Understanding the Key Differences Between Ontario and BC PNP Streams.
This course provides a comprehensive comparison of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) in Ontario and British Columbia, focusing on their respective Economic Class Permanent Residency (PR) application streams. Participants will explore the key similarities and differences between the two provinces' PNP streams, including the various non-employer-driven streams, Master and PhD streams, international students with job offer streams, foreign workers with job offer streams, and low-skill in-demand skills streams. Through this comparison, the course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies necessary to help applicants choose the most suitable province for their study or work purposes.
The course will delve into the intricacies of the application processes, such as the difference between BC's no-point system for post-grads and Ontario's ITA (Invitation to Apply) ranking system for Masters and PhD candidates. It will also cover the updated priority NOCs (National Occupational Classification) for low-skill in-demand skills streams in both provinces. Additionally, the course will emphasize the importance of professional responsibility, particularly the significance of provincial residency intentions in the application process. By the end of this course, participants will be well-prepared to navigate the PNP application landscape in both Ontario and British Columbia effectively.
IMEDA Immigration Education Alliance offers a comprehensive and diverse range of educational events, producing 30-35 seminars annually, totaling over 100 CPD hours. Catering to both junior and senior professionals, these seminars cover all areas of immigration law, practice management, ethics, and professionalism, ensuring valuable insights for every attendee. IMEDA is committed to continuous improvement and is one of the few providers that consistently offers CPD education in the area of immigration law in both English and French. Feedback from participants is highly valued, as IMEDA strives to enhance the educational experience and meet the needs of its audience.
RCIC
As a licensed RCIC since 2016, Avery counsels on various cases and is particularly enthusiastic about IAD Appeals, Express Entry, Provincial Nomination Programs, and Remedies to Overcome Inadmissibility. Avery is currently a faculty member with the new Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law program (GDipICL) at Queen’s Law School. From 2018 to 2020, Avery taught immigration law to approximately two hundreds immigration consultant students in two colleges, CDI College and Ashton College. She has also been actively conducting immigration related workshops, including working with Vancouver local based immigration settlement non-profits. Avery holds a Master’s degree in marine biology from Rutgers University, New Jersey. Prior to RCIC immigration practice, for ten years she worked in prestigious university science laboratories and top-notch high schools. In her spare time, Avery loves to travel. She is half-way through her plans to travel all 13 provinces in Canada and 50 states in USA. ​
