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Immigrating from Nigeria to Canada
Canada has over 100 economic-class immigration pathways for Nigerian citizens and residents to choose from. However, the best pathway for you (and family) depends on individual circumstances and goals.
Are You Planning To Immigrate To Canada From Nigeria?
In recent years, Canadian immigration from Nigeria has grown in popularity. Over 15,000 Nigerians moved to Canada in 2022, making it one of the top countries from which immigrants come to this country. Most Nigerian citizens find that immigrating to Canada as a PR or on a work visa opens up a huge market of job opportunities for them that they would not otherwise have. The fact that Canada is a top immigration destination for Nigerians is all thanks to its political stability, booming economy, and internationally renowned educational universities and schools.
Here are the top five ways for Nigerians to come to Canada in 2023
Express Entry
The quickest and most well-liked route for immigrants looking to start over in Canada is Express Entry. Eligible candidates who want to immigrate to Canada and get permanent residence there can organize and finish their applications through the famous Express Entry. The perfect, eligible candidates will have a university or college degree, relevant job experience, and a moderate level of English and/or French fluency. Because of this, eligible candidates from Nigeria typically perform really well in the Express Entry pool.
Also, the qualified individuals might submit an Express Entry application under the following programs:
- Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The thirteen provinces and territories of Canada have their own provincial nominee programs or PNPs. The provinces’ immigration requirements and policies are distinctive and hence, the PNPs are designed specifically to meet their own economic and demographic needs because they have diverse populations and economies.
As this program can be the quickest visa path to Canadian permanent residence, PNPs are a very popular choice.
You will also obtain an extra 600 Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points if you get the nominations through a PNP that is in line with Express Entry. This means that in the upcoming Express Entry draw, you are almost guaranteed to get an invitation to apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
Family Sponsorship
Immigration to Canada places a high focus on family reunions. There are several immigration options available in Canada that allow citizens to sponsor members of their families to immigrate to the country.
The following eligibility criteria must be met by the sponsor if they want to sponsor a family member as a permanent resident:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 years old.
- If they are a permanent resident, they must stay in Canada. Even when residing outside of Canada, Canadian individuals are still able to sponsor family members. However, when the sponsored member of the family becomes a permanent resident of Canada, he or she must live in Canada.
- possess enough funds to provide for or help the sponsored person financially for the required time period.
The sponsor must also adhere to extra standards such as maintaining a clean criminal record, not obtaining social assistance (unless for disability-related reasons), paying financial responsibilities involving assistance for sponsored family members on time, etc.
Canada's Start-Up Visa Program
The start-up visa program might be the right path for you to immigrate to Canada if you are an inventive business owner. Canada is on the lookout for bright businesspeople who are eager to launch ventures that will boost its economy and offer job opportunities to its citizens.
Immigration applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may go to Canada with a work permit; after starting their business, they will be provided permanent residency status.
Various federal economic initiatives
You might as well be eligible to file for a permanent resident visa through another federal economic visa program if you got an offer of employment in an area of Canada that is in high demand or in a rural or coastal area. The Canadian government also provides a variety of economic pilot initiatives to bridge demographic or labor gaps in particular Canadian regions or industries. To find out more about your immigration possibilities if you have a job offer from Canada, get in touch with us.
How much does it cost for a Nigerian to come to Canada?
Typically, it costs $2,300 CAD for a single applicant to immigrate to Canada from Nigeria and $4,500 CAD for a pair. Moreover, this sum will change according to the program you are applying to. To qualify for the famous Canadian immigration process, the majority of eligible candidates have to demonstrate financial or settlement assets, which again vary depending on the size of the family and start at about $13,000 CAD for one application. Always remember that this sum does not include these funds.
Do I need the IELTS to move from Nigeria to Canada?
You almost surely need to pass one of Canada’s official language exams if you wish to immigrate from Nigeria. Nearly all Canadian immigration processes demand that applicants submit proof of their proficiency in either French or English from a recognized institution. You have the option of taking the CELPIP or IELTS test to prove your proficiency in the English language. Nigeria offers to test for the CELPIP and IELTS. The test of your choice may be used; the Canadian government does not have a preferred test.
Which choice is the best one for me?
A full-service Canadian immigration law practice is provided by our team of immigration experts. Only a small portion of the applications we handle is represented by the choices above. Your best option for Canadian immigration is our firm and committed team. From work permits to criminal barring, student visas, and all applications for Canadian permanent residence, we handle everything. To get started on the right foot with your Canadian immigration process, contact us right away and complete a free online evaluation.
