Multicultural Canada is one of the world’s best destinations for migrants. Its cosmopolitan cities, a stable economy and high quality of life make it one of the best countries to live in. Canada also has a huge demand for migrants and has opened its doors to individuals with the skills and talent to give it a global edge. As India’s one of the Top immigration consultants We have the experience and credibility to help you with your Canada immigration process.
Canada has one of the world’s most forward thinking immigration programs. There are multiple programs by which one can apply to migrate to Canada. These include:
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 designed for different types of applicants. We help applicants in making the right decision to migrate to Canada by helping them choose the right program and assisting them throughout their migration program. Our experienced counsellors will be with you at every step of the way as you plan and navigate your migration journey.
While each program to migrate to Canada has different criteria, there are a few things in common. Canadian immigration officials will typically assess migration applications based on:
This is not an exhaustive list and subject to change. Talk to our counsellor to assess your eligibility and increase your chances of migrating to Canada.
| 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 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 | 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 |
| IQAS | 20 Weeks | CAD$ 275 | |||
| ICAS | 20 Weeks | CAD$ 285 | |||
| ICES | 8 – 10 Weeks | CAD$ 200 + CAD$ 75 for Courier | |||
| CES | 12 Weeks | CAD$ 210 + CAD$ 102 for Courier | |||
| MCC(Doctors) | 15 Weeks | CAD$ 285 Fee + CAD$ 165 SVR + CAD$ 106 ECA | |||
| PEBC(Pharmacists) | 15 Weeks | CAD$ 325 Fee + CAD$ 650 Evaluation | |||
| Step 2 | English or French Language Test | IELTS /CELPIP /TEF | Within 4 weeks | INR 13,250 (Variable) | |
| Phase 2 | Step 1 | EOI – Expression Of Interest | IRCC | Your Profile will be valid for 12 months. | No Fee |
| Step 2 | PNP – Provincial Nomination Program | Provincial Authorities | Varies based on Provinces. | Varies based on Provinces. | |
| Phase 3 | Step 1 | Invitation To Apply – ITA | Main Applicant + Spouse + Children | 60 Days | Visa Per Head – CAD$ 550 |
| RPRF Per Head – CAD$ 490 | |||||
| Bio Metrics – CAD$ 85 | |||||
| Medical Fee – As applicable | |||||
| Step 2 | Passport Submission and PR Visa | Main Applicant + Spouse + Children | Up to 30 days | VFS fee as applicable | |
| 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 |
