Indians take 25% of Canada PR slots in 2019 |
One in 4 foreigners granted permanent resident (PR) status in Canada last year was an Indian. Of the 3.41 lakh such individuals admitted in 2019 from India. it was the second consecutive year that Canada has granted permanent residency to more than 3 lakh foreigners. PR is akin to a US green card, with the family acquiring the right to live, work or study anywhere in Canada. Later, on completion of five years as a PR, they can apply for Canadian citizenship. The PR-seekers include not only those migrating directly from India, but also H-1B visa holders in US, who owing to challenges relating to renewals and decades-long wait for a green card move to Canada. “Canada continues to welcome higher levels of immigration from all corners of the globe to support its economic growth. Indian nationals are comprising a larger share of Canada`s immigrants since majority of them are eligible for more than 80 economic class pathways operated by Canada. the Express Entry point-based immigration system was introduced in January, 2015 to enable skilled immigrants to work and obtain a permanent residency and is a popular route for Indians.
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