Canada new immigration policy 2019

In 2019, the Canadian government introduced several changes to its immigration policies to attract more skilled workers and address labor shortages in various sectors. Here are some key updates:

  1. Express Entry System: The Express Entry system is a points-based system that manages applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. In 2019, the government introduced a new "Comprehensive Ranking System" (CRS) to assess candidates' profiles. The CRS considers factors such as language proficiency, education, work experience, and job offers.
  2. Increased Immigration Targets: The government set a target to welcome 341,000 new permanent residents in 2019, up from 320,000 in 2018. This increase aims to address labor shortages and support economic growth.
  3. New Pilot Programs: The government launched several pilot programs to attract workers in specific sectors, such as:
    • Atlantic Immigration Pilot: This program aims to attract workers to the Atlantic provinces to address labor shortages.
    • Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: This program targets workers for rural and northern communities.
    • Global Talent Stream: This program allows employers to hire highly skilled workers quickly, with a reduced processing time.
  4. Changes to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): The PNP allows provinces and territories to nominate candidates for permanent residence. In 2019, the government introduced changes to the PNP, including:
    • New streams: Some provinces introduced new streams to attract workers in specific sectors, such as technology and healthcare.
    • Increased allocation: The government increased the allocation of PNP spots to provinces and territories.
  5. Enhanced Language Requirements: The government introduced new language requirements for some immigration programs, including the Express Entry system. Candidates must demonstrate a higher level of language proficiency in English or French to be eligible.
  6. New Requirements for International Students: The government introduced new requirements for international students applying for permanent residence, including:
    • Language proficiency: Students must demonstrate a higher level of language proficiency in English or French.
    • Work experience: Students must have at least one year of work experience in Canada to be eligible for permanent residence.
  7. Changes to the Family Sponsorship Program: The government introduced changes to the Family Sponsorship Program, including:
    • New application process: The government introduced a new online application process for family sponsorship.
    • Increased processing times: The government aimed to reduce processing times for family sponsorship applications.

These changes aim to attract more skilled workers, address labor shortages, and support economic growth in Canada. If you're interested in immigrating to Canada, it's essential to stay up-to-date with the latest immigration policies and requirements.