More than 120,000 Indians obtain Canada PR Visa annually and Canada has one of the biggest Indian Diasporas globally. Indians are suitable for immigration pathways in Canada due to factors like their good proficiency in English, work experience, and education level.
Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reveals that 118, 095 Indians received Canada PR Visas in 2022. It was an increase of 260% in comparison with 2013 when they received 32,828 PR Visas.
Immigration to Canada can require many months and in a few instances years. So it is crucial to be aware of the options and identify the pathway for which you are most qualified. This will maximize your prospects of successful immigration.
Innumerable options for immigration to Canada from India are available. We have here highlighted the top 3 options for skilled workers:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
FSWP can be a good option for Indians seeking to immigrate to Canada. The program permits applicants having work experience to file an application for PR Visa even if they do not have a job offer or connection to Canada.
The program is aimed at skilled workers who can utilize their overseas education, work experience, language proficiency, and other human capital factor for becoming successful in Canada. Specific criteria have to be fulfilled by the applicants.
The Government of Canada’s Express Entry manages FSWP along with 2 other major economic immigration programs. After uploading your profile in the Express Entry system you will be offered a CRS - Comprehensive Ranking System. It is as per your factors such as language proficiency, education, age, etc.
One more major choice for Indian applicants is PNP. Most of the territories and provinces in Canada have a PNP excluding Nunavut and Quebec. It permits these territories and provinces to design immigration programs according to their labor market, economic, and demographic requirements. They can nominate skilled workers for immigration to the respective provinces through PNPs. Every PNP has its individual eligibility requirements to be fulfilled by the candidates.
Candidates in the Express Entry pool can also receive nomination invitations from a province. The candidates who get a nomination through Express Entry will get extra 600 CRS points. It virtually offers assurance for an ITA - Invitation to Apply for Canada PR Visa.
Canada has emerged as among the top destinations for overseas students owing to factors like excellent education quality, employment opportunities after completion of study programs, and affordability.
The top source nation for overseas students residing and studying in Canada in 2022 by December was India accounting for 319, 130 students.
One more advantage of studying in Canada is that overseas students who complete post-secondary education in Canada can have chances of extension of their stay and finally transition to PR status.
Upon completion of studies in Canada such candidates can obtain work experience in Canada by receiving the PGWP - Post-Graduation Work Permit. This based on the academic program can enable working for a maximum of 3 years in Canada.
Moreover, education in Canada can offer an advantage when it comes to receiving PR Visa. This is because several provincial and federal immigration programs value candidates having education and work experience.
Selecting the most suitable immigration program for Canada can be a tricky issue. It is advisable that applicants avail of guidance and consultation from reliable Immigration Experts for navigating through the available programs and application process.
You can connect with ICCRC-accredited Immigration Consultants at premier Canada PR Consultants in Noida New Land Visas to choose the most suitable immigration program for a Canada PR Visa application.
