Posted on January 24 2023

How to migrate from India to Canada in 2023?

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated November 23 2024

Indians find Canadian country to be of high value and exposure in terms of professional growth and excellence. Indians contribute 5.1% to the overall contribution of Canada, with many immigration options and policies to choose from. The immigration program of Canada is flexible and offers favorable privileges for skilled workers, ultimately helping them acquire a Canadian PR.

*Check your eligibility through our Canada immigration points calculator

Let’s learn more about how to migrate to Canada from India.

Migrate to Canada

Express Entry

The Express Entry Program is one of the many immigration programs that use an evaluation mode based on points. The points are allotted based on:

Age
Educational Qualification
Work experience
Employment status
Language proficiency
Nomination by province or territory
Adaptability & proof of funds

More points in the system indicate your increased chances of getting an ITA (Invitation to Apply) that promotes your status for a PR in Canada. It takes about a year or less for the submitted PR applications to complete the processing stage.

There is also a Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) stream specifically for candidates with at least a year of professional work experience.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

PNP stands for Provincial Nominee program that permits candidates to migrate to any territory or province in Canada. The process of immigration and the criteria will differ with each area and region based on economic necessities. PNP is a perfect alternative for candidates with a less CRS score and who fail to receive an ITA. PNP is one of the largest immigration sources to accommodate candidates and works best for the following provinces:

Provincial Nominee Program	Number of Candidates invited in 2022
Alberta PNP	2,320
British Columbia PNP	8,878
Manitoba PNP	7,469
Ontario PNP	21,261
Prince Edward Island PNP	1,854
Saskatchewan PNP	11,113
Nova Scotia PNP	162
*Quebec Immigration Program	8071

Quebec skilled worker (QSW)

Quebec maintains its immigration program for skilled workers. The QSW is supervised and authorized by the Quebec province and is for candidates with prior work experience. The candidates must be in a position to contribute to the economy province of Quebec. The evaluation for the QSW is similar to the Express Entry mode of valuation.

Family Sponsorship

The Family sponsorship program is eligible for candidates who have a relative or kin living as residents of Canada. The Canadian members of the family can sponsor the candidate.

Study in Canada

The number of students interested in studying in Canada is relatively high due to the quality of education and lifestyle standards. Canada offers abundant work opportunities and study fields that students can avail of based on their interests and expertise. Upon graduating from a Canadian institution with a verified credential, the candidate can inevitably become eligible to apply for Canadian PR.

What is the eligibility criterion to study in Canada?

Category	Eligibility
Educational Qualification	A minimum score of 50% has to be achieved from AICTE or UGC sanctioned university.
Year Back	There should not be a gap year in your education. Example: B.Com is a 3-year degree. The client should have completed it within 3 years and not more
Backlogs	The client should not have more than 10 backlogs in his/her graduation period.

What are the top courses to study in Canada?

What is the cost of education to study in Canada?

Study Program	*Average fees(in CAD)**
Undergraduate Program	$12,000 to $25,000 per year
Postgraduate master’s Program	$24,000 to $35,000 per year
Doctoral Degree	$7,000 to $10,000 per year