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- Tripling the number of working holidays in Canada From May 16 to 18, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada visited South Korea to celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and South Korea. diplomatic relations between Canada and South Korea. It was the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to South Korea in nine years, and on the 17th, he met with President Yoon Seok-yeol to share their views on the developmental cooperation between Korea and Canada. The meeting Much was discussed during the meeting, including economic cooperation and active cultural exchange, with the signing of a new youth exchange MOU was a standout item. The MOU was about the expansion of working holidays, which will allow more people to take the This will have a positive impact on the workforce and cultural exchange between the two countries. and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and we expect it to have a positive impact on the immigration market. So, let's take a closer look at the details of the agreement and its collaboration and its aftermath. Canada has a working holiday program that gives young adults from abroad the opportunity to come to Canada, work locally, and enjoy their time here. and enjoy their time in Canada. Koreans are eligible between the ages of 18 and 30, and can only use the program once in their lifetime. The role of the visa is similar to that of a regular open work permit, so you can work and live wherever you want. You can work and live wherever you want, and you can even study a language for up to six months. Thanks to you can work in Canada, learn the culture and language, and eventually apply for permanent residency. It's a popular program with a lot of possibilities. The number of people who can participate in the program is quota-based, meaning that the number of visas issued to each country varies different countries. South Korea has a default quota of 4,000, but with the surprise announcement this year, they added another 2,500. This year's surprise announcement added another 2,500, bringing the total number of visas to 6,500. However, the basic number has remained the same at 4,000. This agreement is a major adjustment to the existing quota, tripling it from 4,000 to 12,000. This will allow visas to be issued to 12,000 people, three times more than any other country in the world, with the exception of Australia, which has no cap on working holiday numbers. with the exception of Australia, which has no working holiday cap. In addition, we'll be relaxing existing working holiday conditions to make it more accessible to more people. One of the biggest changes we're making is raising the age limit. Currently, those who can apply for a working holiday age range is 18 to 30 years old, we're changing the age limit to 35 years old. This means that anyone over the age of 30 who is eligible for a Canadian who were not eligible to apply for a working holiday will have another chance to apply for a working holiday. to apply for Working Holiday. The adjustments to the Working Holiday will, among other things, increase youth exchanges, allowing young people to travel more frequently between Canada and Korea to learn about each other's cultures, language and social networks. to learn about each other's cultures and improve language and social understanding. Beyond the cultural discussions, it is also likely to have positive practical effects, such as revitalizing the economy and securing a labor force. and labor force. The current state of affairs in Canada is one of low unemployment coupled with a declining birthrate and an aging population, which means that while there is no one to work, there are plenty of jobs available. Canada, so there's an immediate need for more people to fill those jobs, Bringing in younger workers to fill those positions temporarily through programs like Working Holiday will help solve Canada's labor Those who choose to come to Canada on a working holiday can also use their time in Canada to improve their language skills, become more competitive, or advance their careers. language skills to increase their competitiveness, or return home to find better jobs with their experience. and find better jobs back home, so it's a win-win situation. Korea is facing a similar situation, so it's important that we work together to find the There is also hope that by working together, we can find the clues we need to overcome these problems together. Furthermore, the change in the working holiday system is not only about increasing profits between the two countries, but also about personal development. personal development. Spending time working abroad means more than just broadening one's It's not just about broadening your experience, it's about changing your life. Many people change their dreams and career paths as a result of a working holiday, or simply take a break and start over. Some choose to build on their experience in Canada, leading to long-term employment or permanent residency. or permanent residency in Canada, so it's great to have a wider range of options. that's attractive. We're still waiting for more details to be announced, such as when this will go into effect, but we're sure there will be we expect to hear more soon, and we look forward to seeing more people connect and share their new life experiences new life experiences. 2023-05-31 Read more >
- How changes to the working holiday program will affect you The Korea-Canada summit has led to a number of changes to our working holiday program. More people to stay in Canada for longer and experience Canadian culture and life. to the program. We hope this will encourage more young people to visit Canada, study the language, and advance their careers. their careers. On the other hand, this change will also affect those who choose to immigrate to Canada. so today we're going to cover the changes that may come with the revised working holiday program. changes to the working holiday program. Looking at the additional details released by Citizenship and Immigration Canada on May 23rd regarding the Working Holiday Program There are some big changes from before. Under the previous working holiday program, the country allowed young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to come to the country for a one-year period. young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 could obtain a visa for a period of one year, allowing them to work freely in Canada. raised the age limit from 30 to 35, expanding the number of applicants and tripling the number to 12,000 from the previous 4,000. In addition, the duration of the visa and the programs available have been expanded, giving those who want to take advantage of the program a greater opportunity to do so. This is a great opportunity for those who want to take advantage of the program. First of all, until this year, the working holiday program available to Koreans had a one-year visa period, and the visa could not be extended. Therefore, if you wanted to continue working or studying in Canada, you had to apply for another visa. However, with this revision, the visa issuance period itself will be extended to two years, which will reduce the hassle. This is likely to be less of a hassle, and it could mean more than just a longer period of residency. more than just a longer residency period. While many people apply for permanent residency in Canada based on their work experience abroad, they can also apply for permanent residency with at least one year of work experience in Canada. Express Entry is also available for those with more than one year of Canadian work experience. This is why many people use LMIAs to get additional work permits to fill out their work history. However, if you live in the country for two years on a working holiday, it's much easier to get a year's worth of experience. and you don't have to take an additional work permit, which is a huge benefit for those who want to stay in Canada. to stay in Canada. There are also more programs that you can apply for. The original working holiday program was called one of three streams of a program offered by Canada called international Experience Canada, or IEC for short. program. IEC is literally designed to give young people abroad the opportunity to experience Canada, Like Working Holiday, the program provides a visa to work and live in Canada. South Koreans who were only eligible for Working Holiday can now apply to the other two programs, giving them more options. options. To give you a quick overview of the other two programs, Young Professionals get a job offer to help them develop professionally and and work with the same employer, while Professionals must be in TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, and some in TEER 4 for research purposes. TEER 4 for research purposes. International Co-op (Internship) is available to students enrolled in a post-secondary institution. students enrolled in a post-secondary institution. It also requires a job offer and must be in the same field of study as your major. Unlike a working holiday, you must work for the same employer. Working Holiday where you work, so you can change jobs anywhere you choose, but the other two streams require you to work where you first get a The main difference between the other two streams is that you're required to stay in the same place where you got your first job offer. Plus, you can choose from a variety of and schooling requirements vary slightly from program to program, so it's important to check carefully before applying. before applying. Additionally, any two of these three programs within the IEC program can be used for a total of two experiences. within the IEC program, so you can do the Canada Experience program twice. If You do a working holiday and then another program, or vice versa, So young adults have more opportunities to live and work in Canada than ever before. than ever before. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Canada, a number of programs that can benefit young people in particular have been announced. programs that will be implemented starting in 2024. Through the exchange of young people between the two countries, both cultural and economic It is expected that young people from both countries will benefit from the exchange, both culturally and economically. and gain career recognition back home, or they may want to live in Canada for a longer period of time. We strongly encourage you to apply. Based on the current pool of applicants are likely to be selected, so we expect the Canada Working Holiday Program to be available to anyone who wants it. who want to take advantage of the program. 2023-05-31 Read more >
- Decision to extend the Agri-Food Pilot immigration program On May 8, Citizenship and Immigration Canada made a surprise announcement. They announced that they would be extending the Agri-Food Pilot Program and the Agri-Food Pilot Program, as well as some changes to the application requirements. The program was scheduled to end in May of this year. With the end of the program just around the corner, the USCIS suddenly announced the new changes, raising even more eyebrows. On the one hand, the sudden announcement could be attributed to the many benefits of the agricultural pilot immigration program. of the agri-food pilot program. The pilot program was designed to solve labor problems in the agricultural and food industries, which are directly related to people's lives. As it is a pilot program designed to solve labor problems in areas directly related to people's lives, such as the agricultural and food industries. Therefore, the relevant sectors should explore various ways to actively accept immigrants even after the pilot program ends, to actively accommodate immigrants after the program ends. Before we dive into the details of the changes, let's take a quick look at how to apply through the Agri-Food Pilot Immigration Program The program is relatively straightforward, requiring applicants to work in a field designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada as being related to agriculture, livestock and food production-related occupations designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The designations Agriculture, including the production of plants in greenhouses, nurseries, etc., including mushroom production. Animal husbandry, excluding aquaculture, manufacturing of meat products. Based on this, you can work full-time in a butcher shop, food processing field, farm, etc. You only need to work full-time, have a CLB 4 or higher in English, and be a high school graduate. It's a temporary immigration program that makes it easy to apply if you have one year of experience in a specific industry. program, but the changes announced with this extension will make it easier for more people to apply. A closer look at the amendments reveals five main changes to the program changes. The first is the extension of the program. Instead of ending in May 2023, the program will now run for an additional will now run for two more years, until May 2025. Since one year of work is required to apply for a green card is required to apply for a green card, so the two-year extension is more than enough time to fulfill the requirements. Second, we have eliminated the cap on the number of applications based on industry sector. The Agriculture Pilot Program opens the application pool on January 1 of each year. 1 of each year, the application pool is capped at 2,750 total green card applicants, but the the total number of applicants was capped by sector, which meant that there was a limit to the number of applicants based on occupation. 1,470 butchers could apply, while 730 food processors could apply. This revision removes the restrictions based on occupation, but keeps the total number of applicants the same, adding flexibility to the application and issuance of permanent residency. This will allow for greater flexibility in applying for and issuing green cards. Third, the pilot program will allow more applicants to issue open work permits to their families. Under the previous program, depending on the applicant's occupation and skill level, their family members may not be eligible for open work permits. This amendment will make the entire family of the applicant eligible for an open work permit, which means that the entire family, including the applicant, will be eligible for an open work permit. We expect this to have a positive impact on immigration in Canada in the long term, as it will provide more stability for the entire family, including the applicant. immigration in Canada in the long run. Make the fourth work experience verification acceptable through a union, not just an employer reference. This will provide greater protection for applicants during their employment, and the diversity of documentation will make immigration applications easier. immigration applications will be easier. Fifth, we will introduce a median wage requirement for applicants who are resident in Canada. Job Opportunities, including the median wage requirement, and expanding the number of educational credentials that can be recognized. These are still yet to be announced, so we don't have a lot of details about the choices immigration will make, but to summarize It's clear that those who live and work in Canada will be in a much more favorable position to apply than others. will be in a much more favorable position. It's worth noting that these changes aren't all in place yet and will be rolled out gradually. so it'll be a while before they're fully implemented. However, the announcement is a great reason to start there's still plenty of time to complete the required one year of experience, so you'll probably be able to get all the details in place before you apply. It's a pilot program, so it's pretty radical compared to existing immigration programs, and there's no guarantee that it will be reinstated in the same form after the program ends, so taking the plunge now could give you a head start on your immigration application. The Agri-Food Pilot Program is designed to provide an opportunity for applicants to apply to the program without having to meet the is a very good immigration program for applicants because it is not difficult to meet the requirements. 2023-05-29 Read more >
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada increases the amount of proof of settlement funds for Express Entry Citizenship and Immigration Canada requires applicants applying for immigration through Express Entry to provide proof of funds to prove that they can afford to come and settle in Canada. can afford to come and settle in Canada. The settlement amount is not fixed, but is revised annually to reflect a variety of circumstances, including inflation and the economy. inflation and the economy. This year was no different, with Citizenship and Immigration Canada announcing the revised funds on the immigration website on May 2. The change was already announced on April 25. 25, and are likely already reflected in the application reviews of current Express Entry applicants. The threshold for proof of funds is 50% of the total amount of the low-income threshold. Therefore, it is important to have an based on statistics produced each year. Based on this threshold, if you want to remain eligible for consideration as an Express Entry applicant You will need to update your settlement fund number on your profile to remain eligible. Also, if you have less than the threshold, you must make up the amount above it before you can be approved for permanent residence. Proof of funds is proof that you have the financial ability to settle in Canada, and it's important to know that if you are selected in the Express Entry lottery, you will receive an invitation to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry lottery, you will be required to provide written evidence of the funds you have. Requiring proof of funds is one of the most fundamental assumptions underlying the assumption that you will be able to start and succeed as an immigrant in Canada. assumption that you will be able to start and successfully settle as an immigrant in Canada. Even if you actually start your life in Canada as an immigrant there are many challenges to settling in and establishing a stable life overnight. If you're not after receiving a permanent residency, it is likely to lead to other social problems, so the Canadian government requires proof of funds as the lowest level of security. However, not all Express Entry applicants are required to provide proof of funds. Immigrating with Experience Class (CEC) Proof of funds is not required for those who apply under the Skilled Worker (FSW) and Skilled Trades (FST) programs. candidates who are working in Canada and have a valid job offer are also exempt from submitting proof of funds. If you don't qualify for one of these exceptions, proof of funds is required. number of family members, which includes the candidate, their spouse or common-law partner, dependent children, and dependent children of their spouse or common-law partner. In addition, if your spouse or common-law partner is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, even if your spouse does not live in Canada with you. if they don't live with you. The new proof of funds amounts this year are: $13,757 CAD for a family of one, $17,127 CAD for a family of two, 21,055 CAD for three people, and $3,706 CAD for one additional person in a family of seven or more. in a family of seven or more, which seems to have increased slightly from last year. Last year, a family of one needed $13,310 CAD, two needed 16,570 CAD, $20,371 CAD for three, and $3,586 CAD for each additional person in a family of seven or more. This is a slight increase from last year, but given that the Canadian inflation rate is expected to be around 3% so far in 2023, it's likely to stay the same. It's also worth noting that during and in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, we tended to minimize proof-of-funds increases until last year. and the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a tendency to minimize the increase in proof of funds, so this year we're seeing proof of funds return to a more normalized level. back to the same level of normalization as other immigration programs. Proof of funds consists of obtaining a letter from the bank or financial institution that holds your settlement funds. The letter must be on official documentation from the bank or institution and include the institution's address, phone number, and email address. the applicant's name, outstanding debts such as credit card debt and loans, and details of any bank and investment accounts they have. Account details include account numbers, account opening dates, current account balances, and average balances for the last six months. average balance over the past six months, etc. In addition, you can't use real estate equity as evidence of your settlement funds, and you can't use other borrowing from it is also not allowed. All of this, however, is waived if you are currently employed in Canada. Real Immigration Has a Future It's rare to come unprepared, and we don't recommend doing so, so the simplest and easiest process is to stay employed. and easiest process is to be employed. Transferring funds while employed It's also the most realistic and straightforward option because it doesn't involve the transfer of funds. For all of these reasons and more, if you're considering a long-term settlement, it is highly recommended that you prepare for a life of working and living in Canada. By the same token, you should not simply provide proof of settlement funds or an exemption from filing paperwork, a good work-life balance is a goal for many people in Canada. for many people in Canada, so I think it's important to be prepared for that. 2023-05-26 Read more >
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