The government of Canada amends its immigration rule periodically. They updated their immigration rules a few months ago. Among many changes, a significant change happened on applicants applying for Canada PR in 2019.
Multiyear Immigration Plan
The Canadian government has restructured its Multiyear immigration Plan last year and is extended till 2021. As per the amended plan, the number of permanent residences to be accepted will be over one million by 2021. Along with this, they are planning to raise their yearly immigration mark to 350,000 by 2021.
Express Entry Stream for PNP (Provincial Nominee Program)
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program launched an Express Entry Stream in August 2018, with its first phase happened on August 8, 2018. This program works in coordination with the central government of Canada, and they invite applications from eligible candidates to apply for provisional nomination.
ONP Program to Accept Candidates with CRS Below 400
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program started to accept candidates who have CRS points below 400 but with certain conditions to select people who can contribute to the economy and development of Ontario.
Canadian PR Amended Rules 2019
The government of Canada has eliminated Conditional Permanent Rule, which permitted several sponsored spouses or partners in Canada to stay with their sponsoring spouse or common-law partner for a minimum of two years.
Gaining PR in Canada
To obtain permanent residency in Canada, Express Entry is the best immigration way, and they follow the Comprehensive Ranking System or CRS point system.
Eligibility Criteria
* Age
For those who belong to an age group of 18-35 requires only minimum immigration point in consideration to those above the age of 35.
* Education
You have higher chances of gaining more CRS points if you are a post-graduate. Higher your qualification, more CRS points you will earn.
* Language Proficiency
Among the entire factors, one definite factor that can increase your chance for PR is your proficiency in the language. For this, you need to score 8 or above in IELTS.
* Experience
Having a work experience above 3 years can contribute to a high CRS score.
* Spouse Factor
Like all PR rules, you can get PR in Canada if you have an educated and well qualified partner.
* Nomination from Canadian Province
You have a golden chance to earn CRS above 600 if you are successful in getting the nomination from Canadian Province. This can be considered as an invitation for PR.