What is Ontario Employer Guaranteed Provincial Nominee Immigration Program

Ontario employer guarantee/sponsor

Project Background

The Ontario Employer Guaranteed Provincial Nominee Immigration Program in Canada is a new immigration method. The purposes of this program are to promote the economic and technological development of Canada and Ontario; and to increase the employment opportunities. The guaranteeing employers are required to have the potential for long-term development, and the contributions to Canada’s economy, technology and employment development. In recent years, the allocation for this kind of immigration projects in Ontario has continued to rise: from 2500 in 2014 to 6,650 in 2019, and 13,300 in 2020 (expected officially by Canadian government). As such, you can see this project is very important for the Ontario government.

Advantages of this project

• The most developed province with superior environment
• The provincial immigration department directly approves the nominated position
• The approval cycle speed is apparent, obtain permanent residence in one step is guaranteed
• Minimal English requirement, no need to invest or to start a business, you can apply for a work permit and go to Canada prior to this application

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Applicaation Procedure

1. Free consultation, submit application and required documents
2. Sign the employment contract after interviewed with the potential employer
3. Receive immigration paper upon provincial government approval
4. Notification for physical examination
5. Applicant and family can come to Canada

 

Employer guarantees acceptable positions

• NOC 0 category, A/B category:

IT, technology, accounting, finance, tourism, business, trade, art, design, marketing, sales, management, and other positions;
petroleum, chemical, beauty, automobile, aviation and other related occupations

 

 

Recommendation of potential employers who can sponsor for immigration:

Toronto Stone Manufacturer:

This company has been in business for more than 10 years, has more than 15 employees, and has an annual revenue more than 1 million Canadian dollars. It provides high-quality marble materials for many large-scale development/renovation companies and does a large amount of import and export businesses.

Ontario EM Embroidery Decoration Company:

It has been in business for more than 20 years, has more than 20 employees, and has an annual revenue more than 1 million Canadian dollars. It is a large-scale embroidery decoration service company with more than 100 branches.

 

WINSOR Student Housing in Ontario:

It has been in business for more than 5 years, has more than 10 employees, and has an annual revenue more than 1 million Canadian dollars. It provides accommodation and living facilities for international students from nearby universities and colleges.

 

Medical and Health Products Company:

It has been operating in Ontario for 20 years. There are 4 branches, covering multiple provisions from raw material procurement, medical equipment production, OEM processing and sales of its own brand products. Annual revenue is tens of millions of Canadian dollars

 

Leather Goods Company:

It has been in business for nearly 40 years, and had 18 branches across Ontario during its peak time, with a certain influence and popularity. There are currently 5 stores in Ontario, 12 full-time employees, and 8 part-time employees. There are branches in China. Suitable positions include: purchasing, e-commerce, vice president of the company in charge of China business, etc. This company has become a well-known Canadian leather brand flagship store for a long time. The specialized store acts as an agent for a variety of international renowned brands, such as Samsonite, Delsey, Briggs & Riley, Heys, Verage, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Jansport, LeSportsac and Pacsafe.

 

 

 

Comparison table of employer guarantees by provinces in Canada

	BC	Ontario	Saskatchewan	Yukon	Federal program
Requirements for employers	Operating for many years, the most recent financial statement   The person who needs to be recruited for the position must be verified, and evidence must be provided to prove that attempt to fill the position has been made.	●At least 3 years of experience; ●Located in GTA with an annual revenue of 1 million Canadian dollars, has 5 employees;Outside the GTA, with an annual revenue 500,000 Canadian dollars, and 3 full-time long-term employees. ●Has a business location, every three/five full-time employees, no more than 20, can apply for the same position.Employers in the health and education industries are not subject to this limit.	Operating for many years, the most recent financial statement   The person who needs to be recruited for the position must be verified, and evidence must be provided to prove that attempt to fill the position has been made.	Operating for many years, the most recent financial statement   The person who needs to be recruited for the position must be verified, and evidence must be provided to prove that attempt to fill the position has been made.	Operating for many years, the most recent financial statement   The person who needs to be recruited for the position must be verified, and evidence must be provided to prove that attempt to fill the position has been made.
Requirements for applicants	1. High school/college degree or above, more than 2 years of related work experience 2. Certain level of English ability	Same as BC (college degree or above)	1. CLB level 4 English 2. One year of related experience in the past 10 years 3. Pre-assessment score is 60 or higher 4. If the type of work requires a license, then the license has be verified in Saskatchewan	1. CLB level 4 English 2. Two years of related experience in the past 10 years	1. CLB level 6 English 2. Three years of related experience in the past 10 years
Application Procedures	1. Employer pre-screen: Fill in the application and resume, select a suitable position.2. Provincial nomination PNP application: Submit pre-screen application to the Provincial Immigration Department. Receive provincial nomination approval letter   3. Federal Immigration Application: Submit an application to the Federal Immigration Office. The applicant can also request a Work permit at the same time. Note: With a work permit, your spouse and children can stay in BC for schooling or employment	1. Employer pre-screen: Fill in the application and resume, select a suitable position.2. Pre-screen  application: 1) Employer submits pre-screen application to Opportunity Ontario 2) Receive approval letter   3. Nomination application: 1) Employed individuals submit applications to “Opportunity Ontario” upon the approval of positions 2.) Obtain provincial nomination certificates 3) Apply to CIC for permanent residence	First step: employer handles the offer approval procedures   Second step: apply to the SINP office for provincial nomination Third step: apply to CIC for immigration application 1. CIC will formally process the application has received the provincial nomination certificate from SINP; 2. CIC will issue immigration visa after reviewing the applicant’s health, background safety check, and criminal record.	1. Employer pre-screen: Fill in the application and resume, select a suitable position.2. Provincial nomination PNP application: Submit pre-screen application to the Provincial Immigration Department. Receive provincial nomination approval letter   3. Federal Immigration Application: Submit an application to the Federal Immigration Office. The applicant can also request a Work permit at the same time.	1. Employer pre-screen: Fill in the application and resume, select a suitable position.2. Submission from Ministry of Labor: Submit an application to Ministry of Labor Receive approval letter from Ministry of Labor   3. Federal Immigration Application: Submit an application to the Federal Immigration Office. The applicant can also request a Work permit at the same time.
Cycle	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
Quota	N/A	5000	5000	1000	N/A

Federal Express Entry EE

 

The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada (IRCC) have announced the new changes to the Federal Express Entry –EE (Express Entry-EE) effective November 19, 2016. The changes are as follows:

1. After the applicant receives the Invitation to Apply from EE, the deadline for submitting the application online has changed from original 60 days to 90 days.

This changes were made for applicants that were unable to provide all immigration documents within 60 days which resulted in delays or rejection of their application. Because the acquisition of a criminal record certificate and the applicant’s academic certification in some countries takes more than two months, applicant then has to apply to IRCC for an extension and provide a convincing reason for the extension. This will be more beneficial to applicants after changing to 90 days.

2. The labor market impact assessment (Labour Market Impact Assessment-LIMA) reduced the score, and the employer arranges employment (offer of Arranged Employment-OAE) changed.

Applicants will not get 600 points from LMIA. LMIA is a way for Canadian government to certify OAE. Which means Canadian employers need to advertise and prove that they are unable to recruit eligible citizens and permanent residents in Canada before they can provide permanent position to foreigners.

Starting November 19 of this year, LMIA can only provide applicants with (1) 200 points +, if the applicant’s position belongs to the Canadian National Occupation Classification NOC 00, that is, senior management position; (2) 50 points +, if the applicant’s position falls under other categories.

In addition, OAE certification requirements has lessen. The following applicants will no longer need the employer’s LMIA to earn extra points: (1) applicants who currently holds a valid work permit, which was issued based on the previous LMIA by the employer. The applicant must hold a permanent employment contract from the employer; or (2) applicant currently hold a valid work permit that belongs to the LMIA exempt category, yet the employer is specified on the work permit. The applicant must have worked full-time continuously for the employer for more than one year, or a part-time job equivalent to one year of full-time work, and also holds a permanent employment contract from the employer. Case (2) applies to intra-company transferees of multinational companies, NAFTA professionals and others under the North American Free Trade Agreement. But for international students, due to their open work permit (Post Graduate Work Permit-PGWP) obtained after graduation does not specified the employer, it will not be applied in this situation. Hopefully in the near future IRCC can further clarify the categories of PGWP.

 

3. Work Experience in Canada, should be remunerated by the payment of wages or commission, income should include two parts (wages and commission).

Work experience without paid in Canada will not be eligible. Canadian work experience must come from a position stated under the Canadian national occupational category 0, A or B. It can be either full-time or part-time.

The clarification of the commission is beneficial to the applicant. The IRCC immigration officers excluded commission when processing applications, resulting in applicants unable to reach the average income value of the claimed occupational category in Canada, and they were claimed not having any work experience at all in Canada.

4. Increased the scoring for Canadian higher education (post-secondary credentials), which is a great advantage for international students.

 

International students who obtain a higher education degree of one to two years of academic education in Canada will receive 15 extra points, and those who obtain a higher education degree of more than three years, or undergraduate, master, or doctorate will receive 30 extra points. No extra points for high school diploma. Bonus points are calculated based on the highest score and cannot be combined.

 

International students must study in Canada for at least 8 months. The following situations are not applicable for the offering of bonus points: (1) If the length of course for English or French language exceeds half of the study program; (2) If the length of distance education is longer than half of the program; or (3) International students who received scholarships or financial aid from their home countries, and they are expected to go back to their home countries after studying in Canada.

5. The best option would be the provincial nomination because applicants who go through this channel will receive 600 points.

[Immigration] Applied for Express Entry EE in Canada for under 400 points! God has open another door for you!

On June 28^th, Ontario invited applicants whose occupations were in the computer category and with an EE scores under 400 points to test the water. This week on (July 04) Ontario announced the specific NOC code for ICT applicants. ICT is Information and communication technology which means your occupation must related to computer information!

Ontario announced the latest policy for the EE project nominated by the province: an invitation targeted to IT-oriented occupations. Which means if you meet the following criteria and also the federal 67 entry threshold, you can be nominated by Ontario. The occupation list are below:

NOC 0131	Telecommunication Carriers Managers
NOC 0213	Computer and Information System Managers
NOC 2133	Electrical and Electronics Engineers
NOC 2147	Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
NOC 2171	Information System Analysts and Consultants
NOC 2172	Database Analysts and Data Administrators
NOC 2173	Software Engineers and Designers
NOC 2174	Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
NOC 2175	Web Designers and Developers
NOC 2241	Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
NOC 2281	Computer Network Technicians
NOC 2282	User Support Technicians
NOC 2283	Systems Testing Technicians
NOC 5224	Broadcast Technicians
NOC 5241	Graphic Designers and Illustrators

 

The most authoritative way to find a NOC career is from the official website of the Canadian Immigration Services: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immirgrate/skilled/noc.asp

Or simply search for Ontario’s skilled immigration EE program is a bit different than in the other provinces. You do not have to go to the Provincial Immigration Bureau (such as Saskatchewan or New Province) to apply. Ontario government will directly select people from the federal EE pool. In summary, as long as your score reaches 400 points in the CRS score system and you choose to live in Ontario when you register for the EE program, then Ontario government will automatically select your application from the system. The successful rate is very high. David’s friend was nominated by the government of Ontario with a score of 401. r “NOC +career code” on Google or Baidu

The Selection criteria are:

1. You will be selected to the EE pool when your CT point is 67 or higher (this is the basic and it is not new for anybody)
2. Your occupation is in one of the following computer information technology category, 1/15

※ If you meet the above two criteria, then you can go through the latest ICT channel for immigration in Ontario. You will receive the invitation which is the same as if you have EE400 points or more. Furthermore, your EE score will add another 600 points after the nomination!

Have a look at the following 15 professions. They must be familiar to you: computer software and hardware, system data analysis, multimedia, electrical and electronic engineering, etc.

The requirement of 400 score points is lower than the federal EE score requirement. However, for the overseas applicants to achieve this 400 score points, they will need IELTS 7778. Unfortunately, this 400 score points is the threshold according to the EE scoring rules. IELTS 7778 and IELTS 6666 are in two completely different levels. That said, this new policy of provincial nomination for IT-related occupations applicants is very beneficial for those who would like to apply. As long as those applicants are in these occupations categories, they do not need to reach 400 points, which means they do not need IELTS 7778. They only need IELTS 6666, a bachelor degree or above, more than one year of relevant experience, and a federal skilled immigration score of 67.

Please refer to the following link for the federal skilled immigration score calculation:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

Saskatchewan’s list of shortage of occupations has been updated again, many occupations such as software, finance, marketing, advertising, and civil engineering are included now

Technical Immigration Part 1

Guangzhou is one of the most prosperous and advanced cities in China. As a native in Guangzhou, Mr. Jiang never had to worry about anything like place to live or not enough money to spend. After graduating from high school, he successfully went to a local university to study mechanical engineering.

Mr. Jiang always had a passion in building transformers and even in university, he would draw mechanical drawing every single day without getting bored. Every time when other are struggling in an exam, Mr. Jiang would passed them easily. Without a doubt, he was hired as an engineer in an Australian machinery manufacturing company. Twenty years has passed and Mr. Jiang has become a technical expert mainly responsible for machinery inspection. He has two beautiful boys who’s about to graduate from elementary school and his wife who works in a hospital as a nurse. Their life were simple and happy.

Seeing his friends sending their child to study aboard one by one to countries like United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have made Mr. Jiang also think about doing the same. Yet, it is a foreign country after all, even with the communication technologies now, he might not be able to talk to them whenever he wants. His wife also worry about once they leave, they will not return to China. His kids brought them so much joy and without them around, he will become lonely and sad. They would love to have more kids, but China’s one-child system has made it difficult for them. If they decides to immigrate aboard with his sons, then they can stay with them and not worry about the child not being with them in the future. He can also give birth to several more children as he wish.