Moving to Canada for Ukrainians in 2024 is still possible. The CUAET programme ended in July 2023. If you did not receive a visa under this simplified programme, there are several other options available. By choosing the right option for relocation to Canada, you can get a visa to Canada in 2024 under a job offer to Canada, a study permit to Canada or a visitor visa to Canada.
Immigration consultants in Canada and Canadian visa experts at MV Group tell about the most common types of visas for Ukrainians to move to Canada in 2024:
Work visa to Canada. This is the best option for everyone. It usually requires previous work experience in thejob speciality you are applying for in Canada. Also, the requirement is intermediate level of English, which is confirmed by the IELTS/CELPIP/PTE Core test. Some job positions may not require any previous experience in the speciality and involve moving to Canada without knowledge of English. As a rule, after moving to Canada or even before relocation, you can start the process of receiving permanent resident status (PR in Canada).
Employment requires receiving LMIA from the employer, as well as basic documents from the applicant (national and travel passports, educational documents, English language proficiency test results, etc.) A resume for Canada will be a necessary supplement to get a job offer to Canada after preparing for a successful interview. An invitation to start the process of receiving PR status in Canada without having a signed contract with the employer is also possible. Express Entry Canada allows you to relocate to Canada and start looking for a job locally.
Student visa to Canada. An option for young people who have the opportunity and ambition to study at Canadian schools, colleges and universities. A great option for those who, having received a high-quality Canadian education, will continue to pursue a career in Canada. In January 2024, changes were made to the admission requirements for Canadian educational institutions and the requirements for receiving a student visa to Canada. Each province has been allocated a certain number of spots, which is depend on the population of the province. Upon admission to an educational institution, you will also need to receive confirmation from the province regarding your future studies.
Both English language proficiency, which is confirmed by a 
certificate at the appropriate level, and the availability of proven funds to cover the cost of education, are also requirements for receiving a study permit in Canada. In return, the student will be eligible for part-time employment in Canada while studying. After graduation, a personwill have time to find a job in Canada, obtain a work permit, and will have the opportunity to receive PR status in Canada.
Visitor visa to Canada. This is the best option, if close relatives or friends are already in Canada. Visiting tourist attractions in Canada also requires this type of visa. A visitor visa to Canada can be issued for a short period of time. In this case, the maximum period of stay in Canada is 6 months. A multiple-entry visitor visa to Canada can be issued for up to 10 years, which will allow you to visit Canada more often without having to apply for a visa every time.
Parents and grandparents of holders a Permanent Resident Card of Canada and holders of Canadian citizenshipcan obtain a Super Visa of Canada. This visa can be issued for a period of up to 10 years, but can be used for temporary living in Canada up to 24 months. A visitor visa to Canada does not give the right to work in Canada. For persons with multiple citizenships, it is possible to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation if the country of citizenship falls under an exception of need to obtain a visitor visa to Canada.
On 30 April 2024, the Government of Canada changed the fees for all immigration services. The application fee for a Canadian work permit is now CAD 155 + CAD 85 biometrics fee. The application fee for a study permit in Canada is 150 CAD + 85 CAD biometrics fee. The application fee for a visitor visa is 100 CAD + 85 CAD biometrics fee. The cost of obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorisation is 7 CAD.
Immigration consultants in Canada and Canadian visa experts at MV Group are ready to start your move to Canada in 2024 right now.
