About Canada
Canada, the world's second largest country, is a land of immense opportunities. Canada needs young, dynamic and well-educated skilled workers. It is a knowledge-based economy, Seeking Skilled Workers / Professional immigrants, who can meet the demands of the rapidly changing technological economy.Canada at a Glance
Canada had been declared as the best country in the world to live in, for 8 years consecutively by the United Nations till recently. Canada’s economy has a growth rate of 4.7%. Canada offers free medical services to its Permanent Resident.Education up to grade 13 is absolutely free. While higher education is subsidized.
After receiving citizenship, you can study and work even in USA.
Employment insurance is offered to a person, who has worked for a minimum of 20 weeks and thereafter, gets unemployed.
Total Canadian population is 30 million, with 3% of Indian population
Browse the following sections on our site for further information on:
Visiting Canada: Canada welcomes you as a tourist, student or temporary worker. Every year, more than 5 million people visit Canada to enjoy the many opportunities our country has to offer. Depending on where you live, and the reason for your visit, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. In some cases, if you plan to stay in Canada for a certain period of time, you will need a Temporary Resident Visa. If you plan to visit Canada, you must (more…<<Requiremnts>>)Studying in Canada:More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students bring a rich culture to Canadian Colleges & Universities. Your knowledge and skills are welcome in Canadian schools and Colleges. The provinces regulate education and schools in Canada. Canadian Govt started SPP (Student Partners Program) exclusively for India in which 38 Colleges of Canada are participating.. This program is only limited to 43 Colleges. For list of 43 new approved colleges please click here (more...<< 38 Approved College list>>). Students now only need to show bank loan from approved banks to cover their 1st year living and tuition fee. No other documentation other then loan letter and educational documents are required. For more contact us.
For more detailed information on living and studying in a specific province or territory, contact the school where you wish to study. (more…<<Requiremnts>>)
Working temporarily in Canada: Every year,over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily in jobs that help Canadian employers address skill shortages, or as live-in caregivers. A work permit is needed for most temporary jobs in Canada, though for some positions and business people it is not necessary. More information on work permits for temporary jobs can be found in this section of the website. Some temporary workers require a work permit and some do not. For some categories of workers, permits are approved more quickly than other. The requirements and processing times depend on the sort of work you will do when you come to Canada. Remember, even if you do not need a work permit, you may need to meet other requirements. Read the information carefully. (more…<<Requiremnts>>)
Canada Immigration (Permanent Residents): According to Canada Immigration law, "Permanent Residents" are individuals who intend on residing in Canada on a permanent basis.
Permanent residents of Canada have the right to live, study and work in Canada for as long as they maintain their Canadian Permanent Residency status. Permanent Residents are entitled to most of the social benefits accorded to Canadian Citizens. However, Permanent Residents also have the same legal obligations as Canadians, such as paying taxes and respecting all other laws. If you or your dependants commit serious crimes while in Canada, you or your dependents may be deported from Canada.
Once Permanent Residents have met the requirements under Canada's Citizenship Act, they are entitled to apply for Canadian Citizenship.
Status as a Canadian Permanent Resident can be lost if you or your dependents abandon Canada as your place of residence. You and your dependents must be physical present in Canada for two years out off five years in order to maintain the status.
The following are a list of the various ways to apply for Canada Immigration as Permanent Residents:
Skilled Worker Class - Canada values the skills and experiences that foreign professionals and workers bring with them. Check to see if your skills and experience qualify you for Canada Immigration as a skilled worker. Skilled workers are people who can become permanent residents because they are able to become economically established in Canada.
Your application to come to Canada as a skilled worker will be assessed on six selection factors and a point system. The six selection factors are:
1. your education
2. your abilities in English and/or French, Canadian two official languages
3. your experience
4. your age
5. whether you have arranged employment in Canada
6. your adaptability.
You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada, and pass a medical examination and security and criminal checks. (More………...<<Qualifying Criteria and Requirements>>)
Business Class - Canada has a strong economic culture. If you have experience running or investing in businesses, you may qualify for Canada Immigration as a business immigrant under following categories.
Investors, entrepreneurs and self & employed persons
The Business Immigration Program seeks to attract experienced business people to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy.Business immigrants are expected to make a C$400,000 investment or to own and manage businesses in Canada.
Canada has three classes of business immigrants:
- investors
- entrepreneurs and
- self-employed persons.
Investors
The Fedral Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced business people to invest C$800,000 into Canada’s economy. Investors must: show that they have business experience and have a minimum net worth of C$16,00,000 that was obtained legally and can make a C$800,000 investment. Your investment is managed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and is guaranteed by the Canadian provinces that use it to create jobs and help their economies grow. CIC will return your C$800,000 investment, without interest, about five years and two months after payment. For Quebic the investment is also C$ 8,00,000 and networth required is C$ 16,000,000, Contact us for more info.Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced business persons who will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that contribute to the economy and create jobs. Entrepreneurs must: show that they have business experience have a minimum net worth of C$300,000 that was obtained legally and respect the conditions for entrepreneurs after they arrive in Canada.Self-employed persons
The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to attract applicants who have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada. Self-employed persons are required to have either: relevant experience that will make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada or experience in farm management and the intention and ability to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.Family Class- Family class immigration reunites families in Canadian homes. Learn how to sponsor your family member or Immigrate to Canada as a member of the family class. (...More on Requirments)
Sponsoring your family
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) knows it is important to help families who come from other countries to reunite in Canada. If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, dependent child (including adopted child) or other eligible relative (such as a parent or grandparent) to become a permanent resident. CIC refers to the immigrants who are eligible to use this family sponsoring process as the Family Class. If you become a permanent resident, you can live, study and work in Canada. For more information about being a permanent resident in Canada, see the Related Links section at the bottom of this page. When you arrive in Canada as a permanent resident, you must make every reasonable effort to provide for your own essential needs and those of your family. If you sponsor a relative to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you are responsible for supporting your relative financially when he or she arrives. As a sponsor, you must make sure your spouse or relative does not need to seek financial assistance from the government. The process to sponsor your family begins when you, as a citizen or permanent resident in Canada, apply to be a sponsor. There are two different processes for sponsoring your family. One process is used for sponsoring your spouse, conjugal or common-law partner and/or dependent children. Another process is used to sponsor other eligible relatives.Sponsoring your family: Spouses and dependent children
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident may sponsor her or his spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner, or dependent children to come to Canada as permanent residents. See the Who can apply section below to find out if your relationship qualifies.You can then find out if your spouse, partner or child meets the requirements for you to sponsor them.