ADVERTISEMENT Immigrating entirely to a new country can be very tasking and demanding, even when such countries is very welcoming to foreigners or immigrants and maintains policies that welcomes various cultures, just like Canada does as a country. Yes, Canada is one country that is very welcoming and gives rooms for multiculturalism which enables people live and easily adapt in the country.
But then, even at this, it is still not easy traveling to these countries, because you have to task yourself to do so, and even when you finally gets there, adapting to a new environment is not usually easy. This is owning to various customs that is different from your home customs, the languages different from your own, and other certain ways of doing things that you have to get to embrace.
In such case like this, the more you equip yourself with the necessary support, skill and readiness during your time of moving to Canada, the more easier the entire process seems to become.
ADVERTISEMENT Therefore, to help you understand even more better, there are things you need to know as an immigrants who wants to move to Canada. And so here in this post, we have listed 4 things immigrants should know about moving & working in Canada.
5 Things Immigrants Should Know About Moving & Working In Canada
1. You Do Not Need a Job to Immigrate to Canada
Although having a job already secured in Canada before traveling can make the process of moving to Canada a lot more easier, but what we are saying is, you do not need a job to proceed with processing your travel to Canada.
That said, immigration program like Express Entry immigration program has to do with points to be able to stand a chance to move to Canada, and so if you have a job offer already waiting for you in Canada, it will give you an advantage as it will help award you some extra points.
There are different criteria to acquiring this points, and this includes in terms of age, your education background, work experience and knowledge of English. It is more easier to enter to Canada as a skilled worker, or as business-class immigrants under this point system name Express Entry program.
Canada is among the countries that welcomes big number of immigrants per year. And some of these immigrants also gets to Canada as refugees or by family member invitation where you arrive Canada via family invitation from member of your family who resides in Canada.
Also Read: How to Apply for Canada Citizenship And Immigration Visa to Canada
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2. Being a Skilled Worker Can Help You Fast Track Your Immigration
Express Entry is Canada’s immigration program for skilled workers. The program aims to process new immigrants in 6 months or less. Before you fill out an Express Entry profile, determine if you’d eligible under one of the federal programs for skilled workers. If you qualify, go ahead and complete your profile and pay the relevant fees. This is the first step to immigrating to Canada! Keep in mind that to complete your Express Entry, you’ll also need to be prepared to take a language test, and have your education credentials and experience assessed.
After you’ve completed these steps, your profile will be evaluated and you’ll be placed into the Express Entry pool of candidates. Being in the pool doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be invited to become a permanent resident. The higher your Express Entry score, the better your chances of gaining an invite. This is the point at which it’s recommended that you start looking for jobs through Job Bank, Canada’s official job matching platform.
3. One-Fifth Of Canada’s Population Are Foreign-Born
First off, it’s important to know you’re not alone as a new immigrant in Canada! Canada is a country of immigrants. 21.9% of people who live and work in Canada were not born in the country, and 22.3% of the population identifies as a visible minority. Those numbers are even higher in urban centers. Overall, Canada is a very open culture that welcomes new immigrants and celebrates multiculturalism.
Canada’s major cities are especially multicultural and attract a very high number of immigrants. Over 50% of the residents of Toronto and Vancouver, for instance, identify as visible minorities. Toronto has been called ‘the most multicultural city in the world’ and over 200 unique cultural groups reside in the city.
4. Canada Has Lots Of Resources for New Immigrants
The Canadian government website is an excellent resource for foreign nationals who are hoping to immigrate to Canada, as well as new immigrants who are looking to get settled or find work in Canada. You’ll find extensive information about Express Entry and other immigration programs, how to attain permanent residency or Canadian citizenship, links to organizations that can provide support, and anything else you could possibly want to know about immigrating to Canada and settling in once you’ve arrived.
The Canadian government’s Department of Employment and Social Services also operates Job Bank, a government job board, to help new and established Canadians alike find work.
5. Two official languages
One official language was not enough for the Canadians, so English and French have equal status over there. If you think that sounds difficult, imagine being in Singapore (four official languages) or India (sixteen official languages). You don’t really notice the Frenchness of the country unless you’re in the eastern province of Quebec, where people are trying very hard to keep things as French as possible. There are laws enforced by the OQLF (basically the language police) to make sure everyone uses enough French. If a shop doesn’t put French on its signs and greet its customers in French, it’s in difficulté.
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