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The Express Entry system is the primary federal immigration pathway for skilled professionals. Healthcare professionals including physicians can apply under the Federal Skilled Worker category.
Many Canadian provinces also recruit physicians through Provincial Nominee Programs which allow provinces to nominate qualified doctors for permanent residence when there is a shortage in specific regions. Several provinces operate physician and other health care professionals recruitment pathways linked to immigration programs.
These provinces include British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. Provincial health authorities often support physician immigration through job offers and letters of support which allow candidates to apply for work permits and permanent residence.
Typical eligibility requirements for internationally trained healthinclude a recognized degree from an institution listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools or any health related degree, relevant postgraduate training, clinical work experience, proof of English language proficiency through IELTS or OET examinations, and credential verification through the Medical Council of Canada systems. Candidates must also meet immigration eligibility requirements under Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program.
The general immigration process involves several stages. The first stage is eligibility evaluation and document preparation. The second stage involves creating an Express Entry profile or applying through a provincial nomination pathway. The third stage includes securing employment support from a Canadian health authority or medical institution.
The final stages involve submission of immigration documentation, visa approval, and relocation to Canada to begin medical practice or supervised licensing pathways. Processing time varies depending on the immigration pathway and provincial recruitment process. In many cases the entire process may require approximately eight to eighteen months from initial application to final visa approval depending on candidate eligibility and job placement timelines.
Applicants generally must prepare several professional documents including a valid passport, medical degree certificate, postgraduate training documentation, detailed curriculum vitae, professional registration certificates, certificates of good standing from medical regulatory authorities, work experience letters, English language test results, and credential verification records.
Our organization provides complete professional support for the immigration and employment process. The service fee for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program physician pathways is 500 USD for initial consultation, profile preparation and documentation guidance.
After successful visa approval and completion of the immigration process, a final professional service fee of 1000 USD is applied.
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