28,889 Permanent Residents Issued To Indians In 2012

07 Mar 2013

Indians was among the 3 largest group of foreign immigrants who received the most number of Canada PR in 2012. Total of 28,889 permanent residents were granted; an increase of almost 15% since 2004.

Besides the permanent resident visas, Indians were also numero uno in receiving visiting visas. 130,000 Canada Visitor Visas were issued to Indian applicants in 2012, a substantial increase of 58% from 2004.

The other category which saw a massive rise was the student visas. CIC approved 13,000 student permits, which is 530% rise since 2004.

“We plan to grow the economy and create more jobs by attracting an increasing number of visitors and the world’s best and brightest talent to Canada,” “For this reason, we strive to issue visas and permits as quickly as possible to facilitate travel for immigrants, visitors and students.”

One of the PR visas, Canada Experience Class which was introduced in 2008 also had maximum number of successful visa applicants from India.  This visa is for international student graduate who have Canadian education and work experience and this ensures fast and successful settlement of foreigners in Canada’s economy. 

A few recent modifications have encouraged Indians to apply for Canada immigration:

1. Duration of multiple-entry visas has been extended from 5 to 10 years since July 2011. This visa allows visitors to enter and exit Canada for up to 6 months in a period of over 10 years,
2. Super parents and grandparents visa for relatives of Canadian citizens and permanent residents is valid for up to 10 years.

“For over a century, Canada has benefited from the talent and hard work of newcomers from India,” “About 750,000 Canadians can trace their ancestry to India, and now a growing number of Indian citizens are able to visit family and friends in Canada, study at Canadian colleges and universities, or immigrate to Canada as permanent residents.

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