Canada has long been a popular choice for British expats wishing to start a new life in a new country, and since the Brexit vote, an increasing number of Britons have been looking into how to relocate to Canada from the UK. They appear to be in good company: Canada has one of the highest per capita immigration rates in the world, with thousands of people moving to the country each year.

There are numerous reasons to consider relocating to Canada. Its stunning and varied terrain, which includes everything from towering mountains, wide shorelines, and forested valleys to azure lakes, snowfields, and enormous plains, makes it the world’s second-largest country in terms of area.

It is a land of many civilizations, and its cities are multicultural melting pots. It is also bilingual, with English and French as official languages. It has a developed economy and a strong currency that is easily traded with the UK. From a cultural standpoint, while it is always vital to appreciate differences, it is easy to see why Brits feel at ease there.

However, if you’re thinking of relocating to Canada, you’ll probably have a lot of questions, such as what the prerequisites are for moving to Canada, what employment might be accessible to you, and how much relocation might cost. If you’re considering immigrating to Canada from the United Kingdom, here are top pathways you could take:

International Mobility (IEC Working Holiday Visa to Canada) from the UK:

Through one of The International Experience (IEC) programmes, British nationals can migrate to Canada under the International Mobility stream. Foreign nationals are permitted to work in Canada by an agreement between Canada and a number of nations, including the UK.

Applicants must first create a candidate profile, which is then submitted into one or more programmes or “pools.” Candidates are sent an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in “rounds” to each country/category. (At the end of each season, the candidate profiles are withdrawn from the pool).  After receiving an ITA, the British candidate must apply for the necessary work permit.

Pools are developed and ITAs are extended to candidates for the following IEC programs:

1) The Working Holiday Program is open to foreign nationals of a specified age range (depending on the country participating). Applicants who desire to travel to Canada and work part-time to help pay for their vacation can take advantage of this programme (up to 24 months).

2) The Program for Young Professionals

3) The International Co-op Program (Internship)

NOTE: The International Co-op (Internship) Program is a study-based programme, unlike the Working Holiday Program and the Young Professionals Program, which are both work-based programmes.

There are a few other temporary Canadian work permit options for UK citizens, including the intra-company transfer programme if you can persuade your current employer to relocate you to its Canadian office, the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement, and the Global Talent Stream, which is a fast-track work permit option for people in certain occupations, many of which are tech-related.

If none of these temporary work permit possibilities suit you, permanent residence options should be considered if you intend to immigrate to Canada from the UK.

Permanent Residency in Canada from UK:

1. Express Entry Program:

Canada’s economic immigration programmes have been changed to prioritize the intake of skilled immigrants. While there are many methods to start a new life in Canada, one of the best is to look at the Express Entry online application procedure.

Applicants earn points in a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) based on their talents, training, education, and what they would bring to Canada socially and economically if they were allowed to come. The Canadian government issues an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency to the British applicant based on the number of points earned.

These are the programmes:

• The Federal Skilled Worker Program
• The Federal Skilled Trades Program
• The Canadian Experience Class
• Provincial Nominee Programme (PNPs) : This section of the Express Entry application process evaluates applicants based on their abilities, education, and job experience to see how they can contribute to the province or territory in particular. To be eligible to apply for permanent residency through the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP), a British national must first be nominated by the province or territory where he or she intends to live. The nominee is then given the opportunity to apply for permanent residency.

Points are awarded based on a variety of characteristics such as age, work experience, educational background, and so on.

Each Express Entry programme is meant to connect individuals with job opportunities in Canada before they arrive, and it is one of the most effective ways to ensure that the candidates who are most likely to thrive economically have the best opportunity of obtaining permanent residency.

These permanent residency schemes are best suited for foreign workers from the UK who seek to profit from processing durations of six months or fewer.

2. Spousal Sponsorship or Common-law Sponsorship from UK:

The major purpose of the Family Class and In-Canada Class immigration programmes is to reunite families. A relative of a Canadian citizen, permanent resident in Canada, or a person registered as an Indian in Canada under the Canadian Indian Act can be sponsored to travel to Canada and become a permanent resident (PRs).

The following relatives can be sponsored under the Family Class or In-Canada Class:

• Spouse who is a UK citizen
• A Common-Law or Conjugal Partner who is a UK citizen – and their Dependents
• Dependent Child(ren) of UK Citizens – and their Dependents

There are certain requirements meant to be met by both the parties under this sponsorship.

There are two sponsorship alternatives for permanent residence (PR) status:

• Within Canada (In-Land) : If the British national being sponsored is already in Canada (as tourists, students, or workers) and has a valid Temporary Resident status as a visitor, student, or worker, an application for sponsorship can be made. This is known as In-Canada Sponsorship.
• (Overseas/Outland) Family Class : For British nationals living outside of Canada, many family sponsorship applications are submitted. While the sponsorship application is being processed under the Family Class, the UK national being sponsored can travel in and out of Canada. While any foreign national’s entry to Canada is always at the discretion of the CBSA officer, UK individuals with a valid eTA can visit their spouse or partner in Canada.

3. Other Relative Sponsorship Programs:

Special sponsorship programmes have been developed by the IRCC for:

• Parent(s)/grandparent(s)
• Adopted child(ren)
• Orphaned sibling(s)/niece(s)/nephew(s)/grandchild(ren)
• Other Relatives
  

4. Business Immigration:

One of the best country to start a business is Canada. The educated population, well-developed infrastructure, advantageous foreign exchange rates, low tax rates for small firms, and much more will assist entrepreneurs. Business people from the United Kingdom can choose from a variety of fascinating business visa alternatives.

The following are the four options for obtaining a business visa in Canada:

• Start-Up Visa Investor Program
• Entrepreneur Program
• Self-Employed Persons Program
• Business PNP Programs

5. Quebec Immigration:

This is a program for immigrants to Canada that does not require a work offer from a company. This programme selects candidates for permanent residency based on their intent to become economically established and reside in Quebec permanently.

6. Atlantic Immigration Pilot:

The provinces or territories targeted under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot programme include Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and New Scotia.

There are three immigration pathways in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot:

• The Atlantic High-Skilled Program
• The Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program
• The Atlantic International Graduate Program

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot also allows you to immigrate to Canada and establish in either Canada’s maritime area, or one of the participating villages and towns in Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta.

Moving to Canada as a student from UK:

Through a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), British nationals can also study in Canada.

While British residents are not required to have a visa to visit and remain in Canada, they must acquire an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arriving at the border. A Study Permit (including biometric data) will be necessary for a British national aged 14 to 79 who wishes to study in Canada for more than 6 months. A Study Permit normally lasts for the duration of the programme plus an additional 90 days to allow students to seek for an extension or prepare to depart Canada. Fill this Study Form to check your eligibility for Study Permit.

These were some of the pathways to Canada if you’re a British citizen but before moving on implementing one of them you must consider questions such as how much is the cost of moving to Canada from the UK, What if you’re retired then can you still move to Canada, types of job you can get, best places to live in Canada from UK and many other.

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