
Dreaming of a better career and life in Canada?
As a healthcare professional, your skills are in high demand—but the immigration process can be confusing.
Let’s simplify it for you!
Can I move to Canada? And more importantly, how?
Whether you're a physician wrapping up your residency in Dubai or a nurse working long shifts in the UK, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at some point.
The good news?
Canada wants you here.
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Canada is actively seeking internationally educated doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to fill critical shortages.
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Between navigating licensing bodies and choosing the right immigration pathway, the process can feel overwhelming.
Please find additional information below
First, Why Canada?
Well.. here's why
Strong demand for skilled workers across all provinces, especially in
nursing and primary care.
Competitive salaries, with nurses starting around CAD $80,000+ and physicians earning upwards of CAD $250,000+ depending on specialization.
A clear path to Permanent Residency (PR) through immigration streams
tailored for healthcare professionals.
Next Steps
Understand Your Two Main Pathways
Healthcare professionals typically immigrate to Canada through one of these two
broad routes:

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Work First, PR Later
Temporary to Permanent Route
Ideal for those who want to start working sooner.
Work Permit Options:
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Job offer + LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)
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Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) with employer support
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International Mobility Program (IMP) – if eligible
2
Apply for PR Directly
Permanent Route
Ideal for those with strong credentials who prefer to skip temporary status.
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Express Entry - Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
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Provincial Nominee Programs (some provinces like Nova Scotia and British Columbia have healthcare-targeted streams)
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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) – small-town Canada, big opportunities.
Liddle Immigration Blog
Additional Resources
Please find some more information within the pages below (from Liddle Immigration blog)
