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Canada, whose population is rapidly aging, plans to open its doors to more than 800,000 immigrants in the next two years for the increasing need for labor. Immigration consultants warn to prevent material and moral losses that may occur during the application process.

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ISTANBUL (TR) - The number of newborns in Canada is 15 years behind. While the number of people born in the first half of 2007 was 361 thousand, it reached 359,533 by the first half of 2021. Pandemic conditions are putting significant pressure on birth rates. As Canada's population ages rapidly, the workforce that can contribute to the economy remains scarce. In order to balance the economic difficulties caused by this situation, the country embraces qualified immigrants. In this context, Canada is expected to open its doors to 832 thousand immigrants in 2022 and 2023. Immigration consultants, on the other hand, draw attention to the fact that in order to obtain a permanent residence permit in Canada, only the person's suitability for the program is not sufficient and the application process must be managed correctly.

“Work with CICC licensed experts”

Burcu Akyol, Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant and Founder of Northern Pathways Immigration Consultancy, stated that there is an intense information pollution about visa and immigration applications and attempts to deceive people, and made warnings and evaluations about the process. Akyol said, “Canada attracts the workforce it needs to sustain its economic growth and realize its full economic potential through various immigration programs. The most prominent of these programs are the three qualified employee programs whose applications are carried out within the scope of the online system called Express Entry. This is followed by state nominee programs, the 'Self-Employed' category for freelancers in the arts and sports, and investor programs. These diverse immigration programs have application processes that can be complex and often changeable for individuals. However, in this whole process, the individual's suitability for the program is not enough on its own. A correct and complete application must be made by anticipating all developments that may occur during the application process. At this point, it is of great importance to work with a CICC licensed expert in both visa types such as student visas and permanent residence permit applications, in order to avoid material and moral losses.”

The path from student to citizenship in Canada

Emphasizing that especially young people in the education age will be effective in meeting the labor force need in Canada, Burcu Akyol stated that the young people who plan to migrate to Canada should turn to education programs, and that it may be a suitable option on the road to Canadian citizenship. Akyol said, “It is also possible to get a work permit after graduation by going to Canada through education and to apply for a permanent residence permit by gaining work experience in Canada. This method is frequently preferred in terms of both the adaptation process and the productivity of the workforce. However, care must be taken in choosing schools and programs, especially if the target is immigration, because not every school and program has the necessary eligibility. The schools they attend must be recognized by the Canadian government and the departments they study must be eligible to obtain a post-graduation work permit.”