Why do people immigrate?

• High standards of living
• Excellent work-life balance
• Earn 5x more income than your current salary
• Millions of job opportunities in various sectors
• Better career prospects
• FREE education for your children 
• Healthcare & social benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Apply for citizenship based on your eligibility 

What is immigration?

Migration has become a common phenomenon recently, with more people willing to move away from their country and settle in another country. Today's People are willing to move abroad for work, study, or a better quality of life

The reasons for moving abroad differ from person to person. Still, the primary motive to migrate can be either for employment, studies, a better quality of life, or just to expand one’s horizons.

The benefits of migrating to another country are many. It gives opportunities to live in a new environment, meet new people, and experience a different culture. It provides opportunities to learn a new language. Besides this, migration gives an opportunity for professional development and personal growth.

Best countries to immigrate from India

"Indians hold the distinction of being the world's largest diaspora, with a community exceeding 18 million abroad."

Statistics for the year 2022 with the World Population Review, an independent organization, reveal that the United States – with 52 million – had the highest number of foreign-born residents, also referred to as immigrants.

The leading countries for migrating overseas include, among others – the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, and Australia.

Migrate to Australia for better career prospects

A multicultural society and a thriving economy, Australia has much to offer a newcomer. Australian permanent residence visas are issued with a validity of five years, allowing you to move to the country and settle in Australia with your family.

You can apply for Australian citizenship after living in Australia for 4 years on a PR visa, provided you fulfill the other eligibility requirements.

Migrate to Canada to start a 'New Life'

Found to be the most welcoming country for a migrant, Canada has streamlined immigration policies, making it easier to apply. Canada plans to invite 1.5 million immigrants by 2025. A majority of these will be through economic immigration.

Canada PR visa is issued for five years and can be renewed. After living in Canada as a permanent resident for a minimum of three years out of five years – that is, 1095 days – you can apply to take up Canadian citizenship. Provided, however, that you meet the other eligibility requirements.

Migrate to Europe to earn in Euros

The high demand for skilled workers in Germany generates many opportunities for immigrants in diverse industries and sectors. Germany is said to offer among the quickest visa decisions. Moreover, you can access the entire European Union (EU) when you migrate to Germany.

The easiest country to immigrate to will be as per your individual circumstances and requirements. Join our free webinar sessions about immigration and visas.

Migrate to the UK for unparalleled career growth

The UK government encourages skilled professionals to work in the UK under the Tier 2 visa program to meet the competitive edge. The country is offering various immigration paths for foreign nationals, due to which the immigrant's number of immigrants has doubled from 6 million to 12 million.

With deep knowledge of UK immigration policies, Omatic offers you superior guidance and counsels you on all necessary procedures and requirements to increase your chances of UK immigration from India.

There are many pathways for UK immigration, but the most common and successful paths include:

• Migrate through Work Visa - UK skilled migration
• Migrate through UK Student Visa
• Migrating through Family Visa
• Migrating through UK Business Visa
• Migrating through UK Investor visa

Benefits of overseas immigration

Choosing to settle in a leading global destination is among the most transformative decisions one can make in life. Some of the biggest reasons people settle abroad are:

• Better salary and job prospects
• An enhanced standard of living
• The more stable political environment
• Vibrant multicultural cities
• Better healthcare and education
• Opportunity to bring more members of the family abroad
• Better life for children
• Opportunity to bring more members of the family abroad

Migration is all about relocating from one place to another. Usually, there might be diverse push and pull factors at work, either working on their own or together.

Pull factors – factors that draw a newcomer to a specific country – are primarily social and economic. Economic migration is when an individual moves abroad to find work or follow a carefully laid career path.

On the other hand, social migration is when an individual relocates overseas for a better quality of life or to be closer to family.

Generally, the top three reasons believed to be the motivating factors for migrating overseas are –

• Increased earning potential,
• More job opportunities, and
• Better healthcare and education.

According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), there were an estimated 232 million international migrants globally.

An international migrant is a person living outside the country that they were born in. Crossing borders in search of work, education, and new horizons, a migrant is primarily driven by the search for new opportunities and better livelihood.

Immigration and visa process

Permanent residency might be gained through different routes. The most common ways of becoming a permanent resident are through–

• the work stream,
• the family stream,
• the study stream or
• as an investor or via a business stream.

If eligible, you might be able to acquire permanent residence straightaway, provided immigration routes suitable for your individual circumstances are available, open, and accepting applications.

Conversely, you might opt to go to a foreign country to study abroad or work overseas first and apply for permanent residence later on. Working or studying abroad might make you eligible for different immigration streams of the country that you study/work in. For example, previous and recent Canadian work experience makes you eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Canada’s Express Entry.

Moreover, many countries allow you to stay back in the country after you have completed your study abroad. Countries such as the UK, Germany, the US, Australia, and Canada offer post-study work options.

Generally, a country’s family stream permanent residency is available for partners, children, parents, or other dependent relatives of an individual who is either a permanent resident or citizen of that country.

Under the workstream immigration pathway, you can gain permanent residence based on your having the skills in demand or being sponsored by an employer in that country for a work-based visa. Other pathways for permanent residence are also available. These vary from country to country.

Eligibility for overseas immigration

Generally, the eligibility criteria for migrating overseas include meeting the –

• Basic eligibility (such as for the Express Entry of Canada or SkillSelect of Australia)
• Language requirements
• Health requirements (to be verified through a Medical Examination by a panel doctor)
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), and
• Proof of funds, if required.

The specific requirements will vary from program to program and country to country.

Get evaluated: Check your eligibility to migrate abroad instantly for FREE through the Omatic Immigration points calculator.

Country	Minimum points required
Canada	67
Australia	65
UK	70
Germany	100

Requirements for an immigrant visa

Each of the immigration programs has its own minimum eligibility requirements. The required paperwork supporting the claims made by you in your application will depend on the program you are applying to.

It is advisable to confirm your eligibility before applying.

Usually, verification will be made by the government concerned of your education, identity, work experience, and general background.

Steps to apply for overseas immigration

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Find out if your score meets the specific criteria of the points grid, for instance - 65 points for Australia, 67 points for Canada, 100 points for UK , 70 points for UK

Step 3: Arrange the checklist of documents

Step 4: Apply for the visa

Step 5: Complete the visa application form and submit it

Step 6: Wait for the visa status

Step 7: Settle overseas

We help our clients discover the best country for them and give them unbiased advice on their best migration options.

Processing time for an immigrant visa

Country	Time
Schengen Visa	20 days to 8 months
USA Visa	21 to 25 days
Australia Visa	1 month to 10 months
Canada Visa	25 days to 8 months