CANADA

CANADA

Canada is the world’s second largest country and yet it is home to only about 0.5% of the world’s total population. Thanks to their incredible wealth of natural resources they have high energy production, which paired with the low population, makes Canada one of the major economies of the world, helped by a strong services industry and healthy tech and automotive industries. It is a highly developed nation with one of the largest economies, impacting much of global trade.

“The fact is, Canadians understand that immigration, that people fleeing for their lives, that people wanting to build a better life for themselves and their kids is what created Canada, it’s what created North America.”

– Justin Trudeau – 23rd and current prime minister of Canada

Immigration has traditionally been used as a means to increase the population of Canada in order to expand the workforce and domestic markets. As a result of this, immigrants now contribute to around one sixth of Canada’s total population, making it a highly diverse country with an assortment of cultures. Immigrant groups have managed to maintain their cultural identity since they have tended to settle in particular locales. The immigration policy has been non-discriminatory regarding ethnicity however, people with capital to invest or special talents are given preference.

In the coming years, the number of newcomers to Canada is expected to rise each year. By 2025, nearly 500,000 newcomers are expected to be welcomed to the country, the most ever welcomed in a single year, thanks to the many benefits the country has to offer.

Benefits of living in Canada:

Job Opportunities
Top-Notch Education
Universal Healthcare
Diverse Multi-Cultural Population
Safety
Stable Political System
Thriving Economy

At AEG, we provide you with tailored advice when we analyze your situation and circumstances. Each case is different and requires in-depth analysis. Our team and legal advisors will help you determine whether your immigration ideas are likely to succeed and provide you with the best route possible.

Students

According to The Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2022, Canada is home to 30 of the world’s top 500 universities. The number of international students opting to study in Canada keeps growing every year. A sizable number of these students stay back in Canada after finishing their studies, many switch their visa status and many extend their stay depending on the circumstances

Work

Canada offers foreign workers more than 100 different options of work permits. These options fall under two general programs: the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). In most cases, applicants will first require a job offer before they can apply for a Canadian work permit.

Express Entry

Express Entry is an online system used by the Canadian government to organize and process applications for skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada and acquire Canadian permanent residence status.

Start-Up Visa

The Start-Up Visa program allows up to five individuals, who play an essential role in the qualified business, to apply. The spouse and children of the applicant may also apply under the same application. To be eligible for the Start-up Visa Program, you must:

have a qualifying business
get a letter of support from a designated organization
meet the language requirements
bring enough money to settle

Provincial Nominee Program

PNPs are a popular option because they can be the easiest pathway to Canadian permanent residence. Each province and territory has its own immigration programs which target certain groups and its own requirements. All decisions regarding Canadian permanent residence must be approved at the national level by the federal government, so Canada’s provinces cannot approve permanent resident status on their own. This is why the provincial programs are considered “nominee” programs. A provincial nomination can help you get your Permanent Residence by adding points to your Express Entry application and making you eligible to apply for the PR visa directly.