WHY CANADA?

• Welcoming 432,000 PRs in 2022
• More than 10 lakh job vacancies
• Easy immigration policies
• Free healthcare facilities
• High standard of living

Build A New Life In Canada

Canada is one of the world’s leading destinations for migrate overseas.

Cosmopolitan to the core, along with a high quality of life and stable economy make Canada one of the best countries to live in.

With a high demand for migrants, Canada has opened its doors to individuals with the right skills and talent to give the country a distinctive edge on the global platform.

About Canada

The origin of the word Canada can be traced back to kanata, meaning settlement or village. Canada is the second-largest country in the world area-wise, after Russia. Almost two-fifths of the continent of North America is occupied by Canada.

Even with the great size of the country, Canada is among the most sparsely populated countries in the world. Welcoming immigrants from all over the world, Canada has come to be a prominent model multicultural society. Moreover, Canada has a wealth of intellectual capital and natural resources.

Canada is officially bilingual, with the English and French languages enjoying an equal footing in the country. Ottawa in Ontario province is the official capital of Canada.

Prominent cities in Canada –

• Toronto, Ontario
•  Montreal, Quebec
• Laval, Quebec
• Vancouver, British Columbia
• Edmonton, Alberta
• Calgary, Alberta
• Ottawa, Ontario
• Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Mississauga, Ontario
• Hamiliton, Ontario
• Brampton, Ontario

WHY MIGRATE TO CANADA?

There are many reasons that make Canada a leading destination for migrate overseas –

• High demand for skilled immigrant talent
• A simple immigration process (as against other English-speaking countries)
• Free education and healthcare
• Safe country
• Vibrant cities
• As per a recent study of new immigrants, around 92% of newcomers to Canada found their community to be welcoming.

Canada Immigration Process

Canada has among the world’s most streamlined immigration programs. There are multiple pathways by which one can migrate overseas to Canada. These include:

• Express Entry
• Quebec Selected Workers Program
• Provincial Nominee Program
• As an Entrepreneur/self-employed person
• For family
• As an Investor

The list of programs is dynamic and can change at any point of time. Each of these programs comes with its own set of application criteria and is targeted at a specific category of applicants.

Express Entry

Canada’s Express Entry is the most sought-after immigration programs in the world.

Launched in 2015, Express Entry is said to be the first immigration program to use a points-based system for assessing the eligibility of individuals looking to migrate to Canada.

• The federal department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) handles Express Entry submissions.
• The visa processing time under this program can extend up to six months or less.
• 67 points will be needed to create an Express Entry profile.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

If you opt for the PNP to apply for your PR visa, these are the steps:

• You must apply in the province or region where you desire to settle.
• You could be nominated by the province to apply for a PR visa if your profile meets the eligibility criteria.
• You can apply for your PR visa after you are nominated by a province.

When making your application under the PNP, you can choose a province from where it will be easy to get a nomination based on your profile.

A provincial nomination under Canadian PNP can help you in two ways – (1) make you eligible to apply for your permanent residence directly to IRCC, and (2) automatically get you CRS 600 as ‘additional’ points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)

Officially referred to as the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP), the Quebec Skilled Worker Program if for you if you intend to immigrate to Quebec permanently to work.

An interest in immigrating to Quebec must be declared as the first part of the process. Those with the training and professional skills to facilitate their job integration in the province are then selected by Quebec and issued an invitation to apply.

• Invitation rounds by Quebec are held through the Arrima Portal. As such, provincial draws by Quebec are also referred to as Arrima draw.
• Through the QSWP skilled workers can apply for the Quebec Selection Certificate or Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). It is not necessary for applicants to have a valid job offer in order to migrate to Quebec. However, those with a job offer are given higher priority.
• Th QSWP is also based on a points-based system like the Express Entry System.
• Quebec is not a part of Canadian PNP and the federal Express Entry system of Canada.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO CANADA?

Each of the Canada immigration programs has its own criteria. However, there are nonetheless a few things in common across all permanent residence submissions.

Typically, migration applications are assessed on:

• Educational background
• Professional profile
• Your IELTS/CELPIP score
• French language skills, if migrating to Quebec
• References & legal documentation
• Canadian employment documentation

How to immigrate through Canada PR?

Migrating through Canada PR visa, gives you access for permanent residency. For this you will have to go through the Canada PR application process. The Canada PR visa is a points-based system.

Canada offers different immigration programs through which you can apply for permanent residency status. Among these the most popular are:

• Express Entry Program
• Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
• Business Immigration Program
• Family class Immigration
• Experience class Immigration

List of factors that determine CRS score for Canada PR

There are different factors that determines your CRS score. These include:

• Age
• Education
• Experience
• Language Skills
• Arranged Employment In Canada [LMIA Approved]
• Adaptability

2022-2024 Immigration Levels Plan

Canada increases its target to 432,000 immigrants in 2022 under Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. Over the coming three years, Canada will target the following number of new immigrant landings:

• 2022: 431,645 permanent residents
• 2023: 447,055 permanent residents
• 2024: 451,000 permanent residents

Immigration Class	2022	2023	2024
Economic	241,850	253,000	267,750
Family	105,000	109,500	113,000
Refugee	76,545	74,055	62,500
Humanitarian	8,250	10,500	7,750
Total	431,645	447,055	451,000

Migrate to Canada through Express Entry

	Express Entry Programs
	Federal Skilled Worker Program	Canadian Experience Class	Federal Skilled Trades Program
	Eligibility Criteria:
Language skills:	✓CLB 7	✓CLB 7 if your NOC is 0 or A	✓CLB 5 for speaking and listening
(English or French skills)		✓CLB 5 if your NOC is B	✓CLB 4 for reading and writing
Work Experience: (Type/Level &Amount)	–	✓Canadian Experience in NOCs	✓Canadian Experience in skilled trade
	✓One year continuous within the last 10 years	✓One year in Canada in the last 3 years	✓Two years within last 5 years
Job offer:	Selection criteria (FSW) points for a  job offer.	Not Applicable	A full time job offer for at least 1 year
Education:	Secondary education required.	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
	Extra points for your post-secondary education.
IRCC Time Lines:	ECA Credential Assessment: Upon submission of documents to designated authorities 8 to 20 weeks.
	Express Entry Profile: Express Entry Profile is valid for 1 year from the date of submission.
	PR Application: Upon receiving ITA client  must submit  supporting documents within 60 days.
	PR Visa: Upon submission of PR application the visa processing time is 6 months.
	PR Visa: PR visa is valid for 5 years.

PHASE WISE PROCESS TIMELINES & COSTS:

PHASE WISE PROCESS TIMELINES & COSTS:
Phase	Process	Description	Designated Authority	TAT (Turn Around Time)	Fees Applicable
Phase 1	Step 1	An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify your foreign education is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada. It is valid for 5 years.	WES	6-8 Weeks	CAD$305
					[CAD$ 220 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
					CAD$ 275
			IQAS	20 Weeks	[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
					CAD$ 285
					[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
			ICAS	20 Weeks	CAD$ 275
					[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
			ICES	8 – 10 Weeks	CAD$ 210 + CAD$ 102 for Courier
					CAD$ 310 Fee + CAD$ 190 SVR + CAD$ 120 for ECA
					CAD$ 340 Fee + CAD$ 685 Evaluation
			CES	12 Weeks	IELTS: INR 15,500
			MCC (Doctors)	15 Weeks	CELPIP: INR 10,845 [plus taxes]
			PEBC (Pharmacists)	15 Weeks	TEF: variable
	Step 2	English or French Language Test	IELTS /CELPIP /TEF	Within 4 weeks	No Fee
					Varies based on Provinces.
					Application Fees per Applicant – CAD$ 850
Phase 2	Step 1	EOI – Expression Of Interest	IRCC	Your Profile will be valid for 12 months.	RPRF Fees for Applicant & Spouse – CAD$ 515
	Step 2	PNP – Provincial Nomination Program	Provincial Authorities	Varies based on Provinces	Biometrics – CAD$ 85 per person
Phase 3	Step 1	Invitation To Apply – ITA	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	60 Days	Medical Fee – As applicable
	Step 2	Passport Submission and PR Visa	Main Applicant + Spouse + Children	Up to 30 days	VFS fee as applicable

*Note: Table last updated on 7th May 2022

Disclaimer: For IELTS/CELPIP fees may change without prior notice.

Job Trends in Canada

Occupation	Average Salary in CAD
Sales Representative	$52,000 to $64,000
Accountant	$63,000 to $75,000
Engineering Project Manager	$74,000 to $92,000
Business Analyst	$73,000 to $87,000
IT Project Manager	$92,000 to $114,000
Account Manager	$75,000 to $92,000
Software Engineer	$83,000 to $99,000
Human Resources	$59,000 to $71,000
Customer Service Representative	$37,000 to $43,000
Administrative Assistant	$37,000 to $46,000

EXPRESS ENTRY DRAWS IN 2022

Express Entry in 2022
Total draws: 18
Total ITAs: 21039
Draw No.	Invited	Date of Draw	CRS cut-off	ITAs issued
#230	All-program candidates	August 31, 2022	516	2,750
#229	All-program candidates	August 17, 2022	525	2,250
#228	All-program candidates	August 3, 2022	533	2,000
#227	All-program candidates	July 20, 2022	542	1,750
#226	All-program candidates	July 6, 2022	557	1,500
#225	PNP candidates	June 22, 2022	752	636
#224	PNP candidates	June 8, 2022	796	932
#223	PNP candidates	May 27, 2022	741	590
#222	PNP candidates	May 11, 2022	753	545
#221	PNP candidates	April 27, 2022	772	829
#220	PNP candidates	April 13, 2022	782	787
#219	PNP candidates	March 30, 2022	785	919
#218	PNP candidates	March 16, 2022	754	924
#217	PNP candidates	March 02, 2022	761	1047
#216	PNP candidates	February 16, 2022	710	1082
#215	PNP candidates	February 02, 2022	674	1,070
#214	PNP candidates	January 19, 2022	745	1,036
#213	PNP candidates	January 5, 2022	808	392
Total				21,039

 

ALL CANADA PNP DRAWS IN 2022

All PNP draws in 2022
Total no. of candidates: 33018
Total draws:106
Date	Province	No. of draws	No. of candidates
August 30, 2022	British Columbia	5	1067
August 30, 2022	Ontario	2	810
August 26, 2022	Manitoba	2	698
August 25, 2022	Saskatchewan	3	2042
August 18, 2022	PEI	1	121
July 28, 2022	Saskatchewan	5	2923
July 28, 2022	Manitoba	2	721
July 27, 2022	Ontario	3	790
July 26, 2022	British Columbia	4	660
July 21, 2022	PEI	1	165
June 30, 2022	Manitoba	2	494
June 29, 2022	Ontario	4	2230
June 28, 2022	British Columbia	4	615
June 16, 2022	Alberta	1	150
June 16, 2022	PEI	1	136
May 31, 2022	British Columbia	5	853
May 20, 2022	PEI	1	153
May 19, 2022	Alberta	1	100
May 5, 2022	Saskatchewan	1	198
May 05, 2022	Manitoba	1	315
April 28, 2022	Ontario	2	1335
April 26, 2022	British Columbia	4	685
April 21, 2022	Manitoba	2	526
April 21, 2022	PEI	1	141
April 14, 2022	Alberta	1	250
March 30, 2022	Ontario	3	2409
March 29, 2022	British Columbia	5	935
March 23, 2022	Manitoba	2	311
March 22, 2022	Alberta	2	700
March 17, 2022	PEI	1	141
March 8, 2022	Saskatchewan	3	414
February 28, 2022	Ontario	9	3349
February 24, 2022	Manitoba	2	551
February 22, 2022	British Columbia	4	624
February 17, 2022	PEI	1	117
February 8, 2022	Nova Scotia	1	278
February 01, 2022	Alberta	1	400
January 27, 2022	Manitoba	2	443
January 27, 2022	Ontario	3	2618
January 25, 2022	British Columbia	4	714
January 20, 2022	PEI	1	132
January 18, 2022	Alberta	2	600
January 12, 2022	Saskatchewan	1	104
Total		106	33018