Key points

• Provinces and territories will be offered additional PNP allocations to move up to a combined total of 100,000 workers and their families to permanent residence in 2027.
• The extra space is optional. Each province or territory decides how much of it to use.
• IRCC says the allocations are meant to be used by March 31, 2027.
• Provinces can also identify workers who have already applied for permanent residence and are waiting, including through the Atlantic Immigration Program and closed federal programmes such as the Start-up Visa Program, Self-Employed Persons Program, Agri-Food Pilot and home care worker programs.
• Separate spaces are set aside for Hong Kong pathway applicants, Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway applicants, people already found eligible for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, and spouses, partners and dependent children of citizens and permanent residents living in Canada.
• No new programs are created and no closed pathways reopen. IRCC says applicants do not need to do anything or contact IRCC.

What the time-limited measure for workers changes

This measure offers provinces and territories extra PNP allocations on top of their regular ones. The goal, according to IRCC, is to help provinces keep workers who are already established in their communities and meeting local labour market needs.

The federal government says that by retaining workers already established in communities, the measure supports employers and communities facing labour shortages without adding significant new pressures on housing and community infrastructure.

In the minister’s words, retaining “high-value, established workers” can help support economic growth and help businesses thrive.

The measure was presented alongside the 2027 to 2029 Immigration Levels Plan. IRCC also notes that it is separate from the In-Canada Worker Initiative announced in Budget 2025.

Who is affected

Workers already living in Canada

The main group is workers living in Canada who are established in their communities and meeting a province’s or territory’s labour market needs. Provinces will choose how much of the extra space to use for these workers. IRCC has not yet published details on how each province will select workers or which occupations or sectors, if any, will be prioritised.

People with permanent residence applications already in process

Provinces and territories will also be able to identify workers in their jurisdiction who have already applied for permanent residence and are still waiting for a decision. IRCC names:

• the Atlantic Immigration Program, which serves New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador
• the Start-up Visa Program, now paused
• the Self-Employed Persons Program, now paused
• the Agri-Food Pilot, which ended on May 14, 2025
• home care worker programs

If you have a pending file in one of these streams, your province or territory may identify you under this measure. It does not reopen these programs to new applicants.

Other groups with set-aside spaces

Under the same time-limited measure, IRCC will also help these groups move to permanent residence:

Families with a spouse or child in Canada

The 45,000 spaces for spouses, common-law partners and dependent children of Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Canada are important news for families already here. IRCC says applicants do not need to take any action for their applications to be processed under these additional spaces.

What did not change

• No new programs. You cannot apply directly to the measure. IRCC says it does not create new programs.
• No reopened pathways. IRCC says the measures do not re-open closed pathways, such as the Hong Kong pathways and the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway.
• No action required by applicants. IRCC says people do not need to do anything or contact IRCC for their applications to be processed under these extra spaces.
• Provinces decide. The PNP space is optional, and each province or territory chooses how much of it to use.

What it means in practice

Because each province or territory chooses how much extra space to use, the place where you live and work matters.

The timeline is also tight. Allocations are intended to be used by March 31, 2027, to support transitions to permanent residence in 2027. IRCC has not yet published details on individual provincial plans.

For people with pending applications in closed federal programmes, this is a possible route to a decision. The announcement does not say it guarantees approval.

What to do now

1. Do not send IRCC a new request. IRCC has said applicants do not need to do anything or contact IRCC.
2. Keep your records up to date. Make sure your contact details and documents are current on any application you already have in process.
3. Watch your province’s official immigration website. Provinces will decide how to use the extra space. Follow the PNP programme where you live, for example the BC PNP if you are in British Columbia.
4. Look at other options too. The announcement does not mention Express Entry or regular PNP streams, so it is worth checking whether you qualify for those as well.
5. Be careful with offers that sound too good. IRCC says applicants do not need to do anything, so be wary of anyone who offers to “secure” a space for a fee.

What is still unknown

• Which provinces and territories will accept the extra space, and how much each will use.
• How provinces will identify eligible workers, and whether certain occupations, sectors or regions will be favoured.
• How the space will be split between new nominations and pending federal applications.
• Exact processing timelines for the set-aside groups.

IRCC has not yet published details on these points.

How Manuleaf can help

From our office in Surrey, Manuleaf Immigration works with workers, employers and families on provincial nominee programs, Express Entry and family sponsorship. Our licensed consultant, Mandeep Kaur Bambrah (RCIC #R706879), can review where you stand today and which pathways may fit your situation.

• Learn how provincial nomination works on our provincial nominee programs page, or focus on the BC PNP.
• Estimate your standing with the BC PNP calculator.
• Not sure where to start? Request a free general assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to apply for the time-limited measure for workers?

No. IRCC says these measures do not create new programs, and applicants do not need to do anything or contact IRCC for their applications to be processed under the additional spaces. Provinces and territories decide how much of the extra PNP allocations to use.

How many workers can become permanent residents under this measure?

Provinces and territories are being offered optional extra Provincial Nominee Program space to move up to a combined total of 100,000 workers and their families to permanent residence in 2027. Each province chooses how much of that space to use.

I applied under the Start-up Visa Program or Agri-Food Pilot. Does this help me?

It may. IRCC says provinces and territories can identify workers in their jurisdictions who have already applied for permanent residence and are waiting for a decision, including through the Start-up Visa Program, Self-Employed Persons Program, Agri-Food Pilot, home care worker programs and the Atlantic Immigration Program. The measure does not re-open closed pathways.

Is my spouse's application included?

IRCC will help transition up to 45,000 spouses, common-law partners and dependent children of Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Canada. IRCC says applicants do not need to do anything for their applications to be processed under these spaces.

Is this the same as the In-Canada Worker Initiative?

No. IRCC says this measure is separate from the In-Canada Worker Initiative announced in Budget 2025.

Official sources

• Minister Metlege Diab highlights how Canada is working with provinces and territories to support worker retention
• Atlantic Immigration Program
• Start-up Visa Program
• Self-Employed Persons Program
• Closed: Agri-Food Pilot

This article is general information based on official Government of Canada announcements, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often; check your own situation with a licensed consultant.

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On November 10, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it plans to process all remaining Hong Kong and Ukraine PR applications using extra admission space in 2027. If you applied under the Hong Kong permanent residence pathways or the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway and are still waiting, IRCC now has a stated goal of processing your remaining file with this added space. IRCC says you do not need to do anything or contact IRCC.

The plan is part of a new time-limited measure proposed in Budget 2026 and tied to the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan. It also covers some spouses, partners and dependent children of Canadians who are living in Canada, people already found eligible for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, and workers and their families, in collaboration with the provinces and territories.

Key points

• IRCC aims to process all remaining applications under the Hong Kong permanent residence pathways, expected to result in up to 32,000 admissions.
• It also aims to process all remaining applications under the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway, expected to result in up to 18,800 admissions.
• The space comes through a humanitarian cohort under a time-limited measure for people already living in Canada.
• Applicants do not need to do anything or contact IRCC for their files to be processed with this extra space.
• The measure does not create new programs or reopen closed pathways.
• The space is in addition to the Humanitarian and Compassionate and Other targets in the levels plan, and IRCC says it does not displace other vulnerable populations, including resettled refugees.

What changed

Both pathways are already closed to new applications. The change is about finishing the files IRCC already holds. The new measure adds permanent resident admission space in 2027 that IRCC says will let it process these applications faster and reduce processing times.

In the news release, Minister Lena Metlege Diab said the measure “will allow us to deliver faster on our promises to people from Hong Kong and Ukraine.”

What did not change

• Neither pathway is reopening. If you did not apply before the deadline, this measure does not give you a new way in.
• No new pathway has been announced for Ukrainians in Canada on CUAET status. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress said it raised this issue with the Minister, but IRCC has not announced any program for this group.

Who is affected

Hong Kong pathway applicants

The pathways opened in 2021 for eligible Hong Kong nationals in Canada with recent Canadian education (Stream A: in-Canada graduates) or Canadian work experience (Stream B). IRCC says it will keep processing applications it accepted on or before August 31, 2026. Applicants under these pathways had to intend to live in a province or territory other than Quebec.

According to IRCC’s pathway page, you can still apply for an open work permit so you can keep working while your permanent residence application is processed.

Ukrainian family reunification applicants

This pathway was for Ukrainian nationals in Canada with temporary resident status who are immediate or extended family of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. That included spouses, common-law partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, children and grandchildren. It did not require a financial undertaking. Applications submitted by October 22, 2024, that are still waiting are among the remaining applications IRCC aims to process.

Other people covered by the same measure

The time-limited measure is broader than Hong Kong and Ukraine. IRCC says it would also help transition:

• up to 12,600 people already found eligible for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds
• up to 45,000 spouses, common-law partners and dependent children of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are living in Canada
• up to 100,000 workers and their eligible family members through a separate workers cohort, run with the provinces and territories

For spouses and partners going to provinces and territories outside Quebec, IRCC says the extra space should help bring wait times in the spouse or common-law partner class closer to 12 months.

Under the workers cohort, provinces and territories would get more Provincial Nominee Program allocations. They would also be able to identify workers with pending applications under select federal programs, including the Atlantic Immigration Program, the Start-up Visa Program, the Self-Employed Persons Program, the Agri-Food Pilot and home care worker programs.

What it means in practice

For most Hong Kong and Ukrainian applicants, the main change is greater certainty: IRCC now has a stated goal of processing these remaining applications with space set aside in 2027. IRCC also notes that because these applicants are already in Canada, they do not represent net new arrivals.

Some things to keep in mind:

• It is still a plan. The release describes a measure “proposed” in Budget 2026 and uses words like “would” and “aims to.” IRCC has not yet published details on timing within 2027 or the order files will be processed in.
• Faster processing is not the same as approval. The release talks about processing applications faster. It does not say every application will be approved.
• “Up to” is a ceiling. The admission figures are what IRCC expects the remaining applications to result in, not a promise of a number of approvals.

What to do now

1. Do not submit a new application or contact IRCC just because of this news. IRCC says no action is needed for files to be processed with the extra space.
2. Keep your temporary status in mind. Hong Kong pathway rules required applicants to have valid temporary resident status and be in Canada both when they applied and when permanent residence is granted. Hong Kong applicants can look at the open work permit option IRCC describes.
3. Watch for messages from IRCC. Keep your contact information current so you do not miss any request about your file.
4. If you missed a deadline, consider whether other routes such as Express Entry, a provincial nominee program or family sponsorship may fit you, rather than waiting for these pathways to reopen. IRCC has said this measure does not reopen closed pathways.

What is still unknown

• Exactly when in 2027 files will be finalized. Statements from an MP and from the Ukrainian Canadian Congress refer to the end of 2027, but IRCC has not yet published a schedule.
• Whether there will be any permanent residence option for Ukrainians on CUAET status who did not qualify for family reunification. IRCC has not announced one.
• How provinces and territories will pick workers under the workers cohort. IRCC has not yet published details.

How Manuleaf can help

Waiting on a permanent residence decision while managing work permits and family plans is stressful. Our licensed consultant, Mandeep Kaur Bambrah (RCIC #R706879), can review where your file stands, help you plan around your temporary status and prepare complete responses when IRCC asks for documents.

• Hong Kong pathway applicants who need to keep working can read about work permits.
• Spouses and partners of Canadians can learn more about family sponsorship.
• If you missed a closed pathway, our free general assessment can show which permanent residence options may fit your situation.

Manuleaf is not registered in Quebec and does not assist with the Quebec selection stage.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to reapply or contact IRCC to benefit from this measure?

No. IRCC says applicants do not need to do anything or contact IRCC for their applications to be processed using the additional spaces.

Are the Hong Kong pathways or the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway reopening?

No. IRCC says the measure does not create new programs or reopen closed pathways. The Hong Kong pathways stopped accepting new applications on August 31, 2026, and the deadline for the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway was October 22, 2024.

How many people does IRCC expect to admit from these pathways?

IRCC expects remaining Hong Kong pathway applications to result in up to 32,000 admissions and remaining Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway applications to result in up to 18,800 admissions, using permanent resident admission space in 2027.

Can I keep working while my Hong Kong pathway application is processed?

IRCC says Hong Kong pathway applicants can still apply for an open work permit so they can work while their permanent residence application is processed.

Is there a new PR pathway for Ukrainians in Canada on CUAET status?

IRCC has not announced one. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress said it raised the issue with the Minister, but no new pathway was part of this announcement.

Official sources

• Canada takes action to efficiently process existing permanent residence applications for Ukrainians and Hong Kongers
• Building a stronger Canada through a well-managed, predictable immigration system
• Closed: Permanent residence pathways for Hong Kong residents
• Canada launches pathway to reunite families and support Ukrainians
• Minister Mendicino announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents

This article is general information based on official Government of Canada announcements, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often; check your own situation with a licensed consultant.

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Key points

• The Rural Community Immigration Pilot, launched in January 2025, is becoming a permanent program.
• The 14 pilot communities are expected to continue, and IRCC plans to add more communities later.
• The 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan targets 5,500 admission spaces for the program.
• Only employers designated by a community, in that community’s priority sectors, can use the program.
• Employers must complete mandatory training and are subject to monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Express Entry and the Provincial Nominee Program remain separate routes to permanent residence.

What the Rural Community Immigration Program changes

What changed

The main change is status. The pilot is now a permanent program, with 5,500 admission spaces targeted in the new levels plan. Minister Diab said “a one-size-fits-all approach to immigration doesn’t work for rural Canada.”

IRCC also says it plans to expand to additional communities. It will share the eligibility criteria for new communities in a future announcement.

What did not change

The IRCC backgrounder says the permanent program will continue the model used in the pilot. That model has three parts:

• Community priorities: each community plays a lead role in identifying priority sectors and occupations, based on local labour needs.
• Employer designation: communities vet and designate employers based on their labour needs, good standing and ability to support newcomer employees.
• Integrity and accountability: employers take mandatory training, and monitoring and reporting track outcomes and compliance.

The earlier Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, which ran from 2019 to 2024, remains listed as closed.

The numbers so far

The news release does not say whether the 5,500 spaces apply to one year or are spread across the plan.

The 14 communities expected to take part

IRCC’s wording is careful here. It says the program intends to continue with these communities and that they are expected to participate, so check each community’s status before making plans.

Who is affected

Skilled workers and international graduates

The program is aimed at skilled workers and international graduates in priority sectors. IRCC says early pilot results show newcomers filling shortages in health care, education, and sales and services. Each community plays a lead role in identifying its own priority sectors and occupations, so check the priorities of the community where you would work.

Employers

Businesses in participating communities need designation before they can use the program. IRCC says employers designated during the pilot faced persistent labour shortages that could not be filled locally. Communities base designation on an employer’s demonstrated labour needs, good standing and ability to support newcomer employees, and employer training is mandatory.

Rural communities

IRCC’s backgrounder says communities can apply during an expression of interest process if they have a population under 200,000 and score 0.20 or higher on Statistics Canada’s Index of Remoteness. For the pilot, IRCC also looked at economic needs, capacity to settle newcomers and administrative experience. IRCC says the criteria for any future expansion will come in a future announcement.

Express Entry and PNP candidates

This announcement does not change how Express Entry or the Provincial Nominee Program work. Separately, IRCC’s levels plan backgrounder says it is advancing broad Express Entry reforms and increasing planned PNP and Atlantic Immigration Program admissions.

Temporary residents already in Canada

The announcement does not extend any work or study permit. IRCC is also introducing a time-limited measure, separate from the levels plan, to help up to 200,000 people already in Canada move to permanent residence, including up to 100,000 in a workers cohort. The backgrounder does not name the rural pilot among the programs it lists for that measure.

What it means in practice

These three routes select people differently:

For a worker, the rural route depends heavily on the place and the employer. A strong profile alone does not open it, because only designated employers in priority sectors have access.

Keep the scale in mind too. However the 5,500 spaces are counted, they are a small part of the 380,000 permanent resident admissions targeted per year. A permanent program does not mean every applicant will be accepted. The plan also continues to reduce the temporary resident population, with 370,000 new temporary resident arrivals targeted per year.

What to do now

1. Confirm your location. Check whether your job or job offer is inside one of the 14 communities listed above.
2. Ask about designation. Ask your employer whether the community has designated it. Do not assume that a rural employer qualifies.
3. Check local priorities. Find out whether your occupation is in a priority sector for that community. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot web page on IRCC’s website is the place to start.
4. Employers: contact the community partner. Ask the local economic development organization how designation and training will work during the move to a permanent program.
5. Review your other options. Compare this route with Express Entry and your province’s nominee streams, so you are not relying on one pathway.
6. Watch your permit dates. Nothing in this announcement extends your current status, so plan around your actual expiry date.

What is still unknown

IRCC has not yet published details on several questions readers will have:

• The date the permanent program starts accepting applications, and the date the pilot ends.
• How applications and community recommendations made under the pilot will be treated.
• Whether individual eligibility requirements will differ from those used in the pilot.
• How the 5,500 spaces will be distributed by year or by community.
• Which communities will be added, when, and under what criteria.
• Whether anything changes for the Francophone community immigration pilot, which this announcement does not address.

How Manuleaf can help

A rural application depends on details that vary by community: the employer’s designation, the local priority sectors and how your background fits. Mandeep Kaur Bambrah, RCIC #R706879, and the Manuleaf team can review your situation and compare your options as IRCC releases more information.

Start with our free general assessment, or read about immigration pilots. If you are in West Kootenay, North Okanagan Shuswap or Peace Liard, it is also worth comparing the rural route with the BC PNP. Employers and workers with specific questions can contact Manuleaf directly.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply to the permanent Rural Community Immigration Program now?

IRCC has announced that the pilot is becoming a permanent program, but the announcement does not give a start date for applications or explain how the move from the pilot will work. IRCC has not yet published those details.

Which British Columbia communities are included?

West Kootenay, North Okanagan Shuswap and Peace Liard are the three BC communities expected to participate in the permanent program.

Can I use this program with any employer in a rural community?

No. IRCC says only employers designated by a participating community, in that community's priority sectors, can access the program.

How many people will the program admit?

The 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan targets 5,500 admission spaces for the program. The news release does not say whether that number applies to one year or is spread across the plan.

Can a community that is not on the list join?

IRCC plans to expand to additional communities in the future and says the eligibility criteria will come in a future announcement. No date has been given. IRCC's backgrounder says communities can apply during an expression of interest process if they have a population under 200,000 and score 0.20 or higher on Statistics Canada's Index of Remoteness.

Official sources

• Canada creates a permanent immigration pathway to help rural communities attract and retain talent
• Overview of the Rural Community Immigration Program
• Building a stronger Canada through a well-managed, predictable immigration system
• Live in Canada permanently
• Immigrate as a provincial nominee
• Immigrate through Express Entry

This article is general information based on official Government of Canada announcements, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often; check your own situation with a licensed consultant.

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Key points

• 380,000 permanent resident admissions a year in 2027, 2028 and 2029. More than 64% will be in the economic class.
• 370,000 new temporary resident arrivals a year: 220,000 new workers and up to 150,000 new international students.
• A new time-limited measure will help up to 200,000 people already in Canada move to permanent residence: up to 100,000 in a workers cohort and up to 100,000 in a humanitarian cohort.
• Planned admissions go up under the Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program.
• IRCC expects wait times in the spouse or common-law partner class to move closer to 12 months for applicants going to provinces and territories outside Quebec.
• The Rural Community Immigration Pilot is becoming permanent.

The 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan at a glance

Each year, Canada sets immigration targets for the next three years. The main totals in this plan match what last year’s plan promised. In IRCC’s words, the goal is to provide “greater certainty for applicants and Canadian businesses.”

The government also plans to keep permanent resident admissions below 1% of Canada’s population after 2027 and to reduce the temporary resident population. IRCC says these goals are meant to slow population growth so housing and services can catch up.

The 380,000 figure includes people who are already working or studying in Canada, not only new arrivals.

What changed and what did not

What did not change

• Overall permanent and temporary targets match the previous plan.
• Economic immigration still makes up the largest share of admissions.
• The government’s goal of reducing the temporary resident population stays in place.

What is new

• A time-limited measure for up to 200,000 people already in Canada, with extra admissions space to process applications under select pathways in 2027.
• Higher planned admissions under the Provincial Nominee Program and the Atlantic Immigration Program.
• A permanent Rural Community Immigration Pilot.
• Rising Francophone targets outside Quebec, reaching 12% by 2029.

Who is affected

Express Entry candidates

Alongside the plan, IRCC says it is advancing broad Express Entry reforms. These include changes to the federal economic programs and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), plus new measures for high-wage occupations.

IRCC announced on October 16, 2026 that some of these changes would start on November 3, 2026. Candidates can get extra CRS points for Canadian work experience in a high-wage occupation or a qualifying job offer in a high-wage occupation. A labour market impact assessment (LMIA) is no longer needed for a qualifying job offer to get those points or to meet the job offer requirement under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. IRCC will still check that job offers are genuine and meet program requirements.

IRCC said it would recalculate the scores of candidates already in the pool automatically. This may take up to two weeks, and invitation rounds are paused during that time. Candidates already in the pool who wanted points for a qualifying job offer were told to add the required information to their profiles before November 3.

A high-wage occupation is one whose median wage is at least 1.3 times the median wage of the overall Canadian workforce. The test looks at the occupation, not at your personal salary. IRCC will keep the list on its website.

Provincial nominee candidates

Provinces and territories get more to work with under this plan. PNP admissions go up. Through the workers cohort, the federal government will also work with provinces and territories to give them extra space by raising their PNP allocations. They can use that space to nominate workers who meet regional needs. IRCC has not yet published how many extra spaces each province will get, including British Columbia.

Workers already in Canada

The workers cohort aims to move up to 100,000 people already in Canada, plus their families, to permanent residence. Provinces and territories will be able to identify workers who have already applied under certain federal programs:

• the Atlantic Immigration Program
• the Start-up Visa Program and the Self-Employed Persons Program
• the Agri-Food Pilot
• home care worker programs

Apart from the Atlantic Immigration Program, IRCC says these programs are closed to new applications. This part of the measure covers people who have already applied.

The plan builds on the one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative, which is speeding up permanent residence for up to 33,000 workers in 2026 and 2027. IRCC says it will finish that work in 2027.

Families and sponsors

The humanitarian cohort will help up to 100,000 people. With the extra space, IRCC plans to process permanent residence applications from spouses, common-law partners and dependent children of Canadians and permanent residents already living in Canada. IRCC expects this to bring wait times in the spouse or common-law partner class closer to 12 months for applicants going to provinces and territories outside Quebec.

Humanitarian applicants

IRCC aims to process all remaining applications under the Hong Kong permanent residence pathways and the Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway. It also plans to finalize cases from people who have already been found eligible for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds.

Students and temporary workers

New arrivals stay limited to up to 150,000 new students and 220,000 new workers a year. Some groups get special treatment. Since January 1, 2026, certain graduate students no longer need a provincial or territorial attestation letter, and doctoral students can have their applications processed in two weeks.

What it means in practice

The main message is stability, since the targets hold steady for three years. Most of the new measures are aimed at people already in Canada, applicants already in IRCC’s inventories, and workers who meet provincial and labour market needs.

For economic immigration, IRCC says it is focusing on candidates whose skills match known labour market needs. That includes Express Entry category-based selection and the new measures for high-wage occupations. If you live in Canada, watch for official updates from IRCC and your province about the workers cohort.

What to do now

1. Check your Express Entry profile. Once the recalculation is done, look at your new CRS score and see whether your occupation is on IRCC’s high-wage list.
2. Watch for official details. IRCC has not yet said how people will be chosen for either cohort or whether applicants need to do anything.
3. Keep pending applications current. If you applied under the Atlantic Immigration Program, Start-up Visa, Self-Employed Persons Program, Agri-Food Pilot or a home care worker program, it is good practice to keep your contact details, family information and documents up to date.
4. Sponsors, check your file. If you sponsored a spouse, partner or dependent child and the application is still pending, make sure it is complete.
5. Look at provincial options. PNP admissions are going up, so check whether you qualify for a stream in your province.

What is still unknown

• Exactly how provinces will choose workers for the workers cohort, and whether workers need to do anything. IRCC has not yet published details.
• How many extra PNP spaces each province or territory will get.
• Target numbers for individual programs within the 380,000 total. The backgrounder does not give them.
• The timing and details of the other Express Entry reforms to the federal economic programs.

How Manuleaf can help

Every file is different. Whether this plan helps you depends on your situation, your occupation, your province and any application you already have in the system. Our licensed consultant can review your circumstances and explain which options may fit you.

• See where you stand with our CRS calculator and our guide to Express Entry.
• Explore BC PNP and other provincial options.
• Sponsoring a partner or child? Read about family sponsorship.
• Start with a free general assessment.

Frequently asked questions

How many permanent residents will Canada admit under the 2027-2029 Immigration Levels Plan?

380,000 a year in 2027, 2028 and 2029, with more than 64% in the economic class. This number includes people who are already working or studying in Canada.

Who can benefit from the new measure for up to 200,000 people?

People already living in Canada, in two cohorts. The workers cohort covers up to 100,000 people and their families, working with provinces and territories. This includes people with pending applications under the Atlantic Immigration Program, Start-up Visa Program, Self-Employed Persons Program, Agri-Food Pilot and home care worker programs. The humanitarian cohort covers up to 100,000 people. With the extra space, IRCC aims to finish remaining Hong Kong pathway and Ukraine Family Reunification Pathway applications, finalize cases already found eligible on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, and process applications from spouses, common-law partners and dependent children of Canadians and permanent residents already living in Canada.

Will spousal sponsorship get faster?

IRCC says the extra space should help bring wait times in the spouse or common-law partner class closer to 12 months for applicants going to provinces and territories outside Quebec.

Do I need to apply for the workers cohort?

IRCC has not yet said whether workers need to do anything or how provinces will choose people. Watch for official updates from IRCC and your province.

How many new international students will Canada accept?

Up to 150,000 new international students a year in 2027, 2028 and 2029. They are part of the 370,000 total new temporary resident arrivals.

Official sources

• Building a stronger Canada through a well-managed, predictable immigration system – Canada.ca
• Canada refocusing Express Entry on top talent that drives economic growth – Canada.ca
• Get your graduate degree in Canada – Canada.ca
• Filling labour gaps in smaller communities by accelerating permanent residence for 33,000 workers – Canada.ca

This article is general information based on official Government of Canada announcements, not legal advice. Immigration rules change often; check your own situation with a licensed consultant.

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As the world looks upon America’s host of anti-immigration scandals and policies with dismay, some immigrants are looking elsewhere for a place to start a new life. That’s put Canada on the world stage as an alternative place to seek out the so-called American Dream. Famously, when Donald Trump was elected in November 2016, the Canadian immigration website crashed. Though Canada has always been a country that welcomes immigrants, America’s recent approach to immigration has led more immigrants to turn to Canada as a viable alternative for starting a new life.

Here are 11 reasons Canada’s an awesome place for new immigrants.

1. Canada embraces multiculturalism and immigrants.

In the 1970s, under the direction of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Canada officially adopted a policy to promote multiculturalism, and ever since it’s been a key part of the Canadian identity. Canada has one of the highest immigration rates per capita among developed nations. In 2018 alone, Canada will welcome over 310,000 immigrants into the country. 57% of those immigrants will arrive as skilled workers. The rest will be refugees or join family already living in Canada. Altogether, 22.3% of the Canadian population identifies as a visible minority and 21.9% as foreign-born.
Canada’s urban centres such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are particularly diverse, and home to many ethnic neighbourhoods. In Toronto, which is regularly referred to as ‘the most multicultural city in the world,’ more than half of the population identifies as a visible minority.

2. Canada is one of the most inclusive countries in the world.

Beyond being multicultural, Canada is known for its diversity and inclusivity in other ways. The country has strong support for the LGBTQ community. In 2005, Canada became the 4th nation in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and the first outside of Europe. A 2017 poll found that Canadians
overwhelmingly support same-sex marriage with 74% saying: “it’s great that two people of the same sex can get married in Canada.” Canada also officially declared June Pride Month in 2015 and hosts the annual Toronto Pride Parade, which is one of the world’s largest LGBTQ celebrations.
Women also have a strong voice in Canada. When Justin Trudeau was elected Prime Minister in 2015, he committed to a cabinet with 50/50 representation between genders. Basic women’s rights such as voting, access to birth control and abortion are long-established and protected. Though there’s still room for improvement in getting women into leadership roles in Canada, Canadian women have a high workforce participation rate, with 82% of women between the ages of 25 to 54 opting to work outside of their home.

3. Canada is the 10th largest economy in the world

Canada punches above its weight when it comes to the world economy. Despite having the 38th largest population in the world, Canada has the 10th largest economy, with an output of 1.6 trillion or $48,100 per capita. Canada overtook Russia in 2015 to claim a top 10 spot. Though Canada is well-known for its wealth of natural resources, Canada’s economy is actually heavily service-oriented, with 78.9% of Canadians working in a service-related job, according to Statistics Canada. Though the goods-producing sector is relatively small in comparison to the service sector, Canada’s manufacturing and oil and petroleum industries have experienced small but steady annual growth over the last several years.

4. Canada’s education system is world-class.

Canada spends more on education per capita than any other industrialized nation in the world and has been named the most educated country in the world. Canada’s K-12 public education system is regarded as one of the best in the world. Canada is also home to some of the world’s top universities, with McGill University, the University of Toronto, McMaster University, and the University of British Columbia ranking among the world’s top 100 institutions. According to Statistics Canada, 54% of Canadians 25-64 have a post-secondary degree, and an additional 10.8% have completed an apprenticeship or a trades certificate. In some provinces, the cost of tuition is fully or partially covered for low-income students.

5. Canada’s tech industry is growing rapidly.

The tech sector is Canada’s fastest growing industry, which spells good things for Canada’s future, as the need for tech professionals continues to boom. Government support and investment in Canada’s tech industry is strong, as well, with grants and other tools available to help Canadian startups. Canada is rapidly becoming a destination of choice for employers seeking skilled tech talent. Toronto leads the pack, with big names like Google’s Sidewalk labs, Shopify, Salesforce and Facebook setting up shop in the city. While Toronto gets a lot of attention for its plentiful tech talent, it’s not alone. Other Canadian cities are pulling in tech talent, too. Montreal quietly established itself as an epicentre for innovation in AI and game development. Vancouver and Calgary, meanwhile, are known for innovation in clean tech, among other things.

6. Canadians enjoy access to universal healthcare.

Canada’s universal healthcare system was adopted in the 1960s. Under the program, every province or territory in Canada has a healthcare plan which provides all residents with reasonable access to medical services, without paying out of pocket for healthcare services such as hospital visits or access to doctors. In 2017, Canada spent $6,323 per person on healthcare, according to the OECD. Despite spending about half of what the US does per capita, Canada’s quality of care has been rated significantly higher. Thanks to the reliable healthcare programs available to everyone in the country, Canada has one of the world’s highest life expectancy rates at just below 82 years. That places Canada’s life expectancy at 18th in the world.

7. Canada has the best benefits, holidays and paid leave in north America.

Canada is a progressive country with many policies in place to protect workers. It’s the only country in North America with mandated vacation leave, with 2 guaranteed weeks of paid vacation for all employees, in addition to 6 to 10 statutory holidays, depending on the province. Canadians are also guaranteed access to a variety of monetary protections including Employment Insurance (EI), old age security, the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), and a federal childcare benefit.
The minimum wage in Canada is also one of the highest in the world, though it ranges from $11 to $14 depending on your province of residence. Canada’s maternity and parental leave policies are also progressive. Canadian workers are permitted to take up to 18 months of parental leave, with the mother and father able to share the leave however they choose.

8. Canada is extremely safe.

Canada regularly ranks among the top 10 safest nations in the world on various polls and indexes. According to the Global Peace Index of 2018, Canada was ranked the 6th most peaceful nation in the world. The index weighs a variety of factors including homicide rates, militarization, political stability, diplomatic relations, ongoing conflicts, incarceration rates, and terrorism impact, among others. Canada is well known for strong gun control and relatively peaceful approach to foreign diplomacy. In general, Canada’s crime rates are low and have declined significantly since their peak in the 1980s.

9. Canada’s banks are extremely stable.

For years Canada’s banks have been ranked the world’s most stable according to the World Economic Forum. In Canada, you can rest easy knowing that if you deposit your money into a major bank it’s going to be safe and sound. Canada hasn’t had a bank failure since 1983. Also, unlike the US, which continues to use magstripe cards, Canada has moved towards PIN and chip technology, which is a lot more secure. Canadians are also very forward-thinking when it comes to using bank tech, with 68% of Canadians doing their day-to-day banking online or through mobile apps.

10. Canada’s a beautiful place to live.

There’s no denying that Canada has some epic scenery to enjoy. From BC’s mountains, to PEI’s coastal views, to Montreal’s historic buildings (the city just celebrated its 375th birthday and is looking pretty good for its age!) there’s no shortage of places to visit and things to see in Canada. The country boasts hundreds of nationally protected parks, reserves, historical sites and hiking trails.
From world-renowned parks like Banff and Jasper in Alberta, to Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, to Georgian Bay in Ontario, there’s no shortage of natural wonders to enjoy from coast to coast. Speaking of coasts, Canada also has more coastline than any other country in the world, with over 200,000 kilometres of coastline, almost 4 times as much the next closest (Indonesia.) So while Canada may not exactly be known for its warm weather beaches, there’s plenty of beautiful coastal scenery to enjoy when the weather does heat up. If you’re more of a city person, Canadian cities like Calgary and Toronto are regularly listed among the world’s cleanest cities.

11. Canada has a stable, democratic political system.

Though Canadian governments shift between various liberal and conservative parties depending on the political climate, in general, all of Canada’s political parties have relatively centrist stances on hot-button issues such as women’s and LGBT rights, environmental concerns and immigration, which are sometimes highly divisive in other democratic nations. Canadians also have faith in and respect for the political system and government bodies. Though scandals break occasionally, they tend to be fairly mild and there’s little in the way of widespread corruption, fraud or government distrust. Canada’s political campaigns are also short and inexpensive for taxpayers compared to other democratic nations. Even at a national level, political campaigns rarely last more than a few months.
These are just a few of the things that make Canada a great place for immigrants to settle and make a build a life.Are you interested to immigrate to Canada? We’re happy to help those who are dreaming about their future in Canada.

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How to Get a Temporary Resident Visa

Temporary residence visa (TRV) is issued for people coming to visit Canada, including people coming to do business, and must be obtained before arrival into Canada. Any family members coming along are also required to fill out and submit their own application for a TRV.

Requirements and Fees

Some of the conditions in order to be issued your TRV are:

• Proof that you will leave at the end of your stay
• Proof of sufficient finances
• Not intend to work or study unless authorized
• No criminal record
• Not be a risk to Canadian security
• Medical exam (if required)
• Biometrics (if required)

The government fee to apply for the TRV is $100 CDN plus biometrics if needed which cost $85 CDN.

Permanent Residency in Canada

The process can be quick for some and longer for others and can be applied for within or outside of Canada. Usually, permanent residents have resided as temporary residents first (sometimes as workers) before applying for permanent residency.

There are many benefits to permanent residency in Canada. As a Canadian permanent resident, you:

• will have access to the country’s health care system and coverage;
• can legally live, work, and study anywhere in Canada;
• can later apply for citizenship after a certain period of time;
• will be protected under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The only thing a permanent resident cannot do is vote. For this right, they have to become a citizen.

To find out if you are eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency, contact us.

How to Obtain Permanent Residency in Canada

There are more than 80 Canadian immigration programs that can lead to permanent residency. They can be divided into three main classes:

• Economic – operates using the Express Entry.
• Family – sponsorship through a family member who is already a Canadian permanent resident or citizen.
• Business – investment-based immigration programs offering permanent residency. Also, for the self-employed, experienced entrepreneurs, and start-up businesses.

You must decide which category best fits you before applying.

Economic-Based Permanent Residency

If you fall under this category, you are a skilled worker who will submit their self-assessed profile online (valid for one year). You will then be entered into a pool where you will get a score using a Comprehensive Ranking System (Canada’s point system) based on different categories of assessment (see above). Those with the highest scores will be invited to apply for permanent residency.

If you receive an official invite, you will have a limited amount of time to complete your application (which includes health and security checks).

Family Visa and the Canadian Spouse Visa Process

For any permanent resident or citizen of Canada wishing to bring their non-Canadian partner to Canada, bear in mind that spouses or common-law partners fall under the family visa sponsorship category. It is essential to keep in mind that there is no Canadian fiancé visa process or sponsorship – instead aim to qualify as a marital or common-law partner.
Canadian permanent residents or citizens can sponsor the following family members:

• Spouse
• Common law partner
• Dependent child
• Orphaned brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, granddaughters, or grandsons who are under the age of 18 and not married or in a common-law relationship
• Accompanying relatives of the above (e.g., spouse, partner, or dependent children)

Some of the requirements to be a sponsor are:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must not receive social assistance other than disability-specific
• Can cover basic needs for person sponsored
• Biometrics may be required

Some of the documents required from the sponsor are:

• Photocopy of permanent residence card or Canadian citizenship card or certificate (both sides)
• Letter from an employer in Canada (including salary details, regular working hours, etc.)
• ID, travel documents, and passport
• Civil status documents

Some of the requirements of the person being sponsored are:

• Certified translations of all documents in English or French
• Proof of relationship to the sponsor
• Police certificate
• Medical exam
• Biometrics may be required

Business Class

The final class operates under federal or provincial immigration programs. Most provincial immigration programs require a two-step process, starting with a work permit first (see above) and you will usually need a medical exam, police certificates, and certified translation of all documents when applying.

The Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Programs

In this category, applicants are nominated by a province if they meet the program requirements (varies based on province). Typically though, they all require a minimum net worth of 350,000 CDN (263,305 USD) with enough managerial experience. Some of the programs also require a minimum deposit, which is then returned to the applicant once the business has been established. Health and
criminal checks are a standard part of this process too. Participating provinces include:

• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia
• Yukon
• Saskatchewan
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• North West Territories

Canadian Permanent Residence Visa Requirements
Once you have obtained your permanent residence visa, there are specific requirements you must maintain to keep your status in Canada. The residency requirement states that for every five years you must live two of those years in Canada. Otherwise, you risk losing your permanent residency status in Canada. If you do lose your permanent residency status, you can appeal within 60 days.

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Every year thousands of Indians move to Canada, either to become the country’s permanent residents, or for work, study or visits and holidays. However, before moving to Canada, Indian immigrants need to find an immigration service provider who would get their visa sanctioned for their journey to Canada. They need to take extra care while selecting visa consultants as there are many fake and unregistered agents who make fake promises to lure people into getting their services. If you are also planning to move to Canada, the tips listed below would help you find the best immigration services for Canada. Have a read.

Go For Consultancy Firms Instead Of Agents

While choosing immigration services, the first question that arises is whether to go for a consultancy firm, an agent, or an independent lawyer. It is always advisable to go for a trusted consultancy firm as they have rich experience in the field and have different agents and lawyers working with them. In case, the immigration case is complicated that requires judicial intervention, they will have the experience and right contacts for any type of assistance.

Research About The Company Online

The first thing to do before selecting immigration services for Canada is to perform an extensive research about each one online. Before choosing any particular immigration consultancy, go online and visit the company’s website to know more details. Read testimonials from their clients to know their work efficiency. There are many other review sites where you can read honest reviews by the clients. Visit those sites and read the reviews to get better feedback about the company.

Check The Registration Documents

The next thing to do is to check the registration documents of the company. It is important that the company is registered with the immigration regulatory body of Canada. This would safeguard you from getting into the traps of the fraudulent Canada immigration consultancies. Many people in India have been a victim of fraudulent cases and therefore trust only the reputed Visa consultant for your immigration to Canada.

See Their Experience In The Canada Market

One of the most important things to do while selecting a Canadian immigration consultancy is to check its experience in the Canada market. Every country has its own set of rules for immigration. There have been slight changes in the immigration laws of Canada in the past few years and it is important that the consultancies have an in-depth knowledge of the changing immigration rules. Moreover, it is always advisable to go for an immigration consultancy that specializes in providing visa services in Canada. You should also look for those visa consultants who have assisted a large clientele in their immigration process.

Avoid Those With Fake Guarantee

One of the crucial tips to follow while searching an immigration service provider for settling in Canada is to not get drawn away by fake promises. There are a number of immigration service providers who offer job guarantees or visa guarantees in Canada. You should always stay away from them. More often than not, the immigration service provider or visa consultants that offer job guarantee or other similar promises turn out to be fake. It is advisable to stay away from such agents who try to lure you with fake promises.
Once you’ve made up the mind to settle in Canada, contact us for any question you have in your mind.

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Unfortunately it isn’t uncommon for students to receive a Canadian visa rejection. With Canada being such a desirable study destination, many students aspire to pursue education in the country. Though it’s comforting to know Canada is such as likeable place, it makes it significantly harder to get a visa acceptance because of the large number of people wanting to both study and move there.

To ensure your Canadian visa application isn’t rejected and you experience a smooth process, it’s best to understand the common reasons behind visa rejections in Canada.

1. A genuine letter of acceptance

Before you apply for a visa, you must obtain a letter of acceptance (LOA) from your Canadian host school. The school must be listed under the designated learning institutions list. If the visa officer doubts your letter of acceptance is genuine, or recognizes your failure to meet the program requirements, you may be refused.

2. Financial reasons

As part of the Canadian visa application process, applicants are required to submit a Bank Certificate or Bank Statement. These documents provide evidence the individual can support himself or herself while studying abroad. To be denied a visa due to financial reasons may include factors such as a student’s ability to pay for the trip, to pay tuition fees and to support himself or herself while in Canada.

3. Whether you will leave the country at the end of your studies

A visa officer must trust the student will go back to his or her country of residence at the end of their authorized stay. If a visa officer questions this and denies approval of a visa, reasons may include your travel history (if you have one), family ties in Canada and in your country of residence, or your purpose of visit. Further, it could have something to do with your immigration status in your country of residence, financial status or your previous history in Canada. It’s important to remember a student visa is a temporary visa which means it has an expiration date.

4. Issues with travel or identity documents

It’s important to submit all of the appropriate (and correct) documentation. This includes a valid passport, recent photos and properly filled out forms. Through these documents, the visa officer must be able to identify whether or not you are admissible to Canada. It’s best to ensure you have all sections of the documents filled out clearly so it’s easy to read.

5. Academic performance

Good grades are a key factor in visa approval. This also includes your language ability shown in your IELTS or TOEFL scores. With low grades and low scores, a visa officer may question your ability to cope with English courses. Visa officers also seek consistency in courses and performance, and recognize major deviations through a student’s academia.

It’s important to recognize the process isn’t as simple and straightforward as it may seem. There are many things to consider and be careful with. However, if you keep these points in mind, your application process should be smooth.

If wish to study in Canada or like to settle here after study, Contact Manuleaf Immigration.

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This article describes in detail how to Immigrate to Canada from India with or without a Job offer. There are thousands of Indians just like you emigrating to Canada next year. Find out how to join them. Canada is open to Immigration from India. Canada Wants You!

How to Immigrate to Canada from India

There are many reasons why people want to Immigrate to Canada from India, such as creating a better future for their families, a good work-life balance, furthering their studies or maybe just to be in a larger economy more connected to the powerhouse of the United States with the career opportunities that Canada brings.

Many Indian Citizens immigrate to Canada as the first stage in their eventual immigration to the USA because with a Canadian Passport, new immigrant Canadian Citizens are allowed to choose whether to remain in Canada or to Live and Work in the United States.

Here at Manuleaf Immigration we’ve assisted many thousands of people move to Canada from India, from all walks of life and both expats as well as Indian Citizens. Our clients include families, individuals and Indian Businesses.

When most people immigrate to Canada from India they have deep family or personal reasons for moving. For some, it’s a lifelong dream, for others, it’s about space and quality of life. Canadian Immigration is currently going through a once in a generation opportunity, with the Canadian Government announcing a critical need for up to 1 million highly skilled migrants over the next two years.

After this 1 million migrant quota has been reached the Canadian Immigration program could close entirely for many years. Once Canada is full, Immigration opportunities will cease for Indian Citizens.

The varied reasons for Immigrating to Canada from India include clean living, combined with unparalleled nature wilderness and winter sports opportunities. For some skilled immigrants to Canada moving from India its to reunite with family and for others it’s a return to the place they built up great memories as a student. Others move to Canada from India to start a new business or to invest in the country’s many opportunities.

Is it easy to immigrate to Canada from India?

The great thing about Canadian Immigration and those looking to immigrate to Canada from India is that Canada makes very little distinction between nationalities.

This means when it comes to immigrating to Canada from India both expats in India and Indian Citizens are treated in a similar manner.

Whilst it is certainly not easy for an Indian Citizen to Immigrate to Canada, it’s no more ‘difficult’ than if you were migrating to Canada from India or the USA.

How to immigrate out of India to Canada

Most clients thinking of immigrating from India to Canada have a more Permanent move in mind, with a Canadian Permanent Residency Visa their aim. A Canadian Permanent Residency Visa allows Indian holders of such (and their immediate families) to:

Live and work in Canada

Enter and leave the Country as they so choose without the need for further visas

Access medical care

Access the Canadian Education system for their Children

Own Property in Canada

Best of all, holders Canadian permanent residency visas migrating to Canada from India can convert their Permanent Residency visas to full Canadian Citizenship, which is great for expats and of course India has no objection to Dual Citizenship.

Canada Immigration Permanent Residency for Indian Citizens can be thought of as ‘tentative Citizenship” because there are very few differences between permanent residency and citizenship in Canada. The major differences are that a Permanent Resident cannot vote, and that permanent residents may still be deported if they commit a serious crime.

How long does Canada Immigration Permanent Residency last?

Once you and your family have been awarded Permanent Residency you will be able to hold this on an indefinite basis, as long as you accumulate at least 2 years of residency in every 5 years period. This does not need to be consecutive, and is a cumulative figure.

Canada Wants Immigrants from India

Canada has launched one of the worlds most ambitious skilled migration programs of the modern era with generous permanent residency programs to match it’s goals of meeting it’s targets of over a million skilled migrants across diverse worker shortage gaps in their labor force.

There are hundreds of occupations in demand in Canada across all skill levels. So many skilled workers, across so many careers, trades and professions, are needed in Canada that you may find yourself, or your immediate family member’s job on the list. And remember, just one qualifying family member is required to lodge a successful Canadian Immigration application (Permanent Residency Visa) for you and your family.

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What are the main Categories of Canada Immigration from India

There are 6 categories of Canadian Immigration:

• Federal Skilled Worker
• Quebec Skilled Worker
• Provincial Nominee Program
• Family Sponsorship
• Business Immigrant
• Canadian Experience Class

Each immigration class targets a different group of migrants and has it’s own set of unique requirements.
Contact us to find out which visa category will best suit you to immigrate to Canada from India.

Apply to immigrate to Canada from India on Skilled Migration

For either an expat living in India or an Indian Citizen to move to Canada on Skilled Migration they must first qualify with an eligible occupation and then qualify to enter the Canadian Express Entry Pool of Candidates.

From there a range of options are available to move your application through the process. Depending on your profession, you may be able to obtain confirmed visas by passing a Red Seal Challenge if you are a Trades Person. You may move ahead if you have a certified Job offer in Canada waiting for you, and you may have other ways open to you to move more quickly through the pool of candidates depending on your career.

Manuleaf Immigration have dedicated occupation specialists standing by to assist you immigrate to Canada from India in as little as 8-12 months.

Can I Immigrate to Canada from India?

The following checklist will enable you to work out (generally) whether you are able to migrate to Canada from India, regardless of whether you’re currently an expat in India or an Indian Citizen.

Step One: Identify an Occupation in Demand
Firstly, in order for any migration to Canada from India to be successful, you’ll be required to have an Occupation in Demand, We will help you to choose.

Step Two: Immigration Points Score Required to Migrate to Canada from India
Once you’ve identified an Occupation in Demand, then next up we need to be able to identify your points on the Canadian Immigration Points score matrix for your Express Entry application, as the Canadian Government will offer invitations for visas to the higher points scoring candidates from the pool in the various sectors that Canada need under their immigration program.There are points awarded for many areas, such as age, English language, work experience, job offers, family in Canada French language skills and more. It is a somewhat complex points scoring system and we suggest going through the process in more detail with one of our experts.

In order to immigrate to Canada from India, we’ll definitely need to work out your points though we will always work closely with you to maximize (and build on) your Canadian Immigration Points Score.

What’s the next step to migrate to Canada from India?
The next step is to submit your express entry application to the Canadian Government.

Express Entry is not a ‘visa’ in its own right, it simply allows successful candidates to be filtered out to receive an Invitation to Apply for a Federal Skilled Trades Visa, a Federal Skilled Worker Visa or a Provincial Nomination Visa.

An Invitation to Apply (ITA) is an invitation to submit a full application for permanent residence. It is not an approval: IRCC still assesses your application and can refuse it.

Final Visa Application to Immigrate to Canada from India

With an ITA in hand, it’s time to complete the final complicated stages of the Canada Visa process and to complete health checks and medicals.

Once your Canada visa is granted you’re all set to make the move to Canada from India. You don’t need to move immediately (though most do) and you have 12 months to activate your Canadian Permanent Residency Visas once they are granted.

How long does it take to Immigrate to Canada from India?

On average do allow a year for the process from start to finish. Sometimes it happens sooner, sometimes later though one year is a good benchmark to keep in mind.

How much money do I need in the bank for Canada Immigration from India?

In addition to having an Occupation in demand, Canada Immigration Federal Skilled Worker applicants from India will be required to demonstrate they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves and their family for 6 months after arrival in Country. If you have a formal job offer, this requirement does not apply.
Get started by taking our Free Canadian Visa Assessment and see if you’re eligible to apply to Immigrate to Canada from India.

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Every case is different, and no consultant can promise a result. We will assess your occupation and your points honestly before you spend money on an application.

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In terms of safety – the OECD Better Life Index awarded Canada an impressive 9.7 out of 10 for safety and security. Gun ownership in Canada is far lower than it is in the U.S., partly because Canadians feel safer. The air quality in Canada is among the world’s best, and the country ranks 9th out of the 33 cleanest countries in the planet for overall air quality, according to a recent Fraser Institute study. People in Canada are generally very environmentally conscious, and the country is kept clean.

Below is a list of just a few of the reasons that Canada is amongst the best in the world:

• Canadians only work 1,702 hours per year – below the OECD average.
• Everyone has access to sufficient healthcare.
• Public services, such as water and electricity, are almost never interrupted.
• There is great customer service, as customers are treated politely and efficiently – the Canadian way!
• Education is valued, and the Canadian government spend more per capita on education than any other country in the world.
• All public transport services run on time, and transport is clean.
• The Canadian police have an exceptional reputation – known for being extremely helpful and excellent at their jobs.
• Fast and cheap internet is available wherever you go.
• Everyone is welcome – 41 of Canada’s 338 members of parliament were born overseas, and tolerance and multiculturalism are, therefore, ensured, promoted and protected.
• It has a tolerant and open-minded society. Canada has been a pioneer of civil rights, and was the first country outside of Europe to legalize same-sex marriage.
• It is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, with Toronto recently being voted as the fourth most attractive city in the world.

WHY TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA ?

• Successful Migration with full family.
• Free education and medicals.
• Migration possible for skilled workers as well as investors.
• Many opportunities in the Information Technology sector for software professionals.
• Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship within three years of arrival in Canada with permanent residence status.
• Dual Citizenship allowed.
• Entitlement to government welfare benefits (in case of necessity), free medical facilities, free education, old age insurance, unemployment insurance etc.
• Minimal government regulations in starting your own business.
• Access to the United States and Mexico markets based on the NAFTA Agreement
• The best country to live in the world – and the United Nations keeps reaffirming it!

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