Make Canada your home

Make Canada your home

Canada is a famous country for emigrants. Canada is one of the countries in the world with the best quality of life. Also, Canada has a very varied nature with breath-taking landscapes. The cost of living in Canada as comparable to that in Europe. They can be a bit higher in the big cities but lower in the more rural areas.

Overall, rents in Canada are higher than in Europe. Those who can afford it should, therefore, instead buy an apartment or a house then rent it. French and English  are the two official languages of Canada. To emigrate to Canada, you should at least be able to speak and write English. If you want to migrate to the province of Quebec, French is a must. Let’s take a look at the country in detail and get to know about what is life in Canada like.

For whom is Canada suitable for as an emigration country?

Canada, as an emigration country, is particularly interesting for specialists from the medical sector and craftsmen, so-called “skilled workers” and university graduates. Indians have a good reputation as a workforce in Canada and therefore have promising opportunities in the Canadian labour market.

The following professional groups are particularly in demand in Canada immigration:

• Doctors, Nurses, and Nurses
• Artisans, for example, locksmiths, carpenters, bricklayers, and electricians
• Construction Manager
• Engineers
• IT Specialists
• Truck Driver
• Experienced professionals from the Hotel And Catering Trade

In Canada, especially in rural areas, skilled workers such as artisans and medical personnel are often in short supply. There, experienced workers get desperately sought. That’s why the Canadian Immigration Service, Canada Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) – the Department of Citizenship and Immigration – makes it easier for people from these professions to immigrate. The immigration authority has developed a points system for the so-called “skilled worker and professionals,” based on which the suitability of a potential immigrant is determined. An overview of the professional groups treated preferentially in Canada can be found on the Priority Occupation List (POL). The Canadian Embassy can provide further information on visa and immigration regulations.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN UNLIMITED VISA

To be able to live and work in Canada without restrictions, you need a work permit and a residence permit, i.e., a “permanent residence status.” There are various ways to obtain permanent residence status. Take a look at moving to Canada requirements.

• Due to family reunification:Parents, grandparents, children, or spouses of a Canadian citizen living in Canada can get permanent residence status if the Canadian citizen provides a guarantee for them. It means that he can prove a guaranteed income, and the warranty must be valid for at least ten years.
• If you want to invest in Canada:Self-employed people get a permanent residence status in Canada if they’re going to spend in Canada or start a business. To do this, they must have sufficient capital and demonstrate that they have already successfully operated as entrepreneurs. Also, they are expected to create jobs and be willing to do non-profit, sports, or cultural activities.
• As a Provincial Nominee:  In Canada, immigration regulations are not only regulated nationally. Individual provinces have their immigration programs. As with the “skilled worker and professionals” program, this is mainly about skilled workers who get sought after in particular areas.
• Skilled workers class immigration:This is the “skilled worker and professionals” program that uses a point system to determine immigration suitability. For most Indians, this is the most likely way to achieve permanent residence status in Canada. The point system is supposed to calculate the probability that the potential immigrant can start a new life in Canada.

THE SKILLED WORKER AND PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM

The points system of the “skilled worker and professionals” program is made up of different categories. There is a maximum number of points for each group. To be eligible for permanent residence status, the applicant must have at least 67 points. The types include language skills in English and French, work experience and professional qualifications, age, or marital status.

In addition to the points system, other factors need to be met:

• Proof of at least one year of full-time or part-time employment in one of the professions at POL in the past ten years.
• Criminal record certificate
• Evidence of a job offer in Canada. It applies in particular to emigrants whose business does not get listed on the POL.
• Proof of financial reserves of approximately CAD 10,000 for single immigrants or approximately CAD 19,000 for a family with two children.

Those who do not meet the minimum requirements for professional experience or professional qualifications do not get a permanent residence status, regardless of how well they do in the other categories. Three years after permanent residence status has been issued, it is possible to apply for Canadian citizenship.

MOVING TO CANADA: WHAT YOU HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO

A move to Canada needs to be well planned. Many things can be regulated in advance from India. Others have to do the emigrant locally in Canada.

WHAT CAN ALREADY BE REGULATED IN INDIA:

• Papers:If you emigrate to Canada, you should deregister from the responsible residents’ registration office in India. The cancellation confirmation is an essential document so that if you need a new passport, for example, you can apply for it at the Indian representation in Canada. It would help if you also had a valid passport and identity card. Other documents, such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate, should also be available to the Canadian authorities. The Indian driving license may only be used initially for a limited time. It’s best to get an international driver’s license before you go to Canada. The Indian driver’s license can then be exchanged for a Canadian driver’s license later on site.
• Pensions and pensions:There are no social security agreements between India and Canada. The lack of social security agreements means that the two countries do not recognize and offset the pension entitlements from the other country. You should check with the Indian Pension Insurance before migration gets in touch to find out about the actual pension rights and to clarify whether you still have to provide proof of pension insurance. In addition to the usual pension in India and private pensions, Canada also has the “Old Age Security” (OAS). It is a statutory pension to which every employee, including immigrants, is entitled from the age of 65. Immigrants receive the premium on a pro-rata basis based on the years spent in Canada until the age of 65.
• If the household items are to emigrate:If you want to take your belongings with you from India to Canada, you should hire a freight forwarder to transport the household items by ship. It is cheapest to book a door to door service. It delivers the freight from the port to the new home in Canada. However, you must be present at the customs port upon arrival in the Canadian port. The import regulations in Canada are stringent. The Canada Border Services Agency provides information on items that may not be imported and customs duties.

WHAT NEEDS TO BE REGULATED IN CANADA:

• Finding a flat:You should look for a unit on the spot in Canada. Since it is more common in Canada to buy houses or apartments than to rent them, the property market for these properties is correspondingly broader. Offers can be found in local newspapers, on notice boards in public buildings, in laundromats, supermarkets, or in free magazines. Real estate is also offered online, for example, at “A Place in the Sun” or at “ReMax “. Of course, you can also hire a broker to find the right one.
• Applying for the Social Insurance Number (SIN):If you want to work in Canada, you need a Social Insurance Number (SIN), which you can apply to the relevant authorities in Canada. Immigrants with permanent residence status are entitled to all social benefits that Canadians can also take advantage of, such as unemployment benefits, social welfare, child benefits, or pensions. The terms and amount of the amounts to be paid can vary widely from province to province and sometimes even from city to city.
• Setting up a bank account:The banking system in Canada is visible. If you want to open an account as an immigrant, in addition to the usual two identification documents (e.g., identity card, social security card, or driver’s license) as well as proof of address (electricity bill or water bill), an employment contract is also required.
• Health Insurance:Canada has the Medicare state health system. Medicare covers all Canadian citizens and immigrants with Canada permanent resident status. Medicare gets financed through taxes. There are no health insurance contributions, except in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Medicare benefits are limited, however. As a result, most Canadians have additional health insurance through their employer and private health insurance in addition to Medicare.

If you are thinking of moving to Canada , please get in touch with Blue Planet Immigration and fill our enquiry form. We will help make Canada your home.