Migrate to Canada

Canada Immigration – Express Entry

Canada’s Express Entry is the most sought-after immigration program in the world. Launched in 2015, it is the first Canadian immigration program to use a points-based system to assess the eligibility of individuals looking to migrate to Canada.

• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

Immigration to Canada – PNP

The Provincial Nominee Program is the next best option for Canada Immigration. Candidates not qualified in the Express Entry System can opt for this pathway. A PNP nomination adds 600 points to the candidate’s profile, eventually qualifying the candidate for Express Entry.

The Provincial Nomination Program has two categories:

• Enhanced PNPs – Use Express Entry System to draw candidates
• Base PNPs – Operates independently without Express Entry

Under Base PNPs, below is the list of programs to which a candidate can choose to apply:

• Alberta PNP
• British Columbia PNP
• Manitoba PNP
• New Brunswick PNP
• Newfoundland and Labrador PNP
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia PNP
• Ontario PNP
• Prince Edward Island PNP
• Saskatchewan PNP
• Yukon PNP

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

Migrate to Canada – QSWP

Officially referred to as the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP), the Quebec Skilled Worker Program is 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 the Arrima draw.
• Through the QSWP, skilled workers can apply for the Quebec Selection Certificate or Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). Applicants need not have a valid job offer to migrate to Quebec; however, those with a job offer are given higher priority.
• The QSWP is also based on a points-based system like the Express Entry System.
• Quebec has its own eligibility requirements for applying for Permanent Residence and is not part of Canada's PNP.

Canada Immigration Eligibility

Each of the Canadian immigration programs has its own eligibility criteria. Candidates need to meet the below list of eligibility criteria while applying for a Canada PR visa:

• Educational Credential Assessment
• Work experience
• IELTS / PTE / CELPIP score
• French language skills, if migrating to Quebec
• Job offer in Canada (not mandatory)

Canadian Immigration Requirements

The requirements for Canada Immigration are different for different immigration programs. Here is the general list of requirements a candidate has to meet:

• 67/100 in Canada points grid
• Educational Credential Assessment
• IELTS/PTE/CELPIP score
• Proof of funds
• A valid Job offer in Canada (not mandatory)

How can Abroad Ideas help you with Canada Immigration?

• Free eligibility check
• Expert guidance/counseling for Canada Immigration
• Coaching services: Expert CELPIP coaching, IELTS proficiency Coaching
• Free career counseling
• Complete guidance for Canada PR visa
• Job search services to find related jobs in Canada

Canada Immigration Points

Different factors determine your Canada Immigration Points. An applicant needs to score 67 points through the Canada PR points calculator.

Factors that affect	Score points
Age	Maximum 12 points
Education	Maximum 25 points
Language Proficiency	Maximum 28 points (English and French)
Work Experience	Maximum 15 points
Adaptability	Maximum of 10 points
Arranged employment	Additional 10 points (not mandatory).

Canada Immigration Process

Canada’s immigration process follows easy procedures with hundreds of pathways. Migrating through a Canada PR visa gives you access to permanent residency in the country. You will have to go through the Canada PR application process for this.

• Step 1: Get your ECA.
• Step 2: Complete your language ability test scores
• Step 3: Express Entry profile creation
• Step 4: Evaluate your CRS score
• Step 5: Apply for the PNP program
• Step 6: Receive Invitation to Apply (ITA)
• Step 7: Apply for a Canada Visa
• Step 8: Fly to Canada