12 Frequently Asked Questions about Canada Immigration

Canada is known for multicultural diversity, natural beauty, a thriving economy, and a top-quality education system. These are some of the reasons why immigrants choose to apply for Canadian PR & questions about Canada immigration.

12 Common Questions about Canada Immigration from India

1. How do I apply for a PR card?

A permanent resident (PR) card is official proof of your status as a Permanent Resident of Canada. As part of the immigration procedure, new Permanent Resident Canada automatically receives cards by mail upon arriving first in Canada. You need not apply for a PR card. Required documents are filled out by Canadian border officials on your first arrival. It usually takes 3-4 months for the first PR card to arrive by mail.

2. What is a PR visa?

A permanent resident (PR) is someone who has been given permanent resident status but is not a Canadian citizen. Foreign nationals are issued PR visas on passports when they first apply for and receive Permanent Resident Canada. Individuals who are in Canada temporarily like students, or foreign workers/visitors, are not considered Permanent residents of Canada and would not be issued a PR visa.

3. What are the ways to immigrate to Canada?

• Express Entry (EE)-Most popular due to quick processing.
• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) are aimed at individuals having skills, education, and work experience.
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) for skilled foreign workers & international graduates wanting to live and work in Newfoundland, Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.
• Start-up Visa (SUV) for entrepreneurs with skills & innovative ideas.
• Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) for spreading benefits of economic immigration by creating a path to Permanent Resident Canada in consultation with Canada Immigration Consultants in Mumbai.
• Quebec-selected skilled workers.
• Caregivers.
• Self-employed.
  

  4. How do immigrate to Canada as a family?

Your family can immigrate with you to Canada, provided they’re processed for PR as dependents, which includes:

• Spouse/common-law partner
• Dependent child
• Your spouse/common-law partner’s dependent child
• Dependent child of a dependent child.
  

  5. How does one get Canadian Citizenship?

• Be a Permanent Resident of Canada.
• Filed taxes for at least 3 years.
• Pass the citizenship test.
• Prove language skills in English/French.
• Not having a criminal record.
  

  6. How do I create an Express Entry profile?

To create an Express Entry profile under the Express Entry program, one of the most sought-after ways for Permanent residents in Canada, you first need to create an Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) account and submit a profile for formally entering the Express Entry pool of candidates. To create a profile, you need:

• National Occupational Classification (NOC) number
• Education Credential Assessment (ECA)
• Approved language test
  

  7. How do I calculate points for Express Entry?

The Canadian Government has an online tool to calculate the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score-points-based system used by Canadian immigrants for assessing and ranking profiles in the Express Entry pool. Factors evaluated by the tool:

• Skills
• Education
• Language
• Work experience
  

  8. How do I check eligibility for Express Entry?

Express Entry manages applications for the Federal Skilled Worker program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Compare various programs & your eligibility for EE on the Government of Canada site.

9. How can I work in Canada?

There are two types of work permits:

• Open work permit allowing you to work for any employer in Canada.
• Employer-specific work permits specify the employer’s name you can work for, location, and how long you work.
• Apply for International Experience Canada (IEC) known as Working Holiday Visa.
  

  10. How do I find a job in Canada?

Get job-ready by preparing a Canada-style resume and cover letter ahead of time.

• Search job websites like Job Bank, LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, Monster, and Workopolis.
• Network & volunteer via LinkedIn.
• Look for a mentor.
• Immigrant-serving organizations like ACCES Employment & COSTI.
• Contact employment agencies & recruiters.
  

  11. How much does it cost to move to Canada or Permanent Resident in Canada?

• Express Entry & PNP-Individual applicant needs approximately CAD 15,000 for Permanent Resident Canada. Couples need around CAD 20,000; families require between $24,000-CAD 30,000.
• Study permit costs approximately CAD 12,985 excluding tuition fees. International students should also factor in between $ 19,250 and CAD 32,020 per tuition year.
• Working Holiday Visa-Average cost is approximately CAD 3,350.
  

  12. What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widespread language tests for Canadian newcomers involving two forms of testing:

• General Training test necessary for Express Entry into Permanent Resident Canada determined by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
• Academic test for proving English proficiency.

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