How Can I Immigrate to Canada from India?

Indians planning to immigrate to Canada may gain an edge in over 100 immigration pathways. With Express Entry Stream, Provincial Nominee Programs, sponsorship choices, Business Immigration Programs, and other migration pathways, the country has potential and the most popular immigration routes for the migrants like Indians.

If you wish to immigrate to Canada from India this year, you must know the following immigration programs covered under the categories: Economic class, Family class, and Refugees.

Express Entry

Canada’s Express Entry immigration program is the virtual and the most popular option for newcomers who apply under:

The ones with the highest scores are invited to apply for permanent residence and receive their PR status as soon as six months later.

Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a popular pathway for skilled international workers to immigrate to Canada. The qualified candidates with provincial nominations get an Invitation to apply (ITA) and are rewarded with permanent resident status.

There are two main programs for attaining permanent resident status through the PNP:

  • The Base programs
  • The Enhanced programs.

Different provincial nominee programs have varying eligibility criteria for Canada’s ten provinces, except Quebec and Nunavut.

Family-class sponsorship

Canadian citizens and permanent residents have the opportunity to sponsor their loved ones for immigration via certain programs such as:

  • Spousal Sponsorship
  • Parent and Grandparent sponsorship
  • Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
  • Dependent Child Sponsorship
  • Other Sponsorship Programs

Canadian Work or Study Experience

A Canadian work or study experience offers a chance to Indians who wish to immigrate to Canada. If you wish to study in Canada, you will require a study permit. To stand eligible, the candidate must require a Canadian education from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). There are two types of work permit programs in Canada:

  • The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
  • The International Mobility Program (IMP)

Austin Campbell

Austin has been quite active in the immigration arena since 2010. He has authored over 250 immigration publications, given over 70 presentations, and organized numerous events featuring federal and provincial immigration ministers and leaders from other sectors. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Durham University.
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