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PixelDust

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Hopefully we will be hearing some good news from CIC and the PNP programs in the upcoming months. Apparently last week there was a meeting of the Forum of Ministers responsible for Immigration, and they all agreed on increasing immigration levels:

https://www.cicnews.com/2017/09/federal-provincial-ministers-reach-consensus-on-increasing-canadian-immigration-levels-099561.html

Federal, Provincial Ministers Reach Consensus on Increasing Canadian Immigration Levels

September 20, 2017 By Hugo O'Doherty

Political leaders responsible for immigration issues in Canada have agreed that increasing immigration levels and establishing multi-year targets would help meet labour market needs across the country.

The consensus was reached at a meeting of the Forum of Ministers responsible for Immigration (FMRI), which met in Toronto last week. This FMRI includes members from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments.

Currently, Canada’s annual immigration levels plan for 2017 sets a target of 300,000 new permanent residents for the year. Earlier this summer, federal Minister of Immigration Ahmed Hussen confirmed that this figure would form the new ‘baseline’ for immigration targets under the current federal government. The government had previously alluded to moving to a multi-year plan — instead of the current annual model — in order to provide certainty and help inform long-term planning.

Under the current plan, around 57 percent of new permanent residents settle as economic migrants. This share includes newcomers who apply through one of the economic programs managed under the Express Entry system, as well as skilled workers destined for the province of Quebec and applicants to one of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The plan also allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor family members, including spouses and common-law partners, while also maintaining Canada’s international obligations and humanitarian tradition with respect to refugee resettlement.

The government’s annual immigration plan is usually presented to Parliament in the preceding fall. It remains to be seen exactly what the next plan may include; the fact that the Ministers have reached a consensus — and publicly affirmed that they have done so — may be a prelude to a multi-year plan.

“Canada has welcomed generations of newcomers who have contributed to Canada’s well-being, economic prosperity, competitiveness, and success as a nation. We are committed to ensuring that newcomers, including refugees, integrate and contribute fully to the Canadian economy and society. We continue to help newcomers find jobs and make lasting connections within their communities,” said Minister Hussen.

Another important agreement to come out of the meeting is the development of a federal-provincial-territorial plan to clarify how settlement priorities are set, and how information is shared among all orders of government. In a statement following the meeting, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that enhanced collaboration across governments is needed to support the delivery of high-quality settlement services and successful outcomes for all newcomers.

Ian Wishart, Manitoba Minister of Education and Training and FMRI provincial-territorial co-chair, spoke of a shared commitment to “maintaining an open dialogue and working together to achieve our shared immigration objectives in building a stronger, more prosperous and united Canada.”

Finally, the Ministers discussed the promotion of Francophone immigration to communities outside Quebec with the goal of increasing Francophone immigration. Currently, some federal initiatives support that goal. Last June, IRCC changed the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) so that Francophone candidates could be awarded additional points. The federal government also recently launched a temporary work stream within the International Mobility Program called Mobilité Francophone, making it easier for employers outside Quebec to hire French-speaking skilled workers.

In addition, Canada’s most populated province, Ontario, offers a French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, aligned with the Express Entry system, for candidates with ability in French and English.

The FMRI also discussed a pan-Canadian approach to dealing with the current arrival of asylum seekers into Canada through irregular means (i.e. not through official border crossings). This approach would include enhanced intergovernmental collaboration to support orderly migration and scenarios planning, while protecting Canada’s border and the safety and security of Canadians.
Always like the quality of your posts, detailed , informative and with links.
Keep it up friend... wish i could give 5 likes
 

sundar17feb99

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05-01-2018
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trumprefugee

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Jun 6, 2017
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Ottawa, ON
Category........
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Visa Office......
Ottawa
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2172
App. Filed.......
06-01-2018
Nomination.....
19-12-2017
AOR Received.
07-01-2018
IELTS Request
24-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-01-2018
Passport Req..
09-03-2018
VISA ISSUED...
02-04-2018
LANDED..........
28-05-2018

Lala1234

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Aug 24, 2017
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Let's see how many crs we all have... post your ID and CRS ....
this way we will have some idea about the structure of pool.
Copy and paste the ID and CRS and mention yours and write it down in the comments section...

let ray of hope grow bigger and give us more hope...


ID ----------------------------- CRS
jsjaspreet93 --------------- 431
ID-------------------------CRS
Lala1234----------------425
 
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Jalolo

Full Member
Sep 20, 2017
38
47
Malaysia
Hello every one on this beautiful thread!
Congrats to everyone who received their tickets. For the rest i wish every luck and best wishes our time is not far in sha Allah.
This place is my sanctuary for staying true to my dreams seriously. Ive been in the pool for 2 months now and some what starting to feel anxious sitting on 423. Have a question if some 9ne can help. Will OINP stream open again for this year? Any chances so far or are they done for the year 2017.
 

Kakkarot

Full Member
Jul 29, 2017
47
83
India
Hopefully we will be hearing some good news from CIC and the PNP programs in the upcoming months. Apparently last week there was a meeting of the Forum of Ministers responsible for Immigration, and they all agreed on increasing immigration levels:

https://www.cicnews.com/2017/09/federal-provincial-ministers-reach-consensus-on-increasing-canadian-immigration-levels-099561.html

Federal, Provincial Ministers Reach Consensus on Increasing Canadian Immigration Levels

September 20, 2017 By Hugo O'Doherty

Political leaders responsible for immigration issues in Canada have agreed that increasing immigration levels and establishing multi-year targets would help meet labour market needs across the country.

The consensus was reached at a meeting of the Forum of Ministers responsible for Immigration (FMRI), which met in Toronto last week. This FMRI includes members from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments.

Currently, Canada’s annual immigration levels plan for 2017 sets a target of 300,000 new permanent residents for the year. Earlier this summer, federal Minister of Immigration Ahmed Hussen confirmed that this figure would form the new ‘baseline’ for immigration targets under the current federal government. The government had previously alluded to moving to a multi-year plan — instead of the current annual model — in order to provide certainty and help inform long-term planning.

Under the current plan, around 57 percent of new permanent residents settle as economic migrants. This share includes newcomers who apply through one of the economic programs managed under the Express Entry system, as well as skilled workers destined for the province of Quebec and applicants to one of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The plan also allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor family members, including spouses and common-law partners, while also maintaining Canada’s international obligations and humanitarian tradition with respect to refugee resettlement.

The government’s annual immigration plan is usually presented to Parliament in the preceding fall. It remains to be seen exactly what the next plan may include; the fact that the Ministers have reached a consensus — and publicly affirmed that they have done so — may be a prelude to a multi-year plan.

“Canada has welcomed generations of newcomers who have contributed to Canada’s well-being, economic prosperity, competitiveness, and success as a nation. We are committed to ensuring that newcomers, including refugees, integrate and contribute fully to the Canadian economy and society. We continue to help newcomers find jobs and make lasting connections within their communities,” said Minister Hussen.

Another important agreement to come out of the meeting is the development of a federal-provincial-territorial plan to clarify how settlement priorities are set, and how information is shared among all orders of government. In a statement following the meeting, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stated that enhanced collaboration across governments is needed to support the delivery of high-quality settlement services and successful outcomes for all newcomers.

Ian Wishart, Manitoba Minister of Education and Training and FMRI provincial-territorial co-chair, spoke of a shared commitment to “maintaining an open dialogue and working together to achieve our shared immigration objectives in building a stronger, more prosperous and united Canada.”

Finally, the Ministers discussed the promotion of Francophone immigration to communities outside Quebec with the goal of increasing Francophone immigration. Currently, some federal initiatives support that goal. Last June, IRCC changed the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) so that Francophone candidates could be awarded additional points. The federal government also recently launched a temporary work stream within the International Mobility Program called Mobilité Francophone, making it easier for employers outside Quebec to hire French-speaking skilled workers.

In addition, Canada’s most populated province, Ontario, offers a French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, aligned with the Express Entry system, for candidates with ability in French and English.

The FMRI also discussed a pan-Canadian approach to dealing with the current arrival of asylum seekers into Canada through irregular means (i.e. not through official border crossings). This approach would include enhanced intergovernmental collaboration to support orderly migration and scenarios planning, while protecting Canada’s border and the safety and security of Canadians.
The first message i saw after waking up this morning gives hope.
 

Lala1234

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Aug 24, 2017
506
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Hello every one on this beautiful thread!
Congrats to everyone who received their tickets. For the rest i wish every luck and best wishes our time is not far in sha Allah.
This place is my sanctuary for staying true to my dreams seriously. Ive been in the pool for 2 months now and some what starting to feel anxious sitting on 423. Have a question if some 9ne can help. Will OINP stream open again for this year? Any chances so far or are they done for the year 2017.
It will reopen ...we are anxiously waiting for it to reopen...:)
 

ac_d

Star Member
Jun 15, 2017
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25
Hello friends,
A total of 69437 ITA,s would have been issued after this 72nd draw which was held on 20th September, 2017. The total target of express entry for 2017 is 71700. As per this calculation the remaining quota is 2263 ITA’s only. It will surely be filled up in the next draw. Will the next draw be the last draw of 2017 ?.

My OINP application under FSW category is in DIP stage. If I get nominated after the next draw which will be the last draw of 2017 and annual quota of 71700 would have been exhausted by then , will my nomination be valid for 2018 or will they conduct another draw in this year for nominated candidates only.

I shall highly appreciate if somebody may kindly clarify me on this.
 

PixelDust

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Jul 27, 2017
269
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Singapore
Hello friends,
A total of 69437 ITA,s would have been issued after this 72nd draw which was held on 20th September, 2017. The total target of express entry for 2017 is 71700. As per this calculation the remaining quota is 2263 ITA’s only. It will surely be filled up in the next draw. Will the next draw be the last draw of 2017 ?.

My OINP application under FSW category is in DIP stage. If I get nominated after the next draw which will be the last draw of 2017 and annual quota of 71700 would have been exhausted by then , will my nomination be valid for 2018 or will they conduct another draw in this year for nominated candidates only.

I shall highly appreciate if somebody may kindly clarify me on this.
No, the draws are expected to take place at same frequency of 2weeks. After Oct, its assumed the qouta or planned spots, will be from 2018-2019 plans
 
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trumprefugee

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Jun 6, 2017
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Ottawa, ON
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2172
App. Filed.......
06-01-2018
Nomination.....
19-12-2017
AOR Received.
07-01-2018
IELTS Request
24-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-01-2018
Passport Req..
09-03-2018
VISA ISSUED...
02-04-2018
LANDED..........
28-05-2018

ankitptrivedi

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Jun 7, 2017
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CIO
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14-03-2018
AOR Received.
14-03-2018
Med's Done....
21-03-2018
Passport Req..
27-06-2018
I don't know if this has already been discussed here, but it looks like IRCC is moving from yearly model to multi-year model. Waiting to see how that pans out.