Ways To Move To Canada
The Canadian immigration process can be lengthy process especially when you are unsure of the right visa type from the over 100 immigration streams available.
Most applicants who are keen on immigrating to Canada as a permanent resident are keen about the most popular immigration pathway, the Express Entry, which is perhaps one of the quickest routes to move to Canada.
As opposed to the Express Entry, there are other quicker ways to move to Canada.
This article will discuss the other quicker ways to move to Canada and streamline the application process.
1. Express Entry
This is clearly one of the most effective and quickest ways to move to Canada as a skilled worker. 6 months, is the typical duration for processing of the application, and the application can be done online, making the system easily accessible to foreigners who need to apply for Canadian permanent residence.
Under the Express Entry, there are 3 federal immigration programs to select from, and the selection of candidates is based on several factors including; language proficiency, age, skills, and work experience.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP); and
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
One great feature of the Express Entry is the fact that the Express Entry profile you created is accessible throughout the year, and the profiles would be entered into the express entry pool automatically if it satisfies the eligibility criteria which happens at regular intervals.
Note: You can apply for permanent residence through one of Canada’s linked Express Entry-Provincial nominee program if you fail to meet the minimum requirement.
2. Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)
Another quicker way to move to Canada is through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) program.
The AIP system has updated its immigration application process and applicants can submit their application for a work permit online, and the processing time is currently 6 months.
The AIP was created to help the immigration to Atlantic Canada easier, and economic immigrants who desire to stay in the following provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador can gain permanent residency through one of the three projects:
Atlantic International Graduate Program;
Atlantic High-skilled Program; and
Atlantic Intermediate-skilled Program
Note: Several occupations are in-demand in these provinces, to stand a better chance of qualifying, consult their official websites to discover which province your occupation is in-demand. If your occupation is in demand, your chances of getting qualified doubles.
3. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
11 out of the 13 Canadian provinces and territories operate unique provincial nominee programs, and they are all linked to the federal Express Entry with a processing time of 6 months. However, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is one step ahead of the other Canadian provinces and territories.
The processing time for the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is 2-3 months, which is a fraction of the Express Entry processing time.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has its dedicated application portal which other Canadian provinces and territories do not have.
Applying for PNP through the non-Express Entry linked stream implies a direct application to the province or submitting the application through the paper process which normally takes about 15 – 19 months to be processed.
Additionally, the BC PNP has a regular draw more than the Express Entry.
