Immigrate to Canada from Arab Countries
Canada is the top destination for Arabic-speaking immigrants. With its points-based Express Entry system and multiple Provincial Nominee Programs, Canada offers clear pathways to permanent residence and citizenship. Use our free tools to start your journey.
485,000+
New PRs/year
430+
Draws Tracked Since 2015
6-8
Months Processing
100+
Immigration Streams
Canadian Immigration Programs
Canada's flagship points-based system for skilled workers. Covers Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades. Draws happen every 2 weeks.
Each Canadian province runs its own immigration streams targeting specific occupations and regional needs. PNP nomination adds 600 CRS points, which in most recent rounds has been enough for an invitation. Not a guarantee: round cutoffs change.
Study at a designated Canadian institution, earn a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), gain Canadian work experience, then apply for PR through CEC or PNP.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouse, dependent children, parents, or grandparents. Spousal sponsorship typically takes 12-15 months.
Latest Express Entry Draws
Live data from the official IRCC ledger.
What these don't predict: Future rounds vary by program category. Today's CRS score does not guarantee an invitation in the next round.
What would change these numbers: An IRCC ITA round, or a shift in the Immigration Levels Plan target.
Immigration Guides from Arab Countries to Canada
Detailed guides covering embassies, attestations, and police clearance for each country
In-Demand Occupations in Canada
Top occupations for Canadian immigration programs with salaries and points requirements
NOC: 21231
CAD 95,000/yr
NOC: 21234
CAD 75,000/yr
NOC: 21211
CAD 105,000/yr
NOC: 21233
CAD 100,000/yr
NOC: 31301
CAD 85,000/yr
NOC: 31102
CAD 250,000/yr
NOC: 31120
CAD 95,000/yr
NOC: 31302
CAD 117,000/yr
Canada Visa Types
Best Canadian Cities for Arabic Speakers
Canada Immigration FAQ
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC: canada.ca), IRCC has not run a general (all-program) Express Entry draw since April 2024, when the last one cleared at 561 points. Every round since has been Provincial Nominee Program (cutoffs 667–855), Canadian Experience Class (507–547), or category-based; targeting French speakers, healthcare workers, trades, and other occupations; at 169–510. IRCC has run 430+ Express Entry draws since 2015. See https://www.hijraah.com/en/draws, refreshed daily, for today's numbers rather than a fixed range. Use our free CRS calculator to estimate your exact score.
Express Entry is Canada's flagship immigration management system, as defined by IRCC (canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship). It works in 3 steps: 1) Submit an online profile detailing education, work experience, language scores (IELTS/CELPIP/TEF), and other factors. 2) Receive a CRS score (0–1200). 3) In a draw; held approximately every 2 weeks; IRCC invites the highest-scoring candidates to apply for permanent residence. In 2024, IRCC issued over 110,000 ITAs across all draw categories.
According to IRCC's published processing times, Express Entry applications are processed in 6 months from the date an ITA is accepted. However, the full journey for MENA applicants typically spans 12–18 months when accounting for: IELTS or CELPIP language testing (1–2 months), WES credential assessment (2–3 months), and police clearance certificates from Arab countries, which can take 1–4 months depending on the country. Egypt, Iraq, and Sudan may have longer police clearance timelines.
Yes. IRCC's Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program under Express Entry does not require a Canadian job offer. You are ranked based on six selection factors: age, education, language skills, work experience, adaptability, and arranged employment; with no job offer required for the first five. A valid job offer (LMIA-supported or exempt) adds 50–200 CRS points, but the majority of successful applicants in 2024 received PR without one. Source: IRCC Express Entry eligibility requirements (canada.ca).
As specified by IRCC (canada.ca), key documents for Express Entry from Arab countries include: (1) Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) from WES or a designated organization; required to verify non-Canadian degrees; (2) Language test results (IELTS General Training or CELPIP for English; TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French); (3) Police clearance certificate from every country where you have lived 6+ months since age 18; MOFA attestation may be required for documents from MENA countries; (4) Valid passport; (5) Proof of work experience (employment letters, pay stubs); (6) Proof of settlement funds (bank statements).