Express Entry
Express Entry is an online system for managing applications from skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada. It encompasses three programs: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program, and Federal Skilled Trades Program. Candidates must meet eligibility criteria, submit a profile to be ranked within the Express Entry pool based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), and can then be invited to apply for permanent residency. The process includes preparing documents, filling out a profile, and potentially receiving an invitation to apply, with the goal of processing applications within six months.
Family Sponsorship
The Family Sponsorship program in Canada allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor relatives, including spouses, partners, children, parents, and grandparents, for permanent residence. Eligible sponsors must be at least 18 years old and meet specific requirements. The program aims to reunite families in Canada, enabling sponsored relatives to live, study, and work in the country once they become permanent residents.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
PNPs allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals for immigration to Canada based on criteria set by the local government. This program is designed to address specific regional labor market needs. Candidates must have the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the economy of the province or territory that nominates them and must want to live in that region.
Start-Up Visa Programs
Canada’s Start-up Visa Program is designed for immigrant entrepreneurs who can create innovative businesses in Canada, which are expected to create jobs and compete globally. Applicants must secure support from a designated organization, meet language and financial requirements, and can apply for a work permit while waiting for permanent residence approval. The program encourages economic growth by attracting entrepreneurial talent.
Self-Employed Persons Program
The Self-Employed Persons Program in Canada is for individuals who can contribute to the country’s cultural or athletic life through their experience in cultural activities or athletics. Applicants must prove their ability and willingness to be self-employed in Canada, aiming to enrich its cultural or sports landscape. This program facilitates their permanent residency in Canada based on these unique qualifications.