ECE/ECEA Certificate Types in BC Canada
Learn about the types of Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certificates and which one you may qualify for.
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7. Federal Immigration Programs
IRCC Federal Immigration Express Entry Self-employed Person Family Class Sponsorship Start-up Visa Caregivers Agri-Food Pilot Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds Refugees and Asylum Refugees and Asylum PR Card Renewal Canada Citizenship Application Quebec Economic Classes
Recognized ECE Training Institutions and Programs in BC
To be certified in B.C. as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) requires successful completion of an early childhood education training program that is recognized by the ECE Registry, or a program that is deemed equivalent.
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Report: More than 355,000 International Students Became PRs in 3 years
The Department of Immigration said more than 350,000 foreign students were allowed to remain in Canada as permanent residents over the last three years, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. PHOTO BY IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE CANADA
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Spouse Sponsorship: Assessing a Common-law Relationship
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
In the immigration context, a common-law partnership means that a couple have lived together for at least one year in a conjugal relationship [R1(1)]. A common-law relationship exists from the day on which two individuals can provide evidence to support their cohabitation in a conjugal relationship. The onus is on the applicant to prove that they have been living common-law for at least one year before an application is received at CPC-M.
IRCC EE Category Based Selection (Starting from June 2023)
Canada Launches New EE Category Based Immigration Program
With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for growth, empowering businesses, helping address their labour needs and strengthening French communities. When combined, these efforts will ensure Canadians benefit from economic and social prosperity for years to come.Canada Launches New EE Category Based Immigration Program
With employers eagerly seeking to fill countless vacant positions across the country, immigration emerges as a vital piece to solving this puzzle. Recognizing this reality, the Government of Canada is building an immigration system that acts as a catalyst for growth, empowering businesses, helping address their labour needs and strengthening French communities. When combined, these efforts will ensure Canadians benefit from economic and social prosperity for years to come.
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Guide: Permanent Resident Photos Specification
Use this guide if you are:
applying for a permanent resident card, or
if you are submitting an application for permanent residence in Canada.
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Minimum Language Requirement for Express Entry Categories: CEC, FSW, FST
You must prove your language skills by taking an approved language test. To do this:
You must:
schedule your test with an agency approved by IRCC and pay the costs
enter the test results into your Express Entry profile (and the Personal Information Number, if the system asks for it)
include the results with your application if you are invited to apply. If you don’t include it, we will not process your application.
Don’t ask for your language test results to be sent directly to us. Send us your results with your complete application. Keep your original test in a safe place as we may ask for it later.
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New Policy: Express Entry Category-based Selection
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made changes to how we run rounds of invitations that may impact Express Entry profiles.
In order to help meet Canada’s economic goals, we’re introducing rounds for specific categories of Express Entry candidates. This year, we’ve established six categories:
French-language proficiency
Work experience in healthcare occupations
Work experience in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
Work experience in trade occupations
Work experience in transport occupations
Work experience in agriculture and agri-food occupations
Learn more about the categories and find out if you are eligible on IRCC’s website.
If you are eligible for any of the categories, please make sure your Express Entry profile is up-to-date to ensure you have the best possible chance to be invited to apply for permanent residence in upcoming Express Entry rounds.
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New Policy: Spouse and Dependents Open Work Permit / TRV for Family Class Application
News release
May 26, 2023—Vancouver—Families are meant to be together, especially during life’s big moments like moving to a new country. That is why Canada is working to help families reunite more quickly and easily, and support themselves once in Canada.
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, announced new measures to strengthen family reunification, including
faster temporary resident visa (TRV) processing times for spousal applicants
new and dedicated processing tools for spousal TRV applicants
a new open work permit for spousal and family class applicants
open work permit extensions for open work permit holders expiring between August 1 and the end of 2023
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New Policy: Proof of Funds – Federal Skilled Immigrants (Express Entry)
We updated the table that shows how much money you need to settle in Canada. We update these numbers every year, based on 50% of the low income cut-off totals. To stay eligible, you may need to update your settlement fund numbers in your Express Entry profile. The update must be done no later than April 25, 2023.
Updating your profile doesn’t change the date and time that we received it, so you’ll keep your rank if you’re in a tie-breaker situation.
Proof of funds is how you show us that you have enough money to settle in Canada. If we invite you to apply, you must give written proof that you have this money.
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How to Sponsor Your Parents and Grandparents
About the process
If you submitted the interest to sponsor form in 2020 and were invited to apply to the 2022 intake, you were able to sponsor your parents and grandparents to become permanent residents of Canada.
Between October 12 and 20, 2022, we invited potential sponsors to apply. The deadline to apply has now passed.
We aren’t accepting any more applications for the 2022 process.
If you were invited to apply, there were 2 applications that must have been submitted for the parents and grandparents program:
the sponsorship application and
the permanent residence application
If both applications are approved, you’ll sign an agreement called an undertaking that starts on the day the person you’re sponsoring (and their family members, if this applies) becomes a permanent resident of Canada. This agreement is discussed under Who is eligible to sponsor a parent or grandparent.
Marriage Fraud and Marriages of Convenience
While many Canadians marry people from other countries, sometimes marriage is a scam to jump the immigration line. Learn about the consequences of marriage fraud and hear the stories of victims in this 5-minute video.
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BC PNP ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRATION: Regional Pilot (2023 Version)
British Columbia welcomes entrepreneurs from around the world to discover the many business opportunities across all regions of the province. Entrepreneurs can open a business in one of B.C.’s smaller communities and experience first-hand why many choose to live outside of a large urban center for their families.
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New Standard: NOC 2021 Vs NOC 2016 Concordance Tables (3)
National Occupational Classification Versions of the National Occupational Classification NOC concordance tables
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New Standard: NOC 2021 Vs NOC 2016 Concordance Tables (2)
National Occupational Classification Versions of the National Occupational Classification NOC concordance tables
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New Standard: NOC 2021 Vs NOC 2016 Concordance Tables (1)
National Occupational Classification Versions of the National Occupational Classification NOC concordance tables
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Info Session: Canada’s Economic Immigration Programs
Presenter: Darcy Bromley, an outreach officer with immigration refugees and citizenship canada I am darcy brownlee from ircc to share
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2023 New Application Process for Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot
As part of efforts to modernize Canada’s immigration system and improve client service, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is transitioning to 100% online applications for most permanent immigration programs.
Since March 31, 2021, some clients have been able to apply online for permanent immigration programs through the Permanent Residence Portal. This online option gives clients more flexibility to apply from their devices and allows them to receive immediate confirmation that they have successfully submitted their application. The portal has been expanded and is currently open to most permanent residence program applicants.
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