Canadian immigration is not quite easy and is a long and not-so-pocket-friendly process. What if we gave you a faster and cheaper way to immigrate to Canada.
Finding the right immigration visa or program can be challenging, especially when you’re not only handling your daily expenses but also looking forward to building a life in Canada.
Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already released its new immigration criteria for the next three years and is planning to invite 1.23 million newcomers to join its community by 2023.
Here are some of the fastest ways to immigrate to Canada.
EXPRESS ENTRY: Express entry is the fastest way to enter Canada. It is used to manage PR applications for three economic class immigration programs:
To create an Express Entry profile for that following documents are required
- Passport or travel document
- Language test results
- Educational credential assessment report
- Provincial nomination (if you have one)
- Written job offer from an employer in Canada (if you have one), proof of work experience, certificate of qualification in a trade occupation issued by a Canadian province or territory (if you have one)
- Proof of funds
Express Entry profile is accepted once you get into the pool of candidates. You will be ranked in the Express Entry pool using a points-based system. Once your application is accepted you will have 90 days to submit your application for permanent residence.
PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
It is mainly for those candidates who want to live in a particular province or territory. They must have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy of the province or territory of their choice. Provinces have their own immigration programs that target certain groups also known as “streams”.
The following provinces are offering PNP:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Family Sponsorship: An individual can sponsor his/her family under this program if they are at least 18 years old and a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or a citizen of Indian origin who is residing in Canada under the Canadian Indian Act.
Startup Visa Program: This program is for those immigrants who are starting their own business in Canada. One can come under the startup visa on a work permit and then later apply for a PR visa, but the work permit must be supported by Canada-based investors.
The eligibility criteria:
The candidate must have a qualifying business
Commitment Certificate and Letter of Support from a designated entity showing that the business has support
Proficiency in language (English or French)
Sufficient funds for settling in Canada
Study Permit
Canada provides a study permit, a document that allows foreign nationals to study there. The candidate may need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) as the study permit is not a visa. This permit is valid for the length of the study program and extra 90 days.
