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Canada from India.
India is Canada’s largest source of new permanent residents and international students. Most arrive through Express Entry, provincial programs or after studying here.
CAD → INR
How most Indian newcomers immigrate.
Express Entry
Canada’s main system for skilled workers, ranked by points.
Learn moreProvincial Nominee Program
Provinces choose newcomers for their local job market.
Learn moreStudy to permanent residence
Study, get Canadian work experience, then apply for PR.
Learn moreFirst-month priorities for Indian newcomers.
On top of the usual first-30-days steps.
Update your Indian bank accounts
Once you become a non-resident of India, savings accounts generally need to be redesignated as NRO or NRE accounts. Talk to your bank in India.
Get your degree recognized
An educational credential assessment is needed for immigration; licensed jobs like engineering and nursing also need the provincial regulator.
Driving in Canada
Indian licences generally can’t be exchanged directly; you’ll take the road tests, but proof of experience can shorten the wait in some provinces.
Send money home without the markup
Compare what arrives in rupees, not just the fee.
Sending money to India.
Compare what arrives in Indian rupees, not just the fee: the exchange-rate markup is often the bigger cost. Check payout options your family can use easily, and how fast the money lands.
RemitBee sends from Canada to India. Check its live rate alongside your bank.
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Where Indian communities are strongest.
Finding your Indian community.
Diwali, Vaisakhi, Holi and Eid are celebrated widely, with large festivals in Brampton, Surrey and Mississauga. Most cities have gurdwaras, temples, mosques and regional associations for Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayali and Bengali communities.
Settlement agencies can connect you with community organizations and services in your language. Ask when you visit, or call 2-1-1 in most provinces.
Guides for Indian newcomers
Moving from India?
One practical email a week, including tips for your corridor.
