How can you move to Canada in 2022? How has the immigration system changed, which programs are the
most promising, and who can expect to get Canadian permanent residency followed by citizenship?
In 2021, 401,000 people got permanent residency in Canada. But in 2022 there will be even more -
about 432,000 people. Canada was also officially recognized as the best country in the world in
2021. If you too want to move to Canada and live in a top place, watch this video till the end.
Hi from Canada, I'm Ivanna Pavlenko. I’m a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
First, I will talk about the main ways to immigrate to Canada,
and then what you need to do right now to get permanent residency, PR.
There are more than 120 (one hundred and twenty)immigration programs in Canada:
three federal and many provincial ones. The most popular programs have always been
the federal ones that allow you to move to any Canadian province except Quebec
and are managed through the Express Entry system. The Federal Skilled Worker Program used to be
the most popular among candidates living outside Canada. But that’s not the case anymore in 2022.
The thing is that Canada hasn't held any draws in this stream since 2020.
Right now, only people who immigrate through select provincial programs
or already have Canadian work experience can get PR through Express Entry. So I
wouldn't get my hopes up for the Skilled Worker program to reopen, and look for other options.
Although federal Express Entry usually only offers a chance to young qualified candidates
with high English proficiency, in provincial immigration programs,
the requirements are usually lower, even if these programs also function through Express
Entry. Quite often older applicants with intermediate or even basic English levels
can get permanent residency. But there are often additional requirements and some catches.
First, the provincial programs allow you to immigrate only to one province.
Don't be afraid, once you get PR, you can move. Second, through provincial programs,
regions of Canada attract the immigrants they need. Like those who have a certain profession,
a job offer in the province, or who have graduated from a university in the province,
who know French, and so on. I'll give you specific examples, so keep watching.
An important note, if you want to move to Canada and don't know what permanent residency,
Express Entry, federal and provincial programs are,
I made a series of videos for beginners, where I explain everything in simple terms.
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The two main ways to immigrate in 2022 are through employment and education. Canada's immigration
system is moving toward attracting only those who are likely to be in demand in the job market.
I'll explain why. The problem with Express Entry was that it invited skilled people with fluent
English and any master's degree. But then once in Canada many of these people couldn't find a job.
Imagine you are a young, educated and skilled candidate. Let’s say you are an accountant or
lawyer. Your professional knowledge is likely to be totally useless in Canada. So you will
end up either having to retrain or look for a low-skilled job that requires no education.
If you enter a Canadian university and study accounting,
you can easily find a job afterward. Or if you've got a profession that’s in demand in Canada,
you won't need to retrain, you can find an employer while still abroad, and then
immigrate and start working right away rather than waste time and the money you brought with you.
Now, let me give you some examples. If you are ready to search for a job in Canada,
you can qualify for a huge number of immigration programs. For example,
B.C. Tech, which invites IT workers and holds draws every fortnight;
B.C. Skilled Worker Stream, which has no priority occupations;
New Brunswick Skilled Worker Stream, which also has no occupational restrictions;
Ontario Foreign Workers Stream, in which it's easy to get a passing score;
Nova Scotia Occupations-In-Demand Stream, which is suitable for transport,
food service workers, and handypeople; Saskatchewan Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot,
in which there is a large list of suitable trades jobs and which I think
will be one of the most popular streams of 2022; Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot that asks you
to find a job in one of 11 rural communities and Atlantic Immigration Program,
which is in great demand and allows you to move to one of the 4 Atlantic provinces.
This is not the full list, there are many more programs.
If you get a job offer and come to Canada with a work permit, you can choose from even
more programs after a while because you will have Canadian work experience. For example,
the Canadian Experience Class Program requires 1 year of skilled experience in Canada,
some programs require 2 years, and others require just a few months.
The main difficulty with immigration through employment is finding a job. The Canadian
labor market is restricted. Employers need to do LMIAs to hire foreigners,
which means that they have to prove that there's no Canadian citizen or permanent resident suitable
for the vacancy and also pay a fee of $1000 CAD. Some immigration programs have simplified hiring
requirements like the Atlantic Immigration Program which doesn't require an LMIA.
To find a job, you have to prepare a high-quality Canadian-format CV,
then constantly monitor vacancies in your desired field and apply again
and again. It's difficult and time-consuming, but you need to do it.
If you don't want to waste time looking for a job, you might consider choosing the education route.
Entering a Canadian university is easier than finding an employer in Canada. The main
difficulty is the IELTS test, but you can avoid it if you take language courses before admission.
Besides IELTS, money is another factor to consider. A year of study at a Canadian university
costs on average $15000 CAD, and you need at least another $10000 CAD per year per person for living.
After graduation, you can consider numerous immigration programs and,
in addition, you get a Canadian work permit that will enable you to get Canadian work experience.
But you have to be very careful when choosing an academic program.
You can’t simply pick the cheapest program or the one you like best. It should be related to
your previous education or your profession and must be provided by a designated institution.
If you need help with the admissions process and visas, contact our immigration company.
So what can you do right now to immigrate to Canada in 2022? First and foremost,
start improving your English and think about studying French too. Almost all programs have
language requirements, and the higher your language level, the higher your chances are to
be invited. If you know English and French, you'll get extra points in many programs.
There are a few ways to move to Canada without taking a language test,
but you’ll have a hard time living and working in Canada if you don't speak English well.
Our immigration company has partnered with a Canadian language school where you can study
English online. To sign up for classes, send us an email. By the way, if you plan to immigrate
with a spouse, your partner can help you score more points if they also learn English or French.
The second thing you need to start doing right now is saving money. The more money
you have in your bank account, the more choices of immigration programs you will have. Some programs
require you to show that you have $3000 CAD per person, others ask for $13000 or even $22000.
Sometimes there are no money requirements, but you will still need some cash for living.
Two other crucial steps you’ll have to take are having your educational credentials evaluated
by a designated Canadian organization such as WES
and taking the IELTS or CELPIP tests for English or the TEF or TCF Canada for French.
You will also need to choose an immigration program for you.
All immigration programs are described on our website immigrant.today.
So click the link below to check it out or to sign up for a consultation.
If you're ineligible for programs that don’t require a job offer or education in Canada,
you have to find a job or save up money to study. We can find a college or university and study
program for you, sign you up for English classes, and finally help you apply for a study permit.
But you will have to look for a job on your own. We don't provide employment services. When you
get a job offer, we can help with all necessary paperwork to complete your visa application.
Lastly, be patient. Canada is not a country where things are done quickly. When my family
and I applied a while ago, it took over 5 years for our application process to be completed.
It no longer takes that long, but as of 2021, there are over a million applicants who have
been invited to Express Entry who are still waiting for their applications to be processed.
In summary, there are two main ways to immigrate to Canada in 2022 - through
employment or by getting a Canadian education. These options are suitable for many candidates,
regardless of age, education, or profession. My advice is to start
improving your English and French skills as soon as possible and to begin saving money.
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