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Immigration, Refugee and citizenship canada is the department of the gov of canada which deals with Canada’s immigration, refugees, and Canadian citizenship. The department was established in 1994. 

7 Easiest ways of Canada’s immigration:

Family Class Sponsorship:

It is how a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can sponsor their partner or any of their close ones  to come to Canada on a permanent basis, so that they can live permanently in canada. It is so important for the families to be together.

You can sponsor your spouse and children under the age of 22. It is for those immigrants who have close relatives in Canada and also promises them to provide finan. 

Express Entry Program:

The immigration program allows immigrants to live and work in Canada as a skilled worker through express entry. The new system will allow Citizenship and Immigration Canada to pro-actively assess, and select immigrants who are skilled and possess relevant qualifications.

The Provincial Nominee Programs allow individual provinces and territories to use the system in order to recruit suitable candidates. This is one of Canada’s most popular programs. 

LMIA Work Visa:

Most Canadians get a job offer, apply for a work visa and then on that basis, immigrate to Canada. The LMIA involves securing a Canadian job offer. The Canadian employer applies for an LMIA through Service Canada, and then the applicant applies for the work permit after the LMIA is approved. This process leads to Canadian permanent residence.

The Provincial Nominee Programs:

It is an increasingly popular way to immigrate to Canada.The countries like Ontario, British Columbia and others have developed their own immigration programs. PNP category requires that applicants reside in the respective Provinces after arriving.

Canadian Investor Immigration:

This one is designed for those who are high net worth individuals. By investing in the Canadian economy, they are contributing to Canada’s overall growth. Two investor programs are: Federal investor program, the quebec program.

Economic immigrants:

It includes skilled workers, those with Canadian experience, and those qualifying under one of the business categories.

Skilled Worker Class

It is for those who become permanent residents based on being qualified and having work experience in a specific skilled trade. Based on their ability, worker program applicants are eligible as permanent residents.  This category includes workers and people who have occupational skills, education etc .

Canadian Experience Class

This one is those who are already in Canada, and who currently have temporary status but want to apply for permanent residency.  It includes temporary foreign workers or foreign students, and who have good English and/or French language abilities, who are skilled workers.

Business Class

It includes entrepreneurs, self-employed immigrants and investors.

Refugee Class

This is for those who are in need of protection and are unable or afraid to return to their home country and wish to settle in Canada. 

Requirements to Immigrate to Canada:

Every immigration program has their own qualifications. Confirming eligibility would be critical. While applying, the Canadian gov asks for several papers like your employment experience, education, identification, and criminal and medical history.

The sort of documents varies as per the demands of the different immigration programs.You must have at least one year, in the last 10 years of continuous full-time work experience in a skilled occupation. Be able to demonstrate on an approved language test English or French.

Canadian PR Requirements:

Score 67 immigration points out of 100 to be eligible. The higher your score, the stronger your application.

The documents they may ask for:

• Valid Passport
• Driver’s License
• Government Body Issued Identity Cards
• Proof Of Funds
• ECA or Educational Credential Assessment
• Originals and photocopies of all relevant documents
• Certified translation of documents .
• Language Test results (preferably IELTS)
• Skills Assessment Test Report
• Sponsorship letters.
• Personal identification letter.
• Recommendation letter or similar documents.
• Other documents may be required.

Processing Time for a Canada PR:

It usually takes 6 months on average to process your Canada PR visa application from India after you’ve received the ITA. Depending upon the immigration program  processing time varies .

Apply for the Permit:

Once you know what type of visa you need, you can start your visa application process. Firstly, create an online account on Canada’s immigration website. Then answer a few questions. Then you have to provide your email if you are eligible so you can receive instructions.

After that you will receive instructions on how to submit your application. Also, be ready to submit your application fees. Fees depend on the type of visa. After submission it may take several weeks to get an answer. Prepare everything you need. You have to pay taxes for everyday goods and services such as clothing, furniture, jewelry, books, computers, musical instruments, etc.

Other Ways to Move to Canada:

Immigration pathway for family reunification, immigration pathway for study purposes.

Important Things to Know When Moving to Canada:

Opening a bank account:

After moving to Canada, you will need a bank account. For that  you must have an identity card. Number of  banks are there: Eg national bank of Canada, bank of montreal, royal bank of Canada, Canadian imperial Bank.

Healthcare:

Canada offers free healthcare for its citizens. Your national healthcare will be available after 3 months from moving to Canada You should purchase private healthcare for that period of time. 

Taxes:

You have to pay taxes at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels in Canada. If you're self-employed, you have to pay your taxes. Taxes can be paid either in a single or several payments. Tax is deducted from your salary automatically.

How do immigrants adjust in Canada:

Canada greatly helps immigrants by providing them with orientation programs, skills training, social services, and pathways. Immigrants have risen to prominent positions. Immigrants do have to work incredibly hard.

Who cannot immigrate to Canada:

• Security concerns.
• Human or international rights violations.
• Criminality.
• Organized criminality.
• Health grounds.
• Financial reasons.
• Misrepresentation.
• Non-compliance with the IRPA or.
• Having an inadmissible family member.