WHY IMMIGRATE TO CANADA

20 Jul 2013

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is one of the advanced countries which welcome Immigrants open heartedly. Every year CIC sets targets on number of immigrants who would be issued visas under its different Visa categories. These targets are set keeping in view of the demands of its economy.

It is expected the total number of Immigrants who will be admitted into Canada will be between 240,000 and 265,000. The proposed number of visas to be issued during under different categories is as follows.

Why Migrate to Canada?

• Canada is a G7 country.
• Canada ranks among the 10 leading manufacturing nations in the world.
• Canada follows a very positive immigration policy in the world. It proposes to allow about   260500 into Canada as immigrants under different immigration policies.
• There are numerous employment Opportunities for Immigrants across the Sectors like Engineering, IT, Health, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Services etc.
• In a report published by World Bank in 2012,  the average per capita income in Canada was $42,693. This is one of the highest in the world.
• Canadian Immigration policy allows entire family to immigrate together.
• Canada provides free education benefits to its population.
• All the Canadians enjoy free medical benefits.
• One can become a citizen within 3 years arrival into Canada.
• The concept of Dual Citizenship is permitted in Canada.
• Migration possible for skilled workers as well as investors
• Many opportunities in the Information Technology sector for software professionals.
• Eligibility for Canadian Citizenship within three years of arrival in Canada with permanent residence status
• Dual Citizenship allowed
• Canadians have a very easy access to the United States and Mexico on account of NAFTA Agreement

WELFARE PROGRAMS

Canadian governments believe in taking a very good care of its residents. It implements several Social Welfare programs for its population. In addition to the free education Canada implements following social benefit programs for its residents.

• Unemployment Insurance: A Canadian resident is eligible for 60 percent of his/her last drawn wages in case of lay off from job if employed for 6 or more months in Canada.
• Social Welfare Allowance: Canadian resident is eligible for social welfare allowance from the government
• Pension Plan : Canadian residents are entitled for retirement pension under the Canadian Pension
• Old Age Pension: Canadian residents are entitled to old age pension if one lives in Canada for more than one year after 18 years of ages legally
• Childcare Benefit: All the Federal and Provincial governments provide child care benefits for the people whose income level is low.
• Education System: Canada provides free education to its residents in Public Schools till Grade 12th.
• Health System: Canada has one the best health care system for its people. All the residents who are registered under the national health insurance program can avail this benefit.
• All these factors demonstrate why Canada is the Best country to Immigrate.
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