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How to immigrate to Ontario from India as a Healthcare Worker?

Mainly, there are two pathways:

Pathway 1: Express Entry

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced “category-based selection draws” for Express Entry in 2023. Since then, thousands of immigrants from India have applied for Canada PR visas from India and settled in Canada.

Six categories were selected under these draws, and 35 NOCs were targeted for the Healthcare Occupations category. To be eligible, you must:

• Have a minimum of 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience in Canada or abroad (within the past 3 years), in one of the 35 NOCs targeted for the Healthcare Occupations Category.
• Meet all of the requirements in the instructions for that round.

Pathway 2: Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Apply under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s (OINP) Express Entry stream - Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream, specifically tailored to attract skilled foreign workers to settle in Ontario permanently.

Requirements to apply:

• Have at least 1 year of full-time or full-time equivalent work experience in the in-demand occupations.
• Have the equivalent of a Canadian bachelor's degree or higher.
• Prove language proficiency of minimum CLB/NCLC level 7 in English or French.
• Show intention to live in Ontario.
• Show proof of money to support yourself and your dependent family members when settling in Ontario.

Ontario selects candidates with strong educational backgrounds and relevant work experience to nominate for PR. If you get selected, you will receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from the OINP based on your Express Entry profile to apply for the nomination under the HCP stream. You’ll be given 45 calendar days to submit a complete application – with complete information and documents.

If your application gets approved, you will be notified by Ontario, which you can accept and apply for PR through federal programs.

How long does the process take?

On average, the applications submitted through federal Express Entry programs are processed within 5-6 months. It may be processed in a shorter time, depending on the completeness of your application. Note that skilled professionals are prioritized in category-based selection draws.

On the other hand, under Ontario’s Express Entry - Human Capital Priorities stream, PR applications are processed within 60 to 90 days.

If you’re having trouble understanding the application process, connect with one of the best Canada immigration consultants in Hyderabad, Nationwide Visas. Get a free consultation session and determine the best option to apply for your situation.

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