Why migrate to Canada?
- Canada has more than 1 million jobs available for immigrants
- Immigrants will get their salary in Canadian dollars
- Canada PR visa can be obtained through easy steps
- Permanent residents and Canadian citizens can invite their dependents through the Canada dependent visa
- Immigrants can travel to any part of Canada
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Immigration from the UK to Canada
There are many programs which the residents of the UK can use to migrate to Canada. Residents of the UK want to migrate to Canada due to the following reasons:
- Strong economy
- Career opportunities
- Quality education
- Multicultural community
Canada Immigration Plan 2023-2025
Canada has planned to invite up to 500,000 immigrants in 2025. The target in different years can be found in the table below:
| Immigration Class | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Economic | 2,66,210 | 2,81,135 | 3,01,250 |
| Family | 1,06,500 | 114000 | 1,18,000 |
| Refugee | 76,305 | 76,115 | 72,750 |
| Humanitarian | 15,985 | 13,750 | 8000 |
| Total | 4,65,000 | 4,85,000 | 5,00,000 |
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Pathways to migrate to Canada
There are many pathways which the UK residents can use to migrate to Canada. All these programs are discussed here in detail:
Express Entry system
There are three programs in the Express Entry system which the people can use to migrate to Canada. These programs are:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canada Experience Class
Besides this, candidates can also apply through Provincial Nominee Programs. Applicants have to score at least 67 points out of 100 to become eligible to apply for a visa. The factors and the points can be found in the table below:
| Factor | Maximum Points Available |
| Language skills – in English & French | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged employment (job offer in Canada) | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Total points available | 100 |
Eligibility criteria for Express Entry are as follows:
- Age of applicants should be below 45 years
- Educational qualification should be at least Bachelor’s degree
- Experience of 2 years in specified professions
- Language proficiency should be proved through tests like IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE
- No criminal history
- Medical exams should be cleared
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International Experience Canada
The International Experience Canada is a Working Holiday program which British citizens can apply for to live in Canada to have work experience. Visa holders can also travel anywhere in Canada. No job offer is needed to apply for this visa. The eligibility requirement for this visa is mentioned below:
- Age of applicants should be between 18 and 30 years
- Applicants can apply only once through the IEC program
- Health and medical certificate is needed
- Travel insurance is required till the time visa is valid
- A valid passport should be submitted
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a program which candidates can use to migrate to the following provinces:
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
There are three pathways under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program which are listed below:
- The Atlantic High-Skilled Program
- The Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program
- The Atlantic International Graduate Program
Eligibility criteria for each pathway can be found in the table below:
| Eligibility criteria | Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program (AISP) | Atlantic High-Skilled Program (AHSP) | Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP) |
| Education | Canadian high school diploma or equivalent Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) | Two-year post-secondary diploma from a public funded institution in the Atlantic region, obtained within the 12 months before the submission of the application for permanent residence. | |
| Skilled work experience | One year in a related field | One year in a related field | - |
| Language skills | CLB Level 4 for English or Niveau de compétence Linguistique Canadien for French | ||
| Provincial endorsement | Letter of endorsement | ||
| employer | Full time | Full time | Full time |
| Indeterminate | One-year contract | One-year contract | |
| NOC 0, A, B or C | NOC 0, A or B | NOC 0, A, B or C | |
Quebec Immigration
No job offer is needed to apply for Quebec Immigration. The candidates in this immigration program are chosen on the basis of permanent residence. Candidates should have the intention of becoming established economically and reside in Quebec permanently.
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Eligibility criteria for Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration are as follows:
- The age of applicants should be under 40
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream
- Previous work experience should be of at least 2 years
- The minimum score for this immigration is 50 points
- Education in Quebec (not compulsory)
- No criminal history
- Applicants should be in sound health
The points for different factors can be found in the table below:
| Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Area of Training | 12 points |
| Valid Employment Offer | 10 points |
| Work Experience | 10 points |
| Age | 16 points |
| Language Proficiency | 22 points |
| Close Relatives in Quebec | 8 points |
| Spouse Criteria | 17 points |
| Children | 8 points |
| Financial self sufficiency | 1 point |
Business Immigration Program
Candidates having experience in running, managing, and owning a business can apply under these programs. There are 4 pathways under this program which candidates can use to apply for a Canada visa: These streams are as follows:
Start-up Visa Investor Program
The eligibility criteria for The Start-Up Visa Investor program is listed below
- Applicants need to own a business
- Knowledge of both English and French
- Letter of support obtained from a designated institution to show funding
- Proof of funds to support the family
Entrepreneur Program
The eligibility criteria for the Entrepreneur program are as follows;
- Applicants have to establish a business in Canada within 2 years after arrival.
- Applicants need to have experience in business management
- Hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are not related
Self-Employed Persons Program
The eligibility criteria for the Self-Employed Persons Program are as follows:
- Applicants need to have experience of self-employment of 2 to 5 years.
- Proof of self-employment along with willingness has t to be provided
- The minimum score should be at least 35
- Applicants should not have any criminal records
- Should be in sound health
Business PNP Programs
The eligibility criteria for different business PNP programs are different. Some of them are as follows:
- Monetary investment is specific and depends upon the province or territory
- Produce a detailed business plan
- Applicants need to meet the criteria of personal net worth
- Previous business management is required
- Age, language, and character requirement has to be met
Family Class Immigration
The citizens and permanent residents in Canada have the opportunity to invite their close relatives through Family Class Immigration. The Canadian residents have to sponsor their close relatives listed below:
- Spouse
- Conjugal partner
- Common-law partner
- Dependent or adopted children
- Parents
- Grandparents
The eligibility criteria for becoming a sponsor are as follows:
- Age of the sponsor should be 18 and above
- Enough money for supporting the sponsored
- Need to take a pledge of supporting the sponsored till the time they stay in Canada
- Have to be in Canada when sponsored persons are arriving
Cost of different types of visas
The table below provides the details of cost of each Canada visa
| Type of Visa | Cost |
| IEC (International Experience Canada) | CAD 153 |
| Express Entry System | CAD 1325 |
| Spouse | CAD 1325 |
| Child | CAD 225 each |
| Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) | |
| a. Alberta PNP | |
| Processing fee | CAD 550 |
| Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) | CAD 490 |
| b. British Columbia PNP | |
| Skills Immigration Registration | No fee |
| Application | CAD 1150 |
| Request for review | CAD 500 |
| Entrepreneur Immigration Registration | CAD 300 |
| Application | CAD 3500 |
| Request for review | CAD 500 |
| Strategic Project Fees Registration | CAD 300 |
| Application | CAD 3500 |
| Key Staff | CAD 1000 |
| Request for review | CAD 500 |
| c. Manitoba PNP | CAD 500 |
| d. New Brunswick PNP | CAD 250 |
| Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) | |
| a. Business Immigration | |
| Application fees | CAD 2075 |
| Spouse | CAD 1325 |
| Child | CAD 225 |
| b. Skilled Worker | |
| Application fees | CAD 1325 |
| Spouse | CAD 1325 |
| Child | CAD 225 |
| Family Sponsorship | |
| Spouse/Partner | CAD 1050 |
| Dependent Child | CAD 150 |
| Parents/Grandparents | CAD 1050 |
| Spouse/Partner | CAD 1050 |
| Dependant Child | CAD 150 |
| Relative | |
| Under 22 years of age | CAD 650 |
| Over 22 years of age | CAD 1050 |
| Spouse/Partner | CAD 1050 |
| Atlantic Immigration Pilot | |
| Application fees | CAD 1325 |
| Spouse | CAD 1325 |
| Child | CAD 225 |
| Start-Up Visa | |
| Application fees | CAD 2075 |
| Spouse | CAD 1325 |
| Child | CAD 225 |
| Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot | |
| Application fees | CAD 1325 |
| Spouse | CAD 1325 |
| Child | CAD 225 |
Requirements needed to migrate to Canada from the UK
Candidates have to make a checklist of requirements which have to be submitted with the application. These requirements are listed below:
- Financial support proof
- Medical certificate
- Health insurance certificate
- Police certificate for checking criminal record
- Passport
- Resume
- Digital photo
- Family information
- Acceptance letter from Electronic Travel Authorisation
- Language proficiency test results
- Educational qualification credentials
- Provincial nomination (if applicable)
- Job offer from a Canadian employer (if applicable)
- Proof of funds (if applicable)
Steps to apply through Express Entry
You need to follow the below steps to apply through the Express Entry system:
- Check your eligibility by having enough CRS score to apply
- Keep your requirements along with the ECA report ready
- Create an Express Entry profile
- Wait for invitation to apply
- Submit an application for a Canada PR visa
- Upload the requirements
- Make payment for the fees
- Submit application
How can Y-Axis assist you to migrate to Canada from the UK?
Y-Axis provides the services below to help a candidate to migrate to Canada from UK:
- Eligibility Check: You can check your eligibility for free through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
- Coaching Services: Y-Axis provides coaching services for language proficiency tests which include IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE.
- Counseling: Y-Axis provides free counseling services.
- Canada PR Visa: Avail of complete guidance related to Canada PR visa.
- Job services: Avail job search services to find jobs in Canada.
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