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How to immigrate to Canada from the Middle East

By , on September 2, 2020


Express Entry is the name of the system that the federal government uses to manage permanent residence applications. (Pixabay photo)

Middle Easterners can choose from over 100 immigration pathways to start a new life in Canada.

Many Middle Easterners choose to immigrate to Canada for a variety of reasons. The pathway to Canadian citizenship leads to universal health care, high quality education and job opportunities.

Middle Easterners typically immigrate to Canada as skilled workers since Canadians typically look to immigration to support labour market shortages. As a result, most of Canada’s economic-class immigration pathways favour candidates who have skilled work experience.

Skilled workers are evaluated based on a number of factors, including age, work experience, level of education and language proficiency. Many of the immigrants that consider Canada already have a strong grasp of either English or French. This gives them an advantage when immigrating to Canada.

Express Entry is the name of the system that the federal government uses to manage permanent residence applications.

Immigrants submit their interest in immigrating to Canada through the Express Entry system. However, prior to making an Express Entry profile, candidates must be eligible for one of three immigration programs: the Foreign Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), the Foreign Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

The FSWP tends to be the most suitable option for those who have never lived in Canada.

If you are eligible for the FSWP, you will be able to create an Express Entry profile. You will need to complete a recognized language proficiency test in English or in French. You will also need to get your foreign educational credentials assessed.

All candidates in the Express Entry pool are given a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on their profile.

Every two weeks, the Canadian government invites the highest ranking candidates in the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence.

How to immigrate through the PNP

In addition, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is another major option people from the Middle East could consider. Provinces and territories in Canada are able to nominate individuals in order to meet their economic needs.

There are two ways candidates may receive a provincial nomination. They can apply to a specific PNP stream directly, or they may receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination through the Express Entry system.

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