How to Immigrate to Canada in 2022

ByArindam Mallick

Introduction

Canada is one of the top destinations for immigrants to move to. The lovely landscapes, incredible employment opportunities, world-class educational institutions, and wonderful locals all make this a great country to move into.

The fact that Canada is really welcoming of immigrants is an added opportunity. Did you know that Canada is set to welcome 411,000 immigrants in 2022?

If you want to move to Canada, this article will help take you through the different Canadian immigration programs you can use to immigrate to Canada.

Canadian Immigration Programs Overview

There are multiple Canadian immigration programs to choose from, and an immigration consultant may be able to identify the right one for you. There are three broad categories you can pick from.

  1. Economic and Business immigration
  2. Family Sponsorship
  3. Humanitarian and Refugee Immigration

Economic and Business Immigration Options

Economic Immigration is one of the common ways of immigrating to Canada. There are multiple programs under this category based on your educational qualifications, work experience, and language abilities.

1.      Federal Skilled Worker Program

This is for skilled workers who have worked in managerial, professional, and technical and skilled trades jobs in the past and have at least a score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening either English or French.

2.      Federal Skilled Trades Program

This is for individuals who work in different trades, including electrical, industrial, construction, maintenance, cooking, and manufacturing or production sectors. Such individuals should have a CLB 5 score in speaking and listening and a CLB 4 score in reading and writing either English or French.

3.      Canadian Experience Class

This program is for individuals having Canadian work experience and wanting to immigrate there permanently. This program is applicable to managerial, professional, technical, and skilled trade jobs.

4.      Provincial Nominees

This program is applicable for those who want to immigrate to Canada and contribute to the growth and economic development of a particular territory or province. Each province may have specific requirements regarding the kinds of immigrants they want. Some provinces may be looking for traders, while others may be looking to bring in students. Below are the top provinces in Canada. Check their requirements and then apply.

  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

Bunchberry will be able to help you identify provinces that may be exactly looking for someone like you to support their growth.

5.      Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker Program

This is a specific immigration program for skilled workers who want to immigrate to Quebec, a specific province in Canada.

When it comes to business immigration options, below are the programs you can choose from.

Self-employed immigration Program

This is for self-employed people who want to immigrate to Canada to contribute to the cultural or athletic activities of the country.

Start-Up Visa Program

This is for people moving to Canada to start up a new business.

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) has a separate Entrepreneur Immigration stream too. Under this, you can immigrate to Canada under the following programs.

  1. Self-Employed Farmer Stream
  2. Foreign Graduate Start-up Stream
  3. International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream

Family Sponsorship

This is yet another popular category in which people can immigrate to Canada. If a person older than 18 years is a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act, he/she can sponsor relatives to live, study, or work in the country and later become permanent citizens.

Here are categories under the family sponsorship immigration category.

  1. Spouse, Partner, or Dependent Children Sponsorship
  2. Parents or Grandparents Sponsorship
  3. Relatives Sponsorship
  4. Adopted Child Sponsorship

Each of these categories has specific eligibility criteria and requirements. Contact Bunchberry to know how easily you can sponsor your family to move to this beautiful country.

Humanitarian and Refugee Immigration

Canada is one of the top countries that has advocated and supported refugee and humanitarian cases since the 1950s. Individuals who had to flee their country may be able to take asylum in Canada and apply for refugee immigration under specific conditions.

How Much Money do you Need to Immigrate to Canada?

Different immigration programs have different requirements in terms of processing fees and other expenses needed to give tests, submit applications, and get selected to move to the country.

On average, here is how much money you will need to immigrate to Canada. Please note that the cost may change with time. You will have to contact the immigration office for the latest figures.

CategoryApproximate Cost of Immigrating in Canadian Dollars
Single Individual15,500
Couple21,000
Couple + single child25,000
Couple + two children30,000

What are the Requirements to Immigrate to Canada?

Every immigration program has specific requirements, and each one of these requirements has to be satisfied for the IRCC to accept your application.

That’s why it is a safer bet to take the help of a professional immigration consultant who can guide you on the right process from day one. Joytvinder Bhatti is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (R710421) licensed by CICC, and she has specific interests in the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, Skilled Worker Immigration program, and various Canadian sponsorship programs to help people immigrate to Canada successfully.

What is the Fastest Way to Immigrate to Canada?

The Express Entry is the fastest way to immigrate to Canada. Learn more about Express Entry here.

Is There A Maximum Age for Canadian Immigration?

There is no specific age limit for immigrating to the country. However, certain programs give individuals aged between 25-35 maximum points and prefer them over older applicants.

How Easy is it to Immigrate to Canada?

With the right help, it is definitely very straightforward to immigrate to Canada. All you need to do is get the basics right in terms of choosing the right program and making sure you get maximum points.

Will I Be Able To Immigrate To Canada Only With A Job Offer In Hand?

Absolutely not. Several programs let you reach the country first before finding a job. Get in touch with us to know more.

What Is The Difference Between Permanent Residency And Citizenship?

Permanent Residency is offered to citizens of other countries, offering them permission to live in Canada. Such people with PR status can live and work anywhere in the country and enjoy most benefits like healthcare and social services.

Getting a PR status is the first step to becoming a citizen of the country.

After you immigrate to Canada and get a PR status, the next step is to apply for citizenship. Once a person gets Canadian citizenship, they enjoy all benefits the country offers and can also vote in the elections.

Where Can I Work in Canada?

If you are a permanent resident of Canada, then you are allowed to work anywhere in the country for any employer of your choice. If not, then you can work only with proper authorization or a work permit.

Click here to know all about Canadian work permits.

Can I Bring My Family to Canada?

Yes, you may be able to bring your family to Canada, depending on what type of immigration program you are in. Some programs allow immediate family members to immigrate with you, while other programs may let you bring other relatives too.

Final words

There are many reasons why Canada has become such an immigrant-friendly country.

  1. The current population there is aging fast, and they are looking for a younger population to take over.
  2. Their labor market is very lucrative, and they need skilled labor.
  3. Canada’s population is quite small compared to other countries like the USA or India. They hence are looking to build their population with the right skilled individuals to grow their economy.

If you want to immigrate to Canada, there is no better time than now. Contact Bunchberry to get the process initiated right away.