65,000 Indians received Canadian PRs in 2024. India tops the race

Highlights: India tops the list of countries receiving Canadian PRs in 2024

• Canada welcomed 210,865 new Permanent Residents (PRs) as of May 2024.
• Around 65,000 Indians received Permanent Residence in Canada In 2024
• India ranks at the top among the list of top ten countries receiving Canadian PR.
• Nationals from the Philippines, China, Nigeria, and Afghanistan make up the top five countries to receive Canada PR.

 

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Top 10 countries to receive Canada PRs in 2024

According to the Immigration Levels plan of 2024-2026, Canada is inviting 1.5 million PRs by 2026 and 485,000 PRs by 2024. The country has issued 210,865 PRs as of May 2024. Among these, around 65,000 PRs were issued to immigrants from India alone. The top ten countries that received Canada PR in 2024 are listed below:

 

1. India

India ranks among the top ten countries receiving Canada's PR in 2024. Canada issued around 65,000 PRs to Indian nationals in 2024. Immigrants from India generally migrate via Express Entry, PNP, or Family sponsorship programs. Canada offers several lucrative opportunities for education and employment, which strengthens the Indian diaspora in Canada. The country issued 37,915 PRs to Indian nationals in Q1 2024 and 46,090 PRs in Q1 2023.

 

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2. Philippines

Nationals from the Philippines account for the largest share of Canadian immigrants, as Filipinos often migrate via family sponsorship, skilled worker streams, and caregiver programs. Canada has a close-knit community of Filipinos in provinces like Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia, which allows a strong network of immigrants. Canada issued 7995 PRs for Filipinos in Q1 2024.

 

3. China

Immigrants from China make up a significant portion of news PRs in Canada. The majority of Chinese immigrants migrate to Canada via economic immigration and family sponsorship programs. Canada welcomed 8145 Chinese immigrants and issued them Canada PR at the end of Q1 2024. Another 4955 PRs were issued to immigrants from China in April and May 2024, making up a total of 13,100 new PRS in 2024. 

 

4. Nigeria

Nigerian nationals form a major part of Canadian PRs as 4695 immigrants received PRs by the end of Q1 2024, and 3930 PRs were welcomed in April and May 2024. In total, 8625 Nigerian immigrants received Canadian PRs in 2024.

 

5. Afghanistan

According to the latest figures, Canada welcomed 7055 immigrants from Afghanistan and issued PRs to them in 2024. Immigrants from Afghanistan usually migrate via humanitarian and refugee programs. The Canadian government prioritizes refugees from Afghanistan as they provided assistance to Canadian missions under the Taliban regime. Family sponsorships and economic immigration are some of the other pathways via which Afghans migrate to Canada.

 

6. Cameroon

Cameroonians migrate to Canada via PNP, family sponsorships, and Express Entry systems. Students from Cameroon also migrate to Canada for study purposes and apply for Canada PR from the Canadian Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Canada welcomed 3730 Cameroonians in Q1 2024 and 6785 new PR visas were issued to immigrants from Cameroon in 2024.

 

7. Iran

Immigrants from Iran usually prefer the Canada PNP and Express Entry system for Canadian immigration. Many of them also migrate via family sponsorship programs. Canada welcomed 3570 new PRs by the end of Q1 2024 and a total of 5860 new PRs from Iran in 2024, to date.

 

8. Pakistan

Pakistani nationals have a higher edge among immigrants in Canada because of their proficiency in English and the strong communal network of South Asians in the country. Immigrants from Pakistan usually migrate via the PNP and Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Canada issued around 2,635 PR visas at the end of Q1, 2024 and a total of 4,485 PR visas to Pakistani immigrants in 2024.

 

9. The United States

Around three million American immigrants have migrated to Canada over the years, most of whom were tech workers. Canada welcomed a total of 4,180 new PRs from the US, among which 2485 new PRs came by the end of Q1, and 1,700 migrated in the first two months of Q2, 2024.

 

10. France

French immigrants have strong ties with Canada in terms of immigration, owing to the French influence that is evident in some Canadian provinces such as Quebec. Canada issued a total of 4040 PR visas to French nationals in Q1 2024. The country welcomes people proficient in French as French is one of the two main languages spoken in the country and the first official language to be spoken outside Quebec.

 

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