Best Ways to Move to Canada From India in 2024

There are several immigration opportunities available to Indian nationals seeking to settle permanently in Canada. In fact, Indian nationals made up roughly one-third of all new Canadian permanent residents in 2021. In this essay, we will discuss the best options to Move to Canada from India nowadays.

Canada has always been a favorite destination for Indian nationals. The number of Indian permanent residents in Canada has increased in recent years. In 2021, over 100,000 new Canadian permanent citizens will have emigrated from India.

While an Indian skilled worker may have to wait decades before getting permanent residency in the United States, Canada's immigration system permits talented workers to apply for permanent residence directly provided they meet the program's requirements. If granted permanent residency, a person has the right to live and work anywhere in Canada, as well as access to Canada's universal healthcare and social services.

Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker

The Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) stream is for people who have at least one year of skilled job experience. It is very competitive, with all candidates receiving a points-based score through the sophisticated Comprehensive Ranking System. Only the most competitive applications will be considered for immigration.

In 2021, Indian citizens received more than half of all Express Entry invites, with the majority coming from the Federal Skilled Worker stream. 

Canadim's CRS score calculator can help you calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System score.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

Each of Canada's thirteen provinces and territories runs its own immigration program, known as Provincial Nominee Programs, or PNPs. Because the provinces have varied demographics and economies, their immigration strategies are distinct and tailored to their economic and demographic requirements.

PNPs are a popular choice since they can provide the quickest road to Canadian permanent residency for candidates who do not have enough CRS points to acquire an ITA.

Immigration through a Provincial Nominee Program accounts for a significant share of Canada's overall economic immigration. Of the 232,500 economic immigrants anticipated for 2021, 80,800 were designated for individuals applying through a Provincial Nominee Program. In fact, in 2021, Canada issued three times as many invites in PNP-specific Express Entry drawings as in 2020.

Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW)

The province of Quebec has its own skilled worker immigration program. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSW) is an immigration program run by the province of Quebec for individuals with skilled work experience who will be able to make long-term contributions to Quebec's economy as workers.

Similar to Express Entry, applicants are graded using a points system before being asked to apply.

Work Permits / Intra-Company Transfers

Some Indian nationals may be eligible for a Canadian work permit. To acquire a work visa, you will often need to have a job offer. However, there is one notable exception: intra-company transfers. 

If your firm is an international corporation having branches in Canada, you may be able to be relocated to a Canadian office without much paperwork!

Family Sponsorship

If you have a qualified relative residing in Canada, you may qualify for Family Class sponsorship. Canada has many immigration options that allow Canadians to sponsor family members in Canada.

Visit our Sponsorship page to discover more about how you may support a relative from India to Canada.

Study in Canada

According to figures from India's Ministry of External Affairs, more Indian people are opting to study in Canada rather than the United States. One of the reasons many Indian nationals choose to study in Canada is the abundance of opportunities to work during and after their education. After finishing a Canadian certification, overseas graduates have various permanent residency immigration options available. Many of Canada's immigration programs need a specific level of specialized job experience. Fortunately, the majority of international student graduates in Canada are qualified to apply for a post-graduate work visa, which permits them to work anywhere in Canada while gaining essential job experience.