Those who want to immigrate to Canada from Israel can take advantage of the variety of relocation programs this country offers. Most of them provide directly for permanent residency in Canada, so, there is no need for additional steps when it comes to turning from a temporary resident into a permanent one.
Below, our immigration lawyers in Canada explain how you can move to Canada from Israel through various channels.
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Popular programs to relocate to Canada from Israel
The main reason why the programs below are quite popular among immigrants is that they provide the easiest relocation to Canada. As such, here are the main schemes to consider if you want to immigrate to Canada from Israel:
- the Provincial Nominee Programs, the so-called PNP schemes;
- the Express Entry Streams;
- the Business Immigration Programs.
There are also usual routes, that can be used in other countries, such as family reunion which can be used to move to Canada from Israel. Apart from these, Canada provides special measures available for Israeli citizens seeking to relocate here.
Our Canadian immigration lawyers can offer detailed information on each program so that you can choose accordingly.
Basic requirements to immigrate to Canada from Israel
No matter the type of immigration program you choose, there are certain basic immigration conditions that apply to all of them. The first and most important one is the Comprehensive Ranking System or CRS through which an applicant’s eligibility to move to Canada is assessed. This is a point-based verification that relies on being awarded points for meeting certain conditions related to studies, language skills, qualifications, etc.
Apart from these, if you want to relocate to Canada from Israel, you must also:
- be at least 18 years old if you want to apply for one of the immigration programs presented above (minor children can be included in the application, and candidates can receive extra points based on how large their families are);
- have clean criminal records;
- ensure sufficient funds to sustain one’s stay in Canada until he/she starts obtaining an income here;
- have a good command of English or French, depending on the region of the country in which he or she settles.
Returning to the CRS, the minimum number of points to obtain is 67.
Feel free to address our local law firm if you want to move to Canada from Israel and need guidance on completing the CRS test.
An important aspect that may be of interest is that family-based immigration to Canada does not rely on the CRS.
Immigrate to Canada from Israel as an employee
There are several ways through which you can relocate to Canada from Israel for employment. One of the most common pathways is the Express Entry Program which entails the following streams:
- the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Scheme which enables you to move here if you are a skilled worker and meet specific job experience and education requirements;
- the Federal Skilled Trades (FST) Program which is available for skilled people who have secured job offers in Canada or who have recognized qualifications in a certain field;
- the Canadian Experience Class which is available for persons who have been to Canada before and have worked here for at least 3 years.
How many Israeli citizens have moved to Canada?
According to news, more than 10,000 Israeli citizens have migrated to Canada in 2024, as follows:
- 7,850 people applied and were approved for Canadian work visas, representing 5 times more the number of applicants in 2023;
- there were also 3,425 temporary work visas issued;
- other people obtained 4,424 regular work permits between December 2023 and September 2024.
Our lawyers are also at the service of those who want to immigrate to Canada from the USA, no matter if they want to apply for residency or Canadian citizenship.
If you want to immigrate to Canada from Israel and need support, please contact us.
