Immigrating to a new country can be daunting, especially if one has no idea about the processes. These processes involve a lot, and this is the same as immigrating to Canada from Saudi Arabia.
Canada is a country of choice for most people residing in Saudi Arabia due to its economic opportunities in many sectors, including agriculture, technology, health, science, and others.
Canada also offers many benefits to immigrants, such as a safe country, a politically stable country, a reliable economy, a developed healthcare system, and an education system that is recognized internationally.
There are many reasons for immigrating to Canada: to find work, to be with family, to study, to receive health care, and more. For these reasons, immigration into Canada involves different processes.
Immigrating to Canada from Saudi Arabia
Now, because of factors like English proficiency, educational levels, and work experience, people looking forward to immigrating to Canada from Saudi Arabia have the opportunity to qualify for Canada’s immigration programs. These programs include:
1. Federal Skilled worker program
This Federal Skilled Worker Program is a program that allows applicants with work experience who intend to work in Canada to apply for permanent residence. The program allows skilled workers who can use their work experience, education, and language skills to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia. Now, for one to be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements;
- A continuous year of full-time paid work experience in the past 10 years in any skilled occupation classified under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER category of 0-3.
- A valid language ability is similar to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB), which requires 7 points in English or French in all abilities, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Canadian educational credential (diploma or degree) or any other foreign credential must undergo the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). This is important for applicants who have completed their education outside Canada.
- Applicants for FSWP must secure a minimum of sixty-seven points on the IRCC’s six immigration factors for selection.
- Show that you have a reasonable amount of money for your family to settle in Canada comfortably.
Once you are eligible for FSWP, you can then go ahead to upload your Express Entry profile on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
Saudi Arabia applicants get a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score after uploading their Express entry profile, which could be based on age, education, work experience, or language ability.
2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program is a major immigration option for people who plan to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories, and the majority of these provinces give the PNP. The program allows individual provinces and territories to create immigration pathways based on their needs, which could be economic or demographic.
Through this program, provinces and territories can appoint skilled workers to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia.
Applicants who wish to move to Canada from Saudi Arabia can do so via the Provincial Nominee Program, provided they meet the requirements. They can also be nominated through an Express Entry linked stream, where they enter the Express Entry pool and are nominated by a province.
3. Other Ways
One who wants to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia may take several routes, such as Studying or Visiting/Vacationing.
Visas
Generally, for one to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia, he/she would require a visa.
A visa is an official document given to a nonresident of a foreign country that allows this person to enter the country legally. For each reason to immigrate to Canada, one must be given a visa. There are different types of visas for different reasons for immigration to Canada.
- The travel visa allows the holder to enter the foreign host country. There are two types: immigrant travel visas, which allow the holder to reside or live permanently in the foreign host country, and non-immigrant visas, which allow the holder to enter the foreign host country temporarily.
- The work visa permits the holder to take on employment or engage in business activities in the host country. There are several work visas depending on the nature of the work and the duration of the stay.
- Business visas are different from work visas. They allow the holder to engage in business without joining the country’s labor market. These visas are usually required when attending a business meeting or conference.
- The student visa allows the holder to enroll in any post-secondary educational institution in the host country. High school foreign exchange students must typically obtain a visa for temporary residence.
- Refugee/asylum visas are issued to individuals fleeing persecution, war, and other life-risking situations.
- The Spousal visas allow partners who do not come from the same country to visit each other.
No matter the type of visa needed to immigrate to Canada, one must meet some basic requirements to get the visa.
1. A valid travel document (valid passport). A travel identity document is issued by a government or an international organization that contains a person’s photograph and personal information, which allows the person to travel between countries. This travel document must be valid and accepted by the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
2. You must complete your language test. You must have an IELTS score of a minimum of 5 to be eligible to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia.
3. Ensure you are in good health except in cases where the purpose of the visa is to get health care in Canada
4. Endeavour to have no criminal convictions that are immigration-related.
5. Have at least one year of work experience; this is for people who plan to immigrate to Canada to work.
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6. Convince an immigration officer in Saudi Arabia that you have stable home ties, such as a job, financial assets, home, or family, that will take you back to Saudi Arabia.
7. Convince the immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay or visit.
8. Have enough money to sponsor your stay or schooling if you are using the schooling route.
9. You may also need a medical exam or a letter of invitation from a Canadian resident (someone who lives in Canada).
The reason one plans to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia determines the way you apply for the visa and the documents needed to be submitted with your visa application.
After a visa to immigrate to Canada has been applied for,
1. Book a biometrics collection appointment as soon as you can to avoid processing delays
2. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will process your application to ensure you have all the documents you need. You may also be asked to go for an interview or asked to send more information, or get a medical exam or police certification.
Conclusion
To immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia, you must be knowledgeable about the process of migration. Understand that all documents to be submitted must be translated into English or French and verified by the Canadian authorities. You must read and go through thoroughly the eligibility requirements for the particular process to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia. You will be required to submit a language proficiency test result depending on the requirements for your immigration journey.
