Global Trend after Covid-19 Pandemic on Immigration
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INTRODUCTION Globally, things are not the same as earlier. Covid-19 pandemic affected all the businesses and people across the world, bringing life to a standstill with the lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have an unprecedented effect on the immigration policies and processes across the world. With regards to containing the spread of the virus, loads of jurisdictions have been put in place, implementing new measures or changing existing ones each day depending on the situation. During the progression of the COVID‑19 pandemic situation, governments looked to adapt their communication on migrant integration to set additional objectives. In order to limit the spread of the virus, governments looked to provide immigrants with timely and accurate information on the pandemic itself, public health measures as well as access to medical services.
Since international travel has been called off temporarily due to Covid-19 pandemic, immigration and visa processes have been severely affected. However, most countries are back in business and are preparing to invite students, skilled professionals and businessmen into their country. This has been possible due to the steps undertaken by the concerned governments to ensure all the protocols are strictly adhered by the people. With vaccination around the corner things look much more positive. The Canada Permanent Residency applications were hindered due to the pandemic scenario affecting the intake of new Permanent resident, work permit and study permit holders
However, to combat the situation, the federal government intends to expand immigration intakes during 2021 to 2023 to make up for the 2020 shortfall thus speeding Canada’s economic recovery. The current immigration levels plan offered by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino permits for more than 400,000 new permanent resident entries per year over the next 3 years. Who can enter Canada Anybody who is a-
Permanent resident of Canada Citizen of Canada Dual Canadian citizen with a Canadian passport or has a Special authorization Person who is registered under Canada’s Indian Act Protected Foreign nationals, including United States (US) citizens, can travel to Canada only if they are eligible.
To become a Canada PR visa holder you can apply for the visa through multiple immigration programs, one of which is Canada Provincial Nominee Program or PNP. Canada's PNPs permit Canadian provinces to propose individuals for immigration to their province based on criteria set by the provincial government. Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program is one of the vital aspects of the immigration policy. It has been stated that more than 210,000 people will obtain Canadian permanent residency through Canada PNP between 2020 and 2022. There are 4 steps to be followed to apply for Canada PNP. Check out your eligibility. Finish the Provincial Nominee Program application. Obtain your Provincial Nomination certificate. Tender your permanent residence application.
Another popular program to obtain Canada PR is the Express Entry system. Special COVID-19 procedures have also been in place to support candidates who will not be able to collect all required documents owing to the pandemic. In this Express Entry System, families and individuals wanting to settle in Canada could become new permanent residents in the span of just a few months. In the Canada Immigration Levels Plan of 2021-2023, more than 110,000 people could acquire Canadian permanent residence from Express Entry yearly. While availing services, one should check the credentials of that company or the consultant whom the applicant is approaching. It is important that the immigration firm should be registered with the ICCRC, (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) Canada.
The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is a regulatory body that was set up by Canada immigrations with an agenda to support the interests of immigrants into Canada, aspiring or those who are already part of Canada. On the same lines as the Canada PR Program is the Australia PR Program. This permanent resident visa is permitted for all non-citizens of Australia who desire to permanently live and work in Australia. This program follows a very firm and methodical process for assessing an individual's credentials and Australia PR points before permitting the visa. The Australian permanent resident additionally is qualified to apply for a citizenship after 5 years of living in the country. They must undergo a citizenship exam along with a few other procedures before gaining the citizenship.
The COVID-19 pandemic has substantial influence on Australia’s immigration program, with restrictions on entering or leaving Australia and increased processing times across many visa categories. Australia has set its agenda for this year’s immigrants into the country. They intend to welcome all those who can positively support Australia’s economic recovery. They could be individuals with partner visas and skilled immigrants. However, their scrutiny will be a tad higher than what it used to be. UK has announced its skilled immigration program starting January 2021. With the vaccine for the Pandemic being announced, there are higher chances of quicker economic recoveries across the globe, thus increasing the chances for Skilled migrants to reach out for their goals. SOURCE: https://blog.xiphiasimmigration.com/2020/12/global-trend-after-covid19-pandemic-on.html
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