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Moving from Sri Lanka to Canada

Learn the various pathways of immigration to Canada from Sri Lanka, including family-sponsorship and employment.

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Interested in Immigrating to Canada from Sri Lanka?

Canadian Citizens of Sri Lankan descent, first-generation Sri Lanka immigrants, or descendants of Sri Lanka who immigrated to Canada are called Sri Lankan-Canadians. 

The unofficial number of Sri Lankan Canadians living in Canada is over 150,000 people. The many immigrants that immigrate to Canada include members from the Tamil, Sinhalese, Moor, Malay, and Burgher ethnicity. Many Sri Lankan Canadians actually hold dual citizenship between Sri Lanka and Canada. It has been stated that almost all Sri Lankans who immigrate to Canada under skilled immigration programs receive their higher education. There are several reasons so many Sri Lankans immigrate to Canada!

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Sri Lanka Community in Canada

Most Sri Lankan Canadians have immigrated to both Toronto and Montreal. There are still a significant amount of Sri Lankan Canadians living throughout British Columbia and Alberta. There are several Sri Lankan organizations throughout Ontario, Manitboa, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan to help Sri Lankan Canadians thrive in Canadian society. he main objectives of these associations are to help the immigrants, continue their Sri Lankan traditions and to help Sri Lanka. 

Immigration Process

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Working in Canada

Skilled workers immigrating to Canada may be eligible to apply for permanent residency under the Express Entry category. Within this program, one may apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, or one of the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). Each of these programs has unique requirements. Immigrants may also apply for visas as investors or entrepreneurs. Speaking to an immigration professional will be helpful in determining eligibility, as well as which program is best for each individual.
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Family Sponsorship

Immigrants with family members in Canada who are permanent residents or citizens may immigrate under the sponsorship of these relatives. Therefore, having a parent, grandparent, child, or spouse in Canada may be beneficial to certain individuals hoping to migrate. Speak to an immigration professional to learn more about the family sponsorship pathway, and to help determine your eligibility.
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Study Permits

Canada is one of the world's most desired country for higher education. Every year over 150,000 international students immigrate to Canada for a temporary period while they're in school. Many foreign nationals decide to study in Canada as a pathway to Permanent Residency. There are many programs allowing international students to obtain Canadian PR after graduation.

Additional Resources

Sri Lanka Canada Association of Ottawa

Sri Lanka Association of Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, and Waterloo

Sri Lankan Association of Manitoba (SLAM)

Sri Lanka Canada Association of Atlantic Region (SLCAAR)

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