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Canada is one of the most attractive countries
to migrate to for skilled migrant workers.
It has a very cosmopolitan outlook, high
quality of living, offers its residents social security benefits, and has a
flourishing economy -all of which make this North American country one of the
best in the world to live in.
- The vast demand for migrant talent
- An easy immigration process as compared to most of its other counterparts
- Free healthcare and education
- Safe and harmonious country
- Many recent studies of new immigrants in Canada found that more than 90% had reported
- being warmly welcomed in their new homeland.
Canada Immigration Process
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Quebec Selected Workers Program
- Investor
- Family
- Entrepreneurs/self-employed individuals
- The Express Entry program is managed by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
- (IRCC), a department of the government of Canada.
- The time taken to process visas under this program can take up to six months or less.
- Candidates need to get 67 points to be eligible to create a profile in the Express Entry program.
Canada Express Entry 2022:
| Express Entry in 2022 | ||||
| Total draws: 22 | ||||
| Total ITAs: 37,039 | ||||
| Draw No. | Invited | Date of Draw | CRS cut-off | ITAs issued |
| #234 | All-program candidates | October 26, 2022 | 496 | 4,750 |
| #233 | All-program candidates | October 12, 2022 | 500 | 4,250 |
| #232 | All-program candidates | September 28, 2022 | 504 | 3,750 |
| #231 | All-program candidates | September 15, 2022 | 516 | 2,750 |
| #230 | All-program candidates | August 31, 2022 | 511 | 3,250 |
| #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 2, 2022 | 761 | 1047 |
| #216 | PNP candidates | February 16, 2022 | 710 | 1082 |
| #215 | PNP candidates | February 02, 2022 | 674 | 1070 |
| #214 | PNP candidates | January 19, 2022 | 745 | 1036 |
| #213 | PNP candidates | January 5, 2022 | 808 | 392 |
| Total | 28,039 | |||
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP):
- You need to apply in the province or territory you wish to live in.
- You need to be nominated by the province/territory to be able to apply for a PR visa, provided your profile meets the requirements for eligibility.
- You need to apply for a PR visa once a province/territory nominates you.
- You will become eligible to apply for a permanent residence (PR) straight away at the IRCC.
- You are automatically awarded 600 points additionally under the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
All PNP Draws in 2022:
| All PNP draws in 2022 | |||
| Total no. of candidates: 46,030 | |||
| Total draws:129 | |||
| Date | Province | No. of draws | No. of Candidates |
| October 25, 2022 | Ontario | 1 | 642 |
| October 20, 2022 | PEI | 1 | 204 |
| October 12, 2022 | British Columbia | 2 | 618 |
| September 27, 2022 | British Columbia | 4 | 1,299 |
| September 15, 2022 | British Columbia | 2 | 714 |
| September 29, 2022 | British Columbia | 6 | 5229 |
| September 15, 2022 | British Columbia | 1 | 147 |
| September 28, 2022 | British Columbia | 6 | 4159 |
| August 30, 2022 | British Columbia | 5 | 1,067 |
| August 30, 2022 | Ontario | 2 | 810 |
| August 26, 2022 | Manitoba | 2 | 698 |
| August 25, 2022 | Saskatchewan | 3 | 2,042 |
| August 18, 2022 | PEI | 1 | 121 |
| July 28, 2022 | Saskatchewan | 5 | 2,923 |
| 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 5, 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 1, 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 | 129 | 46,030 | |
Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
Known officially as the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP), the QSWP is meant for you if you- Arrima Portal holds the invitation rounds for Quebec. Provincial draws of Quebec are, therefore, also known as the Arrima draw.
- The QSWP allows skilled workers to apply for the Quebec Selection Certificate, known in
- Quebec as Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). Under this program, applicants need not have a job offer to settle in Quebec. But those having a job offer will definitely have the edge over their counterparts who don’t.
- Just like the Express Entry program, QSWP is also based on a system based on points.
- Do note that Quebec is neither a part of the federal Express Entry system nor the PNP of Canada.
- Educational qualifications
- Professional background
- Your proficiency in English or French, based on your score in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) exam
- Proficiency in the French language, if migrating to the French-speaking province of Quebec
- Legal documents and references
- Canada’s employment documents
Migrating with a Canadian PR
- Age
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience
- Proficiency in English or French
- Employment arranged in Canada that needs to be approved as per Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
- Flexibility
Immigration Levels Plan For 2022-2024
Canada has increased the number of immigrants it will welcome in 2022 to 432,000 as per Immigration Levels Plan 2022-2024. Over the next three years, Canada intends to allow immigrants numbering more than 1.3 million:
- For 2022, more than 431,000 new permanent residents
- For 2023, about 447,000 new permanent residents
- For 2024, about 451,000 new permanent residents
Other Visas
Eligibility Points Calculator
Language skills (28 points)
You can obtain a maximum 28 points for your language skills assessed for writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Education (25 points)
You can score a maximum of 25 Canadian immigration points for your education. If you have an overseas education you must have an ECA report from an authorized agency.
Work experience (15 points)
You can obtain points for the number of years you worked full-time that was paid and a minimum 30 hours weekly. An equal amount of part-time work is also eligible. You can obtain a maximum 15 points for this factor, as quoted by Canada.
Age (12 points)
You can obtain a maximum of 12 points if your age is 18-35 years. The age calculation is done from the day your application is received.
Arranged employment (10 points)
You can also obtain Canada immigration points for a job offer of a minimum of 1-year from an employer in Canada. You must get this offer prior to submitting an application for arriving in Canada as a federal skilled worker.
Adaptability (10 points)
You will be offered points based on your past study, work, and relatives in Canada. Your Common-Law-Partner or Spouse if immigrating to Canada with you can also incur additional points under the adaptability factor.
Total IRCC draws - 2
Total ITAs - 1,568
Note. PNP nomination=600 CRS points
| Draw No. | Invited. | CRS cut-off. | ITAs issued. |
|---|---|---|---|
| #225 | PNP candidates | 752 | 636 |
| #224 | PNP candidates | 796 | 932 |
Steps to apply for the express entry program
canada-pr has one of the world's most forward thinking immigration programs. There are multiple programs by which one can apply ot migrate to canada-pr.
Step 1:
Check your eligibility
You can check your eligibility instantly online for free with BMC.
Step 2:
Calculate your score
Find out if you score the required points, if applicable (67 points needed for Express Entry, 65 points for SkillSelect).
Step 3:
Arrange list of requirements
Arrange the list requirements with the help of BMC overseas professionals.
Step 4:
Expression of Interest
Register an Expression of Interest profile
Step 5:
Invitation to Apply (ITA)
Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to migrate to Canada.
How BMC
can help ?
Best Migration Consultant (BMC), the world’s premier overseas immigration consultant company, provides to each of its clients informed immigration services based on their educational qualifications, work experience, and personal interests. The renowned services of BMC include:
- Expert assistance/counselling for immigration to Canada
- Coaching services: Expert coaching for CELPIP, IELTS, and French language exams
- Free career advice
- End-to-end assistance to obtain a Canada visa
- Job search services to help you find suitable Canadian jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility requirements to apply for PR visa include:
Age requirement: According to Canada PR visa rules of 2019, a person must be at least 18 years or older to apply for a PR visa.
Educational requirement:The minimum educational qualification is a bachelor’s degree to apply for a PR visa.
Language requirement:The minimum language requirements is CLB 7 which is equivalent to a score of 6 bands in the IELTS exam.
Work experience requirement:You need to have at least one year of work experience to apply for a PR visa.
Adaptability:Though this is not mandatory, if family members or close relatives are living in Canada and will be able to support you when you move in there or if your spouse or legal partner is ready to migrate with you to Canada makes you eligible for extra points.
The applicants for PR or permanent residency are evaluated on multiple factors like age, education, skills, proficiency in English, and work experience.
If an applicant decides to migrate to Canada for studying, they will add CRS points in three areas. The areas are education, language, and work experience. Additional points are awarded to the young applicant.
Pursuing an education in Canada gives much-needed points for numerous streams for immigration, such as PNP or Provincial Nominee Programs and Express Entry.
International students are also permitted to work. They can work a maximum of 20 hours every week while pursuing their academics. It helps them gain work experience in Canada and adds points to their CRS score.
Studying in Canada introduces you to different people, cultures, and languages, English or French. It will help you integrate into Canadian society and aid in becoming a responsible permanent resident of the country.
Canada allows the people granted PR visas through the PNP the freedom to settle in any province in the country. The migrants nominated through the Canadian PNP program for the PR visa are under no obligation to settle in that particular province. Still, they can work and live in any of the provinces of Canada.
This right is stated in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Section 6. In this section, the permanent residents are given the rights to:
- Relocate to or reside in any of the provinces of Canada
- Be employed in any province
- Only the PR visa holders can exercise these rights.