Canada Vs Australia - Immigration Process, Processing time, Fees & Popular Cities

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Last Updated On : June 18 , 2024

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Immigration Authority: IRCC Vs Department of Home Affairs

Both countries have different immigration departments with varying processes. Here, we have provided crucial details such as immigration fees, processing times, current immigration ministers, etc.

Immigration Complexity in Canada and Australia

IRCC (Canada) : Complex process with multiple pathways, leading to longer processing times and higher fees.

DHA(Australia): Simpler process with fewer pathways, resulting in faster processing times and lower fees.

Processing Fees in Canada Vs. Australia

Immigration Program	Canadian Currency	Australian Currency
Express Entry Program	1500 CAD	1440 AUD
Skilled Independent Visa	2350 CAD	3600 AUD

Processing Time in Canada and Australia

Immigration Program	Processing Time
Express Entry	6-12 months
Skilled Independent Visa	6-12 months

Immigration Minister in Canada and Australia

Name	Immigration Authority
Marc Miller	Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Clare O'Neill	Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Canada's Express Entry vs Australia's Skilled Migration Visa Program

The goal of Canada's Express Entry program and Australia's Skilled Migration Visa Program is to attract skilled workers to their countries. The following is a comparison of the two programs:

Canada’s Express Entry

Australia's Skilled Migration Visa

Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 12 months of full-time skilled occupation work experience.
CLB 7 English or French language proficiency.
Bachelor's degree or higher educational qualification.

Application Process:

Online application via IRCC Secure Account.
Application assessed using Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).

Processing Time:

Processing time 6-12 months.

Points System:

CRS awards points based on language proficiency, education, work experience, and age.
Highest scoring candidates invited for permanent residency application.

Eligibility Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of skilled occupation work experience.
Minimum IELTS 7 or equivalent language proficiency.
Minimum bachelor's degree or higher educational qualification.

Application Process:

Online application via Skillselect System.
Application assessed based on points system.

Processing Time:

6-12 months.

Points System:

Awards points based on language proficiency, education, work experience, and age.

Popular cities in Canada Vs Australia for Newcomers

Factors	Canada	Australia
Major Cities	Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa	Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
Population	Toronto (2.9M), Vancouver (2.6M), Montreal (1.8M)	Sydney (5.3M), Melbourne (5.1M), Brisbane (2.5M)
Cost of Living	Generally less than Australia , with Vancouver being an exception	Higher than Canada, particularly in major cities
Housing Affordability	costly in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto	Expensive in metropolitan areas like Melbourne and Sydney
Job Opportunities	varied sectors with robust financial, technological, and natural resource sectors	Effective in terms of mining, farming, tourism, and education
Climate	varying from continental to temperate, with various seasons	Generally moderate to hot, with warmer winters towards the south
Culture	Multicultural, with Indigenous, English, and French influences	Multicultural, with strong British and Indigenous influences
Quality of Life	High, with access to outdoor activities and urban amenities	High, with access to beaches, outdoor activities, and urban amenities

Federal Structure: Canadian provinces vs. Australian States

Attributes	Canadian Provinces	Australian States
Provinces, States & Territories	10 provinces & 3 territories	6 States & 2 Territories
Constitutions	The Canadian Constitution assigns certain authorities to provinces, while the federal government retains residual powers.	States assume all authority until specifically delegated to the Commonwealth.
Power Balance	Natural Resources & Healthcare	Taxation & Social Welfare
Taxation	Greater autonomy in taxation	Relies on federal funding.

Language Requirement for Canada PR Vs Australian PR

Factor	Canada	Australia
Tests Accepted	IELTS, CELPIP,PTE, Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC)	IELTS, PTE, CAE(c1 Advanced), OET
Point System Importance	High	High
Cut-Off Scores	Depends on the program you qualify for (generally CLB 7)	Depending on the subclass of visa (usually CLB 7)

Conclusion

We have shared all essential information, such as immigration processing time, required fees, the job market in both countries, Canada & Australia, and available immigration programs.

Your second step is to hire an immigration consultant or apply online through the official website. If you want to apply for Canada PR, our licensed RCIC will guide you through all the essential steps.