Every year thousands of people immigrate to Canada from Bangladesh. They all come with the same purpose, have a better life quality and find better opportunities. Canada offers more than 100 immigration programs to attract skilled workers from Bangladesh and their families to get permanent residency in Canada.
Canada aims to bring more than 1.2 million newcomers in the next two years. Now you can also be one of them. To reach that goal, you must discover the most suitable pathway for you.
Express Entry From Bangladesh
It is one of the most popular programs for skilled immigrants because it helps them immigrate to Canada without a job offer. It is a fast and flexible program that is usually proceeding in less than six months.
This program allows you to live all across Canada, except in Quebec.
The three immigration programs under the Express Entry system are:
Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). Keep in mind that Express Entry is a point system that assesses candidates based on their profile.
Express Entry Eligibility
To qualify from Bangladesh, you must meet the following minimum requirements for the Express Entry immigration program.
- Must be a skilled worker
- Have at least one or two years of work experience (in Canada or worldwide) in a qualified job
- Prove your English or French
- Get your Education Credential Assessment
Also, you can improve your immigration score success if you:
- Get employment in Canada
- Are between 20-29 years of age
- Your spouse has higher work experience education
- Have close family living in Canada
Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs)
If you are a semi-skilled worker or don’t fit into the skilled worker categories, you may qualify for a Provincial Nomination Program.
Semi-skilled or intermediate-skilled workers like truck drivers, caregivers, food servers, and other occupations are in demand in some regions in Canada. So, if it is your case, you may get a job offer in Canada while working in an in-demand job position for at least one or two years before qualify to apply for PR.
Other options for semi-skilled workers are the Atlantic Immigration program, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, or the Home Care Providers Pilot.
Move From Bangladesh to Study in Canada and Get a PGWP
There is no surprise that Canada is one of the preferred destinations for students worldwide, and it is also very popular among Bangladesh students to improve their background. In fact, some students stay and work in Canada after finishing their studies to get work experience in Canada and qualify to apply for permanent residency.
Besides, keep in mind that individuals with previous Canadian work experience qualify faster for Canadian permanent residency. If you are interested in studying in Canada, you must know that the country is home to many top universities and colleges and even lower costs than some of the USA, UK, Australia, among others,
And how can you get a Post Graduation Work Permit? If you are an international student from Bangladesh at a designated learning institution for a course of at least 1 year in length, you can get a Post-Graduation Work Permit to work anywhere in Canada and then you can qualify for Express Entry. It allows you to start a new life and projects in Canada.
Business Immigration
Many Bangladeshi immigrate to Canada to run their own business. It can be in any field you want, and you can also choose the province. So, to immigrate to Canada from Bangladesh as an entrepreneur, you can do it through the Intra-Company Transfer program, the Start-Up Visa Program, as an Owner-Operator through a Provincial Business Stream.
Canada supports entrepreneurs with the experience and knowledge to run a business and help to improve the countries economy.
If you are successful with your business application, you and your family can move to Canada together and start a new life.
Advantages of Moving to Canada from Bangladesh
Security and safe:
The country’s low crime rate makes it an ideal place to start and raise a family. It is also a peaceful place to live if you are a woman. In Canada, women have equal rights and are an integral part of the Canadian constitution.
Employment Opportunities:
Canada has a huge multi-cultural workforce with many immigrants from South Asian countries. Every year, immigrants help fill in-demand job positions in Canada that are left by the retiring workforce. Once you work in Canada, you have the same benefits as Canadian workers, with better work conditions and a good salary. In general, the average minimum wage in Canada is CAD 14 per hour.
