There are various reasons why Singaporeans would want to move to Canada. Most significantly, the northern country is an economic powerhouse, which guarantees you a better future. Due to its influx of newcomers, Canada has an accepting society that doesn’t discriminate on race or origin. Canada plans to invite almost half a million newcomers this year, and you too could be one of them by taking one of the many Canadian immigration pathways.
Canada has introduced many visa options to fill the labour gap that emerged in the northern country due to an ageing workforce, early retirement, and a low birth rate. Singaporeans have the opportunity to get permanent residency in Canada as professionals, business investors, students, tradespersons and more.
Here are the best ways to immigrate to Canada from Singapore.
1. Express Entry
The Express Entry system is one of the most widely used Canadian immigration pathways. It’s an online immigration system that allows you to become a permanent resident of Canada as a skilled foreign worker through one of three federal immigration programs.
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
This program is for degree-holders and professionals with one year of experience and a high English language ability score.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
This program requires two years of experience as a tradesperson. In addition, you need average ability in English and qualification or certification from a trade school or apprenticeship.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
This program doesn’t require you to have any minimum education. However, you need an average English language ability and, most importantly, a year of full-time or two years of part-time Canadian work experience.
How to Apply for an Express Entry Visa:
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Step 2: Check your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
Step 3: Open an online profile and fill in your personal information
Step 4: Gather your supporting documents
Step 5: Get an Invitation to Apply (ITA, if your application is successful)
Step 6: Submit your application and pay the fees
Visit this page to learn more about the Express Entry application process and requirements.
2. Provincial Nomination Program
Eleven of Canada’s 13 provinces have Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs allow each province to nominate people to immigrate based on the skills the region needs. A provincial nomination almost guarantees you a permanent residency in Canada as it gives you 600 out of 1200 points toward your CRS score.
3. Work In Canada
A Canadian work visa is a temporary visa, which means that if you do not immediately qualify to immigrate to Canada, you can move to Canada temporarily. You can apply for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which requires you to have a valid work offer from a Canadian employer. After a year of getting valuable Canadian work experience, you can apply for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC),the third category of Express Entry.
Choosing the right visa
Overall, there are over 100 Canadian visa and immigration programs you can choose from. How you move to Canada depends on your eligibility. You need to thoroughly check the requirements for each route and see whether you meet them or not. If you’re eligible to apply for a visa, you could get permanent residency in Canada.
It also depends on your goals and priorities. For example, whether you want to work or study, what province you want to live in, and if you want to move with your partner and children.
To assist you in your journey to immigrate to Canada from Singapore, check your eligibility at CanadianVisa.org. Their professional assistance via Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) streamlines the immigration process and guides you every step of the way.
