Acquiring a permanent residency status, for Indians who are seeking to settle in Canada, is a widespread practice after immigrating to Canada. The reason behind this is that a permanent residency status can provide you with several legal rights and also many other abilities in the country.
Becoming a permanent resident provides you with the legal authority to live and work without any restrictions in Canada. This means you can choose your place of work and also the duration for which you’d like to work.
It allows you to switch to new employers, change provinces, and sponsor your family members (spouse, partner, dependent children), etc. You might not even require to sponsor anyone because of the various immigration programs available which let you bring your family after going through the application process initially.
The status of permanent residency is not applicable for expiry which means that you can be a permanent resident for as long as you would want to, provided that you have a maintained status of living in Canada from two to five years.
In case you have stayed in Canada for three years out of five then you become eligible to apply for citizenship in Canada. Being a Canadian citizen can also provide you with the opportunity to legally vote and run for political office.
One such example of a great political leader is MR. Jasmeet Singh was running a few significant parties in politics and was the son of two Indians who became Canadian immigrants.
Options for attaining permanent residency in Canada
It is important to apply for permanent residency through an immigration program. With several immigration pathways available, you can choose from immigration for workers, students, and families. Among these, Express Entry continues to be the most popular specifically the Federal Skilled Worker Program usually chosen by the Indians.
Express Entry is popular because it is a fast immigration pathway without any job offer and Canadian experience. It also allows you to get your family members.
In the year 2018 observed around 40,000 ITAs were issued to Indian workers and Indian families.
Being a permanent resident in Canada doesn’t by default make you a Canadian citizen. This means that you will continue holding Indian citizenship. All the Indians staying in Canada do not hold permanent residency status as many of them visit Canada on a temporary basis through study or work permits.
Canada is home to a plethora of opportunities for everyone seeking quality life and getting the Canadian PR has several benefits ranging from education, healthcare, and job opportunities to a high-end lifestyle.
Permanent residency for Indians with ample benefits
Canadian economy flourishing with the availability of jobs
Canada is home to a booming economy which is also one of the biggest in the world. The availability of a wide range of job options has also led to a visibly reduced unemployment rate. The countless job options are one of the main reasons why Canada welcomes an increasing number of immigrants. If not for these immigrants, it wouldn’t be possible to fill the vacancies.
Increasing demand for the gas and oil industries is combined with other booming industries in healthcare, construction, and infrastructure.
In recent few years, Canada has gained recognition for the Tech talent it possesses. It was also tagged as the fastest ‘tech-hub’ existing in North America. Vancouver and Montreal are two cities with flourishing job markets.
Tech’s popularity is implicated in immigration through the Express Entry with the top three occupations being Tech-related occupations.
Apart from this, there are other working options available.
Other free healthcare and medical benefits
Becoming a permanent resident in Canada can fetch you several world-class medical benefits concerning your health. Canada’s extraordinary system of healthcare facilities is a dream for many and this isn’t something you would witness in other countries.
Even in the case of your family members accompanying you in Canada, they can also avail themselves of these benefits.
Receive quality education effortlessly
18 years old children can easily access free education in Canada. If you have a Canadian PR then your children can benefit from this education feature. Imagine not having to pay for the education of your child and yet sending them to established schools with updated educational courses. It surely feels great, doesn’t it? This free education feature is valid for primary, secondary, and Canadian high school diplomas. Students also have the option of receiving subsidies from the government of Canada for acquiring a higher level of education.
Canada is spacious and safe
In 2019, Canada was tagged as the safest country in the world with a ranking of 6 by the Global Peace Index. For any permanent resident, Canada is the most harmonious and sorted country.
In comparison to India, Canada’s population is small with only 37.5 million people. While India has over 1.3 billion people contributing to its huge population.
Canada’s population density equals 4 people per square km whereas India has a population density of 460 people per square km.
Canada appears a good option for those looking for a spacious country to settle in with or without family members.
Prep up to avail the social and security benefits
Individuals holding a permanent residency status and Canadian Citizenship have a wide range of schemes to choose from such as pensions, subsidies, compensation for workers, tax benefits, unemployment insurance, etc. The government of Canada consciously invests in social services and social benefits to provide convenience to individuals.
Experience the warmth of Canada with its welcoming attitude
Canada is a hub of diversity with different cultures coming together. This country welcomes newcomers and immigrants like no other country. Most of the immigrants here belong to the first generation including Toronto’s half population.
It is interesting to see that there is not a single political party that displays policies against immigrants in Canada. The country is forever welcoming toward immigrants, unlike other countries that believe in closing the doors for immigrants. You are most welcome to Canada if you seek warmth, diversity, and acceptance.
Navigate your way to get Canadian PR as an Indian
Several pathways exist to choose for immigrating to Canada and attaining Canadian permanent residency.
Federal Skilled Worker Program continues to hold the tag of being the most popular immigration pathway operating on a score-based system. It ranks candidates against those with the highest scores. The candidates with the highest scores are eligible for permanent residency.
The points that the candidates receive are given to you after being assessed on factors like French or English Language proficiency, work experience, etc.
You need to understand that there exist three categories under Canadian immigration Permanent Residence, Work Permits, and Study Permits.
The permanent residence category consists of all the long-term immigration programs such as Family Sponsorship and Express Entry.
The work permit category consists of programs permitting you to study for a limited period and the category of study permit opens the possibility of studying at approved institutions, working during the study period, or maybe after that. It also gives a chance to transit to permanent residence in Canada.
The above pathways can surely let you make your way to Canada.
