The Naked Truth About Immigration to Canada In 2021
From 2020 to 2023, Canada will welcome more than one million new immigrants! There are many pathways to immigrate to Canada and secure Canadian permanent residence, but I have been able to do some research about migrating to Canada in a very simple way.
On October 30th, 2020, Canada announced its 2021–2023 Immigration Levels Plan.
Canada will target the highest level of immigration in its history.
From the year 2021–2023, Canada will aim to welcome the following level of new permanent residents:
- 2021: 401,000 immigrants
- 2022: 411,000 immigrants
- 2023: 421,000 immigrants
This has been a great indication that Canada is the right place to migrate especially for Nigerians.
Many of my subscribers have been asking me questions along the line of…
“Is it still a good idea to relocate to Canada?”
“Is Canada still the right country to relocate to?”
Here are my thoughts:
FIRSTLY: One of the things that the pandemic has proved to everyone is that Canada is one of the best countries to live in.
I am saying that because of their well-developed healthcare system. And way the Canadian government created several programs to ensure that people living in Canada are well catered for.
SECONDLY: Though the pandemic has changed a lot of things, the reality right now, is that things are still going well. In Canada mostly, because of how the government has come up with several programs to ensure citizens and residents are taken care of.
There are several benefits already rolled out by the government both for individuals and businesses so as to ensure that people can survive while the situation lasts and businesses can bounce back as soon as the economy opens up.
Also, the Child Care Benefit (CCB) for families with children is still ongoing.
In fact, since May 2020, the government has boosted the CCB with a one-time increase of about $300 per child.
With this support coming from the Canadian government, people living in Canada are definitely living a better life.
THIRDLY: As far as immigration is concerned, the Canadian government hasn’t closed the door for a new immigrant to come to Canada.
Based on these 3 points, I believe Canada still remains the best country to relocate to. Especially for Nigerians and I think it is a good idea.
I also think now is the right time to start putting together your plans to relocate. Don’t wait until it becomes more difficult to leave this country.
There are several programs for relocating to Canada successfully.
(i) If you are between the ages of 25–35yrs, I will advise you to keep your focus on the Express entry program except if you have what it takes to come in through the Provincial programs also knows as PNPs.
(ii) If you are between 35–45yrs, I doubt if the Express Entry program can work for you as it is right now.
My advice is that you should focus on the Provincial programs (PNPs) if you have what it takes.
(iii) The 2 programs listed above depend heavily on your age, your ability to pass the IELTS exam, and a high CRS point.
However, there is another Canadian immigration program (introduced in 2019) that allows you to become a permanent Canadian resident even if you do not have a degree.
With this new program, you can get a job anywhere in Canada and you are allowed to move with your entire family.
- Does not require a high IELTS score (5.0 is okay)
- You get a job almost immediately
- Only 12 months previous work experience required
- Age does not matter
- No proof of funds required
- Only 2 years post-secondary education required e.g. OND
- Not based on points (like Express Entry)
Many Nigerians are already using this method to relocate to Canada but like other immigration channels, it will soon become highly competitive.
And that is why the time to learn more about it and start processing it is now.
Mr. Daniel Ola (a Nigerian immigration expert based in Toronto, Canada) created a short video to explain how this new immigration program works and how one can apply.
If you are interested, click the button below to watch the video.
