Canadian PR Made Easier: New Pathway for TEER 4 & 5 Occupations | Canada Immigration News
Canada's new immigration pathway for TEER 4 and 5 workers aims to streamline PR for essential and low-skilled roles in healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing by fall 2024.
Gurmeet Sharma
Canada’s immigration authorities have proposed significant changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) through the Forward Regulatory Plan 2024-26. These changes aim to establish a permanent economic immigration pathway specifically for workers in TEER (Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities) levels 4 and 5.
Overview of the New Pathway
The proposed pathway will cater to TEER 4 and 5 occupations, which include essential and lower-skilled roles primarily in sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. This initiative is designed to enhance the diversity and experience profile of permanent residents by offering PR (Permanent Residency) visas to foreign workers who have valuable experience in these sectors but face challenges securing permanent residency in Canada.
The new immigration route aims to address labor market needs and improve the representation of workers with TEER 4 and 5 qualifications. It aligns with the broader goals of the Forward Regulatory Plan 2024-26, which seeks to refine the economic immigration system and acknowledge the contributions of immigrants with significant Canadian work experience.
Key Features of the New Pathway
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Streamlined Immigration Process: The pathway will introduce a more streamlined approach, aimed at faster processing and implementation. The goal is to address ongoing labor shortages in industries reliant on TEER 4 and 5 workers, ensuring a stable and skilled workforce.
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Increased Retention and Stability: By facilitating permanent residency for these workers, the new pathway will help employers retain experienced staff, reducing turnover and promoting stability in critical sectors.
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Enhanced Economic Contribution: This initiative is expected to support essential services and contribute to economic diversification by attracting and retaining individuals with a broad range of skills and talents.
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Resemblance to the Canadian Experience Class (CEC): The new pathway will function similarly to the Canadian Experience Class, which targets individuals with at least one year of full-time Canadian work experience, thereby recognizing the value of their experience in the Canadian labor market.
Implementation and Expectations
The proposed pathway is scheduled for implementation by fall 2024. This move is anticipated to generate high expectations among both applicants and industries that will benefit from a more inclusive and flexible immigration system.
The Forward Regulatory Plan 2024-26 and the introduction of this new immigration class underscore Canada’s commitment to developing an immigration system that is responsive to the needs of key industries and reflective of the contributions made by TEER 4 and 5 workers.
