The population of Indians who are migrating to Canada has increased rapidly over the past few years. It has doubled in the three years up to 2019. It was because of the immigration policies in the USA, because of the difficulty in getting green cards in the United States. If the situation is like this, many Indian engineers and scientists will find Canada the best option. If you want to go or migrate to Canada, the first thing which you have to do is to get a Canada PR from India visa. The PR will not make you a citizen of Canada.
- Canada PR application fees rose to CAD 990 (processing) plus CAD 600 (RPRF) totalling CAD 1,590 for a single applicant, effective April 30 2026
- Proof of settlement funds required: CAD 15,263 for one person under the July 2025 LICO update
- Express Entry general draw CRS cutoffs range from about 507 to 518 in 2026; category-based draws have lower cutoffs from 393 upward
- Canada uses the NOC 2021 TEER classification system
- A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points
- Processing time is approximately 6 months after complete application submission.
Canada PR is a top immigration goal for Indian nationals. The Government of Canada offers multiple pathways including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, and Family Class. Express Entry is the fastest route with approximately six months processing time. CRS cutoffs in 2026 range from 393 in category-based draws to 518 in general draws, depending on the draw type.
