Are you planning or in the process of immigrating to Canada? If the answer is yes, make sure you read this through to solve all your queries. Immigrating to Canada can be a complex and tiresome process. To ensure you know everything about Canadian immigration, here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the process with detailed answers.
Question 1: How Can I Immigrate to Canada?
There are various ways you can apply for your Canadian immigration. Following is a list of all the immigration programs:
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nominee Programs
- Start-Up Visa
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
- Family Sponsorship
- Quebec Selected Skilled Workers
- Caregivers
- Self-Employed
- Agri-Food Pilot
Question 2: How Can I Immigrate with My Family?
Your family can immigrate with you if they’re processed for permanent residency as your dependents. This includes:
- Your spouse or partner
- Your dependent children
- The dependent children of your spouse
- The dependent children of your dependent children
You can also sponsor your family members through the Family Sponsorship Program, which will allow them to live, study, and work in Canada.
Question 3: What is Express Entry Profile?
It’s the easiest and the quickest way to immigrate to Canada. It’s an online immigration application system that allows skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. To apply for Express Entry, you need to set your express entry profile that ranks you and allows you to apply for three different types of programs:
Question 4: How will I Work in Canada?
You will require a work permit to work in Canada. There are two types of work permits:
- Open Work Permit – Allows you to work for any employer in Canada.
- Employer Specific Work Permit – Allows you to work for a specific employer for a specific duration in Canada.
You can also work in Canada by applying for International Experience Canada, the Working Holiday Visa. Students are also allowed to work on or off-campus for a limited number of hours on their student permit. Once they graduate, they have to apply for a Post Graduate Work Permit to be able to work in Canada.
Question 5: Which Language Tests do I Need to Pass?
There are two English proficiency tests that are acceptable for Canadian newcomers. These are:
- IELTS – It’s one of the most widely accepted English Proficiency Tests in the world. There are two IELTS testing available: the general training test and the academic test.
- CELPIP – It’s the second acceptable proficiency test. CELPIP stands for Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program. The difference between the two tests is the CELPIP is a computer-based exam only and is, therefore, more suitable for people who are comfortable typing.
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