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What is the family class spousal sponsorship stream?
One of the fundamentals of Canada’s immigration system is family reunification.
Through Canadian spouse sponsorship, a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizen can sponsor their spouse for permanent residence in Canada. In Canada, the government comprehends the importance of family unity. Applications for spouse sponsorship are therefore regarded as a top priority.
What is the eligibility criteria for the sponsor?
You can become a sponsor if ALL the situations apply to you.
– You are at least 18 years old.
– You must be Canadian Citizen or PR.
– You must be living in Canada if you are a permanent resident. However, if you’re a Canadian citizen living outside. Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when your sponsored relative becomes a permanent resident.
– You are able to prove that you are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability, and
– You must also be able to show that you can provide for basic living expenses.
Who cannot sponsor their spouse?
You cannot sponsor if any of the following situations apply to you.
– You are sponsoring a spouse or partner but you signed an undertaking for a previous spouse or partner and it hasn’t been three years since they became a permanent resident.
– You previously sponsored someone and did not pay back any social assistance that they received while the undertaking was in place.
– You are in default on an immigration loan or a performance bond.
– You did not pay court-ordered alimony or child support.
– You have declared bankruptcy which has not been discharged.
– You were convicted of
an offence of a sexual nature.
a violent crime.
– You have an offence against a relative that caused bodily harm or
threatened or attempted to commit any of the above offences—depending on the nature of the offence, how long ago it happened and if you received a pardon.
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– You are sponsoring a spouse or partner and you were previously sponsored as a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner and became a permanent resident of Canada less than five years ago.
Can I sponsor If I'm living outside Canada?
Only Canadian Citizens living outside Canada may sponsor their spouse but must prove intention to return to Canada with their spouse upon getting the application approval for their spouse.
How much income does the sponsor need?
There is no requirement of income for this stream. However, sponsor must demonstrate they can provide for basic living expenses for their sponsored spouse.
Who can I sponsor under this class?
You may sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or your conjugal partner.
What is the difference between outland and inland spousal sponsorship?
Inland sponsorship within Canada is available to Canadians and permanent residents who are physically present in Canada with their spouses. Outland sponsorship allows a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada to sponsor their spouse who are living outside Canada.
What is the difference between the sponsor and principal applicant?
In the case of spousal sponsorship, the sponsor is the Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is sponsoring their spouse, and the principal applicant is the spouse who is residing abroad and seeks to reunite with their spouse in Canada.
What is the processing time?
Processing times may vary. Please refer to IRCC’s website.
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High Demand for Healthcare Workers in Canada: Immigration for Pakistani Professionals
In Canada, there is a significant demand for healthcare workers, which surged significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic. To adequately meet the medical needs of Canadians, the Canadian government has implemented various immigration programs, both at the federal and provincial levels. These immigration programs offer permanent residency to healthcare workers looking to settle in Canada. Healthcare professionals and medical doctors from Pakistan may take advantage of immigration programs to immigrate to Canada as medical doctors and secure permanent residence.
Which healthcare workers in specific are eligible to immigrate to Canada?
| Occupation | NOC | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| Audiologists and speech language pathologists | 31112 | 1 |
| Chiropractors | 31201 | 1 |
| Dentists | 31110 | 1 |
| Dieticians and nutritionists | 31121 | 1 |
| Educational counsellors | 41320 | 1 |
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 1 |
| Instructors of persons with disabilities | 42203 | 2 |
| Kinesiologists and other professional occupation in therapy and assessment | 31204 | 1 |
| Licensed practical nurses | 32101 | 2 |
| Massage therapists | 32201 | 2 |
| Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 33101 | 3 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 32120 | 2 |
| Medical radiation technologists | 32121 | 2 |
| Medical sonographers | 32122 | 2 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 33102 | 3 |
| Nurse practitioners | 31302 | 1 |
| Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors | 31300 | 1 |
| Occupational therapists | 31203 | 1 |
| Optometrists | 31111 | 1 |
| Other assisting occupations in support of health services | 33109 | 3 |
| Other practitioners of natural healing | 32209 | 2 |
| Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 31209 | 1 |
| Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 32109 | 2 |
| Paramedical occupations | 32102 | 2 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 33103 | 3 |
| Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 31303 | 1 |
| Physiotherapists | 31202 | 1 |
| Psychologists | 31200 | 1 |
| Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 31301 | 1 |
| Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 32103 | 2 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 | 1 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 | 1 |
| Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 41301 | 1 |
| Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists | 32200 | 2 |
| Veterinarians | 31103 | 1 |
What is the approximate salary that medical doctors earn in Canada?
According to a recent poll from 2024, the average pay for a medical practitioner in Canada is $284,500. Additionally, the basic compensation for healthcare professionals in Canada is $187,500.
What are the requirements to immigrate as a doctor from Pakistan to Canada?
You must have one year of continuous paid job experience, a bachelor’s degree in a medical discipline, evidence of money to establish in Canada, a language exam, and a few more documents such as identification and civil documents
In Canada, are healthcare workers eligible to apply under the federal express entry program?
Foreign nationals with medical credentials and experience are given high priority in the federal express entry draws for permanent residency in Canada. These applicants aren’t restricted by any specific employer and are entitled to reside and work in any place within Canada.
Which PNP is most suitable for healthcare workers?
Ontario is the most appropriate PNP for healthcare professionals and medical specialists from Pakistan. This is mainly due to the recent immigration trends in Ontario, which have demonstrated a significant interest in applicants from Pakistan who possess a medical background. The OINP is currently seeking medical physicians and healthcare personnel for its human capital priorities stream and is providing permanent residency to qualified candidates.
Do healthcare workers require a job offer in order to immigrate to Canada?
In order to qualify for the federal express entry program of Canada, medical physicians from Pakistan are not required to have a job offer from a Canadian employer. Nevertheless, the presence of a job offer may provide additional advantages. In 2023 and 2024, it has been observed that even candidates with a low CRS score have been able to obtain permanent residency in Canada without a job offer, under the current immigration trends.
Will I need to convert my current academic credentials?
Foreign-trained medical professionals must have their academic credentials evaluated by the Medical Council of Canada in order to get an education credential assessment report. After having their academic qualifications evaluated, medical physicians from Pakistan will get an ECA from MCC, opening the path for their eligibility for Canadian immigration.
How Do I Apply for This Visa Stream?
Please fill out the brief assessment form under Express Entry – 82 occupations and we’ll respond back immediately.
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