9 Pathways to Move from Dubai to Canada: Your Complete Immigration Guide

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For Dubai residents considering a move to Canada, here are the most effective immigration pathways:

1. Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)
  •     Pointsbased system (CRS score)
  •     Ideal for professionals with degrees + work experience
  •     Current cutoff scores: 480520 points
  •     Processing: 68 months
2. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
  •     Saskatchewan, Atlantic provinces offer options without job offers
  •     Requires matching your skills to provincial needs
  •     Processing: 1218 months
3. Job OfferBased Immigration
  •     LMIAapproved job offer adds 50200 CRS points
  •     Best for: IT, healthcare, engineering professionals
  •     Requires genuine employer sponsorship
4. FrenchLanguage Pathway
  •     CLB 7 in French adds 2550 bonus points
  •     Opens Quebec and Francophone community options
  •     612 months of intensive study typically needed
Temporary to Permanent Pathways:
5. Study Permit Route
  •     12 year programs at Canadian institutions
  •     Leads to PostGraduation Work Permit (PGWP)
  •     Approval rates: 25% for applicants over 30
  •     Total timeline: 23 years to PR
6. Work Permit Conversion
  •     LMIAbased work permit (closed)
  •     Gain Canadian experience for Express Entry/PNP
  •     Common for: Trucking, hospitality, IT sectors
7. Visitor Visa Conversion
  •     Enter as visitor, convert to work/study permit
  •     Complex but possible with proper planning
  •     Requires meeting all eligibility criteria
Specialized Options:
8. Business Immigration
  •     Entrepreneur/Startup Visa ($200K+ investment)
  •     IntraCompany Transfer (ICT) for existing business owners
  •     Provincial business nominee programs
9. SelfEmployed Persons Program
  •     For artists, athletes, cultural workers
  •     Requires 2+ years relevant experience
  •     Processing: 24+ months
Key Considerations:
  •  Express Entry remains the fastest path for qualified candidates
  •  Canadian work/study experience significantly boosts PR chances
  •  Professional guidance recommended for complex cases
  •  Beware of fraudulent job offers/LMIAs

Each pathway has specific requirements  consult with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) to determine your best option based on your qualifications, experience, and financial capacity. Processing times vary from 6 months (Express Entry) to 2+ years (business/selfemployed categories).

Let Worldbridge Immigration Services be your guide to a successful future in Canada
Contact us:

Website: www.theworldbridge.ca
Email: info@theworldbridge.ca
Phone/WhatsApp: +1-416-727-7766
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