Immigration to Canada Malaysia

Immigration to Canada Malaysia

Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is separated into two regions by the South China Sea, Borneo’s East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia. East Malaysia borders Brunei and Indonesia, and it has a maritime border with Vietnam and the Philippines. Peninsular Malaysia borders Thailand and has maritime borders with Vietnam, Singapore, and Indonesia. The total population of the multiethnic and multicultural country exceeds 32 million people. Ethnic Malays constitute about half of the population, while Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples are minor groups. The official language is Malaysian. Nevertheless, English remains a widespread second language in the country. Islam is the official religion in Malaysia, but the constitution grants freedom of religion to non-Muslims.

The state is the federal constitutional monarchy that includes thirteen states and three federal territories. As the head of state, the monarch is chosen from among the nine state sultans every five years on elections. Unlike other countries, Malaysia has two capitals. The largest city of the state, Kuala Lumpur, is the ceremonial capital and serves as a financial and commercial centre. Putrajaya is the administrative capital and the seat of government. 

The newly industrialized market economy of the country ranks third biggest in Southeast Asia and 33rd-biggest in the world. The economic growth depends on the state’s natural resources, commerce, science, tourism, and medical tourism. Malaysia is a founding member of OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation), ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), EAS (East Asia Summit) and a member of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation), the Commonwealth and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Malaysia has close ties with the member states of the Commonwealth. According to the recent census, 16,920 people of Malaysian descent live in Canada. They prefer to settle in Ontario and British Columbia. Due to economic freedom, many residents of Malaysia decide to start the process of immigration to Canada.

Study Immigration

Before immigration to Canada from Malaysia, foreign residents choose to learn more about life in the country during their studies. Indeed, about 4,000 students from Malaysia are admitted to Canadian schools each year. Half of them use their post-secondary education as an easy way to immigration to Canada. Nevertheless, it is not enough to complete at least a two-year full-time program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Students from Malaysia ought to get a post-graduation work program (PGWP) that lasts for up to three years.

Once foreigners get at least a year of work experience under the PGWP, they can apply for immigration to Canada from Malaysia under the Canadian Experience Canada (CEC) or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Students from Malaysia who work under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0 (Zero), A, or B should apply for CEC. Those who obtain an offer of employment under NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B need to apply for immigration to Canada from Malaysia under the PNP.

Work Immigration

The next way is immigration to Canada under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP). The TFWP helps Canadian employers hire professionals from Malaysia, while IMP improves the economic, social, and cultural state of the country with the help of foreign workers.

Organizations that want to hire residents of Malaysia ought to get a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This document proves that Canadians are not interested in the job position, and the employer must hire a citizen of Malaysia. Though, Canadian business people who want to hire a foreigner under the IMP do not need an LMIA. By the way, residents of Malaysia who want to work in Canada under the IMP must be included in one of the open work permit LMIA exemption categories.

These groups include inland permanent residence applicants in the spouse and common-law partner class, inland permanent residence applicants, family members of foreign representatives and military personnel, spouses and common-law partners of foreign workers and international students, vulnerable workers, professional athletes, refugees, Canada World Youth participants, International Experience Canada: Working Holiday applicants, post-graduation work permit applicants, post-secondary and secondary co-op applicants, bridging open work permits, and occupation-restricted open work permit for caregivers.

When citizens of Malaysia have a work experience of one year or more under the work program, they can qualify for immigration to Canada from Malaysia under the PNP or CEC.

Family Sponsorship

One more program for immigration to Canada from Malaysia is a family sponsorship. It aims to reunite permanent residents and citizens of Canada above 18 years old with their children, spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, parents, and grandparents who live in Malaysia.

To apply for immigration to Canada from Malaysia under the family sponsorship program, sponsored spouses and partners must be above 18 years old, while sponsored children ought to be less than 22 years old. Additionally, residents of Malaysia need to meet the eligibility requirements, submit a police certificate, complete a medical exam, and give biometrics. If the sponsored person is criminally or medically inadmissible to the country, they cannot apply for a family sponsorship program or enter the country. Applicants who qualify for immigration to Canada from Malaysia under the program must prepare all required documents, complete the forms, pay the application processing fees, submit the package to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), and wait for a decision for up to a year.

Immigration to Canada under Express Entry Pathway

The other option for immigration to Canada from Malaysia is the Express Entry. Citizens of Malaysia who do not have study or work experience in Canada can apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). The stream has several requirements.

1. Applicants must have a year or more of full-time foreign work experience during the last ten years. It should be classified under the NOC Skill Level 0, A or B.
2. Residents of Malaysia need to provide Canadian or foreign educational credentials.
3. They ought to take the English or French Language Proficiency Test and meet at least Level 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB).

For immigration to Canada from Malaysia under the FSWP, applicants must also get at least 67 out of 100 points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). It evaluates the education, age, language proficiency, work experience, job offer, and adaptability of each applicant from Malaysia.

The next Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) deals with trade professions shortages in the country. To apply for immigration to Canada under this pathway, citizens of Malaysia must meet the following requirements.

1. Applicants ought to have two or more years of work experience under NOC Skill Type B within the last five years.
2. They should get a job offer for at least a year from a Canadian employer or a certificate of qualification from a provincial or territorial authority where they plan to work.
3. Residents of Malaysia need to take the English or French Language Proficiency Test.

Business Immigration

One more option for immigration to Canada is business programs. Citizens of Malaysia often apply for the Provincial Entrepreneur Immigration Program. Hence, they ought to fulfill several prerequisites.

1. Applicants must open or buy a business in a province or territory they want to settle, except for Quebec.
2. Residents of Malaysia need to hire at least one full-time Canadian professional.
3. They should get three or more years of work experience as senior managers or business owners within the last five years.
4. Citizens of Malaysia ought to invest 200,000-1,000,000 CAD in Canada’s business and have 600,000-1,500,000 CAD of personal savings.
5. They need to get post-secondary education and meet CLB Level 4.

The Start-Up Program allows foreigners to start innovative businesses and create job positions for local professionals. For immigration to Canada under this program, residents of Malaysia should obtain a letter of support from the designated investor, get 13,213 CAD of personal savings, and meet CLB Level 5.

To apply for immigration to Canada under the Self-Employed Immigration Program, citizens of Malaysia must be 20 to 50 years old, get a post-secondary education, have two or more years of self-employed work experience, take IELTS General, and get 13,213 CAD of personal funds.

Foreigners who want to apply for immigration to Canada from MAlaysia and settle in Quebec can use one of the three immigration programs for business people. The Quebec Entrepreneur Program has two streams. To qualify for stream one, residents of Malaysia need to write a business plan, get a service offer from a business accelerator, and start a business in the province. Citizens of Malaysia who want to apply for stream two ought to submit a business plan, launch or purchase a business in Quebec, and get at least 900,000 CAD of personal funds.

Those who want to apply for immigration to Canada from Malaysia under the Investor Program must meet the following requirements. They need to have at least two years of management experience within the last five years, obtain at least 2,000,000 CAD of personal funds, and invest 1,200,000 CAD in local business for five years.

If residents of Malaysia want to apply for immigration to Canada and practice their professions in Quebec, they should know the requirements of the Self-Employed Worker Program. Applicants must have two or more years of self-employed work experience and get 100,000 CAD of personal funds. Additionally, they ought to make a start-up deposit of 50,000 CAD if they want to live in the Montreal Metropolitan Area or 25,000 CAD if they plan to settle outside Montreal.

 

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