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gang has some good news to share with you today! On March 18, the Canadian federal government officially passed relevant proposals and announced the extension of the period for receiving multiple benefits, including EI and CRB, to help families who have suffered from life difficulties due to the new coronavirus pneumonia.
It is reported that as early as February this year, Trudeau had already proposed a plan to further extend the subsidy measures, extending the epidemic benefits that originally ended in March until this autumn.
now! This proposal was officially passed as legislation!
The following are the main contents of the welfare extension measures.
Employment Insurance EI
According to the local English media narcity: The federal government’s newly passed Bill C-24 stipulates that people who apply for EI benefits from September 27, 2020 to September 25, 2021 can receive up to 50 weeks. welfare benefits increased by 24 weeks.
For self-employed people who want to apply for EI, the income threshold is lowered to 5,000 yuan in 2020 (the previous income threshold was 7,555 yuan). This change is effective for applicants between January 3, 2021 and September 25, 2021.
Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
In addition, the government has launched three major recovery benefits (recovery benefits) after the outbreak of the new coronavirus: Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Rehabilitation Care Benefit (CRCB) and Canada Rehabilitation Illness Benefit ( CRSB), the collection period has also been extended.
Among them, the time for receiving CRB and CRCB has been increased by 12 weeks. Qualified applicants can receive up to 38 weeks of subsidies. The time for receiving CRSB has also been extended from the original 2 weeks to the current 4 weeks.
Note: The beneficiaries of the three major benefits are:
- CRB: People whose income has been affected by COVID-19, but do not meet the conditions for receiving EI;
- CRCB: People whose income is affected due to the need to take care of family members due to COVID-19;
- CRSB: People whose income is affected by COVID-19 People whose income is affected by self-isolation.
Will travelers be affected?
However, it should be noted that in the new subsidy bill, the Canadian government has adjusted the eligibility for some people.
Bill C-24 also explicitly prohibits people traveling abroad from receiving benefits. The bill stipulates that all travelers who are required to quarantine or quarantine upon their return to Canada (including those returning from vacation) will not be eligible for any recovery benefits during their mandatory quarantine or isolation period.
The retroactive period for this change is October 2, 2020. In other words, travelers who receive benefits after this period will be required to return the subsidy.
However, people who meet the exemption requirements stipulated in the Quarantine Law, such as medical staff or truck drivers who need to work across the border, are still eligible to apply for the above-mentioned recovery benefits after returning to the country. Patients traveling abroad to receive necessary medical treatment, or their caregivers, are also eligible.
In addition to travel restrictions, applying for CRB also requires a reduction in income. You need to reduce your income by at least 50% to apply for this benefit.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria will be required to return the subsidy.
would like to remind everyone that although 10% tax is deducted when the CRB subsidy is issued, everyone’s tax rate depends on their income, and many people’s tax rate exceeds 10%.
So during the tax filing process, everyone should not forget to file taxes on the CRB income ~
In short, for Canadian friends, it is good news that there are subsidies available. I would like to remind everyone to pay attention to the latest application information. Don’t miss out on your own benefits~
The Canadian government has made it clear many times that until the epidemic is completely controlled, all people do not need to worry about material life. The government will always be the most solid reliance.
So if you also want to immigrate to a country where you can have no worries and enjoy the most comprehensive social security benefits, Canada must be your best choice.
How to immigrate to Canada?
According to statistics, Canada has more than 100 immigration pathways! It can be divided into five major categories: skilled immigrants, self-employed immigrants, entrepreneurial immigrants, investment immigrants, and study abroad immigrants. Different types of people can basically be matched with projects that suit them. Today, Xiaobang will introduce a few to you based on the five major categories. Immigration projects that will be very popular after the epidemic and are suitable for Chinese applicants:
1. Skilled immigration
is suitable for people: young people with high education and high English proficiency, but no money.
Canadian skilled immigration is an immigration policy established by the federal government to introduce overseas technical talents, increase high-quality labor, and balance the labor market. Generally speaking, applicants need to have a college degree or above, have worked for one year, and are proficient in English or French to be eligible to apply.
- BC employer-sponsored immigration
The application is easy, the whole family can immigrate, the processing cycle is short, and the success rate is high.
Application conditions:
No criminal record;
College degree or above;
Age 25 to 50 years old;
Recommended IELTS score of 5.5-6.0 for each item;
Meets A/O/B occupational categories; (Category C, D Those who need to work locally and then change their immigration status);
have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the past 10 years; or have at least 2 years of relevant industry work experience in the past 5 years.
- Saskatchewan employer-sponsored immigration
has low asset requirements, short processing time, and no quota restrictions.
Application requirements:
must have worked for an authorized employer in Saskatchewan for at least 6 months;
includes the following 3 positions:
- NOC 6513 Food and Beverage Waiter
- NOC 6711 Kitchen Helper
- NOC 6731 Housekeeping/Cleaning Work
Minimum high school education ( or equivalent education);
have good English proficiency and a minimum IELTS score of about 4.
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
has low academic requirements, low language requirements, fast processing speed, and one step.
Application conditions for skilled workers:
must obtain a full-time, non-seasonal offer from a designated employer in the Atlantic provinces;
has at least 1 year of work experience in the last 3 years, and the job category belongs to NOC 0, A, B, C, and the high-skilled talent category belongs to 0/ A/B, medium-skilled talents category C;
Canadian high school or higher education degree certificate or overseas degree, diploma, technician apprenticeship, and ECA certification;
Minimum CLB4 level in English or French, and results within two years;
Proof of funds ( No need to provide if you already live and work in Canada).
Application conditions for foreign students:
must obtain a full-time, non-seasonal offer from a designated employer in the Atlantic provinces, and the employment period is at least one year;
does not require work experience;
has studied full-time in the Atlantic provinces for at least two years, and successfully graduated with a Relevant diploma;
When applying, graduate no more than one year ago, and have lived in the Atlantic Province for at least 16 months in the two years before graduation, and more than half of the school hours were completed in the Atlantic Province;
Minimum CLB4 level in English or French, and within two years Score;
Proof of funds (no need to provide if you already live and work in Canada).
2. Self-employed immigration
is suitable for people: athletes, referees, fitness coaches, designers, painters, actors, reporters and other cultural and sports practitioners.
Canadian federal self-employed immigrants refer to writers, painters, artists, craftsmen, actors, athletes, etc. who have made certain achievements in the fields of culture, art, sports, etc., who immigrate to Canada in the form of self-employment. Ideal choice for cultural and sports people to immigrate. Immigrate for the whole family in one step, saving time, money and effort!
has no language requirements, no investment, low cost, and short cycle.
Application conditions:
There are no rigid age, language, and academic requirements;
In the past 5 years, at least 2 years of self-employed experience in culture/art/sports or 1 year of self-employment experience + 1 year of experience in international events/artistic activities or 2 years of international experience Experience in events/artistic activities;
intends to make personal contributions to Canada in the fields of culture, sports, and art.
3. Entrepreneurial immigration
is suitable for people: entrepreneurs with business background and management experience.
To put it simply, Canadian provinces allow the recruitment and nomination of qualified overseas business people to come to Canada to build a new business or purchase an existing business. After being nominated, the applicant can apply for permanent residence at the Canadian Federal Immigration Service.
- Canadian Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Immigration
The application threshold is low, the success rate is extremely high, the project cycle is short, and it is easy to transfer to permanent residence.
Application conditions:
Family net worth: 500,000 Canadian dollars (including real estate, deposits, financial management and company assets, etc.);
Business management experience: 3 years (in the past 10 years);
If you invest in Regina or In Saskatoon, the minimum investment amount is CAD 300,000; if investing in other areas of Saskatchewan, the minimum investment amount is CAD 200,000;
Applicants must hold at least one-third of the equity or make at least an investment equivalent to CAD 1 million. Invest in the enterprise;
If a new enterprise is established in Regina or Saskatoon, it must create at least 2 job opportunities for Canadian citizens or permanent residents (non-relatives) of Saskatchewan;
Applicants must actively participate in the daily management of the enterprise ;
was selected through the selection system of the EOI system.
- Canadian Federal Venture Investment Immigration (SUV)
Low investment, low threshold, low risk, one step, free settlement.
Application conditions:
English proficiency is at least CLB5 or equivalent in French equivalent to IELTS: listening 5.0; speaking 5.0; reading 4.0; writing 5.0);
obtain a letter of support from a designated institution (core requirement);
provide proof of settlement funds;
provides no criminal record;
provides physical examination certificate.
4. Investment immigration
is suitable for people: business owners and executives with rich management experience and good personal tax payment.
Canadian investment immigration requires applicants to have certain assets and rich management experience. After completing the investment required by the Canadian Immigration Bureau, you can obtain Canadian identity.
Quebec, Canada's investment immigration program is a well-established immigration project with low threshold, safe investment and no risk, and you can get permanent residence in one step.
Application conditions:
has a net worth of no less than 2 million Canadian dollars;
has more than 2 years of management experience in the last 5 years;
has a full investment of 1.2 million Canadian dollars (the government will return the principal without interest after 5 years) or a loan investment of 35 Ten thousand Canadian dollars (one-time payment is non-refundable), choose one of two methods;
The applicant’s family meets the physical examination requirements and has no criminal record.
5. Study abroad and immigration
is suitable for people: people who are willing to study, study abroad first and then immigrate.
Studying in Canada and immigrating to Canada as a cost-effective way to immigrate have always attracted much attention and praise. People with academic qualifications recognized by the Canadian government can apply for immigration after working for a certain number of years.
- Quebec Province Experience Category|PEQ Skilled Worker Immigration
It is fast, has no work experience requirements, is short in cycle, and has a high employment rate.
Application conditions:
18-35 years old;
have a certain English language foundation;
education level is no less than technical secondary school and high school;
does not require relevant professional background and experience.
- A degree from a prestigious Canadian school + a direct immigration train
A degree from a prestigious Canadian school, fast immigration, high employment rate, and pre-admission offer.
Application conditions:
High school diploma (can be supplemented at a later date);
be around 16-22 years old;
have the willingness to learn French.
In summary, the application conditions for various immigration projects in Canada are different. As the saying goes, all roads lead to Canada. Applicants who are interested in immigrating to Canada must seize the opportunity and choose a suitable immigration method based on their own conditions.
