Canada and Motion 44: A Call to Action for Students and Temporary Workers

On May 11, 2022, Motion 44 was passed. This was an official directive given to the Canadian government to create a path to permanent residence (PR) for immigrants with temporary status who are studying and working in the country.

Instead of constantly seeking new people, Canada now seeks to retain those who are already contributing to the economy.

A motion is not law, therefore it serves as advance notice. So it is necessary to take this blog as a call to action to prepare yourself legally immediately. 

Read with me until the end and learn about the effect this will have on temporary residents and what recommendations to follow before the selection criteria are published.

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Motion 44

A motion is an official proposal that is voted on in Parliament to make a decision. 

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Today we are discussing Motion 44. Proposal number 44 of the session, which orders the creation of permanent residence for workers and students in Canada.

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The effect of Motion 44 on international students

International students in Canada are in a privileged position, but at the same time they are under a lot of pressure. 

Given that Motion 44 seeks precisely to retain talent that has been trained in Canadian institutions, students must prepare themselves and ensure that their part-time work experience or experience during their PGWP is in sectors with high demand. 

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Preventive recommendation 

At Immiland Canada, we often advise international students not to wait until graduation to understand the Canadian job market. So take this advice and act on it immediately.

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What to do?

Start documenting every hour of work right away. Job continuity will be the basis of this new program.

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Motion 44 and workers in critical sectors

Foreign workers who are already working in areas such as healthcare, agriculture,trades, or transportation will be recognized by Motion 44 thanks to the dedication they show in their jobs. 

Canada values the efforts of immigrants, which is why it offers pathways to permanent residency. 

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The 1560-hour rule

Although the final regulations for Motion 44 have not yet been published, similar programs provide a reference that will help you prepare. 

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Important: the government usually requires at least 1,560 hours of legal work (1560 hours translates to 30 hours per week for one year). 

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For some, this may seem like a long time, but it should not be viewed as an obstacle, but rather as ample time to prepare. 

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If you have already reached or are close to reaching this time in a priority sector, your profile already has the basis for permanent residence in Canada.

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Preventive recommendation 

• Conduct an audit of your pay slips and contracts. 

• Verify that your NOC (National Occupational Classification) matches exactly the tasks you perform (the famous Main Duties). 

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Important: an error in the description of your duties today could be the reason for a rejection tomorrow when you try to apply for permanent residence under this new pathway.

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The importance of document validity

Regardless of your industry, legal prevention involves keeping your language tests and Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) up to date.

These processes tend to become saturated when new large-scale programs are announced. 

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What to do?

Take the initiative now. If you haven't already done so, prepare to certify your language skills with recognized tests (IELTS, CELPIP, etc.) and make sure your results are valid from this moment on .

These timely actions are precisely what give him the edge to compete with the thousands of applicants who will only just be starting their studies when these initiatives become official.

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Do you know if your student or worker profile is ready to apply, or do you need more information about the new proposal? At Immiland Canada, we can help you.

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Immiland Canada Immigration Services

We are CICC-regulated consultants and Canadian lawyers, and we can assess your case to help you plan your transition from temporary status to permanent resident under the new Parliament regulations.

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Don't wait for the official announcement! Take immediate action and evaluate your profile. You can use our free tool: Evaluate your profile and wait for the email with your analysis.

To request specialized immigration advice, click here.

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I hope this topic is useful and that you take advantage of the opportunity to transition to permanent residency soon. Thank you for reading. 

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With love, 

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Immiland Canada

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