With an increase of 15.9% just between 2001 and 2011, the number of South African immigrants in Canada has significantly increased. About 40,500 South Africans were living in Canada as of 2022, and between 2006 and 2015, 11265 more south Africans immigrated to Canada as permanent residents.
You need to be eligible for the requirements for one of the open immigration programs if you wish to move to Canada. Provincial and federal programs make up the division of these. See if you are eligible for one of the following federal programs before applying:
- Family Class
- Federal Skilled Workers Program
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Federal Skilled Trade Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Applying for Canadian permanent residency status is possible if you meet the immigration requirements. Only those individuals who wish to submit the application for any one of these programs- Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Program, Federal Skilled Tradesperson, or Skilled workers can submit the online application through Express Entry. Applications for the Family Class must still be filed on paper and sent by mail or courier.
The various Canadian provinces individually run their own provincial programs. Applications for provincial nominees go through two procedures. Prior to submitting your request for permanent residency status in Canada through the Express Entry system, you must first be nominated by a Canadian territory or province. The majority of provinces select people who have a history of living in their region, have completed education or employment there, or have close family ties there. Some provinces will offer anyone who exhibits interest in relocating to and working in their region, but the candidate must already be registered in the Express Entry program. Each immigration program has a unique set of qualifying standards and documentation needs.
If you want to be a part of the Family Class, you must have a Canadian sponsor who is at least 18 years old and is:
- Grandchild
- Spouse / Common-Law Partner / Conjugal Partner
- Child
- Parents
- Children under 18 who are orphaned siblings, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren and who are not married or in a common-law relationship.
In the event that the sponsor does not have any other living relatives or relatives who are Canadian citizens or Registered Indians, they may sponsor one of the other qualified relatives.
You must satisfy each requirement to be eligible to apply to work for the federal government as a skilled worker:
- Full-time employment for one year in qualifying employment.
- has the ability to reach 67 points or more based on the evaluating parameters (education, work experience, age, education, adaptability).
- Possess a CLB 7 or above across the board after writing and passing an official English language test.
- acquire an evaluation of your educational credentials.
- Depending on the size of your family, you should have an appropriate amount of compensation money on hand.
You must fulfill all of the requirements listed below to be eligible for federal skilled trades employment:
- Candidates have to demonstrate two years or more full-time employment inside a profession that qualifies in the five years prior to your application.
- Candidates must have been employed full-time for at least a year, or they must get a Canadian Trades Credential.
- Acquire a CLB 5 in both speaking and listening and a CLB 4 in writing and reading on an approved English language test that you took and successfully passed.
- Candidates must have the required compensation money on hand according to the size of their family.
Each prerequisite indicated below must be satisfied in order to qualify for enrollment in the Canadian Experience Class:
- You must have at least the equivalent of 12 months’ worth of full-time work experience in a Canadian qualifying occupation over the three years prior to the date of your application.
- While you were in Canada with the correct permission, you gained your work experience there.
- You didn’t complete your job experience while working for yourself or attending school full time.
- According to the size of your family, have the appropriate amount of settlement money.
The following requirements must be satisfied in order to be eligible as a provincial nominee:
- An English language test was written by you.
- A province or territory in Canada has granted you a nomination credential.
- You have enough settlement money on hand, depending on the size of your family.
If you’ve verified your eligibility for any of the open immigration programs, you will be from the selection list predicated on your CRS score if you’re applying via Express Entry. This depends on a number of variables, including your age, education, proficiency levels, work experience, a combination of several characteristics, and, if relevant, the linguistic and professional background of your spouse. Your Permanent Residency visa should be granted to you within six months of being chosen from the Express Entry pool. Your application will list your common-law spouse and any minor children who are dependent on you.
The following is a list of related expenses for a ZAR application:
- Police Clearances – R 97
- Language Test – R 2,400
- Associated Courier Fees – R 500
- Medical Examination – R 2,114
- Educational Credential Assessment – R 3,500
When considering submitting an application for Canadian permanent Residence, it’s important to confirm that neither you nor any supporting family and friends are prohibited from entering Canada. You might not be allowed admission for the following reasons among others:
- Your security is at risk in Canada.
- You’re associated with organized crime.
- You broke either the law internationally or with regard to human rights.
- You’ve got a criminal history.
- You suffer from a medical condition that would place an unreasonably high demand on the Canadian healthcare system, be persistent, contagious, or both.
- On your immigration application, you gave false information or fabricated supporting documentation.
