Immigration requirements in Canada
We will discuss immigration to Canada and obtaining a residence permit in various ways in this article and explain the new immigration rules with the help of a Canadian immigration lawyer. MIE experts will answer any questions about how to immigrate to Canada. Applicants usually want to know how to get residency and choose the best route to get a residence in Canada, which we will answer. Canadian immigration has many ways, most of which are in seven categories. For example, investment, study, work, etc. You can get a free consultation on immigration to Canada by contacting MIE Austria.
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Introducing Canada for Immigration
Canada is one of the best countries for immigration in global statistics, and many people choose this country as their immigration destination every year. Canada is in North America, adjacent to the United States. Canada is a cold country, and most people live in the southern parts near the United States with a pleasant climate. Canada has ten provinces and three territories. Its capital is Ottawa, and the most important cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Its official languages are English and French, and its currency is the Canadian dollar. Canada has the 10th highest life satisfaction rate. Immigrant Canadian society, top universities and schools, social security, abundant job opportunities, and social welfare have made Canada popular among immigrants.
Ways to immigrate to Canada
Many people are looking for the easiest way to immigrate to Canada. So, you must know the immigration methods to this country and find the most appropriate way according to your circumstances. We can divide the ways to immigrate to Canada into seven main categories, including immigration by work, study, investment, entrepreneurship, specific individuals such as artists and athletes, birth in Canada, marriage to a Canadian citizen, and asylum. Immigration laws in Canada are different in each category. At first, you must know the rules related to these methods. Then, you must choose the best way according to your circumstances. In the rest of this article, we will look at ways to immigrate to Canada and introduce you to all the ways to obtain Canadian residency.
Immigration requirements to Canada
You must meet specific requirements to immigrate to Canada. The required conditions to proceed through any of the methods discussed below vary depending on the method. The most critical factors for immigration to Canada are age, educational degree, English language degree, work experience, and capital. Some of these factors are pretty essential in some methods but not in others. For example, your age is pretty critical to study in Canada, so the smaller gap from your last degree, the better your chances of getting a Canadian visa. Also, the age factor is less critical in the investment method. Also, you need at least 300,000 dollars to invest in Canada. However, you may need 20,000 dollars in a method like studying. We will discuss the immigration conditions to Canada in more detail through all methods.
Immigration conditions to Canada by work
There are two ways to work in Canada:
Canada Express Entry Immigration
Getting a job offer from a Canadian employer
Canada Express Entry Immigration
Getting permanent residency in Canada through Skilled Worker or Canada Express Entry Immigration is one of the best ways for professionals to immigrate to Canada. The applicants will get permanent residence (PR) in Canada from the beginning of this method. This method is also suitable for people who want to immigrate to Canada with their family because all family members are given permanent residence from the beginning. It is based on a scoring system (Point Based System), and each of the announced features has a specific score. You must complete two steps to become a Canadian permanent resident. In the first stage, you should get 67 points out of 100 points. At this stage, scores are calculated based on age, degree, work experience, English or French language degree, second language degree, having a first-class acquaintance in Canada, etc. Also, you will enter the second stage (the Pool stage) if you get the minimum required points. Your conditions and characteristics will be re-examined at this stage. There are 1,200 points, and those with the highest scores will receive an invitation from the Canadian government to obtain permanent residency. This process takes at least six to 18 months.
To calculate the Canadian Skilled Worker score, you can visit the official Canadian website at the following and calculate your score.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp
If you earn enough points, this method is the easiest way to immigrate to Canada.
Immigrating to Canada through JOB OFFER
Another way to get a work permit is to get a job offer from a Canadian employer. Some areas and cities in Canada that need a workforce provide a list of their required jobs. You can interview with employers and receive a job offer if you have the required skills, expertise, and work experience.
After receiving a job offer, you can obtain a Canadian work visa. Residence in Canada by Job Offer is initially temporary. So, you can obtain permanent residency in Canada by Canada Express Entry Immigration after living and working in Canada for three years. If you get Canadian work experience by then, you can easily earn permanent residency points.
Besides having the expertise and work experience in the required jobs, you must have a language degree to get a job offer, you need a relevant degree in many jobs. You can see the list of Canadian job offers and their conditions in the following link.
Conditions for immigrating to Canada by study
Some people may find studying the easiest way to immigrate to Canada. The applicants can study in Canada at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels. Tuition at Canadian boarding schools will cost from 15,000 to 50,000 Canadian dollars per year. International schools in Canada include Bardwell, Pattinson, Barrymore College, and Thomson River College.
Canada is one of the top science and knowledge centers, with over 130,000 to 150,000 people choosing to study at Canadian universities each year. The high level of university education, reasonable costs, and the possibility of obtaining permanent residency in Canada make student immigration one of the most popular immigration ways. First, you must choose your study field and choose the university or city. You must provide a TOEFL or IELTS English language certificate depending on the requirements of your degree to be accepted to a Canadian university. After reviewing your initial requirements, the university will issue an admission letter stating your tuition fees.
To study for a bachelor’s degree in Canada, you will need a 12-year diploma, at least an IELTS 6, and financial viability. Students without an appropriate language level can also take language courses at Canadian colleges. Undergraduate study in Canada takes three to four years.
Studying for a master’s degree in Canada also requires a bachelor’s degree, an IELTS degree above 6.5, a small academic gap, and a suitable age.
Undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees can vary depending on the university, study field, and degree. The study cost in Canada ranges from 20,000 dollars and more per year. The students with a Canadian student visa can also get a companion visa for their family members.
The Ph.D. applicants in Canada must have a supervisor. The supervisor grants Ph.D. admission to a student who has a solid academic resume, a high language score, international scientific papers, an appropriate age, and sufficient motivation to be admitted to a Ph.D. at the university. Students can cover a large part of their expenses by research work at the university. Individuals with a high academic resume, research background, and language level can also receive a Canadian Scholarship and funds from the government and university.
After graduating from a Canadian university, students can reside in Canada for as long as they want to study and look for work. Also, the study period must be more than nine months, and the graduates can spend up to three years in this country to find work. Graduates can work in Canada to obtain permanent residency and citizenship.
Residence conditions in Canada by investment
Investment is one of the easiest ways to immigrate to Canada. Each Canadian province has an independent residency program for international investors. Most provinces attract investors by entrepreneurship, but Quebec has a different plan. In entrepreneurship programs, people are usually awarded points based on various factors such as capital, managerial or entrepreneurial work experience, age, language degree, educational degree, etc. If you earn enough points, you will get a working residence and can start your entrepreneurship project in Canada. After 1.5 to two years, with the approval of the Government of Canada, work residency will become permanent residency. Here are some tips for entrepreneurship in Canada and investing in Quebec.
Invest in Ontario, Canada
Have 800,000 dollars in assets.
Invest 600,000 dollars in Canada.
Have two years of managerial experience in the last five years
Provide an English language certificate at CLB 4 level
In sparsely populated areas of the province, have 400,000 dollars assets and 200,000 dollars investment
Initially, work residence is granted.
Invest in Manitoba, Canada
Have 500,000 dollars in assets
Invest 250,000 dollars in Canada
Have three years of business ownership or managerial experience in the last five years
Provide an English language certificate at CLB 5 level
In sparsely populated areas of the province have 500,000 dollars assets and 150,000 dollars investment
Initially, work residence is granted.
Invest in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Have 600,000 dollars in assets
Invest 150,000 dollars in Canada
In the last five years, three years of managerial experience
In the last seven years, five years of ownership of at least 20% of a business.
Provide an English language certificate at CLB 5 level
Initially, work residence is granted
Invest in Saskatchewan, Canada
Have 500,000 dollars in assets.
Invest 300,000 dollars in Canada.
Have at least four years of agricultural or entrepreneurial experience.
Provide an English language certificate at CLB 4 level.
In smaller cities, you can invest 200,000 dollars
Initially, work residence is granted.
Invest in Nova Scotia, Canada
Have 600,000 dollars in assets.
Invest 150,000 dollars in Canada.
Have at least three years of business ownership.
Provide an English or French degree at CLB 5 level.
Initially, work residence is granted.
Attention
The investment method in Quebec is closed until 2023.
Investment in Quebec
To qualify for residency in Canada through the Quebec Provincial Program, you must invest 1.2 million dollars and show that you have 2 million dollars financial assets. So, you can first get permanent residency and a Canadian passport. You must give the money to the Canadian government for five years. After five years, the entire amount will be returned to you without any interest. Due to the popularity and safety of this method, the capacity of this investment method is limited every year. This capacity will be completed within one to two months as soon as it is announced. This process takes at least one to two years.
There are financial institutions in Canada that pay for the investment on your behalf, and you do not need to pay 1.2 million dollars. These institutions will receive 360,000 dollars from you and pay 1.2 million dollars to the government. However, the amount paid will not be returned to you and will be a fee to financial institutions.
Conditions for Immigrating to Canada by Birth
Young couples want to travel to their favorite countries by tourist visa and give birth to their child in those countries to obtain residency and citizenship for themselves and their child. However, not all countries offer these conditions to international citizens. The countries subject to the land or soil principle have these conditions. Generally, the countries follow soil and blood systems. The countries that follow the blood principle grant residency and citizenship only to children whose parents are that country’s citizens. However, countries such as the United States, Canada, and Brazil grant citizenship to all newborn children. Canadian citizenship is granted only to the child and not to the parents. Under Canadian law, if a child is born on Canadian ships and aircraft, that child is a Canadian citizen and can obtain a Canadian passport.
Conditions for Immigrating to Canada by Marriage
Marrying a Canadian citizen or resident in Canada is another immigration way. However, no action should be taken under the influence of abusive and fraudulent propaganda by illegal dating sites and intermediaries for formal marriage. Due to the complexity of obtaining a visa, you must take all actions under the supervision of an international lawyer. This process will take at least six months. The person you want to marry must meet the minimum requirements for living in Canada. If the marriage is proven to be false, they might face the crimes such as imprisonment, fines, and a ban on entering Canada. We will discuss the conditions for couples to obtain a Canadian marriage visa in the following.
The parties must be at least 18 years old.
A person who invites one’s spouse to Canada (sponsor) must be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen.
The sponsor must have sufficient income to pay for the family’s living expenses.
The marriage must be proven to be real
Conditions for Immigrating to Canada by Asylum
Please note that MIE Austria does not provide any services in the asylum field and the contents of this section are to inform you about the dangers of this method.
You may have heard that some people who call themselves immigration experts in Canada have recently found in the media or immigration sites that asylum in Canada is the fastest and cheapest way to immigrate to Canada and is safe for immigration applicants to Canada. According to reputable domestic and international media reports, many foreigners enter Canada annually to receive permanent residence in Canada by asylum, tourism, or study to change their status later. However, most of them do not succeed because this path has its complexities. People with professional doctorates will consider asylum cases in Canada. Many people did not reach Canada and even die on the way to this country in the sea.
Applicants can apply for asylum in any way they come to Canada as soon as they arrive in Canada. Also, anyone can apply for asylum outside Canada, being sponsored by the government or a private group. Once refugees have settled in Canada, they receive assistance from the federal government, private, and humanitarian financial advocates to provide for their basic needs. These aids are provided for a year until the person can meet one’s needs and become self-sufficient. If you apply for asylum in Canada, you will have to convince the Canadian Immigration Officer and lawyer that your life has been endangered or harassed in your home country.
Statistics show that most of these cases fail. If people fail to prove this, they will be deported from Canada and eventually return home disappointed. It is better to find out about other immigration ways to Canada and obtain permanent residency discussed in this article to choose the best route.
Immigration requirements for highly successful artists and individuals
Artists and highly successful people such as athletes can immigrate to Canada. This type of visa falls into the Canadian self-employment visa category and is divided into three types:
Self-employment in cultural affairs
Self-employment in sports
Self-employment in agriculture
It is divided through the purchase of the farm and its management. Cultural activities are generally considered to be part of Canadian art and culture, for example:
Authors and writers
Creative artists
Musicians
Painters
Sculptors
Other visual artists
Technical support
Jobs in the film industry
Creative designers and artisans
Champions who have a history of participating in international sports competitions can coach, establish a sports club, or participate in world competitions in their field of specialized sport in Canada.
Applicants must have strong work experience in the self-employment field and can enter and reside in Canada by self-employment in federal or provincial schemes.
The minimum requirements for a self-employment visa:
Must have at least two years of relevant work experience in the last five years
Have collected at least 35 points based on the scoring table
The minimum value of the individual assets is 100,000 Canadian dollars
Have no criminal background and is physically and mentally healthy
Immigration conditions in Canada and living expenses
The living cost in Canada will vary depending on the individual’s lifestyle and the city and province where they live, which is about 2,500 Canadian dollars per month. For example, the living expenses in cities like Vancouver and Toronto are more expensive than in other Canadian cities. The following table shows the living cost in Canada:
Immigration conditions in Canada and living expenses
The living cost in Canada will vary depending on the individual’s lifestyle and the city and province where they live, which is about 2,500 Canadian dollars per month. For example, the living expenses in cities like Vancouver and Toronto are more expensive than in other Canadian cities. The following table shows the living cost in Canada:
Items | Costs in Vancouver | Cost in Montreal |
Restaurant | ||
Cheap restaurant | $ 17.50 | $ 15 |
Food for two | $ 80 | $ 60 |
Market | ||
Milk one liter | $ 2.46 | $ 2.06 |
Rice one kilogram | $ 4.17 | $ 3.16 |
Chicken breast one kg | $ 15.34 | $ 15.17 |
Tomatoes one kg | $ 4.88 | $ 4.09 |
Potatoes one kg | $ 3.01 | $ 2.61 |
Beef one kg | $ 18.28 | $ 16.59 |
Rent | ||
One-bedroom apartment in the city center | $ 2,019 | $ 1204 |
One-bedroom apartment outside the center | $ 1,500 | $ 788 |
Three-bedroom apartment in the city center | $ 3,796 | $ 2059 |
Three-bedroom apartment outside the center | $ 2700 | $ 1300 |
Immigration conditions to Canada and obtaining Canadian citizenship
There are several ways to obtain residency and citizenship. The applicants can obtain permanent residence after three years in all immigration routes. Also, they can receive Canadian citizenship and passport after five years if they commit no crime and adapt to Canadian society. The applicants can get permanent residence for less than three years in some investment methods. Canada Express Entry Immigration or Skill Worker system also grants permanent residency to a person upon arrival in Canada. No country offers permanent residence to international students. However, the graduates in Canada with a study period of more than nine months can stay in Canada and look for a job. Therefore, if you find a job, you can convert your study residence to work residence in Canada.
Common questions about immigration requirements in Canada
✔️Is it possible to immigrate to Canada without a lawyer?
Yes, you can immigrate to Canada without a lawyer. You can read the legal information on immigration to Canada on the Canadian official website. However, the lawyer can do your job faster and share one’s experiences with you in cases not written in these laws.
✔️Where do I start to immigrate to Canada?
The first step to immigrating to Canada is to know how to immigrate to Canada and choose the best option. Immigration conditions and documents must be provided based on the chosen method.
✔️What is the best way to immigrate to Canada?
Studying in Canada, permanent residency through the Skilled Worker program, investment programs, corporate residency programs, and entrepreneurship programs are some of the best ways to immigrate to Canada.
✔️How much does it cost to live in Canada?
The average living expenses in Canada are at least 15,000 dollars a year.
✔️How can one immigrate to Canada?
You must first consider the possible ways according to your circumstances. Sometimes, you must provide conditions according to the method you choose. For example, provide a language certificate or the required capital.
✔️What are the immigration requirements for Canada 2021?
To immigrate to Canada in 2021, you can use methods like study, a job offer, skill worker, investment, entrepreneurship, and marriage.
✔️What is the address of a Canadian immigration site?
The address of the official Canadian Immigration website is:
https://www.canada.ca/en.html
✔️What type of visa should I apply for to travel to Canada?
You can travel to Canada with tourist or multiple visas.
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