Canada immigration and citizenship

Canada Immigration and Citizenship

Canada is one of the top places to migrate to and settle in. With easy immigration policies, Canada is inviting 1.5 million PRs by 2026, as stated in the Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026. The journey from Canada immigration to gaining citizenship is a time-taking process. It involves many steps, requirements, and considerations, which are discussed below.

 

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Canada Immigration Pathways for PR visa

You can migrate to Canada via the immigration pathways mentioned below:

 

• Express Entry Program
• Provincial Nominee Program
• Family Sponsorship Program
• Canada Study Permit
• Canada Work Permit
• Investor Visa Program
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot
• Rural and Northern immigration Pilot

 

Canada Permanent Resident

Once you migrate to Canada via the immigration pathways mentioned above, you may apply for a Canada PR visa.  A Permanent Resident visa is a gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. The PR visa has a validity of 5 years and allows the holders to live, work, and study in Canada.

 

Candidates migrating via the Express Entry program can get a Canada PR visa within 5 to 8 months of Canada Immigration.  According to recent reports, Ontario is the most preferred province among immigrants and one of the easiest Canadian provinces to get PR in 2024. Other provinces in Canada to give PR visas easily include Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

 

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Canadian Citizenship

Acquiring citizenship in Canada is highly beneficial. It offers a plethora of lucrative opportunities for you and your family.

 

Benefits of Canadian Citizenship

Citizens of Canada can enjoy the following benefits:

 

• Voting Rights
• Government Jobs
• Dual citizenship
• Citizenship of heirs
• Unique tax benefits
• Ability to sponsor dependents
• Social and healthcare benefits
• Protection under Canadian law and Charter of Rights and Freedom

 

Canadian Citizenship Eligibility

You will be eligible to apply for citizenship in Canada if:

 

• You are a Canada PR holder
• You have been a legal resident in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1095 days)
• You have passed the citizenship test
• You are proficient in English or French
• You have cleared all taxes (if required)

 

Note: You must take the oath of citizenship if you are eligible for citizenship in Canada.

 

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