Friday, March 3, 2023

Canada still receives the highest number of newcomers from India


 

IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) has released new data in February 2023 regarding new landed permanent residents (PRs) in Canada and international students last year. The data indicates that Asia remains the largest source of newcomers to Canada, with around 46% of newcomers landing in Canada in 2022 being from Asia.

India continues to be the biggest source of new immigrants to Canada, with more than 1/4th of newcomers being from India. In 2022, 118,095 Indians landed as permanent residents (PRs), which is 6 times higher than the second source of new immigrants, China, which saw 31,815 Chinese nationals landing in Canada as PRs in 2022.

Ontario continues to land the highest proportion of permanent residents in 2022, but comparatively less (-6.7%) when compared to 2021. Ontario is followed by Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in landed immigrants. Quebec saw an increase of 3.4%, Saskatchewan 2.2%, and Alberta 1.4% as compared to 2021. However, British Columbia experienced -3.1% lesser immigration in contrast to 2021.

In terms of international students, India again tops the list followed by China and the Philippines for new international students landed in 2022. Indian students accounted for more than half of the total of international students entering Canada last year. Furthermore, there were 319,130 international students from India already living and studying in Canada as of December 2022.

Ontario, being the largest province, continues to accommodate more than 400,000 international students. This number is even higher when compared to the total of other Canadian provinces altogether. Moreover, this number is double that of the second leading province, British Columbia. In total, 377,785 international students were attending education institutions in the rest of the Canadian provinces in 2022.

Overall, the data released by IRCC indicates that Canada continues to be a popular destination for both newcomers and international students. With its diverse opportunities, welcoming community, and high-quality education system, Canada offers an attractive option for those looking to start a new life or pursue their academic goals.

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Express Entry Draw #242 –March 1, 2023

 Express Entry Draw #242 –March 1, 2023

667 PNP candidates with a CRS score of 748 & above received ITAs for Canada PR in the sixth PNP-only EE draw of 2023

Canada invited 667 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residency (PR) in the sixth Express Entry PNP draw of 2023 draw held on 1st March.

The draw was restricted to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Class only, which means that only those immigration candidates, who had previously received a provincial nomination from an Express-Entry aligned PNP, received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canada PR in this draw.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off threshold for this draw was 748 points.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) also applied the tie-breaking rule and the time-stamp was set for December 12, 2022, at 10:48:12 UTC.

Results: Rounds of invitations

  • Draw: #242
  • Date and time of round: March 01, 2023, at 17:24:39 UTC
  • Class: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
  • Number of invitations issued: 667
  • CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 748
  • Tie-breaking rule: December 12, 2022, at 10:48:12 UTC

Express Entry system is the fastest way to get Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). It has processing service standard of 6 months after submission of documents following the ITA.

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a points-based methodology, is used by Express Entry to rate applicant profiles. The highest-scoring applicants are given an Invitation to Apply (ITA), after which they can submit an application for permanent residence.

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) all use Express Entry as their application management system (FSTP).

Candidates for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) who are in the Express Entry pool are already qualified for at least one of these programmes.

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Monday, May 30, 2022

Express Entry candidates received Invitations to Apply PR

 



Express Entry Draw #223 –May 25, 2022

589 Express Entry candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency (PR)

Canada invited 589 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in a new round of invitations held on May 25, 2022.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Express Entry candidates, who had previously received a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off threshold for this draw was 741.  Express-Entry with a provincial nomination, get automatic 600 points added to their CRS score.  Therefore, the minimum CRS score requirement for PNP-specific Express Entry draws is usually quite high

IRCC applied the tie-breaking rule and the time-stamp used was February 02, 2022 at 12:29:53 UTC. This means the PNP candidates who had a CRS score of 741 or more and had submitted their Express Entry profile before this time and date, received an invitation in this draw.

Canada Express Entry system

Express Entry is a selection system for Canadian immigration, designed to select skilled workers for immigration to Canada. Express Entry is a completely electronic process and manages applications for permanent residence under these federal economic immigration programs:

·         The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)

·         The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

·        The Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Throughout the pandemic, IRCC focused on conducting PNP-only draws to support provincial immigration goals.

However, IRCC is resuming Express Entry draws for FSWP and CEC candidates in “early July.” Canada’s immigration department has also confirmed that it will soon once again be processing most new Express Entry applications within six months.

Invited Express Entry candidates now have 60 calendar days to submit a complete immigration application to IRCC.

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Monday, April 18, 2022

WWICS’ Guide on Warning Signs to Spot Fraud Immigration Scammers

 With the globalization, more and more people are moving overseas in search of better education, work and lifestyle opportunities. However, majority of people are not quite aware about the immigration proceedings, therefore, sometimes, they become vulnerable to immigration fraud.

As a team of reliable and leading resettlement service providers, WWICS strives to assist people who wish to live and work overseas following the correct and lawful processes. WWICS is totally aware of the various migration fraud and scams that exist today; therefore, we’d like to help you protect yourself by keeping you well informed about the warning signs to spot a fraud immigration consultant/company.

Check out these warning signs and save your dignity and money

·         Claims of a guaranteed visa

If any visa consultant contacts you, guaranteeing that you can get a visa in no time, it is definitely a scam! No one can guarantee you a visa or even influence the outcome of your application as only the official immigration department of a country can issue you a visa, provided that you meet all the requirements.

·         Offers jobs/opportunities that sounds too good to be true

 If you receive any call or email guaranteeing you a job you didn’t apply for, it can be a scam. No doubt, some companies today have difficulty finding workers because of skill shortages, but that doesn’t mean employers would go around calling or emailing people out of the blue.

·         Calls from people claiming to be an Immigration official

If you ever receive any out of the blue call from someone claiming to be a representative of government body, insisting that there are errors in your application and demand that you pay a fine as soon as possible; hang up immediately. Such types of calls are generally made by scammers as immigration officers do not issue penalty notices or ask for payments over the phone.

·         Consultants who can’t show proof that they’re fit to provide immigration assistance  

WWICS always recommend you to only seek assistance from registered agents as they have sound knowledge of immigration laws and processes. If you’re approached by someone claiming to be a registered visa/migration agent, ask for their Registration Number. Moreover, if they don’t provide you a contract or statement of the fees and services they offer, it is a clear sign that they are unregistered.

The bottom line is that there's no alternative to be careful and up-to-date with latest immigration proceedings. WWICS always recommend you to keep yourself safe by being vigilant and staying on the lookout for these migration frauds and scams.

Thursday, April 7, 2022

4 Vital Factors to Look Into To Judge the Worth of Immigration Service Provider

 The cases of immigration fraud are on the rise in the new climate of immigratory uncertainty. Many people are reporting paying a huge amount of money to fraudulent immigration consultants. In such a confusing scenario, WWICS advises you to walk cautiously and check the suitability of the service providers on the important points shared here.

    • Experience

The first thing to check while evaluating an immigration service provider is to look for how long they are offering immigration services in the market. If they are in the business since long, like more than 8-10 years, it somewhat show that they are reasonably good and experienced service providers and so the right choice for you.

    • Registration

Always choose registered visa consultant agents. Such service providers generally have the required skills and expertise to help and guide you. Make sure the representative should be a government licensed immigration adviser with competency standards and follows a professional code of conduct. For instance, the MARA registered agents can be considered right professionals to seek help on Australia immigration programs and proceedings since they are Australian Government recognized consultants.

    • Reviews

Another vital factor to look into to judge the worth of a service provider is customer reviews. Go for service providers about which the most of published reviews, are positive. Check the reviews posted on the quality of services offered by them online. However, you will get both positive and negative reviews. Carefully check all these reviews and come to a mature conclusion.

  • Transparency & Flexibility

Checking transparency and flexibility shown could be the key to make a right decision while choosing an immigration representative. Make sure the consultancy offering visa services is really transparent and flexible in its dealing. There should not be any hidden or unpleasant surprises for you from the side of the service provider. While talking about flexibility, we mean that the visa consultants must be quite flexible in their approach and dealings and must be experts at taking fast and good decisions keeping your interest in mind.

WWICS always advises you to hire a competent and qualified immigration representatives or service providers and never retain help from someone who fails to provide you with a written contract. It is very important to keep in mind that getting the wrong legal advice and assistance from ill-equipped sources can have serious consequences.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

WWICS — World’s Most Trusted and Reliable Immigration Group

 WWICS is one of the world’s most trusted immigration consultancies and service provider offering full range of immigration services to skilled immigrants, international students, entrepreneurs and families who want to settle in Overseas Countries like Canada, USA, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

In 1993, WWICS’ founder and owner Lt Col (Retd) BS Sandhu set out with a vision to provide successful, innovative and customized global resettlement solutions that fulfill an aspirant’s dream across the countries, continents and cultures. Over the course of the last 28 years, WWICS’ vision has become a reality. The company has helped over 150,000 clients and 300,000 family members successfully settle in their dream destinations around the globe.

Owing to the reputation of WWICS, the company has been felicitated with a number of National Level Honors which include Best Excellence Award in the immigration services sector by ABP News, The Business Wizard North by India Today, the New Age Entrepreneurs of the North Award and many more. This in itself proves WWICS’ reliability and credibility and shows that clients can trust WWICS.

WWICS is India’s best immigration and visa consulting firm with over 10 offices located in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Kolkata, Mohali, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar. WWICS’ expert team of licensed immigration professionals and visa consultants ensures unmatched support and end-to-end services for all the clients so that they don’t face any difficulties in their immigration and visa process.

However, with the increasing competition, it has been seen that sometimes businesses become a victim of intentional campaigns run to defame organizations. Certain misleading stories about WWICS being a fake and fraud Immigration Company are one of its prime examples, which are nothing but baseless claims made to degrade the reputation of the organization without any element of truth.

As the best immigration consultants in India, WWICS’ vision is to continue its hold as a world-leader in immigration industry by providing specialized expertise, services and counseling with an exceptional standard of work ethics.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

How reliable and true WWICS cheating claims are???

 In the customer service industry, it’s hard to avoid complaints. Virtually everyone working in the service industry will have to deal with customer complaints at some point in their career. However, with the increasing competition in service industries, sometimes businesses also become a victim of intentional paid campaigns run to defame organizations. Certain misleading stories about WWICS Fraud and cheating claims are one of its prime examples, which are nothing but baseless claims made to degrade the reputation of the organization without any element of truth.

WWICS was started back in 1993 as immigration and resettlement service providers. However, with the passage of time the company has expanded its wings and has spread its roots in various other fields as well. WWICS was established at the time when people were not quite aware about the legitimate ways to enter western countries. WWICS was one of the pioneer immigration consultancies who guided individuals towards legal ways to migrate Overseas Countries like USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.  WWICS is serving in immigration fields over the last two decades, which in itself proves its reliability and credibility.  Owing to the reputation of WWICS, the company has been felicitated with a number of National Level Honors which include Best Excellence Award in the immigration services sector by ABP News, The Business Wizard North by India Today, The New Age Entrepreneurs Of The North Award and many more.

WWICS believes that customer complaints generally help to identify specific service or process issues that need improvement. Therefore, WWICS always welcomes customers’ suggestions and implement solutions which further help to enhance customer satisfaction.

Why WWICS fraud/cheating claims are false and fabricated?

 Established in 1993, WWICS is one of the leading immigration and resettlement service providers in the world. With the passage of time the company has expanded its wings and has spread its roots in various other fields as well.

However, with the increasing competition, it has been seen that sometimes businesses become a victim of intentional paid campaigns run to defame organizations. Certain misleading stories about WWICS cheating and Fraud claims are one of its prime examples, which are nothing but baseless claims. Such claims are made to degrade the reputation of the organization without any trace of truth.

There are a number of facts that establish the authenticity and reliability. A few of them are given below:

  • Pioneer of Immigration industry

WWICS is serving in immigration fields over the last 28 years, which in itself proves its reliability and credibility. WWICS was established at the time when people were not quite aware about the legitimate ways to enter western countries. WWICS is one of the pioneer immigration consultancies who guided individuals towards legal ways to migrate Overseas Countries like USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

  • Global reach and recognisations

WWICS is the world’s largest immigration group and has its presence across the globe. Its Asian Headquarters are in Mohali (Punjab), India. There are 11 offices across India and 15 offices in various parts of the world including Canada, UAE, Qatar- Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Kenya and Nepal.

  • Certified immigration operations

WWICS is certified according to ISO 9001:2000. It has been objectively recognized that WWICS has a quality management system necessary for offering continued services to customers’ satisfaction and that the system has been implemented in an appropriate manner. WWICS comprises fully licensed immigration practitioners, Lawyers, ICCRC Members, financial advisory and investment consulting entities tailored to the needs of global citizens.

  • International and National Award Winner

WWICS has earned credibility and trust through its incessant commitment to deliver only the best to its valued clients. The company’s reputation is quite evident from the fact that WWICS has been felicitated with a number of National Level Honors which include Best Excellence Award in the immigration services sector by ABP News, The Business Wizard North by India Today, The New Age Entrepreneurs Of The North Award, and many more.  WWICS, its associates and its staff are the members of many prestigious organizations like Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), Indo-Canadian Chambers of Commerce (ICCC), PHD Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

  • Prioritize clients

Customer satisfaction holds utmost importance for WWICS. The organisation treats clients as people, not transactions. The company’s approach in dealing with cases of the clients is very professional and customer services oriented to make the immigration process as smooth as possible. Apart from it, WWICS always welcomes customers’ suggestions and implement solutions which further help to enhance customer satisfaction.

 Apart from the above mentioned facts, thousands of satisfied customers across the world validate the authenticity and reliability of WWICS. The undisruptive growth of the group in itself showcases its genuine track of operations

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Canada invited 761 PNP candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 29, 2021


                EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #206: September 29, 2021

Canada invited 761 PNP candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 29, 2021

Canada invited another 761 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence in new Express Entry draw conducted on September 29, 2021.

Immigration candidates who had previously received nominations under an Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) were eligible for this round of invitations.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement for this draw was 742. A provincial nomination automatically awards a candidate 600 additional CRS points; therefore PNP draws always have higher cut-off threshold than any other type of Express Entry draw.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applied the tie-breaking rule and the time-stamp used was July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC. This means the PNP candidates who had a CRS score of 742 or more and had submitted their Express Entry profile before this time and date, received an invitation to apply (ITA) in this draw.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s primary source of skilled foreign workers. It manages the profiles of candidates under three Federal High Skilled economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades Class (FST) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Eligible candidates enter the Express Entry pool, where they are issued a CRS score based on their age, education, skilled work experience and proficiency in English or French, among other factors.  A set number of highest-ranked candidates are then invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence through regular draws from the pool.

Express Entry-aligned PNPs

With an aim to attract highly skilled immigrants and deal with labour market needs, many of Canada’s provinces and territories have provincial nominee immigration streams linked to federal Express Entry.

Immigration candidates, who obtain a nomination from an Express Entry-aligned PNP, automatically receive 600 points toward their overall CRS score, eventually enabling him/her receive an ITA quickly.

Invited Express Entry candidates now have 60 days to submit their complete application for Canadian permanent residence. If their application gets approved, IRCC will issue them a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).

So far this year, IRCC has invited total 109,696 Express Entry Candidates under PNP and CEC streams to apply for Canada PR.

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

CANADA INVITED 4500 CEC CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN NEW EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW


 

Express Entry draw : July 8, 2021

Canada invited another 4,500 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residency in new Express Entry Draw held on July 8, 2021.

The invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates who had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) threshold of at least 369.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s primary source of skilled foreign workers. It manages the profiles of candidates under three Federal High Skilled economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration category for foreign workers who have completed at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years and who wish to become permanent residents.

It is an ideal route to Canadian permanent residency for temporary foreign workers including international students. Having obtained Canadian work experience, these individuals get a “head start” against other candidates in the Express Entry pool as it is a highly-valued factor under the CRS.

The IRCC applied a tie break in this draw and the time stamp used was June 10, 2021 at 22:46:37 UTC. This means all CEC candidates with a CRS score of and above 369 who had submitted their profiles before this date & time, received ITAs in this invitation round.

Canada has a target of inviting 108,500 immigration candidates for permanent residency through the Express Entry system in 2021.

So far, IRCC has invited 93,842 Express Entry candidates this year, which is twice the number of invitations issued by Canada at the same time last year – 53,800.

Since the beginning of 2021, Canada has been holding only CEC and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draws as these candidates are most likely to be present in Canada during the pandemic.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Canada invited 1002 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residency in new Express Entry Draw

 Express Entry Draw #193: June 23, 2021



Canada continues to conduct program-specific Express Entry round of invitations. In new immigration draw conducted on June 23, 2021, a total of 1002 Express Entry Candidates who previously received a nomination from an Express Entry-aligned Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Canadian permanent residency.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) threshold requirement for this draw was 742.

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) applied a tie break in this draw and the time stamp used was February 18, 2021 at 04:04:56 UTC. That means all PNP candidates with a CRS score of at least 742 who had submitted their profiles in the Express Entry pool before this date & time, received invitations in this draw.

The Express Entry system is Canada’s primary source of skilled foreign workers. It manages the profiles of candidates under three Federal High Skilled economic class immigration programs: Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is the second most popular Canadian immigration program after Express Entry. Most of Canada’s provinces and territories have their own PNP streams (aligned with Federal Express Entry System and not aligned with Express Entry) that allow them to welcome foreign skilled professionals/workers who can help address their local labour market needs.

Candidates, who meet the selection criteria of an Express Entry-aligned PNP stream and successfully receive a provincial nomination invitation, can obtain additional 600 points toward their CRS Scores. This effectively guarantees them an ITA in subsequent Express Entry Draw.

Canada has already invited 82, 715 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residency so far in 2021. This is almost twice the number of ITAs issued than at the same time last year.

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

CRS dropped 17 points to 432 in new CEC- specific Express Entry Draw on April 1 Total 5000 candidates received ITAs for Canadian PR

EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW #181: APRIL 1, 2021

Canada invited another 5000 Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for Permanent Residency in latest Express Entry Draw on April 1.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score requirement for this draw was 432, which is a reduction of 17 points than the previous CEC-specific draw held on March 18. This is also the third-lowest CRS cut-off for a CEC draw conducted by Canada during the Coronavirus pandemic.

As per the tie-break rule applied by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), only those CEC candidates with minimum score of 432, who had submitted their Express Entry profile before February 16, 2021 at 09:51:22 UTC, received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in this draw.

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration category for foreign workers who have at least one year of full-time (or an equivalent in part-time) skilled, professional or technical work experience in Canada within the last three years and who wish to become permanent residents.

Canadian Experience Class applications are processed through the Express Entry system. Eligible candidates need to first create an online Express Entry profile and receive an ITA before they can make an application for permanent residency.

CEC is an ideal route to Canadian permanent residency for temporary foreign workers. Having obtained Canadian work experience, these individuals get a “head start” against other candidates in the Express Entry pool as it is a highly valued factor under the CRS.

It is a popular option for international students as it offers them the fastest and most simple path to achieving permanent residence after completing a program or course of study at a Canadian educational institution and acquiring required work experience.

In order to meet its ambitious target of welcoming 401,000 economic class immigrants in 2021 amid travel restrictions, IRCC has been holding CEC and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific draws since these candidates are most likely already in Canada.

The total number of invitations issued by IRCC so far this year is already 49,124, which is almost half of its target of new Express Entry admissions in 2021.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Alberta invited 300 Express Entry candidates with CRS Scores as low as 301 to apply for provincial nomination on March 26


 The Canadian province of Alberta released details of its new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw conducted on March 26.

A total of 300 Express Entry candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) in this invitation round.

In order to receive an invite in this draw, candidates just needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 301.

Introduced in 2018, the Alberta Express Entry Stream allows the AINP search the federal Express Entry system for candidates who meet its specific eligibility requirements and invites them to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

It also provides a pathway to permanent residence for eligible Express Entry candidates with strong ties to the province or who are working in an occupation that supports the province’s “economic development and diversification priorities,” among other factors.

Candidates do not require having any job offers in the province to be invited to apply for a provincial nomination through this Stream. However, AINP generally gives priority to candidates who:

  • have a job offer and/or work experience in the province;
  • hold a degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution and a valid job offer; or
  • have a parent, child or sibling already living in the province

During the current Covid-19 pandemic, AINP is only considering those immigration candidates for nomination who are already living and working in Alberta.

Express Entry candidates with a nomination from Alberta, receive an additional 600 points toward their CRS score, which effectively increase their chances to get an invitation to apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence in subsequent Express Entry draw.

Alberta has now invited more than 1000 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far in 2021.

Find out if you are eligible for Canadian immigration!!

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