India Leads the List with 65,000 New Canadian PRs in 2024

According to Canada's Immigration Levels Plan for 2024-2026, the country aims to welcome 485,000 new Permanent Residents (PRs) by 2024, part of a larger goal of 1.5 million by 2026. As of May 2024, Canada has already issued 210,865 PRs. Among these, approximately 65,000 were granted to Indian nationals alone, highlighting India's prominence in Canada's immigration landscape this year.

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Here's a detailed look at the top ten countries that received the most Canada PRs in 2024:

1. India

India continues to lead in Canadian immigration, with around 65,000 PRs issued in 2024. Indian immigrants typically arrive through Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), or family sponsorship routes. Canada's robust opportunities in education and employment attract many Indians, fostering a thriving Indian community across the country. In Q1 2024, Canada issued 37,915 PRs to Indian nationals, building on the 46,090 issued in Q1 2023.

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2. Philippines

Filipinos constitute a significant portion of Canada's immigrant population, often arriving via family sponsorship, skilled worker streams, and caregiver programs. Strong Filipino communities in provinces like Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia provide vital support networks. Canada issued 7,995 PRs to Filipinos in Q1 2024.

3. China

Chinese immigrants also contribute substantially to Canada's PR numbers, primarily through economic immigration and family sponsorship channels. By the end of Q1 2024, Canada welcomed 8,145 Chinese immigrants, with an additional 4,955 PRs issued between April and May, totaling 13,100 for the year.

4. Nigeria

Nigerian nationals are increasingly obtaining Canadian PRs, with 8,625 issued in 2024. By the end of Q1, 4,695 Nigerians received PRs, and an additional 3,930 were granted from April to May.

5. Afghanistan

Canada prioritizes Afghan refugees, reflecting in the 7,055 PRs issued to Afghan immigrants in 2024. Many Afghans migrate through humanitarian and refugee programs, supported by family sponsorships and economic immigration pathways.

6. Cameroon

Cameroonians migrate to Canada through various routes like PNP, family sponsorship, and the Express Entry system. The country issued 6,785 PR visas to Cameroonians in 2024, with 3,730 granted in Q1 alone.

7. Iran

Iranian immigrants favour Canada's PNP and Express Entry systems, along with family sponsorship programs. Canada issued 5,860 PRs to Iranians in 2024, including 3,570 by the end of Q1.

8. Pakistan

Pakistanis benefit from their English proficiency and a strong South Asian community in Canada. In 2024, Canada issued 4,485 PR visas to Pakistanis, with 2,635 granted by Q1.

9. United States

Approximately three million Americans have migrated to Canada, many in tech-related fields. Canada welcomed 4,180 new PRs from the US in 2024, including 2,485 by Q1 and 1,700 in the first two months of Q2.

10. France

French immigrants have a historical connection with Canada, particularly in Quebec. Canada issued 4,040 PR visas to French nationals in Q1 2024, recognizing French proficiency as a valuable asset.

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