave the port of entry. You must have a plan to quarantine for 14 days when you arrive in Canada. This is mandatory, even if you have no symptoms. If you don’t have a plan, you should not travel to Canada.
 Only people who provide essential services, for example, truck drivers who regularly cross the border to maintain the flow of goods, are exempt from the quarantine requirements.
Here are some of the other conditions depending on your relation to your in-Canada relative, and their immigration status.

In a press conference on June 9, Canada’s Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu, announced that Canada will end the mandatory 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada, but there are important caveats. First, this will only apply to travellers who are “currently permitted to enter Canada.” This means that Canada’s borders remain closed to the vast majority of foreign nationals. Only those who meet one of the exemptions listed below will be able to enter the country.
Next, fully vaccinated travelers will still have to undergo some testing and quarantining. A negative PCR test taken within 72 hours pre-departure will still be required for travelers, and fully vaccinated travelers will have to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival in Canada. Fully vaccinated travelers will then have to remain in quarantine until receiving a negative result from their Day 1 test. Notably, fully vaccinated travelers can quarantine at a suitable location of their choosing — they will not be required to stay in a government-authorized hotel.

Finally, Canada aims to end the 14-day quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travellers in early July. An exact date has not yet been set, and the implementation is dependent on Canada’s COVID-19 epidemiology continuing to improve. If cases and hospitalizations begin to rise, border measures might be extended further.

Notably, only those who have been vaccinated with one of the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada will qualify for the reduced quarantine measures. Currently, Canada has approved four COVID-19 vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. Travelers must have received their final dose at least two weeks prior to entering Canada.

A date and plan to re-open the Canada-U.S. border expected soon: According to reporting by Bloomberg, Canada is expected to announce a plan to re-open the border with the United States. This plan could be announced within days. It is expected that the border re-opening will be phased, first allowing entry by fully vaccinated travelers. Get full details on the latest updates in our guide to Canada’s border re-opening.

Canada extends travel restrictions with all countries until at least June 21, 2021: In a tweet issued on May 20, 2021, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced the extension of Canada’s travel restrictions with all countries, including the United States (the U.S. restrictions are managed through a separate order). Restrictions are now in place until at least June 21, 2021.

 

Contact us to get more information on Immigration to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USA & the UK.

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All about Visit Visa
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All about Visit Visa!

 

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In this article, we will be talking about what is visit visa, who can apply and what are the benefits of getting a Visit visa.

 

Let’s get started!

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also referred to as a visitor visa, is an official document issued by a visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to your dream country as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).

How long can you stay in the country with a visitor visa?

Canada:

Most visitors are allowed a six-month stay from the day they entered Canada. If the officer authorizes a stay of less than six months, they will indicate in your passport the date by which you must leave Canada. If you want to stay longer than your authorized stay, you should apply for an extension at least 30 days before the authorized end of your stay.

Australia:

Visit visa allows you to visit Australia, either for tourism or business purposes, for up to three, six or 12 months. Applicants will have to pay a fee to submit their application.

Types of Visit Visas issued:

  • Visit / Tourism
  • Study
  • Work
  • Temporary Resident

 

Who can apply for visit visa?

Visitors who are not Canadian / Australian citizens or permanent residents of Canada / Australia, and are legally authorized to enter Canada / Australia to:

  • Visit on holiday (vacation),
  • Visit family,
  • Conduct business, etc.
  • Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions.

 

What is the eligibility criteria to get Visit visa?

There are a number for basic requirements for a visitor visa. Requirements include:

  • Have a valid travel document (passport)
  • Be in good health
  • Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
  • Prove that you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets or family that prove you will be returning to your home country
  • Prove that you will leave Country at the end of your visit
  • Have enough money for your stay which depends  where and how long you stay

 

Learn about eTA Visa:

An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada/Australia by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

With a valid eTA, you can travel to Canada as often as you want for short stays (normally for up to six months at a time). You do not need an eTA for travel within Canada.

An eTA doesn’t guarantee entry to Canada / Australia. When you arrive, a border services officer will ask to see your passport and other documents. You must convince the officer that you are eligible for entry into Canada / Australia.

Emigrantz Global Consultancy registered and partnered with ICCRC (ICCRC – R407847) has more than a decade’s experience in the immigration industry. Emigrantz is a member of Australian law society as well. We are certified by MARA & MIA. We have been fulfilling the needs of Permanent residency, student visa, business visa and work permit aspirants for Canada, Australia along with other countries.

Our experts are just a call / email away to help you in making your dreams come true.

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