There are a lot of offerings in Canada immigration. If you are willing to migrate to Canada, you can find different types of possibilities related to live, work, study, do business, etc. Canada is considered as an immigrant-friendly country. Besides this, Canada has also made a place in the top three countries for immigration after the COVID-19 pandemic.
People who are willing to settle in Canada can experience the high standard of living, free education, excellent healthcare facilities, and many other things.
Different programs to Migrate to Canada
Canada has introduced different programs to invite people to the countries. We will discuss these programs in detail.
Top Canada Immigration Pathways available:
- Express Entry
- Provincial Nomination Program (PNP)
- Quebec-selected skilled workers
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)
- Family sponsorship
- Start-Up Visa
- Self-employed
- Agri-Food Pilot (AFP)
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
Express Entry
The Express Entry program was introduced in 2015. This is an online application management system, and the federal government of Canada uses it to process the applications related to permanent residence for a foreign skilled worker. The department of Refugees, Immigration, and Citizenship Canada takes care of the Express Entry system.
IRCC takes care of the three immigration programs, which are listed below:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Cost of Canada PR
The cost given here can be applied to different programs, which are Express Entry, Canadian PNP, Quebec-selected skilled workers, AFP, AIP, and RNIP. The cost of Canada PR has been given in the table below:
Type of Applicant in Canada PR | Processing fee | RPRF |
Main applicant | CAD825 | CAD500 |
Spouse/Partner | CAD825 | CAD500 |
Dependent child | CAD225 per child | NA |
Biometrics | CAD85 per person | NA |
Cost of business immigration
The cost given below is related to Start-Up Visa, Self-employed people, and Quebec business immigration.
Type of Applicant in Business Immigration | Processing fee | RPRF |
Main applicant | CAD1575 | CAD500 |
Spouse/Partner | CAD825 | CAD500 |
Dependent child | CAD225 per child | NA |
Biometrics | CAD85 per person | NA |
Humanitarian and Compassionate
The fee given below is related to the immigration to Canada on the basis of humanitarian and compassionate. This is applicable to the Healthcare worker permanent residence pathway, among others.
Application – Main applicant
Type of Applicant | Processing fee | RPRF |
Main applicant | CAD550 | CAD500 |
Spouse/Partner | CAD550 | CAD500 |
Dependent child | CAD150 per child | NA |
Biometrics | CAD85 per person | NA |
RPRF can be expanded as the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, and Candian permanent residents have to pay it after IRCC approves the application. The applicants will not get the permanent resident status until they pay the RPRF.
The applications have to pay the Biometrics fee. Following aspects are covered in this fee.
- Digital photo
- Fingerprints
- Movement of the application between the visa application center and the visa office
Proof of funds
The applications have to show the proof of funds so that they can meet the requirements of FSTP and FSWP. Both of these programs come under IRCC Express Entry. If a candidate has applied for immigration under CEC, there is no need to provide proof of funds.
The amount related to the proof of funds depends on the size of the family and its size. In the case of Canada immigration from the UAE, the family includes the following:
- Main applicant
- Spouse or partner
- Dependent child or children
The main applicant has to include his spouse and children in the proof of funds even if they do not have to come to Canada.
Proof of funds for Express Entry
Number of family members | Funds needed |
1 | CAD13,213 |
2 | CAD16,449 |
3 | CAD20,222 |
4 | CAD24,553 |
5 | CAD27,847 |
6 | CAD31,407 |
7 | CAD34,967 |
For each additional family member | CAD3,560 |
Other costs included in the Canadian immigration:
- Medical examination
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Language proficiency test
- ECA report
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Provincial and territorial governments have different costs for each pathway. The applicant has to pay an additional cost of CAD1,500 or CAD2,000 to for Ontario PNP.
The charge for Manitoba PNP is CAD 500, which is non-refundable. This fee is taken from the skilled workers who apply for the MPNP Skilled worker stream.
In the case of Saskatchewan PNP, the candidates have to pay CAD350. This fee is also non-refundable.
The table below will show the fee of each province.
Immigration Program | Stream | Cost |
Ontario PNP | For Employer Job offer or Human Capital Priorities Stream | CAD1,500 to CAD2,000 |
Manitoba PNP | For skilled workers applying through the MPNP’s Skilled Workers stream | CAD500 |
Saskatchewan PNP | NA | CAD350 |
British Columbia PNP | For Skills Immigration | CAD1,150 |
For Entrepreneur Immigration | CAD3,500 | |
Alberta PNP | NA | CAD500 |
Prince Edward Island PNP | NA | CAD300 |
It is estimated that 411,000 candidates are to be invited in 2022. Federal economic immigration programs will invite 110,500 candidates while the rest 81,500 will get their permanent residence through PNP.
Conclusion
Cost of immigrating to Canada depends on the programs and also on the province where a candidate wants to settle. In some provinces, the fee is non-refundable. The charges have to be paid after the candidates receive their nominations.
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