Update on Australia Migration, 22-Feb-21
Processing Time increased for Subclass 189 Visa:
According to DHA, Australian Government, the processing time is increased up to 24 months for 90% applications submitted. And, the processing time is increased up to 20 months for 75% applications submitted.
Due to COVID-19, the General Skilled Migration applications are currently being processed according to the directives by DHA, Australian Government which is “Applications from applicants with a nominated occupation within a critical sector are currently receiving priority”.
As priority is being given to certain visa applications falling under PMSOL, the processing time for existing/other visa applications will be affected by these priority applications.
Source: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Update on Canada Migration, 22-Feb-21
Golden chance for Canada Migration in 2021
Canada has set out to welcome at least 401,000 immigrants annually beginning this year, with over one-quarter set to arrive through the Express Entry system.
The immigration department is already starting the year off strong. On Saturday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a historically large Express Entry draw with a historically low CRS requirement. There were 27,332 principal applicants invited, who only needed a CRS of at least 75. These candidates needed to be eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in order to be invited.
In addition to CEC-specific draws, IRCC has also held draws targeting candidates who received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). After the February 13 draw, the number of ITAs issued was more than triple what it was at the same time in 2020.
In the months leading up to the start of the pandemic, Canada was inviting around 3,500 candidates per Express Entry draw with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement in the 470 regions. Towards the end of 2020, Canada broke the Express Entry draw record by inviting 5,000 candidates, a feat which it achieved four times up until Christmas.
Under the Immigration Levels Plan, Canada is aiming to welcome 108,500 immigrants through Express Entry this year. It has already issued 37,986 ITAs in 2021 (compared with 10,300 at the same time in 2020). This means that if IRCC is able to issue another 30,000 or so ITAs within the next two months, they should have a strong chance to achieve their Express Entry target by year’s end. This can be achieved by issuing at least 5,000 ITAs in bi-weekly draws between now and April. Again, Express Entry candidates have 90 days to submit their permanent residence applications and IRCC aims to process the applications within six months.
Beyond hitting its Express Entry target, IRCC will need to pursue additional exceptional measures to fulfil its 401,000-newcomer goal. The levels plan calls for Canada to land 80,800 immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) this year and another 15,500 through other federal programs such as the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP). Quebec is also looking to welcome around 30,000 economic class immigrants this year.
If you are aspiring to come to Canada, you should go ahead and submit your immigration application now so you can enter Canada as quickly as possible. IRCC is also likely to resume invitations to candidates overseas without warning, as it did last year, so you do not want to miss out by deciding to delay your application.
Source: https://www.canada.ca/en.html
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