2 way to settle in canada

 

1. The Express Entry System

The Express Entry System was initiated in 2015 to speed up and simplify the Canadian immigration process for skilled foreign applicants who want to live and work in Canada. The great thing about the Express Entry system is that you don’t require a job offer to apply, not to mention that the processing time has now been reduced to approximately 6 - 8 months, making it one of the easiest and quickest ways to immigrate to Canada. Candidates can apply under one of 3 Federal Immigration Programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);
• Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP); and
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

All eligible visa applicants are scored according to factors such as their age, work experience, and educational qualifications according to the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). They are then entered into a draw pool and ranked against other applicants. Express Entry draws usually occur every 2 weeks in Canada, from which the highest-scoring applicants are chosen by the Canadian government to apply for permanent residency.

The Express Entry system is also linked to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Nine of Canada's 13 provinces and territories have Express Entry-linked PNPs making it both quicker and easier to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to live and work in Canada permanently.

2. The Provincial Nominee Program

The Provincial Nominee Program is aimed at enticing experienced workers to move to the province in order to fill the current gap in the Canadian labour market. Certain provinces and territories have specific occupations that have high shortages, which means that should your job title be listed on a particular province’s In-demand Occupation list, you will be placed above other applicants to receive a Provincial Nomination (PN). Receiving a PN almost guarantees permanent residency candidates are awarded 600 extra points to add to their CRS score.

But that’s not the best part. Certain PNPs have Express Entry streams, which means that if you have an Express Entry profile and have expressed interest in that province, they are able to select your profile from the draw pool. Not only will your application be fast-tracked but you will receive extra points, making certain PNPs extremely easy to receive PR through.