Canada's New Immigration Move: Big Shock for Punjabis Seeking PR

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The Canadian government has introduced a major change that will make it much harder for Indians, particularly Punjabis, to secure permanent residency (PR) in Canada. The government has decided to discontinue the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which will further complicate the process of obtaining PR. Recently, the Canadian government also announced a reduction in the points required for PR.

Additionally, the Canadian government has begun planning the deportation of illegal immigrants. This strict stance will have the greatest impact on Punjabis. According to immigration minister Marc Miller, there has been significant misuse of the LMIA for securing PR. As a result, the federal government is considering removing the 50-point advantage currently provided through the LMIA system.

Fraudulent Practices Exposed

Many individuals are being deceived under the guise of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Fraudulent agents are demanding up to 60,000 to 70,000 dollars for these documents. This has forced the Canadian government to impose stricter immigration regulations. On social media, fraud agents are promising guaranteed PR through LMIA. It is reported that fake jobs are being created to obtain LMIA documents, leading to widespread financial exploitation of youth.

Currently, the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score required for Canadian PR is over 500, and the 50 points obtained from LMIA can significantly help secure PR. However, in many cases, this system is being exploited for fraudulent purposes. Applicants can either gain 50 points through LMIA or up to 200 points under the Express Entry system for managing immigration.

Recently, Marc Miller warned students protesting in Brampton for an extension of their work permits, advising them that the path from a study visa to Canadian PR is not easy. He cautioned students not to come to Canada with the expectation that they would automatically receive PR. Miller also made several announcements for international students, including increasing the permitted working hours from 20 to 24 hours per week and introducing a new rule requiring students to reapply for study visas when changing colleges.