Canada Immigration Forum

Updated. March 20, 2019 7 Comments

Canada has become known as one of the best destinations for immigration, particularly for Indians. Pakistanis, Philippines, Etc In this article, we bring in you the top five ways that you can Immigrate to Canada whether you wish to move as a student, with a job, or with family.

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IN THIS POST YOU WILL KNOW 5 WAYS TO MIGRATE TO CANADA

Express Entry
PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
STARTUP VISA PROGRAM
STUDY PERMIT

1. EXPRESS ENTRY

Express entry is the quickest way to go into Canada. It is used to manage PR (Permanent Residence) applications for three economic class immigration programs:

It is followed by a point-based rating system, including language, job offer, education, age, work experience, and adaptability. Applicants receive the points based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Applicants achieving equal or above cut-off are granted an invitation to application (ITA). Though a job offer is not mandatory, but it increases points of CRS.

Provincial governments additionally pick up from the pool of express entry. A provincial nomination also increases points. First, you have to create an Express Entry profile. You need the following documents.

Passport or travel document
Language test results
Educational credential assessment report
Provincial nomination (if you have one)
Job offer (if you have any)
Proof of funds

If your Express Entry profile has been accepted, you get into the Express Entry pool of candidates. You will be ranked in the Express Entry pool using a points-based system. Invitation to apply (ITA) is awarded to the candidates having the highest scores in the pool. You are going to have 90 days to submit your application for permanent residence.

2. PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM (PNP)

PNP It is primarily for those applicants who wish to live in a specific province. They are required to have education, skills, and work experience to make a contribution to the economy of that specific province. Provinces are having their own immigration programs that aim certain groups also known as “streams”. Like a specific province may target students, business people or skilled workers.

You can also apply via paper-based process, or by the online process via Express Entry.

Under the paper-based application system, you have to apply for the province for nomination under a non-Express Entry stream. Once nominated, you should submit a paper application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Under the Express Entry process, one way is that you can directly contact a province and apply for nomination. If you are nominated by province then create an Express Entry profile or update the existing one and show that you are nominated.

Or, you can show the provinces you are interested in your Express Entry profile. If you get a “notification of interest”, you can apply to their Express Entry stream.

In either case, you must fulfill the eligibility requirements of the province and must submit an Express Entry profile. If invited to apply, you can submit an application to IRCC.

Following are the province or territory that provide PNP:

*Remember, Quebec does not have a provincial nominee program. It has its own rules for choosing immigrants i.e. Quebec-selected skilled workers

For this, you must apply to the Government of Quebec for a Quebec Selection Certificate. If you get the certificate, you can apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada for permanent residence.

3. FAMILY SPONSORSHIP

Under this, an individual can sponsor his/her family if they are at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.

Following are the family members who are eligible

Spouse, partner, or dependent children
Parents and grandparents
Adopted child
Relatives (With certain conditions)

4. STARTUP VISA PROGRAM

It is for those immigrants who are starting a business in Canada. One can come under this visa on a work permit and apply for a PR visa later, but the work permit must be supported by Canada-based investors.

Eligibility

One must have a qualifying business
Commitment Certificate and Letter of Support from a designated entity showing that business has support
Proficiency in language (English or French)
Sufficient funds for settling in Canada

5. STUDY PERMIT

Canada provides a study permit, a document that allows foreign nationals to study there. You may need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) as a study permit is not a visa. This permit is valid for the length of the study program and extra 90 days.

If you live in China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Senegal, or Vietnam, you can apply online through Student Direct Stream and get a study permit faster. Usually, SDS applications are processed within 20 days.