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While each program to migrate to Canada has different criteria, a few things are in common. Canadian immigration officials will typically assess migration applications based on:
Educational Profile
Professional Profile
IELTS score
French language skills if migrating to Quebec
References & legal documentation
Canadian employment documentation
Canada Immigration on a PR visa is the best option for candidates willing to settle in the country permanently. Canada PR visa allows you to permanently live, work, and study anywhere in Canada for five years. An applicant can migrate to Canada on a PR Visa through many pathways, such as Express Entry, PNP, Family Sponsorship, Start-up visa, Quebec Immigration Program, and Caregiver Visa.
Why Canada?
Canada, the Maple Leaf country, has become the most popular among people willing to settle abroad. Everyone loves to settle in Canada because of its warm, welcoming nature, great quality of life, multicultural spirit, millions of job opportunities, career growth, 100’s immigration pathways, easy citizenship policies, and many more.
Canada plans to welcome 2 million newcomers by 2028.

Canada has the world’s most streamlined immigration programs. There are multiple pathways for Indians to immigrate to Canada.

Popular pathways for Canada Immigration include:
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What are the PR pathways in Canada?
Express Entry is the most sought-after immigration program in the world. Launched in 2015, it is the first Canadian immigration program to use a points-based system.
*Check your eligibility to Canada through the Y-Axis Canada CRS Score Calculator.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is the next best option for Canada Immigration. Candidates not qualified in Express Entry can opt for this pathway. A PNP nomination adds 600 points to the candidate’s profile.
The Provincial Nomination Program has two categories:
Under Base PNPs, below is the list of programs:

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) is for those intending to immigrate to Quebec.
*Check eligibility through the Quebec Immigration Points Calculator
1,29,069 Invitations Issued in 2025
| Express Entry/Province | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Entry | 5,821 | 11,601 | 13,261 | 1,246 | 2,511 | 7,405 | 7,558 | 6,417 | 10,018 | 12,991 | 94,476 | |
| Manitoba | 325 | 117 | 219 | 4 | 118 | 528 | 86 | 114 | 4,258 | 891 | 82 | 6,742 |
| British Columbia | 10 | NA | 13 | NA | 108 | NA | 17 | 16 | NA | 485 | 24 | 673 |
| Ontario | 4 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 3,791 | NA | 468 | 4,536 | 1,680 | NA | 10,479 |
| Alberta | NA | 551 | 17 | 246 | 414 | 291 | 433 | 693 | 2,819 | 2,635 | 1,125 | 9,224 |
| Prince Edward Island | 22 | 87 | 124 | NA | 168 | 52 | 39 | 132 | 129 | 319 | 190 | 1,262 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | NA | NA | NA | 256 | 733 | NA | 509 | 433 | 570 | 225 | 330 | 3,056 |
| New Brunswick | NA | NA | 498 | 477 | NA | 608 | NA | 1,052 | NA | 522 | NA | 3,157 |
| Total | 6,182 | 12,356 | 14,132 | 2,229 | 4,052 | 12,675 | 8,642 | 9,325 | 22,330 | 14,742 | 1,29,069 |
An applicant needs to score 67 points through the Canada PR points calculator.
| Factors that affect | Score points |
| Age | Maximum 12 points |
| Education | Maximum 25 points |
| Language Proficiency | Maximum 28 points |
| Work Experience | Maximum 15 points |
| Adaptability | Maximum 10 points |
| Arranged employment | Additional 10 points |

The list of Canada Visa for Indians includes:
The Canada visa processing times are based on IRCC timelines.
| Type of Canada Visa | Processing time of Canada Visa |
| Express Entry | On average, most Express Entry applications are processed within 6 - 27 months |
| FSWP via Express Entry: up to 27 months | |
| FSTP via Express Entry: up to 49 months | |
| CEC via Express Entry: up to 19 months | |
| PNPs via Express Entry (online): up to 14 months | |
| Canada PR Visa | At least 107 days |
| Canada PR Visa Renewal | Around 90 days |
| Canada Work Visa | At least 14 weeks |
| Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) | 8 – 29 business days |
| Student visa | Around 12 weeks |
| Canadian Citizenship | At least 24 months |
| Canada Visitor visa | Minimum 164 days |
| Canada Spousal sponsorship | Up to 20 months |
| Super Visa | Around 31 months |
| Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) | 2 – 6 months |
| Start-Up Visa | 31 months |
| Type of Canada Visa | Canada Visa Fee (CAD) |
| Canada PR Visa | 2,500 - 3,000 |
| Canada Work Visa | 155 - 200 |
| Study Visa | 150 |
| Canada Visitor visa | 100 |
| Family Visa | 1080 - 1500 |
| Business Visa | 1,625 |
The life of an Indian immigrant in Canada comes with a better lifestyle and top-quality education for children.
Indians prefer Canada due to its welcoming nature, eased immigration policies, high living standards, job prospects, career growth, free healthcare, and better retirement plans.
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