India: Canadian immigration information
Country code: IN · Recent PR admissions to Canada: ~266,700 (2023: 139,700 / 2024: 127,000)
Permanent residence admissions from India
| Year | PR admissions from India |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 139,700 |
| 2024 | 127,000 |
Source: IRCC permanent residence admissions data — open.canada.ca. Numbers are directional and rounded.
Programs IRCC offers to applicants from India
- Express Entry — CEC and FSW
- Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
- Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) — tech draws
- BC Provincial Nominee Program — tech category
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
- Study-to-PR pathway (PGWP → CEC)
NOC occupations IRCC commonly admits from India
India-specific factors IRCC considers
- Police clearance via Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), 7-10 days; non-resident Indians via Indian Mission abroad.
- ECA via WES is the most common path; degree verification often delayed by university transcripts.
- IELTS available in 40+ cities; CELPIP very limited (Delhi/Mumbai only).
- India does not permit dual citizenship — naturalization in Canada requires applying for OCI status afterward.
- Proof of funds typically presented in INR converted to CAD at IRCC's published exchange rate.
Police certificate
PCC issued by Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for residents in India; for NRIs, by the nearest Indian Mission. Validity 6 months from issue.
ECA / credential evaluation
WES is the dominant ECA provider for Indian credentials. Allow 6-12 weeks; some universities (especially older Indian degrees) require sealed transcripts mailed directly to WES.
Visa Application Centres (VAC)
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Chandigarh
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Ahmedabad
- Pune
- Jalandhar
- Surat
Canadian embassy / high commission
High Commission of Canada, 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021. Consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh.
Common information requests from India
- study permit processing time India 2026
- Canada PR from India
- Express Entry from India software developer
- PGWP from India
- spouse sponsorship India processing time
- Canada visa from India
India → Canada immigration pathways
Express Entry
Federal economic immigration to Canada via FSW, CEC or FST under Express Entry.
Study Permit
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
Work Permit
Canadian work permit options — LMIA-based or LMIA-exempt under the International Mobility Program.
Spousal Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner for permanent residence.
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Apply for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada for tourism, family, or business.
Police Certificate
Country-specific guidance for obtaining a police certificate accepted by IRCC.
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