Move to Canada from the Philippines

If you want to move to Canada from the Philippines, you need to fulfill various requirements, depending on the chosen immigration program. Currently, there are more than 100 such programs you can choose from through which you can even select the province or territory you want to live in.

If immigration to Canada is one of the steps you consider taking as a Filipino citizen, get in touch with our skilled lawyers and find out how they can help you.

Obtaining temporary residence in Canada as a Filipino citizen

Usually, most people who immigrate to this country show a particular interest in permanent residency. However, if you want to move to Canada from the Philippines under a temporary permit, you should know that this is also an option. The following programs are dedicated to those interested in this type of visa:

• the Temporary Foreign Worker Program;
• the International Mobility Program can also be used to move to Canada from the Philippines temporarily;
• the International Experience Canada Program.

Our lawyers can advise on the documents to draft in order to apply for a residence permit.

We are also at the service of those who want to immigrate to Canada from the USA, as our team has experience in helping citizens around the world.

How to relocate to Canada from the Philippines based on employment

One of the best options for people who want to migrate to Canada from the Philippines is employment, as the citizens of this Asian country have good English language skills. For most of them, the Federal Skilled Workers Program is one of the simplest ways to move here as it also comes with the possibility of obtaining permanent residency in Canada.

Here are the conditions one must comply with when seeking to move here:

• at least one year of continuous full-time (or equivalent) work experience within the last 10 years in a skilled occupation in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories 0, 1, 2 or 3;
• a certificate, diploma, or degree issued by a Canadian or foreign educational institution, as well as a report from the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA);
• at least 67 points on the 6 criteria imposed by the immigration authorities;
• sufficient funds to immigrate to Canada with one’s family.

The possibility to move to Canada from the Philippines with the family is one of the main advantages of this program, so if you are interested in it, you can rely on our immigration lawyers for support.

Immigrate to Canada as a Filipino through one of the provincial programs

Canada has several Provincial Nominee Programs through which you can move from the Philippines. These are:

• the Quebec immigration programs (Quebec has its own selection system, outside the PNP);
• the Ontario Immigration Scheme;
• the Manitoba Immigration Program;
• the Alberta Immigration Scheme;
• the British Columbia Immigration Program.

What is there to know about them? Each has its requirements which can be explained in detail by our immigration lawyers in Canada. Please note that they have separate streams for workers, graduates and entrepreneurs, which is why if you want to apply for any of the above, it is recommended to discuss your eligibility with one of our specialists.

How many Filipinos live in Canada?

According to the latest census, Canada’s population was 36,991,981 in 2021, among which there were more than 90,000 Filipino citizens, as this country is among the 3 most important foreign employment sources. Moreover:

• in 2024, Canada admitted about 483,600 new permanent residents;
• for 2026, the target is 380,000 new permanent residents.

If you want to move to Canada from the Philippines in the near future and need support, do not hesitate to contact us. If you already live here and need assistance in applying for Canadian citizenship, we can guide you.