How to Immigrate to Canada from India

More than one million Indians have come to Canada from cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, and Chennai. Because of Canada's target driven immigration regulations, multiple immigration programs, and labor shortages, foreign individuals and their families have found it relatively simple to relocate to Canada and build better lives for themselves.

Indians in Canada have superior living and working conditions, particularly in terms of greater salaries, job satisfaction, and personal development. In addition, families benefit from Canada's outstanding public healthcare and education system, which is available to all permanent residents and citizens.

3 Steps to Immigrate to Canada From India

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

There are numerous options to come to Canada from India, including sponsorship through the Family Class program (where a permanent resident or citizen pays for your voyage) or temporary work in the nation. The most popular ways, however, have to be the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the federal Express Entry programs, which allow you to settle fast and directly.

Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) was designed to address specific labour market concerns happening on the ground in 11 of Canada’s 13 provinces and territories. Each of these has its own set of streams for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers in various occupations.

Express Entry System

The Express Entry system was created in 2015 to encapsulate all three federal programs which are aimed at skilled and experienced workers. These programs are the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. All successful applicants are processed within six months or less, which is why it is such a popular pathway.

Applications start by creating an online profile through the Express Entry system. This profile is scored according to criteria under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) and entered into the Express Entry pool. The highest-scoring candidates are selected and issued with Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence during draws that typically happen every two weeks.

CRS Criteria Awards Points For:

• Age
• CLB Language proficiency (English and French)
• Level of Education (In and outside Canada)
• Work Experience (In and outside Canada)
• Arranged employment
• Provincial Nomination achieved
• Siblings living in Canada as permanent residents/citizens
• Your spouse’s profile (if married)

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

The Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador make up the Atlantic regions of Canada. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) has three immigration programs designed for foreign nationals to apply through to immigrate to Canada and settle in these four beautiful provinces. The programs are the Atlantic High-Skilled & Intermediate Skilled Programs, and the Atlantic International Graduate Program.

You will need a valid job offer from a designated employer situated in one of the four participating provinces. The job offer must be for a full time, paid position, and must be for at least one year’s work.

Student and Work Permits

Thousands of Indians live in Canada temporarily either by working or studying in the country. This gives them an automatic edge when applying to immigrate to Canada because Canadian work experience and education counts a lot towards your permanent residency points or officially known as your CRS score.

The higher your score, the better your chances of immigrating to Canada from India. More than that, studying and working in Canada opens more doors to immigration options and visas. For example, international graduates can apply for Post-Graduate Work Permits to work anywhere in Canada to kickstart their careers. Some students with qualifying degrees, such as medical graduates can apply to Provincial Nomination Programs in the province they studied to acquire permanent residency visas.

The study permit is a document that the IRCC provides to foreign nationals that authorizes them to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. To study in Canada, most foreign nationals require a study permit.

Canada has two types of work permits. An open work permits which lets you work anywhere in any career in Canada, and an employer-specific work permit which allows you to work in Canada under certain restrictions such as who and how long you can work for

Before you can apply to immigrate to Canada, you’ll need to check your eligibility. You’ll have to check the requirements for the program of your choice. However, with over 100 visa and immigration options available, you might need some assistance.

Contact one of our professional consultants today to check your eligibility for Canada’s top immigration and temporary resident visas.

Step 2: Gather All Your Documents

Before you can submit your application for any of these visas, you need to gather a fair amount of information to show Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC, that you are eligible to live in Canada. While each visa has their own requirements generally speaking you will need to produce the following:

• Valid Passport
• Proof of work experience
• Education history
• Proof of fundsFlax
• Police clearance certificate
• Medical certificates
• Valid job offer (if required)
• Any supporting documents required that’s specific to a visa, like a sponsorship letter, marriage certificate, birth certificate, and more

Because our professional consultants guide you through the entire immigration process, they can assist you in finding out exactly which documents you need. Our professionals can help you with this and more.

Step 3: Pay the Visa Fees and Apply

When you submit your application, you also need to pay a fee. Fees vary depending on what visa you are applying for. For example, Economic Immigration Processing Fees are currently $1,365 for the principal applicant and another $1,365 for a spouse.

Once you have all your documents and paid teh fees you can submit your application, or have our professionals submit on your behalf to ensure all your paperwork is in order.

Why Choose Canada?

Healthcare & Education

In every province and territory of Canada, residents benefit from the national schemes which include free public healthcare and basic education. Canada’s education system is also world-renowned for its high quality and following high school, your children will have access to some of the world’s best universities.

Job Vacancies

There are over 1 million job vacancies in Canada. These jobs all across the National Occupation Classification (NOC) TEER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, meaning that you are sure to find something to suit your background and skill set.

Safety & Happiness

Canada is statistically one of the safest places to live in the world, ranking 10th on the Global Peace Index. Canada had a score of 96.7 out of 100 for safety in the U.S. News 2021 Best Countries Report.

You can find out more about Canada’s world-renowned safety here.

How Can We Help You?

Our service gives you an accurate assessment of your eligibility for one of the over 100 programs the Canadian government offers. We have great Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) who are trained at one of the only recognized bodies when it comes to giving paid advice about Canadian immigration. If you are found eligible, you will receive help gathering and submitting documents and a personalized immigration strategy for your selected avenue toward permanent residence.

FAQs

What are the top jobs for Indians in Canada?

Canada has many job opportunities for Indian people across the country. According to Linked In, Indians move to Canada as doctors, engineers, pharmacists, dentists, IT managers and Marketing managers and more!

Is it difficult to get work as an Indian in Canada?

If you work in a high-demand field, it will be simpler to get work in Canada. If you want to settle in Canada, you should examine your eligibility for PR, as becoming a permanent residence would increase your chances of finding work in Canada.

Is life good in Canada?

Canada is frequently ranked as one of the greatest places to live. The country is often lauded for its affordability, availability to education and health care, political stability, individual liberty, and environmental preservation. Life in Canada as an Indian provides a higher level of living, easier access to great healthcare and education, and peace of mind. However, you will have to deal with greater living costs and chilly weather.