Canada is emerging as the top choice for immigrants in North America. Skilled professionals are able to apply online and get Permanent Resident status in less than a year. Within three years of moving, immigrants can get Canadian citizenship. The immigrant-friendly policies of Canada open up another way for skilled professionals apart from going back to their own country.
Canadian immigration is based on the points in a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Skilled professionals are eligible for Express Entry if they meet certain criteria. Users can create a profile in the Express Entry system. If they are targeting a particular province, they can create a profile for that Province. Canada Job Bank is the main source for searching jobs in Canada. Wage search option lets the users get the low, medium, and high wages for their occupation.
Points and Ranking
Prospective employees are ranked based on their age, job category, IELTS score, highest degree, years of foreign work experience, job offer, provincial nomination, and other aspects. Spouse are also given points for their qualifications and experience. If a sibling or immediate relative is present, points exist. You will be scored out of 1200 points. Professionals with low scores are also admitted but it depends on the rounds of invitation in the Express Entry lottery pool.
Profile
Creating a profile in the Express Entry system is the first step in the Canadian immigration process. Candidates need to have a qualifying test score ready for applying. IELTS test costs $240 which can be written in the nearest test centers. Other language tests are also accepted based on your profile. Applicants are required to submit the Express Entry Profile details while registering for the IELTS test.
If you have traveled to Canada in the past for business or pleasure that will also add up to demonstrate your intent to immigration. Uploading the required documents are required during the online application. Filing fees (around CAD 1000) must be paid at the end of the application process. Express Entry is the open pool for employers to seek candidates. You will be notified if you are selected and an Invitation to Apply is sent.
You will be subjected to background checks, medical examination, and biometrics during the process. Candidates will be allotted the Permanent Resident status which allows them to move to Canada and work. Within three years, you will be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship.
Advantages
Canadian immigrants are able to work in the Province they initially applied. They are free to move within Canada and work for any employer. Spouse and eligible kids are also able to study or seek employment immediately. Traveling to other parts of the world is also hassle-free once you get the Permanent Residence or citizenship. Canadian citizens are also able to work in the USA with a special visa and take up full-time employment.
Canada remains as a top choice for immigrants due to the current anti-immigrant policies in the USA and the UK. Growth and opportunities are abundant for both highly skilled and entry-level professionals alike. Cost of living is similar to the United States although housing, clothing, and food cost higher. Hospital visits and basic medical care is free, but you need to spend on prescriptions. Driving a car can be a costly affair due to high vehicle insurance and traffic tickets. Severe winters and weather may create havoc on your health. Canadian dollars is thirty percent lesser than United States Dollar but it doesn’t matter much if you aren’t traveling out of the country. Security and long-term family settlement are the plus points if you move to Canada.
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