Posted on January 27 2023

How to migrate from UK to Canada in 2023?

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated April 27 2023

Why migrate to Canada?

Canada has more than 1 million jobs available for immigrants
Immigrants will get their salary in Canadian dollars
Canada PR visa can be obtained through easy steps
Permanent residents and Canadian citizens can invite their dependents through the Canada dependent visa
Immigrants can travel to any part of Canada

*Check your eligibility to migrate to Canada through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.

Immigration from the UK to Canada

There are many programs which the residents of the UK can use to migrate to Canada. Residents of the UK want to migrate to Canada due to the following reasons:

Strong economy
Career opportunities
Quality education
Multicultural community

Canada Immigration Plan 2023-2025

Canada has planned to invite up to 500,000 immigrants in 2025. The target in different years can be found in the table below:

Immigration Class	2023	2024	2025
Economic	2,66,210	2,81,135	3,01,250
Family	1,06,500	114000	1,18,000
Refugee	76,305	76,115	72,750
Humanitarian	15,985	13,750	8000
Total	4,65,000	4,85,000	5,00,000

Pathways to migrate to Canada

There are many pathways which the UK residents can use to migrate to Canada. All these programs are discussed here in detail:

Express Entry system

There are three programs in the Express Entry system which the people can use to migrate to Canada. These programs are:

Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canada Experience Class

Besides this, candidates can also apply through Provincial Nominee Programs. Applicants have to score at least 67 points out of 100 to become eligible to apply for a visa. The factors and the points can be found in the table below:

Factor	Maximum Points Available
Language skills – in English & French	28
Education	25
Work experience	15
Age	12
Arranged employment (job offer in Canada)	10
Adaptability	10
Total points available	100

Eligibility criteria for Express Entry are as follows:

Age of applicants should be below 45 years
Educational qualification should be at least Bachelor’s degree
Experience of 2 years in specified professions
Language proficiency should be proved through tests like IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE
No criminal history
Medical exams should be cleared

Note: Here are the coaching services for IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE provided by Y-Axis

International Experience Canada

The International Experience Canada is a Working Holiday program which British citizens can apply for to live in Canada to have work experience. Visa holders can also travel anywhere in Canada. No job offer is needed to apply for this visa. The eligibility requirement for this visa is mentioned below:

Age of applicants should be between 18 and 30 years
Applicants can apply only once through the IEC program
Health and medical certificate is needed
Travel insurance is required till the time visa is valid
A valid passport should be submitted

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a program which candidates can use to migrate to the following provinces:

Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia

There are three pathways under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program which are listed below:

The Atlantic High-Skilled Program
The Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program
The Atlantic International Graduate Program

Eligibility criteria for each pathway can be found in the table below:

Eligibility criteria	Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program (AISP)	Atlantic High-Skilled Program (AHSP)	Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP)
Education	Canadian high school diploma or equivalent Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)		Two-year post-secondary diploma from a public funded institution in the Atlantic region, obtained within the 12 months before the submission of the application for permanent residence.
Skilled work experience	One year in a related field	One year in a related field	-
Language skills	CLB Level 4 for English or Niveau de compétence Linguistique Canadien for French
Provincial endorsement	Letter of endorsement
employer	Full time	Full time	Full time
	Indeterminate	One-year contract	One-year contract
	NOC 0, A, B or C	NOC 0, A or B	NOC 0, A, B or C

Quebec Immigration

No job offer is needed to apply for Quebec Immigration. The candidates in this immigration program are chosen on the basis of permanent residence. Candidates should have the intention of becoming established economically and reside in Quebec permanently.

*Check your eligibility to migrate to Quebec through the Y-Axis Quebec Immigration Points Calculator.

Eligibility criteria for Quebec Skilled Worker Immigration are as follows:

The age of applicants should be under 40
Bachelor’s degree in any stream
Previous work experience should be of at least 2 years
The minimum score for this immigration is 50 points
Education in Quebec (not compulsory)
No criminal history
Applicants should be in sound health

The points for different factors can be found in the table below:

Criteria	Maximum Points
Area of Training	12 points
Valid Employment Offer	10 points
Work Experience	10 points
Age	16 points
Language Proficiency	22 points
Close Relatives in Quebec	8 points
Spouse Criteria	17 points
Children	8 points
Financial self sufficiency	1 point

Business Immigration Program

Candidates having experience in running, managing, and owning a business can apply under these programs. There are 4 pathways under this program which candidates can use to apply for a Canada visa: These streams are as follows:

Start-up Visa Investor Program

The eligibility criteria for The Start-Up Visa Investor program is listed below

Applicants need to own a business
Knowledge of both English and French
Letter of support obtained from a designated institution to show funding
Proof of funds to support the family

Entrepreneur Program

The eligibility criteria for the Entrepreneur program are as follows;

Applicants have to establish a business in Canada within 2 years after arrival.
Applicants need to have experience in business management
Hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are not related

Self-Employed Persons Program

The eligibility criteria for the Self-Employed Persons Program are as follows:

Applicants need to have experience of self-employment of 2 to 5 years.
Proof of self-employment along with willingness has t to be provided
The minimum score should be at least 35
Applicants should not have any criminal records
Should be in sound health

Business PNP Programs

The eligibility criteria for different business PNP programs are different. Some of them are as follows:

Monetary investment is specific and depends upon the province or territory
Produce a detailed business plan
Applicants need to meet the criteria of personal net worth
Previous business management is required
Age, language, and character requirement has to be met

Family Class Immigration

The citizens and permanent residents in Canada have the opportunity to invite their close relatives through Family Class Immigration. The Canadian residents have to sponsor their close relatives listed below:

Spouse
Conjugal partner
Common-law partner
Dependent or adopted children
Parents
Grandparents

The eligibility criteria for becoming a sponsor are as follows:

Age of the sponsor should be 18 and above
Enough money for supporting the sponsored
Need to take a pledge of supporting the sponsored till the time they stay in Canada
Have to be in Canada when sponsored persons are arriving

Cost of different types of visas

The table below provides the details of cost of each Canada visa

Type of Visa	Cost
IEC (International Experience Canada)	CAD 153
Express Entry System	CAD 1325
Spouse	CAD 1325
Child	CAD 225 each
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
a. Alberta PNP
Processing fee	CAD 550
Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)	CAD 490
b. British Columbia PNP
Skills Immigration Registration	No fee
Application	CAD 1150
Request for review	CAD 500
Entrepreneur Immigration Registration	CAD 300
Application	CAD 3500
Request for review	CAD 500
Strategic Project Fees Registration	CAD 300
Application	CAD 3500
Key Staff	CAD 1000
Request for review	CAD 500
c. Manitoba PNP	CAD 500
d. New Brunswick PNP	CAD 250
Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP)
a. Business Immigration
Application fees	CAD 2075
Spouse	CAD 1325
Child	CAD 225
b. Skilled Worker
Application fees	CAD 1325
Spouse	CAD 1325
Child	CAD 225
Family Sponsorship
Spouse/Partner	CAD 1050
Dependent Child	CAD 150
Parents/Grandparents	CAD 1050
Spouse/Partner	CAD 1050
Dependant Child	CAD 150
Relative
Under 22 years of age	CAD 650
Over 22 years of age	CAD 1050
Spouse/Partner	CAD 1050
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
Application fees	CAD 1325
Spouse	CAD 1325
Child	CAD 225
Start-Up Visa
Application fees	CAD 2075
Spouse	CAD 1325
Child	CAD 225
Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
Application fees	CAD 1325
Spouse	CAD 1325
Child	CAD 225

Requirements needed to migrate to Canada from the UK

Candidates have to make a checklist of requirements which have to be submitted with the application. These requirements are listed below:

Financial support proof
Medical certificate
Health insurance certificate
Police certificate for checking criminal record
Passport
Resume
Digital photo
Family information
Acceptance letter from Electronic Travel Authorisation
Language proficiency test results
Educational qualification credentials
Provincial nomination (if applicable)
Job offer from a Canadian employer (if applicable)
Proof of funds (if applicable)

Steps to apply through Express Entry

You need to follow the below steps to apply through the Express Entry system:

Check your eligibility by having enough CRS score to apply
Keep your requirements along with the ECA report ready
Create an Express Entry profile
Wait for invitation to apply
Submit an application for a Canada PR visa
Upload the requirements
Make payment for the fees
Submit application

How can Y-Axis assist you to migrate to Canada from the UK?

Y-Axis provides the services below to help a candidate to migrate to Canada from UK:

Eligibility Check: You can check your eligibility for free through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
Coaching Services: Y-Axis provides coaching services for language proficiency tests which include IELTS, CELPIP, and PTE.
Counseling: Y-Axis provides free counseling services.
Canada PR Visa: Avail of complete guidance related to Canada PR visa.
Job services: Avail job search services to find jobs in Canada.