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English language requirement for Canada Express Entry Rules program

In 2019 Canada has already welcomed 1000s of successful applicants along with with their families on its PR program, the Canada Express Entry program based on the Canada Express Entry Rules.

This ‘simple’ points-based program allows Canada to screen the tens of thousands of applications from people around the world who are desirous of migrating to Canada and then select the most suitable applicants who will add the best value to Canada.

One of the key criteria of the express entry Canada requirements is for the applicants to score points to demonstrate they meet the English language requirement.

Under the Federal Skilled worker program if the age of an applicant is in between 18-35 yrs with Bachelors Degree equivalency by any ECA body such as WES or IQAS, etc, having work experience of more than 4 years  then the language requirement would be 20 which is Listening:7.5, Reading:6.5, Writing:6.5, Speaking:6.5.

Then the candidate scores more than 67 points which means they qualify for the Express Entry.

For older applicants, there is a trade-off between Experience and IELTS and even IELTS of their spouse/common-law partner [if applicable] to meet Canada Express Entry Eligibility points of 67.

The minimum requirement of IELTS starts from CLB7 to CLB10, any Primary Applicant who is getting 5 or 5.5 in any of the bands, the score will be invalid and they have to reappear for the same, having said if the spouse is getting CLB4 to CLB10, it is still valid for the spouse and it will fetch them 5 points.

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Canada Immigration Scoring System on your express entry profile?

The Canada Express Entry program continues to attract the brightest talent to Canada. And with the targets under the 2019-2021 Canada Immigration Levels Plan, this number is slated to grow.

Understanding the Express entry framework

The Canada express entry program is a points-based system that awards points to the applicants based on age, educational qualification, work experience, ability to speak English [even French] and for the ability to adapt in Canada.

Canada Immigration Scoring System states that the key concern for any applicant is on how to improve their scores on the comprehensive ranking system [CRS], typically the CRS scores can be improved by either Perfecting your profile on parameters of Language, Education and adding skills of spouse/common partner.

Applicants can also proactively prepare for an ITA or provincial nomination

For instance, the ability to score points for language is an example of a valuable factor within the CRS and can be worth up to 190 CRS points by considering single applicant and CLB10 as an IELTS band and CLB7 ( B2 level) in the French language.

Language is also a crucial parameter that can often be aimed at improvisation because the levels and benchmarks needed to enter the Express Entry pool are considerably lower than the level that awards the maximum CRS points.

Federal Skilled Worker Express Entry Canada has parameters where a candidate who wants to enter the Express Entry pool must score a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 is required in each language ability — Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking with Master’s or Dual Bachelor’s Degree with 12 months of experience from one of the companies of the last 10 years.

However, the highest language level for which points are awarded within the CRS is CLB 10.

Language proficiency is also significant because it counts for points in several sections of the CRS:

Within the human capital factors such as Age, Education, Language Ability, Canadian Work experience

Within the skill-transferability “combinations”;

Within the additional factors such as the French language

The following illustration shows how language combined with another factor, in this case, education, can be worth up to 50 points.

Skill transferability combinations for education and language

A Canadian Language Benchmark of 9 or higher is needed in all four language abilities —Listening, Reading, Writing, and speaking — to obtain the maximum of 50 points.

Having even one ability below CLB 9 could make you fall from getting the full 50 points. On the contrary, focusing improvisation on a single ability could earn you many points.

If you are considering applying to migrate to Canada, you can speak to our Canada Immigration Experts on +919819 025 362 or email us at contact@smi.legal to request a call back.

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Canada Express Entry draw 2020 Update

The Government of Canada kicked off the new Express Entry year in an impressive style Wednesday, issuing 3,999 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with scores as low as 471, in the first Canada Express Entry Draw 2020.

This was the highest number of invitations issued in a first draw of the year in Express Entry’s five-year history, marking the start of a 12-month cycle that is expected to see Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) break last year’s Express Entry record of 89,800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).

In order to meet its higher 2020 targets, it is expected that IRCC will have to issue more ITAs over the course of this year than it did in 2018. Last year saw IRCC gradually increase draw sizes, from 2,750 ITAs to 3,900.

If a similar pattern continues this year, draws of 3,999 ITAs could grow larger — and larger draw sizes could affect the minimum score if they are held on a regular basis and we hope the draws are going to come down.

Today’s minimum score of 471 was 10 points higher than the previous invitation round on December 19 2018.

One cause of this is the time between draws. Longer periods between draws mean more candidates can enter the Express Entry pool or take steps to increase their existing scores.

One example of this would be provincial nominee programs. A candidate in the Express Entry pool who receives a provincial nomination obtains an additional 600 points toward their CRS score. In addition to increasing its Express Entry targets for 2018, Canada also increased its PNP target significantly.

The December 19 minimum score of 439 reflected the fact only one week passed between that draw and the one before it on December 12, which had a cut-off score of 445.

Canada’s Express Entry system had a banner 2018, and the coming year could be even more exceptional.

Some of the top 10 invited Occupations for the year 2018 were shown below for your reference and it could be applicable for 2019 too

Under Canada’s latest three-year immigration levels plan, total immigration is expected to reach 350,000 new permanent residents in the year 2021.

This represents an immigration level of nearly one percent of Canada’s population, which the Conference Board of Canada says must be reached by 2030 to ensure modest population and economic growth.

Nearly 60 per cent of all new permanent residents expected this year are slated to arrive through economic immigration programs. Of these, four programs — the three Federal High Skilled programs managed by Canada’s Express Entry system and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) — are expected to account for nearly 75 per cent of all economic admissions.

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Canada Express Entry draw 2020 Update

The Government of Canada kicked off the new Express Entry year in an impressive style Wednesday, issuing 3,999 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence to candidates with scores as low as 471, in the first Canada Express Entry Draw 2020.

This was the highest number of invitations issued in a first draw of the year in Express Entry’s five-year history, marking the start of a 12-month cycle that is expected to see Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) break last year’s Express Entry record of 89,800 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).

In order to meet its higher 2020 targets, it is expected that IRCC will have to issue more ITAs over the course of this year than it did in 2018. Last year saw IRCC gradually increase draw sizes, from 2,750 ITAs to 3,900.

If a similar pattern continues this year, draws of 3,999 ITAs could grow larger — and larger draw sizes could affect the minimum score if they are held on a regular basis and we hope the draws are going to come down.

Today’s minimum score of 471 was 10 points higher than the previous invitation round on December 19 2018.

One cause of this is the time between draws. Longer periods between draws mean more candidates can enter the Express Entry pool or take steps to increase their existing scores.

One example of this would be provincial nominee programs. A candidate in the Express Entry pool who receives a provincial nomination obtains an additional 600 points toward their CRS score. In addition to increasing its Express Entry targets for 2018, Canada also increased its PNP target significantly.

The December 19 minimum score of 439 reflected the fact only one week passed between that draw and the one before it on December 12, which had a cut-off score of 445.

Canada’s Express Entry system had a banner 2018, and the coming year could be even more exceptional.

Some of the top 10 invited Occupations for the year 2018 were shown below for your reference and it could be applicable for 2019 too

Under Canada’s latest three-year immigration levels plan, total immigration is expected to reach 350,000 new permanent residents in the year 2021.

This represents an immigration level of nearly one percent of Canada’s population, which the Conference Board of Canada says must be reached by 2030 to ensure modest population and economic growth.

Nearly 60 per cent of all new permanent residents expected this year are slated to arrive through economic immigration programs. Of these, four programs — the three Federal High Skilled programs managed by Canada’s Express Entry system and the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) — are expected to account for nearly 75 per cent of all economic admissions.

For more details on the same, leave us your details and we shall get back to you. Our experts have had experience of dealing with every type of Express Entry Scenario and will be more than adequate to help you achieve your dreams of migrating to Canada.

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Express Entry System

Express Entry provides a pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers in Canada or overseas.

For potential skilled foreign workers, Express Entry will result in fast processing times of six months or less.

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Covid 19- Effect of Covid 19 in Bulgaria

The first Coronavirus pandemic cases in Bulgaria was confirmed on 8th March 2020 and as of 31st March 2020, there has been 359 confirmed corona cases across 22 out of the 28 Bulgarian provinces, with 8 recorded deaths and 17 recoveries. There has been a total of 6454 PCR test been performed by 26th March 2020.

On 13 March, after 16 reported cases in one day, Bulgaria declared a state of emergency for one month until 13 April. Schools, shopping centres, cinemas, restaurants, and other places of business were closed. All sports events were suspended. Only essential stores like supermarkets, food markets, pharmacies, banks and gas stations remain open. All arrivals from Italy, Spain, Iran, South Korea and China were placed under mandatory 14-day quarantine.

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On 16th March 2020 The Ministry of Health announced that citizens from other countries would be prohibited from entering Bulgaria from 18th March 2020 onwards.

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GOVERNMENT MEASURES TO COMBAT ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19

Compared to other states infected in Western Europe, COVID-19 is relatively less spread in Bulgaria with 359 confirmed cases and 8 deaths as of 31st March 2020. The government has implemented series of measures, which are mainly focused on containing the spread of coronavirus, including social distancing and travel restrictions. Economic policies to ease the negative impact of the COVID-19 by increasing liquidity supply, employment support, and rescheduling of various tax and utility payment deadlines.

About 12% of Bulgarian businesses have been compelled to seize operations as a result of Covid-19 outbreak in the country which forced the government to declare a state of emergency in the state.

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Needless to say, the Bulgarian government is taking radical measures to safeguard the economy of the country and reduce the impact on its population and businesses. Prime Minister, Boyko Borissov, introduced a package of financial measures worth 2.3 billion Euros towards helping businesses stay afloat.

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Some of the key measures include:

The capital of Bulgarian National Bank has been increased.

To cover 60% of salaries for employees of worst affected businesses.

Offer interest-free loans to workers who have been force to take unpaid leave.

Additional remunerations in the ministries of health, interior and defence

Payment of annual corporate tax has been deferred to 30th June 2020.

Monetary and Macro-Financial

Capitalization of the 2019 profit in the banking system (about 1.4% of 2019 GDP)

Increase in liquidity of the banking system by BGN 7 billion (6% of 2019 GDP) by reducing foreign exposures of commercial banks.

Cancellation of the increase of the countercyclical capital buffer planned for 2020 and 2021 with effect amounting to BGN 0.7 billion, or about 0.6 percent of 2019 GDP.

Capital increase of the state-owned Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) by BGN 700 million (0.6% of 2019 GDP), of which BGN 500 million to be used for the issuance of portfolio guarantees to commercial banks for the extension of corporate loans and the remaining BGN 200 million to provide interest-free loans to employees on unpaid leave (up to BGN 1500).

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Government measures is supporting its economy during Covid 19 crisis

ONTARIO

The Ontario government announced on 23rd March 2020 that all non-essential businesses in Ontario would be required to close by 24th March 2020 in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. The government reassured Ontarians that they would access to grocery stores and pharmacies, and that power and telecommunications will not be affected.

The Ontario Government is enabling $1.9 billion in relief for employers to reduce the financial strain on business brought on by COVID-19. The measure, which will run through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), will see premium payments deferred for six months for all businesses in the province. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covers over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario.

All employers covered by the WSIB’s workplace insurance are automatically eligible for the provisions of the relief package and can defer premium reporting and payments until August 31, 2020. Businesses are not required to inform the WSIB that they will be taking advantage of this financial relief package.

Additionally, the WSIB will not charge any interest on all outstanding premium payments. They will not charge penalties during this six-month deferral period. There will be no negative consequences for businesses who defer premium reporting and payments. The WSIB will continue to fully cover workers at eligible workplaces.

The relief program is part of a $17 billion package included in Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19. The government’s action plan will make available $10 billion in support for people and businesses through tax and other deferrals to improve their cash flow, protecting jobs and household budgets.

Additionally, through the WSIB, the government reduced costs to employers by a new rate framework and the elimination of the unfunded liability charge, putting more than $2 billion back into the economy.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

British Columbians are asked to stay home as much as possible to prevent possible spread and infection of COVID-19. On 23rd March 2020, British Columbians Premier John Horgan announced a $5 billion economic “action plan” that is being put in place to help support people and businesses in British Columbia as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

The package includes $2.8 billion in financial relief for residents and $2.2 billion for businesses. Of the $2.8 billion, the province is dedicating $1.1 billion to boost the income of people affected by COVID-19.

The new emergency benefit for workers will provide a tax-free $1,000 payment to British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected by the outbreak. It will be a one-time payment for those who receive federal Employment Insurance (EI), or the new federal Emergency Care Benefit or Emergency Support Benefit as a result of COVID-19 impacts. This includes workers who have been laid-off, who are sick or quarantined, parents with sick children, parents who stay at home from work while child care centres and schools are closed, and those caring for sick family members, such as an elderly parent. The workers can also be EI-eligible and non-EI eligible, such as the self-employed.

The Province is also allocating $1.7 billion for the critical services British Columbians need. That includes investments in housing and shelter supports, income and disability assistance programs and crucial health services, such as funding for the BC Centre for Disease Control hotline, quarantine costs, lab tests and work underway at the First Nations Health Authority and the United Way’s Better at Home program for seniors.

The new emergency plan will also benefit people with student loans by freezing student loan payments for six months, starting March 30th. Federal student loan payments are being frozen as well.

The provincial government also says British Columbians need more time to pay their bills so ICBC is extending hydro bill referrals to up to 90 days.

People dealing with job loss, illness or loss of wages due to COVID-19 may also qualify for BC Hydro’s Customer Crisis Fund grant program for up to $600.

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SASKATCHEWAN

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a Business Response Team to support businesses in the province dealing with the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19. The Business Response Team, led by the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, will work with businesses to identify program supports available to them both provincially and federally.

Business Response Team to be established – An email address and toll-free telephone number have been created to provide businesses a single point of contact to help answer questions. A single window information webpage has also been developed for businesses to access information and receive timely updates on provincial support initiatives. The webpage includes information on both provincial and federal support measures, including the province’s recently announced financial support program.

The plan focuses on reducing costs for businesses and individuals. The program should total around $10 million, and will primarily benefit self-employed Saskatchewan residents. People must meet the following criteria:

They have contracted COVID-19 or are showing symptoms.

They have been in contact with an individual infected with COVID-19;

They have recently returned from international travel and have been required to self-isolate; and

If they are not eligible for compensation including sick leave, vacation leave from their employer

If they do not have private insurance covering such disruptions

If they are not covered by other programs such as federal employment insurance that has been updated.

Three Month PST Remittance Deferral and Audit Suspension – Saskatchewan businesses that are unable to remit their PST by the due date may submit a request for relief from penalty and interest charges on the returns affected.

Crown Utility Interest Deferral Programs – The government announced a crown utility interest deferral program waving interest on late bill payments for up to six months which is available to all crown utility customers.

Student Loan Repayment Moratorium – A six-month student loan repayment moratorium has been put in place, mirroring a similar federal provision. This moratorium provides individuals with student loans immediate relief, and comes at a $4 million cost to the provincial government.

Changes to Employment Standard Regulations – In addition to changes made to changes to The Saskatchewan Employment Act that introduced a new unpaid public health emergency leave and removed the 13-week employment requirement to access sick leave and the requirement for a doctor’s note to access sick leave.

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Covid 19 – Effect of Covid 19 in Canada’s Provinces

According to the surveillance taken by World Health Organisation (WHO) as of 29th March 2020, Canada has about 4,757 confirmed cases (739 new cases) and 55 confirmed deaths.

Out of all 10 provinces in Canada, Quebec has the highest number of confirmed cases tolling up to 2,840 confirmed cases, 22 confirmed deaths followed by Ontario with the second highest number of 1,355 confirmed cases, 19 confirmed deaths and British Columbia with the third highest number of 884 confirmed cases and 17 confirmed deaths.

As on 18th March 2020, Canada has banned foreign nationals from all countries, except USA from entering Canada and has closed its borders to all non-essential travel. Canada has also announced financial help, through the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, for Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Appended is the total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada 6,243 diagnoses and 63 deaths (as of March 29, 7:51 p.m. ET);

• Quebec: 2,840 confirmed (including 22 death, 29 resolved) • Ontario: 1,355 confirmed (including 19 death, 8 resolved) • British Columbia: 884 confirmed (including 17 death, (396 resolved) • Alberta: 621 confirmed (including 2 deaths, 73 resolved) • Saskatchewan: 134 confirmed (including 3 resolved) • Newfoundland and Labrador: 135 confirmed (including 4 resolved) • Nova Scotia: 122 confirmed • Manitoba: 69 confirmed (including 1 death), 47 presumptive • New Brunswick: 66 confirmed • Repatriated Canadians: 13 confirmed • Prince Edward Island: 11 confirmed • Yukon: 4 confirmed • Northwest Territories: 1 confirmed • Nunavut: No confirmed cases

This report was published by The Government of Canada on March 29, 2020.

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SmartMove Immigration’s Uninterrupted Immigration Legal Services – Combating Covid -19

We at SmartMove Immigration are constantly tracking the rapidly developing global guidelines on health and travel recommendations being put in place to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and diligently practicing them.

We are determined to help our existing and potential clients do the same. We are committed to delivering our uninterrupted immigration legal services to you as the global governments, our communities and we as individuals, tackle this pandemic.

The health and safety of our team, our families, our clients and our communities remains our main priority during this difficult time.

WE ARE WORKING. Our services remain uninterrupted.

Our office phones will be answered during regular business hours (10 AM to 6:30 PM). You will continue to receive prompt responses to emails and texts.

We are still accepting your referrals and new files! We have been successfully delivering our services digitally, across more than 26 countries, since 2007. New consultations may be scheduled using Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp or other online options.

We employ the latest technology and internet security which allows us to remain fully functional to our global clientele. Our technology and office policies ensure the provision of seamless service to our clients despite the engagement of precautionary measures to combat the spread of Covid -19.

With all the technology available, we are happy to provide continued and uninterrupted service to our existing and potential clients from around the world. We are committed to helping our clients maintain their health and ensure their family’s well-being while addressing their immigration needs, with the same service standards that they are accustomed to. ‘Manage your immigration application from the comfort of your home – Smartmove Immigration’

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Manage your immigration application from the safety of your home

Considering migrating to another country or want to explore the global investment options available to you? The good news is that you do not have to visit our offices or even be in the same city to engage our professional legal immigration services; our legal advice is not limited by geographical boundaries and may be accessed from the country you are currently based in! How, you ask?

5 easy steps to a successful immigration application with us

You schedule an appointment with one of our experts Visit our website www.smartmoveimmigration.com and fill the enquiry form and we will call you back or call us on +91 98191 27002. We will set up your consultation with one of our immigration experts!

Our immigration advisors connect to you through virtual platforms such as Skype, Google video, Zoom, WhatsApp etc. as per your convenience. We do not time out our consultations to ensure that all the relevant queries are addressed (typically a consultation runs for 70 minutes), depending on the category of visas/immigration applications and the facts of the case.

Provide your paperwork over secure G Suite access, to initiate application process Securely provide us the necessary documents (as requested for by the advisors) through G Suite access. We have strict data protection policies in place and are committed to ensuring the protection of your data.

Our documentation experts will provide you the completed application pack through G Suite access! Once you provide us the documents, our advisors will carefully review the same and provide further advice on the requirement of any additional documents or the particular format in which certain documents may be required. Our documentation experts will forward you the completed application forms, entire list of documents to be submitted along with your applications, cover letters etc. they will also assist in taking the necessary appointments for biometrics and document submissions and forward the said documents to you through G Suite access and you would be ready to go for your VFS/consular appointments.

You just have to visit the Visa Application Centre/ consulate to submit your biometrics and supporting documents. Our advisors would be available to connect with you for any last minute queries or guidance on the submission procedure to avoid any miscommunication between you and the VAC/ VFS/Consular staff. We have successfully represented clients from over 26 countries including Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Zambia, South Africa, Kenya, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and of course India.

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How to meet the English language requirement for Canada Express Entry Rules program

In 2019 Canada has already welcomed 1000s of successful applicants along with with their families on its PR program, the Canada Express Entry program based on the Canada Express Entry Rules.

This ‘simple’ points-based program allows Canada to screen the tens of thousands of applications from people around the world who are desirous of migrating to Canada and then select the most suitable applicants who will add the best value to Canada.

One of the key criteria of the express entry Canada requirements is for the applicants to score points to demonstrate they meet the English language requirement.

Under the Federal Skilled worker program if the age of an applicant is in between 18-35 yrs with Bachelors Degree equivalency by any ECA body such as WES or IQAS, etc, having work experience of more than 4 years  then the language requirement would be 20 which is Listening:7.5, Reading:6.5, Writing:6.5, Speaking:6.5.

Then the candidate scores more than 67 points which means they qualify for the Express Entry.

For older applicants, there is a trade-off between Experience and IELTS and even IELTS of their spouse/common-law partner [if applicable] to meet Canada Express Entry Eligibility points of 67.

The minimum requirement of IELTS starts from CLB7 to CLB10, any Primary Applicant who is getting 5 or 5.5 in any of the bands, the score will be invalid and they have to reappear for the same, having said if the spouse is getting CLB4 to CLB10, it is still valid for the spouse and it will fetch them 5 points.

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Why select Turkey for citizenship?

Turkey is a Eurasian country, a regional powerhouse with a membership of G20 and NATO in addition to being an EU member country. It is a secular country offering a democratic and westernised lifestyle. Turkey has a safe and happy environment for the family and enjoys a wonderful climate throughout the year.

What’s more, it is the very hospitable and welcoming manner to foreigners, the city of Istanbul embraces Europe and Asia on the Bosphorus Strait – providing significant strategic importance to the country.

Why select Turkey for citizenship?

Regional Powerhouse – G20 / NATO Member / EU Candidate Country

A secular country offering democratic and westernised lifestyle

Safe and happy environment for the family

The wonderful climate throughout the year

Very hospitable and welcoming manner to foreigners

Easy to do Business / High GDP per capita

Strong, Independent Legal System and Courts

Fair Tax System / High Quality of Life

Perfect location nestled between Europe, Asia and the Middle East and Africa

Opportunity to relocate and live in Istanbul, one of the most beautiful and developed towns in the World or any other part of Turkey

Due to recent depreciation in Turkish Lira, it is the perfect time to invest in Turkish real estate market and at the same time obtain the citizenship for all family.

Superb Educational Facilities

E1 treaty country – allows Turkish nationals to live and work in the USA as Investor

E2 treaty country – allows Turkish nationals to live and work in the USA as Entrepreneurs

Ankara – UK agreement – allows Turkish nationals to enter the UK

The Turkey program has proven very popular in the Middle East and Asia for the following reasons:

Inexpensive: $250,000 property investment, can be sold after 4 years

Value: No donations or expensive fees, investors own a true freehold real estate asset and the passport is added value on top + Rental yields of 6% – 9% on the property

Fast: Around 3 months of processing time, no residence time requirement

Simple: no source of funds, no asset declaration, no criminal record check

Access: provides easy access to the US (E2 visa), UK (ECAA visa) and 110+ visa-free countries

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You would be shocked to know the cost of Living in Portugal

It’s a mystery why this mesmerizing country has been so often and so long overlooked. The weather in Portugal is hard to beat. A temperate climate (although rainy during winters in the north) allows a person plenty of time for outdoor activities. Healthcare, both public and private, is widely available, inexpensive, and efficient.

And it’s the most affordable country in Western Europe. In Portugal, expenses fall between one third and one-quarter of what they are for the same things in the US or UK.

For example, a couple can easily live in a suburb of Lisbon in a comfortable apartment, without a car, and enjoy a moderate budget for entertainment, in addition to necessities, for $1,500 a month. Try doing that in any other Western European capital. A lunch for two at an inexpensive restaurant runs $16; pay double that for a mid-range eatery. A round-trip public transportation ticket is about $3.25, but you can travel on a pass for an entire month for less than $40. A one-bedroom rental in town averages $690, and outside the city center, $450. Utilities average about $110, and internet usage about $27 for one month.

Goes to show that the dream you had about living in a quaint European town is well within your reach, should you choose so. There are several other European nations in addition to Portugal that offer great migration opportunities to individuals and families looking to invest in a citizenship or permanent residency in a country away from home.

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Why getting a Bulgarian Passport could be a smart move?

Ease of low cost of living in Bulgaria is grabbing the eyes of numerous potential expats. Investment is perhaps the simplest approaches to procure residency abroad in Bulgaria. Many disregard the favourable circumstances that Bulgaria can offer those seeking to make a successful foreign investment. The low labour prices and taxes are two of the country’s core fundamental causes to invest. Moreover, the country is also strategically situated towards the rest of the EU, of which it is a member and other durable markets.

The Bulgarian government has exhibited its dedication in improvising its economy and has executed in a commendable manner. A majority deal of the achievement is on account of its joining the EU in 2007. Somewhere in the past between 1996 and 2008, the country witnessed a 6% GDP growth and stimulation. The government fulfilled a 10% flat tax rate and diminished corporate tax for investors employing resources towards less industrialized regions or regions with high unemployment. This is the prime reason for getting a Bulgarian passport and investing in Bulgaria as well as a visa for Bulgaria.

Bulgaria’s economy fundamentally depends on exports possessing the potential for development. Numerous investors rank Bulgaria as a destination for low-cost production. Labourers are profoundly skilled and are available at affordable costs. Infrastructure is improving at a rapid pace, gradually making the country increasingly advanced. This is opening the gateways to numerous investment openings, for example, healthcare, education, tourism, and much more as well as procuring investor Visa.

The aforesaid leverages are obtained while investing in Bulgaria:

Location:

Bulgaria’s geographic location provides accessibility between the EU and flourishing markets in Russia, Turkey, and the Middle East. The government desires to focus on modernizing the infrastructure to decrease the transit time for the transportation of cargo.

Bulgaria is a passage gateway for five pan-European corridors, attracting new investors visa extending their ventures: Transport Corridor IV, Transport Corridor VII, Transport Corridor VIII, Transport Corridor IX, and Transport Corridor X – with all the corridors crossing Bulgaria’s second-biggest city, Plovdiv. TRACEKA connects Bulgaria with Central Asia through port Varna.

Residency by Investment

One of the most commonly recognized reasons behind investing overseas in Bulgaria is the residency that can be gained by investment route. Investment abroad is the easiest and simple approach to obtain residency, and there are even the means to acquire citizenship rapidly by multiplying your venture.

Full Investment:

One investment type is a full-fledged investment. This makes it mandatory for the applicants to deposit BGN 1 million ($609,236) in a Government Bond Portfolio for an investment period of five years. There is no further payment required. Consequently, after five years, the entire investment goes back to the investor.

Financed Investment:

This alternative enables you to finance the required investment amount through a European bank. The investor contributes a reduced price of BGN 380,970 ($231,786), used to finance a BGN 1 million loan. The investment is not returned towards the end of the five years in this venture channel.

Citizenship

As proposed in the Bulgarian Citizenship Act, foreigners who hold permanent residence of five years are qualified to apply for citizenship. At the same time after acquiring Bulgarian citizenship, you will have limitless rights to live, work, and study in Europe. You will also gain the option to the right of possessing the land in any European Union country.

If you wish to accelerate the citizenship procedure, you have the choice to double your investment. This alternative permits you citizenship after one year of permanent residency. To qualify, you must double your investment by acquiring approximately BGN 1 million in government bonds or in the capital of a Bulgarian establishment that is engaged with a Priority Investment Project and qualifies for a second additional investment for two years.

Investment Collaterals

Agriculture: Many experts hold the conviction that agriculture is the most blazing sector in Bulgaria today. The sector is promptly revamping itself after a decline in the early 1990s. After gaining entry in the EU in 2007, numerous opportunities emerged for major exports into the EU market. The land is not very expensive and is appropriate for many utilities.

Real Estate: Bulgaria is getting progressively renowned among those seeking to invest in real estate abroad, as an option in contrast to conventional European countries. Compared to Western Europe, property prices are reasonable and affordable.

Tourism: This sector is rapidly developing, increasing the scope of opportunities for foreign investment with a high return on investment nations. With access to skiing and the Black Sea, there are already natural features alluring visitors across the globe. Infrastructure is quickly improving, natural landscape beauty is in abundance, and the expense is low.

Recycling and Waste Management: At the present moment, Bulgaria lacks advanced facilities for waste management and recycling. Sofia, the capital, is seeking to establish a waste management site in subsequent years. The majority of the nation’s cities and towns employ obsolete techniques to manage their waste, making the waste management sector one of Bulgaria’s most committed investment opportunities.

Healthcare: Most Bulgarian healthcare is dominated by the government, which has caused numerous issues. Opportunities to invest in healthcare services are immense as well as extensive with practically minimum or negligible competition. It is a similar scenario with the country’s educational domain.

Other unexplored sectors comprise of Construction, Business Outsourcing, Energy, Software Development, Textile and Fashion, Education as well as Infrastructure.

At Smart Move Immigration our Immigration & Business experts provide advice and assistance on a range of business services to enable you to set up a business in Bulgaria. We also advise businesses to expand to the UK, USA, Canada and other parts of Europe. From advice on visa options to company structure and carrying out feasibility studies to helping with contracts and recruitment to potential business purchases – we offer one-stop solution services to companies and individuals. Call us on +91 98191 27002 or email us at info@smi.legal to know more about setting up a business in Bulgaria.

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Stages of Express Entry process for Canada 2019

Our associates at SmartMove2Canada (a unit of SmartMove Immigration) recommend anyone with a degree from outside Canada, to verify your degree through the WES before moving forward with the stages of the Express Entry process. World Education Services (WES) is a body designated by the IRCC to provide something known as the ECA or Educational Credential Assessments for degrees and diplomas earned outside of Canada. With a WES ECA, you may:

Meet the IRCC Educational Credential Assessment requirements.

Gain recognition for your education so you can pursue your goals in Canada.

Store your report and verified educational documents for future use.

Stages of Express Entry Process Canada:

Express Entry has ushered the Canadian Immigration system into a new era. Express Entry is an electronic platform that allows aspiring applicants to create online profiles which can be retained for a period of 12 months, after which the applicants may resubmit their profiles;

The profiles are considered for eligibility by the CRS or Comprehensive Ranking System. The CRS assesses the applicants on the basis of certain predetermined criteria, like Age, linguistic skills, and academic accomplishments;

Professional exposure and other deemed vital profile traits that can evidence the ability of new entrants in settling in the Canadian environment. After gauging the profiles, the CRS ranks them on the basis of the marks obtained;

Additional marks can be obtained by the candidates under the following conditions: sponsorships earned from a willing Canadian state if any; or a full-time regular employment offer from a Canadian employer;

The CIC conducts shortlisting draws at regular intervals to pick the applicants who have scored highest marks;

The shortlisted candidates are given an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and instructed to go ahead with filing the second set of applications for permanent residence. Selected candidates are given 60 days to respond, failing which the invitation is cancelled.

Get on Our Calendar to understand your Options:

The next step is understanding what your specific options are depending on your personal circumstances. If you are ready to seize your moment, go ahead and book an appointment with our experts and we can get started on pushing you to Canada.

You may arrange an appointment with our expert Canada express entry consultants by calling on +91 7045 688 237. You may also send an email across to me at contact@smi.legal. Feel free to drop an enquire in the form below with a specific query and one of our associates will be in touch with you shortly with precisely the information you are looking for.

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Understanding Canada Express Entry Program

Express Entry is a pathway for skilled workers to get permanent residency in Canada. The application process is fast and takes 6 months or less to be processed. The applicants are score under the Comprehensive Rating System (CRS) which takes into account their educational qualification, work experience and other criteria.

Canada has become popular among jobseekers, especially for those from the following industries:

Hospitality

Health and Social care

Information Technology

Engineering

Finance and Insurance

Trade

The Express Entry manages it application through the Federal Economic Immigration Program such as:

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)

Federal Skilled Trades program (FSTP)

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Applicants interested in availing the PR need to fulfil the conditions set by at least one of the above programs. There are two steps to fulfil your Canada PR.

Step 1: Creating your Express Entry Profile:

Interested applicants need to create their profile on the Government of Canada website. They need to provide their basic details, educational qualification, work experience, language ability and other relevant information.

All the Federal Economic Immigration Programs have different set of criteria to be eligible for the entry pool.

Federal Skilled Worker Program:

This program is applicable for people from with work experience from outside Canada, who would like to settle in Canada.

In order to be eligible, the applicants need to meet:

Score points for work experience: At least one year full time paid work experience or 2 years part time work experience in the National Occupation Classification (NOC) { O A B} O=Managerial Level Occupation A=Technical Level Occupation such as Engineers, Dentist, MBBS, Architects B=Professional Level occupation such as Chefs, Plumbers, Electricians

Language ability: Obtain minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all four abilities [reading, writing, speaking, and listening] in English as a First Language and CLB 5 in all the four abilities [reading, writing, speaking, and listening] in French as a Second language.

Score points for education degree: Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Canada or Education Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved agency affirming that the Bachelors degree or Diploma obtained from outside Canada is equivalent to Canadian degree.

Selection factors: In addition to the factors mentioned above applications are assessed on Adaptability. Adaptability includes Siblings in Canada, Valid Job offer in Canada, Spouse, English language score, etc.

The above factors are part of a 100-point grid used to assess federal skilled workers. Applicants are awarded points for how well the applicant scores in each of the six factors. If the applicant scores more than or equal to the set marks, they can qualify for the Express Entry pool. The current pass mark is 67 points.

Proof of funds: it is mandatory for the applicants to show that they have enough money to support themselves and their family members without recourse to public funds.

Exception is given to the applicants who can legally work in Canada or have a valid job offer.

Federal Skilled Trades Program

This program is for people who want to become permanent residents based on their skilled trade.

Skilled Trades currently eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these major and minor groups of the NOC:

Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades,

Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades,

Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production,

Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators,

Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks, and

Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers.

Apart from this, the applicant will need to provide evidence of having met:

Score points for work experience: At least one year of full time paid work experience in the National Occupation Classification (NOC)

Language ability: Obtain minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 for speaking and listening and (CLB) 4 for reading and writing in English or French

Score points for education degree: Secondary or Post secondary education in Canada or Education Credential Assessment (ECA) from an approved agency affirming that the degree obtained from outside Canada is equivalent to Canadian degree.

Selection factors: In addition to the above factors, applications are assessed on Age, Adaptability. They will need to go to the specific Canadian province or territory to be assessed.

The process is changes as per the location the applicant wants to live in and their chosen field of work.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

In order to qualify for the CEC through Express Entry, applicants must have:

At least 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last three years (before the application).

The work must be:

full-time OR

an equal amount in part-time

gained your work experience in Canada with the proper authorization

meet the required language levels needed for job in each language ability

planned to live outside the province of Quebec

Note: Self-employment and the work experience gained by the applicant as a full-time student (such as on a co-op work term) doesn’t count under this program.

Step 2 – Invitation to apply

The eligible applicants will be invited to apply if they are:

nominated by a province or territory or

are among the top ranked in the Express Entry pool based on skills and experience.

Once the applicant receives an invitation to apply, they have 90 days to submit an online application for permanent residence in one of these programs:

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Canadian Experience Class

Express Entry streams of the Provincial Nominee Program

The Express Entry profiles are valid for one year. For those applicants, who do not receive an invite can apply for permanent residence after 12 months, by re-submitting their profile and re-entering the pool (as long as they still meet the criteria).