How to Move to Canada from USA 2018?

The latest political development of MR. Donald Trump being elected as the President of United States of America has resulted in spurge of Americans migrating to Canada.  As per the recent survey, the immigrant traffic in Canada from USA was 37% higher in 2016 than the migrants traffic in 2015.   As per the speculation, there are more and more people who are planning to relocate to Canada from USA and Canada is also looking for 1,82,000 more skilled workers in its domain by the end of the year 2020.

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR MIGRATING TO CANADA WITH A PR STATUS

Should someone from USA move to Canada?

When someone from USA is planning to migrate to Canada he / she will encounter friendly immigration policies and employment opportunities for almost all the professions. As compared to America, Canada has better gun law, a free health care system for the immigrants and a smaller population. Thus it is one of the favoured locations of Americans for immigration. Further, the infrastructure is as good as America thus an American will find the similarities familiar and it will make it easy for them to adjust to the new location. Further, beautiful scenic landscapes and climatic conditions will add to the living experience of the immigrant. Further, after three years of living in Canada, the candidate is eligible to apply for Full Canadian Citizenship.

Requirements to move to Canada from USA

The basic requirement for immigrating to Canada from USA is meeting the eligibility for the Permanent Residency (PR) Status. The eligibility requirement for immigration generally depends on the prototype of candidature of the aspirant. But there are certain criteria which are generally followed and the calculation of the comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points is by and large based on the same platform for Express Entry program and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). However, it is important to note here that the requirements in case of PNP is different for every province depending on the requirements of that province. Below is a list of the categories which are inspected:

• Age – While there is no age bar in this process but maximum points are allocated to those who are in the age limit of 24 to 35 years.
• Language proficiency – There are two official languages in Canada – French and English. If somebody is proficient in both the languages, then it is an added advantage for that person otherwise knowledge of English is must for Indian Immigrants not only for professional reasons but also for day to day communication purposes. For this purpose, IELTS and CLB tests are conducted which are both recognized by the IRCC.
• Education –  Education which is at par with Canadian Education Board will establish that you will be able to support yourself and family after moving to Canada. Therefore, a bachelor’s degree or diploma or post-graduation degree from a recognized university is necessary.
• Work Experience – Canada is very fervent in inviting applications from skilled professionals through federal skilled workers program and Federal Skilled traders program. Hence, it can work in your advantage if you have work experience in a field which is in high demand in a particular province in Canada.
• Adaptability –  if you have a spouse who will migrate to Canada with you then you will be given extra 10 points for adaptability.

How to start with the immigration process for Canada?

• Step 1 –  Check your Eligibility for PR Status in Canada
• Step 2 – Register with Nationwide Visas by paying our charges and getting into an agreement.
• Step 3 – We will take care of your Education Credential Assessment and submit your IELTS scores File application in Express Entry pool. From here you have to get invitation either from employer or from Canada High Commission.
• Step 4 – Job offer letter or invitation letter will be received
• Step 5 – On your behalf we will launch the visa application to the CIC
• Step 6 – Pay right to PR visa fee.

Steps to move to Canada from USA

In order to apply to Canada for a PR status there are series of steps which you should follow:

• Hire a reputable and good consultancy firm which has a good track record and offers assured results
• Undertake the IELTS examination to establish your language proficiency
• Under the Pre – assessment of your candidature with the help of you Immigration Consultants
• Start your application Process – through Express Entry Program or Provincial Nominee Program
• Complete the documentation process – Education and work experience documents authentication is required
• Get ready with your proof of funds to ensure that you are capable of surviving in Canada
• Be ready with Medical Checkup and Police verification record
• Get ready for filing your Visa application
• Prepare for your departure to Canada

How to relocate from USA to Canada?

The best way to relocate from USA to Canada is by attaining a Permanent Residency (PR) Status, which is allotted for a period of five years and has benefits which are very similar to the Full citizen rights. The best possible ways to attain a PR Status are – Express Entry program, Provincial Nominee Program(PNP) and Quebec Skilled Workers Program(QSWP).

Express Entry Program

It was started by the Government of Canada in January, 2015 and it is the fastest mode of applying for Canada Permanent Residency (PR) Status in which screening time is 6 to 12 months. Under the Express Entry Program, the candidate is evaluated on the points measurement basis and then total points of the candidate is created based on his / her personal information. The points are calculated on the following basis:

• Age – Although there is no age limit to settle in Canada, maximum points are allocated to those who are in the age limit of 25 to 35 years.
• Language proficiency – There are two official languages in Canada – French and English. If somebody is proficient in both the languages, then it is an added advantage for that person otherwise knowledge of English is must for Indian Immigrants not only for professional reasons but also for day to day communication purposes. For this purpose, IELTS and CLB tests are conducted which are both recognized by the IRCC.
• Education –  Education which is at par with Canadian Education Board will establish that you will be able to support yourself and family after moving to Canada. Therefore, a bachelor’s degree or diploma or post-graduation degree from a recognized university is necessary.
• Work experience – Canada is very fervent in inviting applications from skilled professionals through federal skilled workers program and Federal Skilled traders program. Hence, it can work in your advantage if you have work experience in a field which is in high demand in a particular province in Canada.
• Adaptability –  if you have a spouse who will migrate to Canada with you then you will be given extra 10 points for adaptability.

After the points are calculated, the minimum eligibility is checked based on the benchmarks of points set by the IRCC through Express Entry Draws. Once the candidate has met the minimum points requirement then the candidate is sent an ITA (Invitation to Apply) HOW TO MIGRATE TO CANADA WITH EXPRESS ENTRY PROGRAM IN 6 to 12 MONTHS.

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

It is to be noted that due to some reason if you are unable to get through the federal express entry program then you can apply for a Canadian PR status through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Under PNP or Provincial Nominees program, the applicants are regularly chosen based on their age, work abilities, education and language proficiency. PNP PR status is also a viable option as some of the provinces would anyways had been your first choice considering their suitability and opportunities. It is advisable that while being selected by a particular province for a PR status then the candidate should stay in that Province for at least a period of two years before settling in any other province. 

Quebec Skilled Workers Program(QSWP)

QSWP is a provincial Nominee Program for Quebec province.  Under this program, the PR status for the Quebec region is acquired and in this process first the Approval is sought from the Quebec province and after that the approval is sought by the federal government.