Canada is attracting over 300,000 immigrants from countries as close as the USA and as far east as India. These immigrants from English speaking countries have a major advantage in the process and gain major points if they learn a little French or have a 3 year degree.
Canada has become the top immigration destination because of its strong economy, high quality of life and a culture of welcoming immigrants. Now that the Canada immigration strike is over combined with Canada embassy fees as low as $100 for a Visa application now is the best time to apply.
If you’re planning to try and win a Provincial Nomination Program PNP Draw, you’re going to want to search through the lists of demanding jobs in Canada posted by the province where you want to live.
Timeline
- Temporary Residence Visa: 6-12 months
- Permanent Resident: 6-18 months
- Citizenship: Permanent Residence +3-5 years
Visas for Temporary Residence in Canada
- Study Permit: Students are accepted to an accredited Canadian College or University program as an international student..
- Work Permit: You find a job and the employer is willing to pay for the application process and wait for it to be approved and hold the job until you arrive. This requires the employer to pay for a Labour Market Impact Assesment LMIA.
Residence & Citizenship – Settle in Canada Permanently
Express Entry: This is the path to Permanent Residence in Canada, it’s a points based system that favors individuals with skills in French and English, a minimum of a 3 year degree and the younger the better. Winning a PNP Draw for an in demand job can balance out low points in education and age. Start your Express Entry profile right now and determine your score.
- French Language Proficiency: To be selected you will need proficiency in either English or French, if you’re already proficient in English and you learn a basic level of French you become eligible for more points and some special programs if you chose to settle in a province outside of Quebec.
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Skilled workers that are listed as demanding jobs by each province can earn you major points in the immigration process if you’re lucky enough to win the PNP Draw.
- Family Sponsorship: Individuals who have a family member who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident gain eligibility by having these ties in Canada.
Your completed Express Entry profile will be entered into a draw from which candidates with a score above the cut-off for that cycle will be invited to apply for permanent residence. In the interim, you can work on improving your language skills, search for an in demand job in Canada and even complete a degree.
Citizenship
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have been a permanent resident for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years before the date you apply
- Have filed your income taxes for at least 3 of the last 5 years
- Meet the language requirements (English or French)
- Pass a citizenship test
- Not be under a removal order
Additional Resources
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
- Canada.ca – Immigrate to Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html
- Reddit – Moving to Canada: https://www.reddit.com/r/MovingToCanada/
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