Saudi Arabians tend to immigrate to Canada due to the infinite job possibilities, booming economy, and flourishing sectors, including IT, fields concerning engineering, health, and science.
Accomplishing several factors such as English proficiency, educational qualification, work experience, and residents of Saudi Arabia makes one eligible for the Canadian immigration programs.
Usually, people immigrate from Saudi Arabia to Canada through the economic class of skilled workers. FSWP and the PNP are extremely prominent alternatives used by Saudi Arabian residents.
Federal Skilled Worker Program
(FSWP) The Federal Skilled Worker Program is seen as the most appropriate option for a Saudi Arabian candidate living overseas and interested in immigration. Candidates possessing Canadian work experience can apply to the Federal Skilled Worker Program for permanent residence. They might do so without needing a job offer or any links with Canada.
To qualify for the FSWP eligibility, candidates must fulfill the minimum requirements concerning work experience, language proficiency, and education.
- Complete one year of continuous full-time work experience on paid terms in the previous ten years. The occupation must be a skilled one and classified under NOC.
- Language proficiency meets the Canadian Language Benchmark score of 7 in French and English. The score must cater to all four language aspects: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Reports related to Education Credential Assessment, Canadian educational credentials such as certificates and degrees, or foreign credentials.
- A minimum score of 67 points related to the six selection parameters set for immigration by IRCC.
- Having sufficient finances to support family members seeking to settle in the country.
Express Entry, the online application system, comprises three main economic class immigration programs. The Federal Skilled Worker Program requires a candidate to first become eligible for it. They can further upload their Express Entry profile on IRCC’s website. After uploading the profile, the candidate receives a score under the Comprehensive Ranking System by clearing all eligibility factors including age, work experience, education, language proficiency, and human capital characteristics.
IRCC sends invitations to candidates with superior ranks to apply for PR. Express Entry continues to be the fastest route available to candidates to acquire Canadian permanent residency. It targets to welcome 110,000 new permanent residents by 2024.
Provincial Nominee Program
Saudi Arabian candidates seeking Canadian immigration have another immigration pathway known as the Provincial Nominee Program. Provinces and territories in Canada generally function through PNPs. These provinces and territories send nominations to skilled worker candidates for immigration purposes. PNP is beneficial because it permits the provinces and territories to function through separate immigration routes suitable for their demographic and labor market requirements.
Saudi Arabian candidates can apply to immigrate to Canada using the PNP, provided they clear the eligibility criteria. These candidates can even choose the Express Entry pool and further receive an invitation to apply for a nomination. The province will be choosing candidates from the Express Entry pool.
If a candidate receives a nomination under Express Entry, he will get an additional 600 points under CRS. Receiving these extra points indicates that the candidates will also receive an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residency through the upcoming Express Entry draw.
