Immigration Minister declares intention of having more in-Canada immigration draw

On Thursday, March 21st the Immigration Minister Marc MillerDeclared his intention to pursue more “domestic draws”Temporary residents who are already in Canada and are eligible for Permanent residence (PR).

Refers to PR selection rounds by “drawing” them through pathways such as Express EntryManaged programs are those where candidates are selected from a pool based on their qualifications. Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores—or for specific Experience in the field or French language ability—and issued Invitations to apply(ITAs for PR)

The Minister’s comments came as part of an expansive announcement on managing temporary resident levels in Canada to help ease pressures on the country’s critical support sectors (like housing, healthcare, and others). Temporary Residents are those who live or work in Canada for a non-permanent period, including foreign nationals. WorkThe following are some examples of how to use study permitWho resides in Canada

“As part of our efforts for temporary residents to transition to permanent residency, we will have more domestic draws for us (the federal government) and ask provinces and territories taking part in the Provincial Nominee Program to do the same with their allocations,” Miller said.

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What does it mean for immigrants already in Canada

For those who are in Canada on a work or study permit, Miller’s comments indicate a potential shift toward targeting more permanent resident candidates already in the country. It is difficult to predict at this time how Miller’s comments may translate into policy.

Such a move is not unprecedented for Canada’s immigration system, which has sometimes rewarded candidates who were already in the country.

During the COVID-19 pandemic Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaThe IRCC held the largest Express Entry draw in its history—issuing 27,332 Invitations to apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience ClassCandidates who have a CRS score below 75 are considered to be (CEC). This is much lower than the CRS average scores for Express Entry draws.

The CEC is a program managed by Express Entry and is Canada’s federal pathway for immigrants who have already established themselves on the labour market and in society.

Provincial Nominee Programmes(PNPs are another example) of immigration pathways which often target individuals that have begun to integrate themselves into Canadian life. These streams are mainly managed by the provincial and territorial governments, which often invite candidates who reside in their jurisdiction.

Miller, as quoted by the Immigration Minister at the beginning of the article, intended that the planned shift to more domestic draws would work through both federal pathways and provincial pathways at the time of his comments.

Why did the Immigration Minister make this comment?

Miller hopes to select candidates who will have a more reliable immigration outcome in Canada by increasing the number of temporary residents’ chances of receiving permanent residency. There is a wealth of literature that suggests that The pre-immigration Canadian experiences is one of best predictorsCanada can achieve better results.

This allows the department to achieve their goals. immigration targets(highlighted within) immigration levels plan) without adding “a new entrant to the economy,”This could add to the pressures already felt by Canada in the housing, healthcare and other key support sectors.

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