How to Migrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia

Are confused about how to immigrate to Canada from Saudi Arabia? You probably have given thought to starting a new life in Canada but don’t know how to get in there or where to start. Canada is one of the nicest countries to live in with plenty of oil and gas jobs in Canada and other opportunities for work in Canada, there is hardly going to be regrets for making this decision and following through with it.

How to move to Canada from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is not a bad country to live in for those who are from conservative societies and are familiar with the laws and customs there. However, for those who are from the democratic, western countries, adjusting to Saudi Arabia may be pretty challenging.  There is definitely a big difference in culture and customs between the east and west when it comes to things like socializing, democratic rights, dressing, women rights etc. Contrarily, in Canada, liberality is at its best with well-defined democratic and social rights for everyone protected under the Canadian Law. Canada opens its doors to all culture, religion, identity, race and ethnicity without prejudice. It is therefore a nice place to move to. Apart from this, there are fair immigration policies, high living standards, plenty of work in Canada and tremendous infrastructure.

There are a couple of pathways to choose from when thinking of how to apply for Canada visa from Saudi Arabia. Below are some of those pathways:

·         Express Entry System: Out of all methods of entry for for Canada immigration from Saudi Arabia, the express entry method is the most popular. It’s a point based system that gives PR to all candidates who manage to get qualifying marks in any of the draws held fortnightly for express entry.

·         QWSP: The QWSP (Quebec Skilled Worker Program) is an immigration program designed specially by the Quebec province in Canada. Its also a point based system that gives QSC (Quebec Selection Certificate) to qualified candidates. This certificate qualifies candidates to apply for PR visa in Canada.

·         PNP: The PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) is a separate program designed by different provinces in Canada in coordination with the Federal Government of Canada. The program, which is also point based, allows each province to nominate participants that qualify. Such candidates are eligible to apply for permanent residency visa in Canada.

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