How to Immigrate to Canada from Kenya in 2022
Canada is ranked as having the highest quality of life worldwide as well as being the most politically stable country. It also has the 11th highest-ranking economy in the world and ranks in the top 10 safest countries globally.Canada’s healthcare system is not only world-renowned but is free to all of its citizens and permanent residents and their loved ones, making it a fantastic place to raise a family.
Along with free healthcare, when you immigrate to Canada from Kenya, your children will also have access to free public education up until grade 12. Thousands of skilled and semi-skilled workers receive invitations to immigrate to Canada every month, and it’s no surprise why so many Kenyans are starting their 2020 Canada visa application early, to move to one of the most dynamic, diverse, and multicultural communities in the world.
Canada is set to invite 1 million newcomers to call Canada home by 2021, and you could be one of them when you apply through one of over 70 immigration and visa options. The government has addressed the current gap in the labour market by introducing programs such as the PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) and the Express Entry system to not only speed up the Canadian visa application process but to make it more accessible to those who want to immigrate to Canada.
Canada also has plenty of job opportunities available for you and your spouse, with over 433,00 jobs currently available in the private sector, you can expect to earn an average annual salary of $55,800. Among the top-earning occupations in high demand include:
| Top Canadian Occupations In High Demand | |
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| Occupation | Average Annual Salary |
| physicians | $195,000 – $331,500 |
| lawyers | $132,139 – $150,000 |
| nurses | $75,775 – $128,833 |
| tourism and hospitality | $71,719 – $121,922 |
| pilots | $66,110 – $112,387 |
| general managers | $66,531 – $113,102 |
| engineers | $62,285 – $105,885 |
| financial advisors and accountants | $56,640 – $96,288 |
| teacher | $43,875 – $74,588 |
| manufacturing | $31,381 – $53,348 |
Besides the amazing earning potential, after just 3 years of living and working in Canada, you and your loved ones could be Canadian citizens.
Interested in speaking to one of our accredited RCICs (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants) about your Canada visa application options? Simply click the link below or keep reading to find out how you could take the next steps towards starting a new life in Canada.
Relocate From Kenya: Top 3 Ways to Immigrate to Canada
- The Express Entry system;
- The Provincial Nominee Program; and
- Studying in Canada.
1. Express Entry
The Express Entry system manages the 3 Canadian federal economic immigration programs and is aimed at skilled workers who want to live and work in Canada. It works on a point-based system known as the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) which ranks candidates according to factors such as your age, language skills, education, and work experience.
To submit your Canada visa application through the Express Entry system, you will need to create an online Express Entry profile. Your profile will be entered in a draw pool, which takes place every 2 weeks, from which the highest scoring candidates will be selected to receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply) for permanent residence in Canada.
2. Provincial Nominee Program
As a highly skilled person you may have a great chance of receiving an ITA through the Express Entry system however this does not guarantee that you will find a job once you immigrate to Canada.
Another great way to submit your Canada visa application is through a Provincial Nominee Program that has an Express Entry category. It is important to ensure that your occupation is in demand in your chosen Canadian territory or province. This will increase your chances of receiving a PN (Provincial Nomination) which is worth 600 CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System). Your maximum CRS score is 1200 which means that by having a PN you will already have half of the possible points needed to receive an ITA.
Another benefit to applying through a PNP with an Express Entry category is that having an Express Entry profile, allows a province/territory to select your profile from the Express Entry draw pools that take place every 2 weeks. This means that your chances of being successful in your Canadian visa application are greatly increased simply by having an Express Entry profile.
| Top Jobs In Demand in Provinces/Territories with PNP Express Entry Streams | |
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| PNP Express Entry Stream | Occupation |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream |
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| Express Entry British Columbia |
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| Nova Scotia Demand: Express Entry Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry Labour Market Priorities Labour Market Priorities for Physicians |
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| PEI: Express Entry Labour Market Stream |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador Express Entry Skilled Worker |
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| Yukon Express Entry (YEE) |
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3. Study in Canada
Did you know that when you study in Canada and graduate from a designated Canadian learning institution you may be eligible to apply to extend your stay and work in Canada through the PGWPP (Post Graduate Work Permit Program)? This allows you to gain valuable Canadian work experience in occupations with a NOC skill 0 or level A or B, which optimizes your chances of getting permanent residence in Canada through the CEC (Canadian Experience Class). After just 1 year of work experience, you may be eligible to apply for the CEC through the Express Entry system and could receive permanent residence in as little as 4 months!
