Immigration to Canada: everything you need to know to move to Toronto. Part I

Pros and cons of emigrating to Canada from Russia in 2021

Immigration to Canada brings both advantages and disadvantages to a new resident. Moreover, he most often learns about the latter after the move. The country primarily attracts migrants for its natural beauty, economic and political stability, extensive labor market and friendly mentality of local residents.

Before deciding to emigrate to Canada, you should carefully study the basics of local legislation, traditions and rules of life in the local society, and also carefully choose a resettlement program. This knowledge will help the migrant avoid many problems and quickly adapt to a new society.

Pros of moving

Russians are driven to decide to move to Canada by the undeniable advantages of living there, which provide migrants with comfort and safety. Many of the migrants get the opportunity to realize themselves as specialists and make a career in their professional field. The positive aspects of life include:

1. Standard of living. According to this indicator, Canada has been consistently holding a place in the top ten of the most developed, prosperous and prosperous countries in the world for several years.
2. Immigration policy. As of 2021, no country can boast of greater loyalty to foreigners who wish to become its residents. Canada welcomes specialists from a wide range of professional fields. The right to immigrate is given to everyone who meets the established requirements and managed to score the required number of points in the chosen resettlement program.
3. Low corruption . High salaries make citizens value their jobs, so bribery will not solve the problem in this country. If you offer money to a policeman, you can immediately end up in the police station.
4. Nature . Canada is known for its forests, mountain ranges and crystal clear lakes and rivers. Thanks to these riches, it attracts a huge number of tourists. And the authorities pay great attention to preserving flora and fauna and maintaining environmental cleanliness.
5. Safety. Migrants from Russia note the low crime rate in Canada. You can safely walk along city streets at any time of the day, and the police will instantly respond to any call.
6. Infrastructure . In Canada, all urban infrastructure meets the highest requirements. Buildings, roads, sports and entertainment facilities, parking lots were built taking into account the principles of convenience and comfort for the residents of the country. And public transport lines connect all the most remote corners of the country.
7. Conditions for business . Immigration to Canada for many Russians is associated with the opportunity to run their own business. The country's authorities encourage the development of entrepreneurship in every possible way. Businessmen are offered low loan rates and grace periods for taxes and loan payments.
8. Product quality . Adherents of a healthy diet can purchase organic products in every supermarket.
9. Gender equality . Citizens of the country can decide whether they belong to one gender or another at the age of majority. Canadian society shows miracles of loyalty in these matters.
10. Multiculturalism . Immigration to Canada does not bring isolation and communication problems for immigrants. The country is home to many migrants who carry their own traditions and speak with a variety of accents.

Cons of moving

Of course, life in a foreign country is not as rosy as it might seem at first glance. Those who decide to leave for Canada forever will also face disadvantages that can complicate the adaptation process.

1. Competition in the labor market . Even highly qualified personnel are faced with the need to persistently search for a decent vacancy. The labor market in some areas is oversaturated with offers.
2. Living wage . The cost of living in the country is quite high. When planning a move, you should realistically assess your financial capabilities, counting on at least $1,500-2,000 per month.
3. Drugs . Free circulation of soft drugs can frighten potential migrants. Even teenagers in Canada use marijuana, mushrooms or ecstasy.
4. Medicine . Medical services in Canada cost a lot of money. If you don’t get insurance in a timely manner, you will have to pay about $200 for each doctor’s visit. And the queue for an appointment or testing can take months.
5. Real estate value . Most often, emigrants live in large cities, so square meters there are very expensive. Recently, the government has begun to combat market overheating by introducing a 15% tax on purchases.
6. Dear communication and internet . The monopoly in this area is shared by two companies, Bell and Rogers, maintaining high prices for services. On average, Canadians pay $60 a month for telephone calls and $80 for cable TV.

Toronto is a city of emigrants from Russia

Canada is a country with high economic development and a good standard of living for its population. There is excellent ecology and virtually no crime. Canadian citizenship is issued to visitors after three years of permanent residence. It is also allowed to have two citizenships. A Canadian citizen's passport opens up a visa-free route to different countries of the world. The official languages ​​are English and French. How do Russians live in this country? The largest center of the Russian community is in Toronto . A huge number of Russian speakers from all over the post-Soviet republics live here. In Toronto there are Russian shops, churches, bookstores, you can buy Russian newspapers and attend numerous events.

The largest center of the Russian community is in Toronto

Canada Immigration Programs

Over the past few decades, Canada has maintained a loyal immigration policy, making it popular among immigrants from all over the world. During this time, the government has developed and implemented several effective federal programs that attract qualified personnel from abroad. Along with them, the country also has provincial programs that allow certain regions to solve the problem of labor shortages in their area.

Each program establishes its own requirements for the qualities of applicants in terms of experience, education, and language knowledge.

Emigration can only be successful if the program is chosen wisely. That is why many potential migrants use advice from intermediary firms that can:

· Help draw up an application;

· Calculate IELT scores;

· Assess the applicant's chances of participating in the program.

FSWP (Federal Skilled Worker)

The FSWP is intended for those with no work experience in Canada, but who are highly qualified and meet the following requirements:

• Availability of confirmed educational documents;
• Invitation from the employer;
• Fluency in English or French;
• Work experience in the specialty for at least one year.

CEC (Canadian Experience Class)

The program is suitable for representatives of narrow specialties with experience working in Canada. They have to:

• Have a conversational level of language;
• Work for at least a year in any Canadian company.

PNP

Immigration under this program is possible for personnel who are ready to work in one of the provinces. It can be used by specialists without higher education who have working professions. To participate in the program you need:

• Have relatives in the province or an invitation to work;
• Complete training in the province;
• Provide guarantees for guarantors with Canadian citizenship;
• Give reasons for your choice to emigrate.

Quebec

This province actively attracts investors and holders of in-demand specialties. Its residents prefer to speak French. Quebec authorities provide migrants with active support in adaptation. 3 months after resettlement, they receive the right to unemployment benefits, free study of language, culture, traditions and local legislation, and can use the help of lawyers and psychologists.

Alberta

The province is interested in replenishing the labor market with educated and experienced personnel from the oil and gas sector, significant reserves of which have been discovered on its territory. This is why Alberta is so popular among migrants from Russia receiving education in this area.

Manitoba

To come to this region, a foreign specialist only needs to receive an invitation from an employer. Manitoba companies are ready to provide vacancies for workers from almost any field of activity. The presence of relatives or support from the local Russian-speaking community can be an additional argument in favor of emigration.

In addition to the general provincial program, Manitoba also has an independent program in the small town of Morden. This individual approach is explained by the presence of several factories in the city that are in dire need of labor resources. The conditions for participation and the list of professions under the city program differ from the requirements put forward by the province.

Detailed description of immigration to Manitoba

AIPP

The Atlantic Pilot Program is currently the easiest way to immigrate to Canada. It contains simplified conditions for participation according to key parameters, including requirements for experience, language proficiency and education. A program has been developed to replenish the population and labor shortages in the Atlantic regions of the country.

To make the task easier for potential migrants, each province publishes a list of employers willing to cooperate with foreign specialists. Having received an invitation from any of them, you can plan your move and obtain a residence permit.

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

The new immigration program was a five-year pilot program introduced in 2021, which should serve the purpose of attracting workers to rural communities and northern regions of Canada. It applies to cities:

• with a population of less than 50 thousand people;
• located 75 kilometers from populated areas with a population of over 100 thousand people.

The most popular and necessary professions in the country. Requirements for vacancies and salaries

The profession of an auto mechanic is one of the most in demand in Canada. An applicant for a vacancy must have a professional diploma and a minimum of two to three years of work experience. Knowledge of English is at an intermediate level. The average wage per hour is $35 CAD.

Job openings in the service sector are always relevant. These are hotel workers, waiters, cooks, cashiers, kitchen assistants. These specialties require secondary education and work experience from 6 months to three years (depending on the vacancy). For service personnel - excellent knowledge of the language. The salary for waiters, cashiers, kitchen assistants is 10 -12 $ CAD. Salaries for chefs and hotel workers can vary significantly depending on the employer and region. Plumbers, tilers, carpenters earn between $19 and $25 CAD in Canada. A large number of vacancies for nannies. Pay from $10 CAD/hour, good knowledge of English is required, you can also find work in Russian-speaking families. For vacancies for kindergarten teachers and medical staff, you must provide a diploma of higher education and have 2-3 years of work experience in your specialty. Engineers in the field of aircraft manufacturing are considered valuable employees. For such emigrants, it is possible to obtain a residence visa for all family members. Required: higher engineering education and five years of experience in design bureaus, knowledge of technical English.

In order to work with people, you must provide relevant educational documents

Best cities to immigrate to Canada

Immigration to Canada is inextricably linked with the choice of place of residence. The largest Russian community is concentrated in several large cities, offering residents the most comfortable living conditions.

1. Toronto . It is Canada's most populous metropolitan area. It can be compared to New York. It is expensive, but gives residents many different opportunities.
2. Montreal . The second largest city. Its inhabitants mostly speak French.
3. Vancouver . It is the largest seaport. It boasts a very picturesque location. Differs in ethnic diversity.
4. Calgary . It is the center of concentration of oil companies. It is home to migrants of various nationalities. The city's topography is made up of numerous skyscrapers.
5. Ottawa . One of the most green cities. It has 300 landscaped parks. It has a quiet, cozy atmosphere, so it attracts families with children. It gained fame as the Northern Silicon Valley due to the concentration of companies developing high technologies.

Pros of emigration

Canada occupies a leading position in population migration. Emigration from Russia is beneficial for compatriots, since this state has a highly developed standard of living. The nominal salary of the average worker in 2018, taking into account the deduction of all taxes, is $3 thousand per month. If you don’t rely on material values, then the move of Russian citizens to a North American country is marked by a number of other positive aspects:

• Good reputation of the state;
• Crime is at a minimum level;
• Stability in the economy;
• Developed industry;
• Rich reserve of natural resources;
• Excellent ecology;
• Education and medicine are at a high level.

Staying in a foreign country is often accompanied by a difficult adaptation period, but in Canada, getting used to it is painless. The fact is that there is a large Russian community here, so you can get used to it quickly.

Canada is friendly to relocating foreigners. Every year 200 thousand people arrive on the territory of the state in search of a better life, using various resettlement programs. Therefore, acquiring citizenship of this country will not be difficult.

Moving to a North American country is encouraged by government agencies, and this is rare for developed and wealthy territories. The country's authorities believe that the flow of emigrants today is low, so they have developed a special program to attract new migrants to their territory.

You can become a Canadian citizen three years from the date of arrival. As a result of such favorable conditions, 400 thousand people remain in the country every year. Surprisingly, the local population is supportive of visitors, as they believe that attracting people will make their country more prosperous.

In-demand professions in Canada for immigration in 2021

Immigration requires solving the problem of employment. The list of professions that the local labor market needs includes specialties from almost all areas of activity. The government's Express Entry system automatically selects candidates from three groups:

• Tour 0. Vacancies for senior managers, including top managers and general directors.
• Level A. Positions of highly qualified professionals: marketers, advertisers, lawyers, programmers, insurance agents, web designers, architects, engineers.
• Level B. Specialties of workers and technicians: mechanics, builders, electricians, mechanics, masons, painters, plumbers.

In addition to this system, labor migration is possible in two more categories, which require the applicant to have a specially issued work visa to enter the country.

• Level C. Vacancies for service personnel: waiters, teachers, salespeople, drivers, maids, housekeepers, secretaries, tailors, hairdressers, bakers, cooks, watchmakers, carriage drivers.
• Level D. Unskilled personnel: harvesters, farm workers, foresters, fishermen, miners, truck drivers.

In addition, the following are in demand on the labor market:

1. Scientists: physicists, astronomers, biologists.
2. Aviation service specialists: pilots, instructors, flight mechanics, air traffic controllers.
3. Representatives of law enforcement and rescue authorities: police officers, judges, firefighters.
4. Jewelers.
5. Technologists

Express Entry System

For online registration of everyone wishing to immigrate to Canada, there is a specially created resource - Express Entry.

In order to register in this system, you must first meet the following requirements:

• Pass a valid language test with a score of at least 6 points. For example, if you are taking English, it could be IELTS General.
• Receive official results of an assessment of documentation indicating education received in your home state, or education that was received in Canada after graduation.
• Passing testing in one of the main immigration programs with the required number of points. For example, Federal Skilled Workers requires a minimum of 67 points.

Points table for immigration to Canada

Once or twice a month, Express Entry selects a standard number of people who are given the opportunity to apply for the right to move to Canada.

Requirements for obtaining a residence permit in Canada

Emigration to Canada implies the legalization of the migrant as a resident. To initiate the process of obtaining a residence permit, you must enter the country with an immigration visa, issued in advance at the embassy of your home country. A guest arriving on a tourist permit cannot claim Canadian resident status.

To obtain a residence permit, you must have one of the grounds established by law. For legal immigration today you can use the following methods:

1. Reunion with family.
2. Entry through marriage.
3. Refugee.
4. Job.
5. Investment activities.
6. Business immigration.
7. Education.

Required documents

The procedure for obtaining a residence permit should begin by collecting the necessary documents. It should include:

• A questionnaire filled out in any state language;
• Original and certified color copy of the international passport;
• Certificate of marriage, divorce and birth of children;
• Military ID;
• Four passport size photographs;
• Conclusion of the medical commission;
• Certificate of good conduct;
• Papers confirming the existence of grounds for moving;
• Information about financial solvency;
• Evidence of housing: rent or purchase.
• Medical insurance.

The package must be accompanied by the results of a language test (TOEFL or IELTS), indicating that the applicant has an adequate command of English or French.

Cost of obtaining a residence permit

The service of providing a residence permit in the country is not free for a foreigner. To obtain legal status, he will have to pay a fee of 500 Canadian dollars. Payment is due at the time of application.

Deadlines for obtaining a residence permit

After submitting the documents, the applicant will have to wait for a decision from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is in charge of immigration issues. The law allows 30 days to make a decision.

Video: how to obtain permanent residence in Canada and move

After submitting your documents, you should prepare for the interview. It is impossible to say exactly when you will get there. This can be from three months to one and a half years. This interview includes a wide variety of questions about life, work, education, and relatives. Upon successful completion of the interview, a document is issued for passing the medical commission. Another important step is to open a bank account in a Canadian, US or EU member state. This is necessary in order to prove that you have sufficient funds for yourself and your family for the first time. The amount will depend on various factors: the number of family members, area and others.

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Procedure for moving to Canada for permanent residence

Emigration for any person is a serious step that should be approached responsibly. First of all, you need to find out the moving procedure. Despite assistance in emigration from the Canadian authorities, many immigrants face certain difficulties because they are not familiar with local legislation.

Thanks to the transparency of this process, it is not as difficult for migrants from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine or Kazakhstan to make the move as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to provide truthful information about yourself and adhere to the approved algorithm of actions:

1. Select a province and its corresponding immigration program.
2. Collect the required documents.
3. Fill out an application in the Express Entry system to be included in the list of applicants for relocation.
4. Wait for a response about approval, which arrives within three months.
5. If necessary, appear for an interview at the consulate.
6. Be examined by a medical commission.
7. Send the collected documents and examination results to the Canadian Consulate by mail.
8. Pay the fee. Family emigration involves paying a fee for each next relative with the applicant, including children.

Once an immigrant visa is issued, the applicant is entitled to enter Canada legally. Upon arrival at his destination, he is obliged to contact the Migration Service and submit an application for approval of a residence permit for him and his family members.

To obtain resident status, the applicant needs:

1. Pass the language testing exam.
2. Get a medical examination at your local clinical center.

If the application is approved, the foreigner will receive a residence permit, giving the right to legally live and work in Canada.

Pros of moving to the country of the wedge leaf

People who are interested in how to emigrate from Canada to Russia will find it useful to know the advantages of Canadian life. The Canadian kingdom occupies one of the leading places in population migration, as the country is considered highly developed. The average salary in the state, minus all taxes, is $3,000 per month. If we put this fact aside, the power also has other advantages, namely:

• The North American power is considered an environmentally friendly country. The country maintains neutral relations with all other powers of the world, so it is safe here;
• The policy of the Canadian state tries to preserve and support every nationality. Canadian residents are tolerant of guests of their country, which means you don’t have to be ashamed of your nationality;
• People who are officially allowed to stay on Canadian soil can use health care services free of charge. Children do not have to pay for their studies. The level of medicine and education here is high;

Interesting! Canada is considered the most educated country in the world.

• In order to obtain Canadian citizenship, you do not need to renounce Russian citizenship. Dual citizenship is possible here;
• the North American power has two official languages, English and French;
• With a Canadian passport you can visit 154 countries of the world without a visa;
• the Canadian kingdom has a low crime rate, as well as external and internal terrorist threats;
• the country has repeatedly topped the rankings of the best countries to live in according to various indicators;
• there are many public facilities, from libraries to parks. Many attractions can be visited for free;
• For residents of central Russia, the Canadian climate will seem familiar.

Interesting! Canadian authorities care about their citizens. The apartments of women with cancer are cleaned free of charge by cleaners.

Canada is an ideal country to move to. Local residents value visitors and believe that they help the development of the country.

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What is needed to obtain Canadian citizenship?

Citizenship is the final stage of immigration to Canada. The rules for joining it are regulated by federal laws, the provisions of which are periodically adjusted. Currently, a foreigner has several current options for obtaining a Canadian passport. He has the right to choose from them the one that best suits his situation:

1. Naturalization . The most affordable way to become a citizen. To do this, it is enough to live in the country with legal resident status for a certain number of years on the basis of employment, marriage or doing business.
2. Birthright . Children born in Canada automatically become citizens of the country.
3. Right of blood . Foreigners with at least one parent who is a Canadian citizen are eligible to apply for a Canadian passport.
4. Military service . Migrants who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces can become Canadian citizens under a simplified procedure. To obtain status, you must serve in the army for at least a year and live in the country for a total of 3 more years.

The procedure involves several requirements that the applicant must meet:

1. Be of legal age.
2. Have a current resident status, excluding cases of cancellation or current renewal of a residence permit.
3. Submit documents in person.
4. Live permanently in the country for 4 of the 6 years preceding the filing of the application, without leaving the country.
5. Fluent in any of the official state languages: French or English.
6. Be able to provide evidence of timely payment of taxes for 4 years.

If the application is submitted on behalf of a minor foreigner, the procedure can be initiated by one of his parents or guardians. In this case, the applicant must have a Canadian passport.

An applicant may be denied civil status for several reasons:

1. Conviction without imprisonment within the previous three years.
2. Actual serving of a sentence of any length within a four-year period prior to filing documents.
3. Being under investigation in the status of an accused.
4. Revocation of Canadian citizenship in the last five years.
5. Refusal to approve an application for citizenship due to the provision of false information about oneself.
6. Presence of diseases dangerous to society.

Learn more about ways to obtain Canadian citizenship

Other federal programs

The state will gladly welcome guests who will help develop its economy. Other options for emigrating to Canada include the following:

• moving to provincial Canadian cities that have access to the Atlantic Ocean. The program was launched in 2021. Today there are 2000 quota places, more places are planned in the future;
• business emigration to Canada from Russia. A specially designed project for people who know how to run a business, create new jobs, and therefore develop the economy of the state;
• For people wondering how to emigrate to Canada from Russia as a family, a family migration program has been developed. According to this project, a person can come to visit a close relative or take out guardianship over loved ones; guardianship gives people the right to live on Canadian territory. People live in the country for 2 years on a probationary period. 64,000 people can move per year under this program;
• The government supports refugees from different countries and allocates quota places for them. The exact number of quota places is determined by the government.

Burlington, Ontario

The average temperature in January is -5°C, in July +23°C.

The city of Burlington is located on the shores of the lake of the same name, 50 km from Toronto. It is part of an industrial area that residents call the "Golden Horseshoe". For the past four years, the region has been ranked as the safest place to live in the Greater Toronto Area and the safest region in the country.

In the region, about 30% of the population came from abroad. Thanks to its central location, unique, fabulous landscapes, the city can be considered a worthy candidate for relocation. You can also take unforgettable hikes along the Niagara Cliffs and the Bruce Trail.

The territory has a continental climate with cold and dry winters. In summer, on the contrary, there is a large amount of precipitation.

Housing is quite affordable for a person with an average income - the average price of a house is about $556 thousand.

The local economy is based on the manufacturing and automobile industries. The largest representatives of this industry are Boehringer Ingelheim, Fearmans Pork, Cogeco Cable and others.

This is a fun and exciting city that hosts two big events every year - Canada Ribfest and a large music festival, which surprise with their scope and interesting program.

You can learn more about life, work, and doing business in the region from a specialized immigration portal.

Edmonton, Alberta

The average temperature in January is -10°C, in July +18°C.

Alberta is a top choice for skilled workers considering moving to Canada.

Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. The city is located on the North Saskatchewan River. It is the second city in the country by area with a population of 890 thousand people. Immigrants here make up 22.9%, mainly from England, Scotland, Germany, and France.

Immigrants have the opportunity to get a good education. The oldest and largest university in Alberta is located in Edmonton. Government loans and special scholarships are available for students.

The city is home to the Nisku Industrial Park, as well as an international airport. Unlike other Canadian cities, there are far fewer parks here, but there is a huge river valley. Golfing on specially equipped courses is popular on the shore, and in winter people enjoy skiing or just skating.

Edmonton has been called the "Gateway of the North" and the "City of Festivals." Both in the city itself and in its surroundings you can find a lot of interesting things. For example, the Edmonton Fringe Festival is in second place in the ranking of the largest festivals in the world. Thanks to immigrants, folk music festivals and other ethnocultural events are organized in the city.