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BIG CHANGES IN CANADA STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS.

Canada launched a new SDS Program (Student direct stream) for international students from India, under this stream student should need overall 6 bands in IELTS with not less than 6 in any modules. Students also need to pay one-year tuition fee for their course, before they can apply for their visa. Processing time under this stream would be 45 days or less in normal cases.If someone not qualifies under SDS Program they can still apply under normal study visa route, their application will be processed within the current 60-day service standard.

Advantages of applying under SDS

The major advantages of applying under SDS are the streamlined visa process for all SDS eligible institutions.

  • Less financial documentation.
  • Faster visa processing time.

Documents you need with your application

You must include these documents with your Visa application: A copy of your acceptance letter from a designated learning institution

  • A copy of your upfront medical exam confirmation document
  • Proof that you have a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of $10,000
  • Proof that you’ve paid the tuition fees for your first year of study, and
  • Proof that you graduated from a Canadian curriculum high school or a language test e.g., IELTS

When your application will approve CIC will send you a letter of introduction, you need to show this letter to the immigration official when you arrive in Canada. It is not your study permit; it is a visitor visa to enter in Canada this visa will be in your passport. You must enter Canada before this visa expires.If your visa will refused CIC will send you a explaining letter of your refusal. You can apply online or paper based.

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Changes to Skilled Occupations Lists Flagged for Mid 2018

The Department of Jobs and Small Business has published a draft bulletin for public comment on proposed changes to the skilled occupations lists to take effect in mid 2018.

The “Traffic Light” system stays to be used with some occupations flagged to be removed from the skilled occupations lists, and rest to be moved between the Short Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL), Medium to Long Term Strategic Skilled List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupations List (ROL).This article explains which occupations are being considered for removal from, or transition between, the lists, and what the likely impacts will be.

 It appears that the proposed changes will affect employer sponsored applications as well as General Skilled Migration.

Which Occupations May be Removed?

The following occupations, which are on the STSOL, have been flagged for possible removal from the list entirely:

  • 133411 Manufacturer
  • 211499 Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec
  • 212312 Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
  • 212314 Film and Video Editor
  • 212315 Program Director (Television or Radio)
  • 212316 Stage Manager
  • 212317 Technical Director
  • 212318 Video Producer
  • 241311 Middle School Teacher
  • 323215 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic
  • 323316 Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer
  • 342411 Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
  • 342413 Telecommunications Linesworker
  • 399211 Chemical Plant Operator
  • 399312 Library Technician
  • 411715 Residential Care Officer
  • 599612 Insurance Loss Adjuster

Which Occupations May be Moved?

The following occupations are currently on the MLTSSL and may be moved to the STSOL:

  • 221112 Management Accountant
  • 234111 Agricultural Consultant
  • 312212 Civil Engineering Technician

The following occupations are currently on the STSOL and may be moved to the MLTSSL:

  • 452411 Footballer

The following occupations are currently on the STSOL and may be moved to the ROL which will require the position to be based in a regional area of Australia:

  • 252312 Dentist
  • 253211 Anaesthetist

Impact on ENS Direct Entry Applicants

If you are looking at an ENS Direct Entry application, and your occupation is flagged for removal from the MLTSSL, you would no longer be eligible if you lodge the application after the changes to the lists take effect.

However, if you have applied prior to the changes taking effect, your application is still likely to be processed even if your occupation is removed whilst your application is pending.

Impact on 482 (TSS) Applicants

If your occupation is removed entirely from the skilled occupation lists prior to grant of your TSS application, you may be affected. If you lodge after the changes take effect in mid 2018, or if your TSS application is still pending when the list changes, you may not be eligible for grant of the TSS.

Similarly, if your occupation is moved to the ROL, prior to the lodgement of your TSS application and your position isn’t based in a regional area of Australia, you may not be eligible for grant of the TSS.

If your occupation is moved betwee the MLTSSL and the ROL, the TSS validity period will be affected, as will your options for employer sponsored permanent residence.

Impact on General Skilled Migration Applicants

Since April 2017, applicants who had occupations removed entirely from the skilled occupation lists prior to receiving an invitation to apply for a 489, 189, or 190, were no longer eligible to lodge an application for either of those visas. We expect this trend will continue in the next round of changes.

Similarly, applicants who had occupations that were moved between MLTSSL and STSOL were also affected in that their options may have become limited or broadened depending on the new list. We expect this trend will continue in the next round also.

It is also likely that applicants who received invitations to apply for a 489, 189, or 190 prior to the next round of changes but, haven’t yet lodged their visa applications, will continue to remain eligible for the visa they have been invited to make an application for.

Conclusion

If your profession is on the list for likely removal, you should look at making your application for your visa ASAP.

If your job is likely to be moved, you should keep up to date with the proposed changes as it may give you an opportunity to apply for either a TSS visa, ENS Direct Entry, 489, 189, or 190.

 

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Benefits of Canada PR through Express Entry System

  • Right to live and work in Canada in any location of your choice.
  • Availability of social benefits like public school education for your children and state health care facilities for immediate family members.
  • Shifting to Canada along with your spouse and children.
  • A Canadian citizen can travel more than 160 countries without the need for obtaining a visitor visa.
  • No Tax on income outside Canada, as a Canadian permanent resident or citizen you pay taxes on the basis of physical residency only and hence, there is no tax on the income earned outside Canada.

  • If a Permanent Resident lives in Canada for three years, they becomes a Canadian citizen.

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