Immigrating from Pakistan to Canada
Learn the various pathways of immigration to Canada, including family-sponsorship and employment.
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CanadaInterested in Immigrating to Canada from Pakistan?
Immigration from Pakistan to Canada began in the early 1900s, and continued in small numbers throughout the 20th century. Following the 1976 revision of the Immigration Act, immigration from Pakistan increased, and between 2001 and 2011 the Pakistani immigrant population increased from 79,315 to 156,860. Pakistanis are now one of the largest foreign-born population groups in Canada, most being Punjabis, Kashmiris, Sindhis, Balochis, or Muhajirs.
Pakistani Community in Canada
Today, Pakistani Canadians are largely immersed in Canadian society, having integrated well into a wide range of professions. This is in part due to the wide use of English in Pakistan, decreasing the language barrier upon arrival in Canada. Still, many Pakistanis in Canada are able to maintain close ties to Pakistan, and are involved in various Pakistani-Canadian organizations. Pakistani cuisine has also gained immense popularity throughout Canada. The largest number of Pakistani immigrants in Canada settle in Ontario, followed by smaller yet still significant populations in Alberta, Quebec, and British Columbia.
Immigration Process
To become a Canadian permanent resident, one must choose and submit an application based on eligibility. An applicant may be eligible to immigrate as worker, as a refugee, or be sponsored by family members already in Canada. Depending on your eligibility and reason for moving to Canada, you may choose to immigrate through a variety of programs.
Working in Canada
Family Sponsorship
Study Permits
Useful Resources for Pakistani Immigrants in Canada
- Pakistan Canada Association is an organization that was founded in 1963 to promote the interests and culture of the dynamic Pakistani Canadian community, while being a vibrant participant in Canadian society.
- The Committee of Progressive Pakistani-Canadians (CPPC) is a non-profit organization committed to the “ideal of Canada and Pakistan as pluralistic, socialist democracies with strong structural and institutional guarantees for protection of all persons irrespective of their age, domicile, ethnicity, gender, language, political opinion, race, religious belief, sexual orientation, physical or mental handicaps and challenges, immigration or refugee status, and, Socio-economic status or class.”
- The Canada Pakistan Professionals Association (CPPA) was formed in 2012 by a group of young professionals with the goal of providing career guidance and support to Pakistani students and professionals in Canada. Their aim is to ensure members achieve success in their professional fields, as well as develop as community role models.
- The High Commission of Canada in Pakistan may assist you in determining the best pathway for your immigration process.
- More information about the Canadian Embassy in Pakistan and how VisaPlace can assist you can be found here.
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The first step towards moving to Canada is to get an assessment of your specific situation. Call us today at 866.934.7447 for an assessment to see if you are eligible to move to Canada, or fill out our online assessment form.
Move from Pakistan to The United States
Learn the various pathways of immigration to The United States, including family-sponsorship and employment.
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Interested in Immigrating to the US from Pakistan?
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United States of AmericaPakistani Community in the US
Many Pakistani immigrants choose to migrate to the US for work, study, or family, and have established large communities in New York, California, and Texas. Pakistani-Americans have come to form influential professional and nonprofessional organizations, such as The Citizens Foundation, the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), and the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America (OPEN Pakistan). Through such community organizations, Pakistanis have become involved in the US political and cultural sphere, while maintaining ties to their Pakistani culture.
How to Immigrate to the US
Pakistani immigrants may be eligible to get a Green Card and become legal permanent residents (LPRs) through a variety of pathways, including employment and family sponsorship. With a 64% chance of becoming naturalized, Pakistani immigrants are more likely to become a US citizen than the foreign-born population overall at 44%.
Worker Programs
Family Sponsorship
Study Permits
Useful Resources for Pakistani Immigrants in the US
- The Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America is an organization with the mission of joining together expatriate Pakistani physicians in the USA, while engaging in humanitarian work.
- The Pakistan American Business Association (PABA) is a not for profit business organization with the goal of creating economic prosperity for both the United States and Pakistan through collaboration and partnership.
- The Pakistani American Congress is a non-profit community organization promoting the interests and protecting the civil rights of the Pakistani-American community in the US.
- The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship in the Pakistani-American business community, with chapters throughout the country.
- The US Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan provide information regarding visa applications, and the various pathways of immigration to the US.
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Getting started is easy. Use our eligibility assessment form or call us today at 866.934.7447 to speak to one of our U.S. immigration professionals.