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Canada welcomes highest number of legal immigrants in 50 years while taking action to maintain the integrity of Canada’s immigration system
Ottawa, February 13, 2011 — In 2010, Canada welcomed the highest number of legal immigrants in more than 50 years, at 280,636 permanent residents, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Alice Wong announced today in Toronto and Vancouver.
“While other Western countries cut back on immigration during the recession, our government kept legal immigration levels high. Canada’s post-recession economy demands a high level of economic immigration to keep our economy strong,” said Minister Kenney. “In 2010, we welcomed the highest number of permanent residents in the past 50 years to support Canada’s economic recovery while taking action to maintain the integrity of Canada’s immigration system with the introduction of the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act.”
According to preliminary data, last year Canada admitted 280,636 permanent residents, about six percent more than the government’s planned range of 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents for 2010. This is in line with Minister Kenney’s announcement in June of last year that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) would adjust its 2010 immigration plan to meet the need for economic immigration. The 280,636 number is about 60,000 higher than the average annual intake of permanent residents the Government of Canada admitted in the 1990s.
“It’s important to understand that the ranges are for planning purposes only. The key number is how many immigrants Canada actually admits. For 2010, that number is 280,636, with the growth coming mostly from skilled economic immigrants,” said Parliamentary Secretary Wong.
The high number of economic immigrants in 2010 has helped CIC decrease application backlogs in the federal skilled worker category, reduce wait times under the Action Plan for Faster Immigration, and better meet labour market needs. Before the Action Plan for Faster Immigration, which Minister Kenney announced within one month of becoming Immigration Minister in November 2008, Canada was obliged to process every immigration application it received, even if it meant creating large application backlogs in popular immigration categories. For example, in 2008 Canada had a backlog of over 640,000 people in the federal skilled worker category waiting as long as six years to be processed.
“Last year, the backlog of people who applied before the Action Plan was drawn down to 335,000 applicants, which represents close to half the number of people who were awaiting a decision in 2008,” said Minister Kenney. “I’m very pleased that a higher number of admissions in 2010 means that more people are now out of the lineup and well on their way to beginning a new life in Canada.”
A recent evaluation confirmed that immigrants selected under the federal skilled worker program are faring well in Canada and filling gaps in the work force. It found that skilled workers who already had a job offer when they applied for permanent residence fared best of all, earning on average $79,200 three years after arriving in Canada. About two thirds of those admitted in 2010 in the permanent resident category were economic immigrants and their dependants.
At the same time, we did our part to meet the needs of provinces and territories through a record number of immigrants in the provincial nominee program, representing an increase of 20 percent from the previous year.
“Since 2006, our government has allowed for the provincial nominee program to expand significantly, from 8,047 people in 2005 to 36,419 in 2011,” said Minister Kenney.
Canada continued to welcome a high number of temporary residents, including 182,322 temporary foreign workers and 96,147 foreign students. That is 28,292 more foreign students than in 2005. And with the creation of the Canadian Experience Class in 2008, eligible foreign students can apply for permanent residency from within Canada. According to a study commissioned by the Government of Canada entitled Economic Impact of International Education in Canada, foreign students are estimated to contribute more than $6.5 billion to Canada’s economy every year.
“We continued to admit an increasing number of foreign students to Canada last year through joint efforts among the federal government, provincial governments and other partners,” said Minister Kenney. “Our government’s initiatives such as the Student Partners Program have also helped to attract and admit a high number of foreign students, particularly from China and India.”
In 2010, Canada also maintained its humanitarian tradition by welcoming 7,265 government-assisted refugees and 4,833 privately sponsored refugees. This represents 63% more privately sponsored refugees than in 2005.
“These refugees played by the rules and came to Canada through legal streams,” noted Minister Kenney. “It is important to note that while Canada is maintaining its humanitarian tradition of providing a safe haven for legitimate refugees, we will not stand by while our immigration system is being abused by queue jumpers and human smugglers. Bill C-49, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act, sends a clear message that the abuse of our immigration system will not be tolerated.”
Source CIC
Canada welcomes highest number of legal immigrants in 50 years while taking action to maintain the integrity of Canada’s immigration system
Ottawa, February 13, 2011 — In 2010, Canada welcomed the highest number of legal immigrants in more than 50 years, at 280,636 permanent residents, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Alice Wong announced today in Toronto and Vancouver.
“While other Western countries cut back on immigration during the recession, our government kept legal immigration levels high. Canada’s post-recession economy demands a high level of economic immigration to keep our economy strong,” said Minister Kenney. “In 2010, we welcomed the highest number of permanent residents in the past 50 years to support Canada’s economic recovery while taking action to maintain the integrity of Canada’s immigration system with the introduction of the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act.”
According to preliminary data, last year Canada admitted 280,636 permanent residents, about six percent more than the government’s planned range of 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents for 2010. This is in line with Minister Kenney’s announcement in June of last year that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) would adjust its 2010 immigration plan to meet the need for economic immigration. The 280,636 number is about 60,000 higher than the average annual intake of permanent residents the Government of Canada admitted in the 1990s.
“It’s important to understand that the ranges are for planning purposes only. The key number is how many immigrants Canada actually admits. For 2010, that number is 280,636, with the growth coming mostly from skilled economic immigrants,” said Parliamentary Secretary Wong.
The high number of economic immigrants in 2010 has helped CIC decrease application backlogs in the federal skilled worker category, reduce wait times under the Action Plan for Faster Immigration, and better meet labour market needs. Before the Action Plan for Faster Immigration, which Minister Kenney announced within one month of becoming Immigration Minister in November 2008, Canada was obliged to process every immigration application it received, even if it meant creating large application backlogs in popular immigration categories. For example, in 2008 Canada had a backlog of over 640,000 people in the federal skilled worker category waiting as long as six years to be processed.
“Last year, the backlog of people who applied before the Action Plan was drawn down to 335,000 applicants, which represents close to half the number of people who were awaiting a decision in 2008,” said Minister Kenney. “I’m very pleased that a higher number of admissions in 2010 means that more people are now out of the lineup and well on their way to beginning a new life in Canada.”
A recent evaluation confirmed that immigrants selected under the federal skilled worker program are faring well in Canada and filling gaps in the work force. It found that skilled workers who already had a job offer when they applied for permanent residence fared best of all, earning on average $79,200 three years after arriving in Canada. About two thirds of those admitted in 2010 in the permanent resident category were economic immigrants and their dependants.
At the same time, we did our part to meet the needs of provinces and territories through a record number of immigrants in the provincial nominee program, representing an increase of 20 percent from the previous year.
“Since 2006, our government has allowed for the provincial nominee program to expand significantly, from 8,047 people in 2005 to 36,419 in 2011,” said Minister Kenney.
Canada continued to welcome a high number of temporary residents, including 182,322 temporary foreign workers and 96,147 foreign students. That is 28,292 more foreign students than in 2005. And with the creation of the Canadian Experience Class in 2008, eligible foreign students can apply for permanent residency from within Canada. According to a study commissioned by the Government of Canada entitled Economic Impact of International Education in Canada, foreign students are estimated to contribute more than $6.5 billion to Canada’s economy every year.
“We continued to admit an increasing number of foreign students to Canada last year through joint efforts among the federal government, provincial governments and other partners,” said Minister Kenney. “Our government’s initiatives such as the Student Partners Program have also helped to attract and admit a high number of foreign students, particularly from China and India.”
In 2010, Canada also maintained its humanitarian tradition by welcoming 7,265 government-assisted refugees and 4,833 privately sponsored refugees. This represents 63% more privately sponsored refugees than in 2005.
“These refugees played by the rules and came to Canada through legal streams,” noted Minister Kenney. “It is important to note that while Canada is maintaining its humanitarian tradition of providing a safe haven for legitimate refugees, we will not stand by while our immigration system is being abused by queue jumpers and human smugglers. Bill C-49, the Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Act, sends a clear message that the abuse of our immigration system will not be tolerated.”
Source CIC
For example, in 2008 Canada had a backlog of over 640,000 people in the federal skilled worker category waiting as long as six years to be processed.“Last year, the backlog of people who applied before the Action Plan was drawn down to 335,000 applicants, which represents close to half the number of people who were awaiting a decision in 2008,” said Minister Kenney.makpan said:
640,000 versus 335,000 does not really give us hope
Hi guys,
i actually found whatever they may do the processing time is still more or less the same or at least the dramatic cut in the numbers of awaiting people does not reflect a real reduction in the waiting time. May i am wrong but that what the figures what the real life (our situations) shows.
We still hope
i actually found whatever they may do the processing time is still more or less the same or at least the dramatic cut in the numbers of awaiting people does not reflect a real reduction in the waiting time. May i am wrong but that what the figures what the real life (our situations) shows.
We still hope
Dear friends I have a very important question and concern about my work experience please give your opinion but please be sure baout it then let me know:
I have 17 months job experience before my first application 5 years ago but because I went to Canada in the middle of this gap this period has devided into two parts of 7 months and 10 months, so its not a contineous 12 month period.However, after application date I continued working for 2 more years contineusly.I am certain in simplified category, accumulation of work after first application will award us more points.
Now please let me know what may happen and how is my situation cuz am so concerned about it
I have 17 months job experience before my first application 5 years ago but because I went to Canada in the middle of this gap this period has devided into two parts of 7 months and 10 months, so its not a contineous 12 month period.However, after application date I continued working for 2 more years contineusly.I am certain in simplified category, accumulation of work after first application will award us more points.
Now please let me know what may happen and how is my situation cuz am so concerned about it
Dear friends I have a very important question and concern about my work experience please give your opinion but please be sure baout it then let me know:
I have 17 months job experience before my first application 5 years ago but because I went to Canada in the middle of this gap this period has devided into two parts of 7 months and 10 months, so its not a contineous 12 month period.However, after application date I continued working for 2 more years contineusly.I am certain in simplified category, accumulation of work after first application will award us more points.
Now please let me know what may happen and how is my situation cuz am so concerned about it
I have 17 months job experience before my first application 5 years ago but because I went to Canada in the middle of this gap this period has devided into two parts of 7 months and 10 months, so its not a contineous 12 month period.However, after application date I continued working for 2 more years contineusly.I am certain in simplified category, accumulation of work after first application will award us more points.
Now please let me know what may happen and how is my situation cuz am so concerned about it
mayankpandya
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Immigration bill will undergo a fast track for skilled workers
The House of Commons Immigration Committee in Canada has recommended killing the controversial government bill which would enable the Immigration Minister to have more power to decide who can be a permanent resident in the country.
The proposed bill was said to be amending the Immigration and Refugee act, which would in turn remove the Immigration Department’s obligation to process all permanent residence application, and allows the Immigration Minister to do a fast track on certain kinds of application.
Canada’s reason on doing a fast track
The Canadian government stated that doing a fast track on the immigration processes in the country, particularly in 38 high demand occupations would dramatically reduce that waiting time for the processing of coveted workers in the sectors of health, skilled trades, finance and resource extraction, geochemists, speech language pathologists, university professors, as well as plumbers and chefs.
The government defends the change made saying that it will help reduce a backlog of almost a million permanent residence applications and make the country’s immigration system more responsive to labor market needs. This act on the other hand is opposed by the committee, which argues that the bill will fail to address a backlog since there will be an exemption on the applications which were filed before February 27, 2008.
The bill has faced great opposition from critics
Opposition criticized the bill saying that the changes made would jeopardize the predictability and fairness of the current system and it will cause a great impact on the family and humanitarian classes of applications, since the bill was being rushed without giving enough public consultation. The changes made would also give the Immigration Minister a more discretionary power over the applications.
Critics of the plan has also said that the changes made would leave the less skilled workers permanently stuck at the back of the queue. Also, the change would give virtually no change on the status of permanent workers, but will double the number of temporary workers over a period of five years. There is also a huge number of people being laid off in the financial services, and the government’s classification of high-demand jobs are said to be absurd, as stated by the New Democrat Immigration critic. She also suggested that there should be departments that will constantly update on what kind of skills are needed in the country, instead of a minister that will send a decree from high above that will politicize the system.
The Canadian government justifies its action
The Canadian government on the other hand defended its action saying that the change made would bring Canada in line with the practices of countries such as Australia and New Zealand, who are able to welcome skilled immigrants in a much faster way.
Now that the bill was successfully passed, the Immigration Minister’s next step would be to launch consultations with the provinces of Canada in order to ensure that the government was able to accurately define the priorities of the immigration.
The country will now be able to develop a set of instructions to guide the processing decisions of immigration officers including whether applications are prioritized, retained or returned with a refund, as stated by the Immigration Minister.
The House of Commons Immigration Committee in Canada has recommended killing the controversial government bill which would enable the Immigration Minister to have more power to decide who can be a permanent resident in the country.
The proposed bill was said to be amending the Immigration and Refugee act, which would in turn remove the Immigration Department’s obligation to process all permanent residence application, and allows the Immigration Minister to do a fast track on certain kinds of application.
Canada’s reason on doing a fast track
The Canadian government stated that doing a fast track on the immigration processes in the country, particularly in 38 high demand occupations would dramatically reduce that waiting time for the processing of coveted workers in the sectors of health, skilled trades, finance and resource extraction, geochemists, speech language pathologists, university professors, as well as plumbers and chefs.
The government defends the change made saying that it will help reduce a backlog of almost a million permanent residence applications and make the country’s immigration system more responsive to labor market needs. This act on the other hand is opposed by the committee, which argues that the bill will fail to address a backlog since there will be an exemption on the applications which were filed before February 27, 2008.
The bill has faced great opposition from critics
Opposition criticized the bill saying that the changes made would jeopardize the predictability and fairness of the current system and it will cause a great impact on the family and humanitarian classes of applications, since the bill was being rushed without giving enough public consultation. The changes made would also give the Immigration Minister a more discretionary power over the applications.
Critics of the plan has also said that the changes made would leave the less skilled workers permanently stuck at the back of the queue. Also, the change would give virtually no change on the status of permanent workers, but will double the number of temporary workers over a period of five years. There is also a huge number of people being laid off in the financial services, and the government’s classification of high-demand jobs are said to be absurd, as stated by the New Democrat Immigration critic. She also suggested that there should be departments that will constantly update on what kind of skills are needed in the country, instead of a minister that will send a decree from high above that will politicize the system.
The Canadian government justifies its action
The Canadian government on the other hand defended its action saying that the change made would bring Canada in line with the practices of countries such as Australia and New Zealand, who are able to welcome skilled immigrants in a much faster way.
Now that the bill was successfully passed, the Immigration Minister’s next step would be to launch consultations with the provinces of Canada in order to ensure that the government was able to accurately define the priorities of the immigration.
The country will now be able to develop a set of instructions to guide the processing decisions of immigration officers including whether applications are prioritized, retained or returned with a refund, as stated by the Immigration Minister.
please somebody say something
Dear friends I have a very important question and concern about my work experience please give your opinion but please be sure baout it then let me know:
I have 17 months job experience before my first application 5 years ago but because I went to Canada in the middle of this gap this period has devided into two parts of 7 months and 10 months, so its not a contineous 12 month period.However, after application date I continued working for 2 more years contineusly.I am certain in simplified category, accumulation of work after first application will award us more points.
Now please let me know what may happen and how is my situation cuz am so concerned about it
Dear friends I have a very important question and concern about my work experience please give your opinion but please be sure baout it then let me know:
I have 17 months job experience before my first application 5 years ago but because I went to Canada in the middle of this gap this period has devided into two parts of 7 months and 10 months, so its not a contineous 12 month period.However, after application date I continued working for 2 more years contineusly.I am certain in simplified category, accumulation of work after first application will award us more points.
Now please let me know what may happen and how is my situation cuz am so concerned about it
mayankpandya
VIP Member
- Apr 7, 2010
- 458
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- New Delhi
- NOC Code......
- 3131
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 10-02-2011.
- Doc's Request.
- PER on 24- MAR- 2011.
- AOR Received.
- 20-APRIL-2011
- File Transfer...
- In-Process on 30 May 2011
- Med's Request
- 14 July 2011
- Med's Done....
- 22 July 2011
- Passport Req..
- 14 -Jul- 2011 Passport send on 26-Jul-11
- VISA ISSUED...
- 29-AUG-11
- LANDED..........
- 16-OCT-11
NEW CHANGES FOR FSW COMING THIS YEAR
Posting some important parts of Kenny interview.
In order to enable a more successful integration for skilled immigrants, Kenney said Ottawa is set to change the “points grid” of the immigrant selection system to bring in newcomers who don't have university degrees or language proficiency, but whose job skills are in demand in Canada.
The federal government also plans to further raise the language requirements for those who apply to immigrate here with professional designations such as doctors, engineers, accountants and scientists to ensure their success in the country.
Kenney said he hoped to make those changes later this year.
“We need to be more flexible . . . skilled trades people who don't have university degrees or who have very limited English or French language proficiency typically cannot make it through the points grid, but we have a huge and growing need for skilled trade people,” said Kenney.
“Rather than locking them out of the skilled worker program, I'm looking at ways we can accommodate people who don't have university degrees, who don't have full language proficiency to come through that program.”
Currently, a skilled immigrant applicant is assessed based on education levels, language skills and work experience among other factors, and must earn 67 points to qualify for the federal skilled worker program.
“Foreign trained professionals find the biggest barrier to employment is limited language proficiency, so we may look at additional ways to encourage foreign trained professionals with high levels of English or French proficiency,” said Kenney.
He said the aim is to “select the people who are most likely to succeed and give them the tools to succeed once they get here.”
Yes i know every body want to know the source..Please read the full story..
http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/immigration/article/938158--canada-admits-record-high-number-of-immigrants
Hope it is useful....
Regards,
Mayank
Posting some important parts of Kenny interview.
In order to enable a more successful integration for skilled immigrants, Kenney said Ottawa is set to change the “points grid” of the immigrant selection system to bring in newcomers who don't have university degrees or language proficiency, but whose job skills are in demand in Canada.
The federal government also plans to further raise the language requirements for those who apply to immigrate here with professional designations such as doctors, engineers, accountants and scientists to ensure their success in the country.
Kenney said he hoped to make those changes later this year.
“We need to be more flexible . . . skilled trades people who don't have university degrees or who have very limited English or French language proficiency typically cannot make it through the points grid, but we have a huge and growing need for skilled trade people,” said Kenney.
“Rather than locking them out of the skilled worker program, I'm looking at ways we can accommodate people who don't have university degrees, who don't have full language proficiency to come through that program.”
Currently, a skilled immigrant applicant is assessed based on education levels, language skills and work experience among other factors, and must earn 67 points to qualify for the federal skilled worker program.
“Foreign trained professionals find the biggest barrier to employment is limited language proficiency, so we may look at additional ways to encourage foreign trained professionals with high levels of English or French proficiency,” said Kenney.
He said the aim is to “select the people who are most likely to succeed and give them the tools to succeed once they get here.”
Yes i know every body want to know the source..Please read the full story..
http://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/immigration/article/938158--canada-admits-record-high-number-of-immigrants
Hope it is useful....
Regards,
Mayank
mayankpandya
VIP Member
- Apr 7, 2010
- 458
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- New Delhi
- NOC Code......
- 3131
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 10-02-2011.
- Doc's Request.
- PER on 24- MAR- 2011.
- AOR Received.
- 20-APRIL-2011
- File Transfer...
- In-Process on 30 May 2011
- Med's Request
- 14 July 2011
- Med's Done....
- 22 July 2011
- Passport Req..
- 14 -Jul- 2011 Passport send on 26-Jul-11
- VISA ISSUED...
- 29-AUG-11
- LANDED..........
- 16-OCT-11
If they make change then will be applicable to New applicant only..
Regards,
Mayank
Regards,
Mayank
Dam2006 said:
The country will now be able to develop a set of instructions to guide the processing decisions of immigration officers including whether applications are prioritized, retained or returned with a refund, as stated by the Immigration Minister.
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could anyyyyyyyyyyy body explain this!!!!!!! does this mean they may solve the backlog problem by simply returning the money and cancel us ,,,omg
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could anyyyyyyyyyyy body explain this!!!!!!! does this mean they may solve the backlog problem by simply returning the money and cancel us ,,,omg