South Asia
Immigration to Canada & Australia from India
India is one of the largest sources of skilled migrants to both Canada and Australia, with strong demand for IT, engineering, and healthcare skills. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Indian applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
AustraliaCanada from India
Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from India
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Indian applicants
Common occupations among applicants from India include IT & software engineers, mechanical & civil engineers, registered nurses, accountants & analysts. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from India
- Document
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Issued by
- A passport office (through Passport Seva) or your local district police
- If you live elsewhere
- Apply at an Indian embassy or consulate, or at a BLS International centre
IRCC does not accept character certificates, or certificates limited to one jurisdiction or search period.
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for India (page dated 25 February 2026), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has been a full Washington Accord signatory since 2014. Engineering degrees it accredited for your graduation year can usually be assessed by Engineers Australia without a CDR; earlier or non-accredited degrees still need one. The Accord covers programmes NBA accredited under its Tier I process; most other Indian engineering degrees still go through a CDR.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
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Immigration from India — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from India?
Most skilled applicants from India use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Indian applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. India applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from India?
Common occupations among applicants from India include IT & software engineers, mechanical & civil engineers, registered nurses, accountants & analysts. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from India?
IRCC asks for the Police Clearance Certificate. It is issued by a passport office (through Passport Seva) or your local district police. If you live elsewhere: apply at an Indian embassy or consulate, or at a BLS International centre. IRCC does not accept character certificates, or certificates limited to one jurisdiction or search period.
Do engineers from India need a CDR for Australia?
The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has been a full Washington Accord signatory since 2014. Engineering degrees it accredited for your graduation year can usually be assessed by Engineers Australia without a CDR; earlier or non-accredited degrees still need one. The Accord covers programmes NBA accredited under its Tier I process; most other Indian engineering degrees still go through a CDR.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in India?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.