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Canada will invest more in visa processing infra in these two Indian cities. details here


• Canada will launch a targeted draw of skilled immigrants for the first time next year, allowing it to select applicants with the most sought-after skills

To ease the entire process of obtaining a visa from India to Canada, the Government of Canada plans to augment the existing infrastructure for the entire visa process by adding additional capacity in the two cities of Delhi and Chandigarh as part of Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy. Have decided.

Canadian Minister Sean Fraser said, "Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy will have a huge impact on our economic potential, including by boosting immigration, which through immigration will strengthen ties between people in Canada and the region. " "We will also strengthen recruitment efforts through our International Student Program to attract the skills needed to support our economy and strengthen ties with people across the region," the minister added. Sean Fraser said in a tweet, "As we continue to meet our ambitious admissions goals, this funding is part of our commitment to reduce processing times and maintain Canada's position as the destination of choice for newcomers." Will play an important role in the efforts of the government.

Today's announcement brings new funding to help reduce visa application processing times, along with additional capacity to:

➡️ Islamabad
➡️ New Delhi
➡️ Chandigarh
➡️ Manila

— Sean Fraser (@SeanFraserMP) November 27, 2022

In its engagement with India, "Canada will enhance economic ties, including through deeper trade and investment, as well as cooperation on building resilient supply chains."

Seeks to expand market access by concluding an Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) as a step towards a comprehensive economic partnership agreement investment and connecting people by increasing visa-processing capacity," the government said in an official statement.

Meanwhile, Canada will hold targeted draws for skilled immigrants for the first time starting next year, allowing applicants with the most in-demand skills to be selected for regions of the country most in need of workers, the federal immigration minister told Reuters. Told.

Minister Sean Fraser said the main focus would be on recruiting more doctors and nurses, but only for provinces that make it easier for health workers to validate their foreign credentials and start practicing upon their arrival.

"We may start a targeted draw in 2023. This will allow us to select workers by the region they work in and the part of Canada they are moving to," Fraser said.

"This means we will be able to focus more on welcoming more healthcare workers ... into jurisdictions that will allow them to practice."

In Canada, many economic immigrant candidates are ranked based on language, education and other skills, and those with the highest overall scores are invited to apply for permanent residency status.

The change will allow Canada to filter for specific skills and sectors, or for people who will move to specific sectors.

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