Canada’s top source of international talent is undoubtedly India. Over 405,000 immigrants arrived in Canada in 2021, a record number. Almost one-third of these immigrants represent Indian origins. Additionally, nearly 450,000 foreign students came to Canada last year, with Indians accounting for roughly half of this number. A total of 130,000 people received work permits under the International Mobility Program. While over 10,000 Indians migrated to Canada via the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Canadian Indians
Several internal and foreign Canadian variables, together with the high number of Indian newcomers, can explain this scenario. India has a rising middle class with credentials needed by IRCC to grant visas. This includes education, language proficiency, professional experience, and relocation money. All Indians seeking to immigrate to Canada, whether as long-term residents, international students, or foreign employees, must possess these qualities.
Another significant global element is that an increasing number of Indian foreign workers have moved to Canada in order to obtain permanent residence due to the absence of permanent residency pathways in the U.S. India’s talent has benefited greatly from significant revisions to Canada’s domestic immigration laws.
For Example, an important advantage that Indians have over citizens of many other nations is their high levels of English proficiency. Additionally, in order to help eligible Indians, accelerate their academic career in Canada, IRCC introduced the Student Direct Stream in 2018. Indians who meet the SDS requirements can obtain their study permits faster, Additionally, the SDS has a greater success rate than the conventional approach for requesting a study visa.
As said, Indians have an advantage under Express Entry and many other Canadian immigration processes including the Provincial Nominee Program. If they study in Canada and subsequently work here, frequently under the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Canada’s sizable Indian diaspora and the spread of Indian culture throughout the nation are two other significant domestic factors to take into consideration. This promotes the settlement and integration of new Indians and makes them feel at home in Canada.
1.4 million individuals in Canada are of Indian heritage, according to the Census of 2016. But the data is expected to grow significantly when the Census of 2021 results are released later this year. Indians are anticipated to continue migrating in great numbers to Canada in the future. For the purpose of accelerating its post-pandemic economic expansion, Canada is raising its immigration levels. The target number of immigrants for this year is approximately 432,000, and by 2024, it will be above 450,000.
When the IRCC publishes its Immigration Levels plan 2023-2025 by November 1 of the current year, the objective may increase once more. The number of foreigners who can immigrate or enroll as students in Canada is unrestricted. We could expect a significant number of Indians to go to Canada to both study and work during the upcoming years, given that the country continues to have historically high labor shortages and strong demand for students.
Additionally, unlike before the pandemic, there are no travel limitations for Indians to start studies in the country. Also, for the duration of their postgraduate work permit to include their entire Canadian education, all foreign students must be physically present in Canada.
