How to Immigrate to Canada from India in 2020.

When it comes to immigrating to a foreign country, Canada would be the first choice for most of the Indians. Moreover, Canada welcomes immigrants who want to live and work in the country and subsequently help in enhancing the country’s economy. Also, after the US President restricted the number of employment-based immigrant visas to the states, more and more people are re-routing to Canada in the hope of better study and job opportunities. 

Why Immigrate to Canada?

Canada without a doubt provides a pool of opportunities to those deserving candidates who have bigger goals and possess the skills needed to elevate Canada’s economy. Canada not only does provide better job prospects but also known for its hospitable environment, extreme weather, luscious lifestyle, world-class health facilities, high-end education and more. Therefore, moving to Canada can be more exciting and life-changing for most people. 

There are many pathways that lead to Canada PR. But are you certain which pathway to choose for your immigration to Canada? 

If not, in this post, we break down the best ways and how to immigrate to Canada from India in 2020.

1. Express Entry Program

The Canadian Immigration Program that enables immigrants to stay and work as a highly-skilled worker in Canada via Express Entry. This system would permit Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to efficiently and effectively evaluate, hire and select immigrants who are eligible and/or possess the necessary requirements under the federal economic immigration programmes: 

• The Federal Skilled Worker  Program (FSWP) 

• The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) 

• The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) 

The Express Entry program would also simply allow provinces and territories to use the platform to hire appropriate candidates as part of the Provincial Nominee Programs in order to meet the demands of the labour market.

2. Family Class Sponsorship

Family members living in Canada can sponsor their families to immigrate to Canada on a permanent basis.T o be able to endorse your parents, you must be a Canadian permanent resident or a citizen. Including who you may support is your partner and children under the age of 22 years (there are exceptions to this). 

At this moment, supporting your parents or grandparents is no longer an option. However, under the Super Visa category, you can take them to Canada.

3. LMIA Work Visa

Many candidates for Canadian immigration first apply for a job in Canada, apply for a work visa, and then, migrate to Canada. MIA includes obtaining a Canadian employment offer, and the Canadian employer needs to apply for LMIA through Service Canada and then only the candidate can apply for a work permit after their LMIA is approved. This is a long process, but it can lead to permanent Canadian residence.

4. The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) 

The PNP pathway is gaining much popularity for immigrating to Canada.   Several  Canadian provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and more have established their own immigration programmes which often lead to a fast-track process. The PNP category includes applicants to live in the respective provinces after arrival in Canada. In addition, most PNPs require a work offer from a Canadian employer in order to apply. Active PNPs are as follows: 

• Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)

• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)

• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)

• Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)

• Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP)

• Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)

• Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)

• Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP

• Quebec Skilled Workers Program (QSWP)

• Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

5. Canadian Investor Immigration

Canada's Investor Category is developed for wealthy individuals who have owned or run overseas businesses. By encouraging experienced business investors to spend in the Canadian economy, they are adding to Canada's overall growth and prosperity. There are basically two investor programs: 

• The Federal Investor Program

• The Quebec Program

Both programs are very similar and involve the applicants to have a high net value and to make a substantial investment in the authorized investment fund for a period of 5 years. Investor immigrants may make their partners and children dependent on their applications.