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Highlights: Google and Amazon have paused U.S. Green Card applications!

• Amazon and Google have suspended green card applications because of difficulty processing more applications.
• Amazon and Google have halted accepting PERM applications from 2023.
• International job seekers looking for jobs in the US have other alternate options like Canada PR and Australia PR.
• Google asked the US government to update the immigration rules for US green cards as the company is looking for experts in AI technology.

 

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Amazon and Google have pulled back on the green card application

According to TOI, Amazon and Google have paused the process of green card applications as it has become tougher. A recent report by Business Insider said that both companies had suspended PERM applications in 2023 and might continue in 2024. Google said it will not start the PERM application process until Q1 2025.

Meanwhile, Amazon has informed its employees it will continue to pause all new PERM applications in 2024.

 

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What is the PERM application?

PERM is a permanent labor certification given by the Department of Labour that allows a company in the US to hire a foreign worker to work permanently in the country. It is always referred to as the first step of getting a green card, which allows the green card holder to live and work permanently in the US.

Pausing PERM applications means international job seekers looking for tech roles in the US must find other options beyond usual places like Silicon Valley and New York City.

Amazon and Google have stopped processing PERM applications. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is said to pause green card sponsorships, albeit much slower, with the process now taking "a year or more," according to a current employee.

 

What are the alternative options for international job seekers?

The alternative option for international job seekers is Canada PR and Australia PR.

Canada PR

Canada is famous for its thriving job market and its welcoming immigration policies that make it a sought-after destination for professionals across the world. International job seekers can reside, work, and study in any Province or territory of Canada by applying for Canada PR. Medical Hospitals and Social Benefits are well protected by Canadian Law, and English and French languages are very popular across many countries. The presence of local people with different religious beliefs and cultures increases the likelihood of a world-famous immigration destination. You must be fluent in French and English to complete the PR qualification for Canada.

 

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Australia PR

Australia is renowned for its strong economy and diverse industries, providing a wide range of job opportunities for local and international professionals with Australia PR. By relocating to Australia, job seekers can advance their careers and enjoy a stable life outside of work. There is no recession in Australia from past 3 years.

 

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Highlights: Germany has become the most chosen non-English destination for Jobs in 2024!

• Germany has become the most preferred destination in the recent list of the most attractive places to work.
• Many people are willing to move to Germany to get a good job.
• According to the study "Decoding Global Talent," Germany ranks fifth among English-speaking nations.
• Germany is the best destination for Bosnia, Herzegovina, Turkey, Pakistan, and Hungary. 

 

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Germany secured the first position among non-English-speaking countries

Germany tops among non-English-speaking countries in a ranking of the most popular countries to work in 2024. According to the study "Decoding Global Talent," Germany has secured fifth position among English-speaking nations, making up all four most favorite destinations.

 

The recent report illustrates that Australia has become the top choice globally this year, surpassing the United States and Canada, which were at the top position in the 2020 ranking. Germany took fifth position, giving its previous fourth position to the UK, but it still maintains its status as the most sought-after non-English-speaking nation.

 

Germany has become the most appealing destination for respondents from Bosnia, Turkey, Herzegovina, Pakistan, and Hungary.

 

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Reasons why people are attracted to Germany

The global study also shows that the main reason why people are moving to Germany is because of the job quality in Germany. 

Reason	Percentage
Security	49%
Monetary considerations	48%
Potential to innovate	36%
German healthcare system	34%

 

Stepstone Group labor market expert Tobias Zimmermann, a study co-author, said, "It is a huge opportunity that so many people want to move to Germany for a good job. Politics and business should work together even more closely to jointly promote more flexible and faster integration into the labor market."

 

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Highlights: British Columbia issues 81 ITAs via the latest PNP draw

• British Columbia led the recent BC PNP Draw on May 7, 2024.
• 81 Skills Immigration Invitations were issued through the latest draw.
• The minimum CRS score range for the draw was 80-120.
• Five BC PNP draws were conducted in April 2024.

 

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Details of the recent BC PNP Draw

The IRCC led the latest British Columbia PNP Draw on May 7, 2024. The BC PNP draw issued 81 Invitations to Apply via the Skills Immigration Invitations. The CRS score range for the draw was 80-120.

Date	Stream	Number of Invitations	CRS score
May 7, 2024	Skilled Worker, International Graduate	81	80-120

 

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British Columbia PNP Requirements

The requirements for British Columbia PNP Draw are as follows:

 

• Proof of language proficiency
• Proof of work experience
• Labor Market Requirements
• Proof of intent to settle in Canada
• Job Occupation

 

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Steps to Apply for BC PNP Draw

You can follow the steps given below to apply for BC PNP Draw:

 

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Choose a stream of your choice

Step 3: Sort out the required documents

Step 4: Apply for the BC PNP draw

Step 5: Migrate to British Columbia, Canada

 

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Highlights: The Canada Parents and Grandparents program is set to reopen this month!

• IRCC confirmed via an announcement that 35,700 invitations will be sent starting May 21st, 2024.
• Applicants will be invited through a lottery system.
• The PGP allows Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents for Canadian PR.
• Approved applicants can stay in Canada for 5 years and apply for a super visa if their status expires.

 

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The parents and Grandparents program is set to reopen.

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced it would send 35,700 invitations by approving 20,500 complete applications. The PGP is set to reopen from May 21st, 2024. The PGP allows Canadian citizens to sponsor their parents or grandparents for Canadian permanent residence. Applicants to this PGP will be invited through a lottery system.

 

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Who is eligible for the PGP?

• Individuals who have submitted their applications in 2020 will receive invitations in this round.
• Under the PGP system. Candidates will be invited through a lottery system.
• The invitations will be delivered to sponsors via email on their interest to sponsor form.

 

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What is the process to receive permanent residence through the PGP?

To receive Canadian PR through the PGP, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Candidates must meet all the eligibility criteria (e.g., they should be eligible to sponsor, reside in Canada, and meet the minimum required income levels).
• The interest to sponsor form must be completed on IRCC’s website. To be eligible for the 2024 round, applicants should not have received an invitation to apply (ITA) in 2021, 2022, or 2023.
• Please check the email given on the interest to sponsor form for an invitation on the day the lottery reopens and for the following two weeks after it restarts.
• Once an invitation has been received, an application must be submitted through the Permanent Residence Portal before the deadline mentioned in the email.

 

Super Visa program

IRCC also runs the Super-Visa pathway, which is similar to PGP. The Super-Visa pathway allows Canadian citizens to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come and stay in Canada on an extended visitor visa (to meet family members). Applicants under this program can stay in Canada for five years at a time and later extend their stay for two years. Applicants can also apply for a super-visa if their status expires.

 

IRCC runs the Super Visa program throughout the year. Super Visa applications have the same service standard as PGP, with IRCC aiming to process all applications within 112 days from receipt.

 

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Highlights: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more flights from India to Canada!

• Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an agreement with India to add more flights from India to Canada.
• In November 2022, India and Canada signed an open skies agreement to add unrestricted flights between the two countries.
• Currently, Air India runs 10 flights from Delhi to Toronto and 7 per week to Vancouver.
• Trudeau also said Canada is the first country to start Sikh Heritage Month, and thousands of people are expected on this day.

 

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Canada’s new agreement with India to add more flights

Canada has announced a "new agreement" with India to add more flights between the two countries, including one to Amritsar. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said many Canadians have loved ones in India whom they want to see more often. "That's why our government has negotiated a new agreement with India to add more flights and routes between our countries, and we will keep working with our counterparts to add even more flights, including to Amritsar."

 

In November 2022, India and Canada made an open skies agreement allowing specified airlines to conduct unlimited flights connecting the two nations. Before this agreement, there were 35 flights between Canada and India.  

 

Currently, Air India runs 10 flights from Delhi to Toronto and 7 per week to Vancouver. Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Official Opposition, has also called for a direct flight to Amritsar.

 

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Khalsa Day marks the Sikh New Year.

Thousands gathered in Toronto on Sunday for one of the largest events: Vaisakhi, also known as Kahalasa Day. According to the Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwaras Council (OSGC), Vaisakhi is the Sikh New Year established for the Sikh community in 1699.

 

On this day, Justin Trudeau said in a speech this is a moment to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Sikh Canadians, from the railroads to the world wars to science, business, art, and politics. Canada works together to build a better future for everyone.

 

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