The government of Canada has announcedits new 2022-2024 plan. The target of immigration has been increased by 432,000. The target for the coming years is given in the table below:
| Year | Immigrants |
| 2022 | 431,645 |
| 2023 | 447,055 |
| 2024 | 451,000 |
In 2022, it is expected that around 56 percent of the people will migrate to Canada through Express Entry, PNP, and Temporary to Permanent Residence. The people of the economic class will enter through the Provincial Nominee program, which will invite 83,500 immigrants.
The table below will show immigration classes and immigrants invited in each class.
| Immigration Class | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Economic | 2,41,850 | 2,53,000 | 2,67,750 |
| Family | 1,05,000 | 1,09,500 | 1,13,000 |
| Refugee | 76,545 | 74,055 | 62,500 |
| Humanitarian | 8,250 | 10,500 | 7,750 |
| Total | 4,31,645 | 4,47,055 | 4,51,000 |
Permanent Residency Options
There are different programs for getting permanent residency in Canada. Some of the popular programs are:
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All the immigration programs of Canada have different criteria, and you have to qualify the criteria to become eligible for immigration. Here are the general minimum requirements that are common for all the programs.
- The age of the applicant should be 18 years and above
- Minimum educational qualifications should be higher secondary or equivalent in Canada
- The applicant should have a minimum score in IELTS or CELPIP exams
- The applicant should have one year of experience
- High priority is given to the people who have a job offer
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Work opportunities in Canada
Canada provides a lot of job opportunities to the immigrants because there is a high demand of foreign workers in the country. The existing workers are near to t their retirement, and their replacement is not available in Canada. This happened because the growth of Canada population is very slow.
Here are the sectors where there is a shortage of workers.
- Healthcare
- Business and finance
- Engineering
- Technology
- Legal
- Community and social service
You will need a Canada work visa, also known as work permit, to work in Canada. You can migrateto Canada with a job offer from a Canadian employer.
Types of work permit for Canada
Work permit for Canada is of two types:
- Open work permit
- Employer-specific work permit
Open work permit will allow you to work in any part of Canada and with any employer. If you get the employer specific work permit, you will have to work with the same employer.
Migrate to Canada as a Student
International students like to study in Canada because of the quality education system. Students have the option to choose any of the courses and programs. Many research opportunities are also available with the universities. Students will also have the option to work while continuing their courses. Internship opportunities will also be available to them.
Students will also get the opportunity to apply for permanent residency if they have completed the course. The government of Canada has permitted the international students to live in Canada and get the work experience.
Post Graduate Work Permit Program is being provided by IRCC, which allows the international students to get open work permit whose validity period is three years. The students will have the option to work with any employer. Students will also get skilled work experience which is very important in getting permanent resident status.
Pathways to Canada PR
Different pathways for Canada PR are as follows:
- Express Entry
- Quebec Selected Workers Program
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
- Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
- Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
- New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
- Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)
- Investor
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot
- Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Conclusion
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