How long does it take to legally immigrate to Canada?

How long does it take to legally immigrate to Canada? 

Canada immigration is a time-taking and step-by-step process. To legally migrate to Canada, you would be required to choose an immigration pathway and apply for a specific type of visa that suits your purpose and situation. The total time required to immigrate to Canada legally varies depending on the immigration pathway and the visa type chosen. 

 

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Canada Immigration Pathways

Canada offers various immigration pathways for candidates who wish to migrate to Canada. The list of the major immigration pathways offered by Canada is as follows:

 

• Express Entry Program
• Provincial Nomine Program
• Family Sponsorship Program
• Canada Study Permit
• Canada Work Permit
• Investor Visa Program
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot
• Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
• Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilot

 

Note: The Express Entry program is the fastest among all the Canadian immigration pathways

 

Types of Canada Visas

Canada has several visa programs for immigrants who are willing to migrate to Canada. You can choose from the list of visas depending on the length and purpose of your stay. The total time required for legally immigrating to Canada depends on the processing time of the visa you have chosen.

The table below lists the major visa types along with the processing times of each:

Type of Visa	Processing time
Canada Visit visa	4-6 weeks
Canada Student Visa	6 weeks
Canada Work Visa	5 months
Canada Digital Nomad Visa	28 days
Canada Global Skills Strategy Visa	2 weeks
Canada Open Work permit for US H-1B visa	1-2 months
Canada Business visa	1-8 months
Canada Investor Visa	1-3 months
Canada Dependent Visa	7-9 months
Canada Caregiver visa	10-12 months
Canada Super visa	1-2 months
Canada Permanent Resident Visa	5-8 months

 

5 Tips to avoid delays in your Immigration Process

You can avoid delays and speed up your Canada immigration process by following the tips listed below:

 

• Make sure all the information provided is up-to-date
• Upload clear copies of photographs and documents
• Inform IRCC of any changes to your name, contact information, or family situation
• Pay all the fees required and collect the fee payment receipt for further use
• Keep checking your mail to get updates on your application

 

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