Immigration to Canada Azerbaijan

Immigration to Canada Azerbaijan

As a transcontinental country, Azerbaijan is located at the boundary of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It borders Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, and Iran. The state also has access to the Caspian Sea. The total area of Azerbaijan is 86,600 km2, with a population of above 10,164,464 citizens. The major ethnic group is Azerbaijani, while the minor ethnicities are Lezgins, Armenians, Russians, Turks, Tatars, Tats, Ukrainians, Georgians, Jews, and Kurds. The official language in the country is Azerbaijani. The minority languages spoken natively in the state are Russian, Avar, Budukh, Georgian, and others.

Azerbaijan is a developing country which has a high rate of economic development and a low unemployment rate. It is an active member of the Organization of Turkic States and the TÜRKSOY community. The country is one of the founding members of the CIS (Community of Independent States) and the OPCW (Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons). Furthermore, Azerbaijan holds membership in 38 international organizations, such as the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the Non-Aligned Movement, the OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe), and the NATO’s (North-Atlantic Treaty Organization) Partnership for Peace program.

Despite the economic development, residents of Azerbaijan decide to flee the country and apply for immigration to Canada. Today, more than 6,425 people of Azerbaijani ancestry live in Canada, and this number continues to grow. They prefer to settle in the Greater Toronto and Vancouver Metropolitan Area.

Study Immigration

The efficient option is the study immigration to Canada from Azerbaijan. As a rule, foreigners apply to at least a two-year study program at a public or degree-granting educational institution. It allows them to qualify for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) that can be valid for up to three years. Once residents of Azerbaijan get at least a year of work experience under the PGWP, they can apply for immigration to Canada from Azerbaijan under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

Graduates who decide to apply for the PNP must have relevant work experience and get an offer of employment that falls under Skill Type 0 (Zero), A or B of the National Occupation Classification (NOC). Citizens of Azerbaijan who wish to apply for immigration to Canada under the CEC must get at least a year of work experience and work under the NOC Skill Type 0, A or B. Applicants also should meet CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) Level 7 for Skill Type 0 and A jobs and Level 5 for NOC Skill Type B occupations.

Work Immigration

One more way for residents of Azerbaijan to move abroad is the work immigration to Canada. For instance, employers can hire foreigners under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). To do this, prospective employers ought to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). It proves that there are no qualified local professionals to fill the position. Citizens of Azerbaijan who find a job under the TFWP need to apply for the employer-specific work permit and provide a copy of the positive LMIA.

Canadian employers can also hire residents of Azerbaijan who are LMIA exempt under the International Mobility Program (IMP). Hence, foreigners ought to apply for an open work permit. The open work permit LMIA exemption groups that are eligible to work under the IMP are permanent residence applicants, inland spouses and common-law partners of foreign workers and international students, professional athletes, family members of foreign representatives and military personnel, occupation-restricted open work permits for caregivers, bridging open work permit applicants, refugees, vulnerable workers, post-graduation work permits applicants, secondary and post-secondary co-op programs participants, Canada World Youth Program applicants, and International Experience Canada: Working Holiday participants.

The Temporary Foreign Workers Program and International Mobility Program allow only working in the country. Once citizens of Azerbaijan have a year of work experience under the mentioned programs, they can apply for immigration to Canada under the CEC or PNP.

Family Sponsorship

The next option for immigration to Canada from Azerbaijan is the Family Sponsorship Program. The government encourages permanent residents and citizens of Canada who are 18 and more years old to sponsor their relatives to join them as permanent residents of the country.

The main program is the Spousal and Common-Law Partner Sponsorship which allows sponsoring opposite or same-sex spouses, conjugal partners, and common-law partners for immigration to Canada. Canadians can also apply for sponsorship of their biological and adopted children under the Dependent Child Sponsorship. A child must be under 22 years old and does not have a common-law partner or spouse.

Residents of Canada who have parents or grandparents in Azerbaijan can sponsor them for immigration to Canada  under the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program. Hence, applicants must look after their family members and provide them with everything they need. Canadians who want to sponsor their orphaned brother, sister, nephew, niece, or grandchild for immigration to Canada from Azerbaijan can apply for the Orphaned Family Members and Other Siblings Program. The sponsored family member ought to be less than 18 years old and be related to the applicant by blood.

Express Entry Programs for Immigration to Canada

Canada has a labour shortage in different occupations. So, skilled workers from Azerbaijan have a high chance of getting a job offer and applying for immigration to Canada. The Express Entry System includes two effective streams: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP).

The FSWP is the best option for immigration to Canada from Azerbaijan for residents of Azerbaijan who do not have study or work experience in Canada. To qualify for the program, applicants ought to satisfy the minimum requirements for age, education, language knowledge, work experience, employment, and adaptability to life in Canada.

1. Foreigners must have no less than one year of foreign work experience within ten years in a profession that falls under the NOC Skill Type 0, A or B.
2. Citizens of Azerbaijan should meet the CLB Level 7 in English or French.
3. Applicants need to submit Canadian post-secondary educational transcripts or foreign credentials certified by Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).

Residents of Azerbaijan who want to apply for immigration to Canada under the FSTP must meet the following requirements.

1. They ought to obtain a valid job offer from a Canadian employer or a Certificate of Qualification from a regional government.
2. Applicants need to get at least two years of work experience in a skilled trade that falls under the NOC Skill Type B within five years.
3. Foreigners should meet or exceed the CLB Level 5 for speaking and listening and CLB 4 for reading and writing.

Business Immigration

There is also business immigration to Canada. Citizens of Azerbaijan can apply for the Provincial Entrepreneur Immigration Program, which has several requirements.

1. Applicants must buy or open an eligible business in a province where they want to settle and create at least one full-time job position for a local professional.
2. They ought to get at least three years of business work experience within five years.
3. Foreigners should have 600,000-1,500,000 CAD of personal assets and invest 200,000-1,000,000 CAD in a business.
4. Residents of Azerbaijan need to have post-secondary credentials and meet at least CLB Level 4.

Foreigners who wish to launch an innovative business in Canada can apply for immigration to Canada under the Start-Up Program. They need to submit a support letter from the designated business investor, get 13,213 CAD of personal assets, and meet CLB Level 5.

One more effective option for immigration to Canada is the Self-Employed Immigration Program. Citizens of Azerbaijan must be 20-50 years old, earn post-secondary credentials, get at least two years of work experience as self-employed, pass IELTS General with a score of 5.5, and get 13,213 CAD of personal assets.

Foreigners who wish to settle in Quebec can apply for one of the three provincial programs. Residents of Azerbaijan who have at least two years of management work experience within five years, get 2,000,000 CAD of personal assets, and invest 1,200,000 CAD in a business are allowed to apply for immigration to Canada from Azerbaijan under the Investor Program.

The next pathway for immigration to Canada from Azerbaijan is the Quebec Entrepreneur Program which has two streams. Stream One is launched for those who want to settle in Quebec and start a business in the province. To qualify for Stream Two, applicants must launch or buy a business in the province, submit a business plan, and get at least 900,000 CAD of personal assets.

The Quebec Self-Employed Worker Program is the last option for immigration to Canada. To qualify for the program, citizens of Azerbaijan ought to get two years of self-employed work experience, want to practice their trade in Quebec, get 100,000 CAD of personal assets, and make a start-up deposit from 25,000 to 50,000 CAD.

 

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