Permanent Residency Programs

Express Entry System: for individuals who have an educational degree and at least one year of experience. There are 3 streams under Express Entry:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs):
- Each Canadian province and territory has its own immigration programs to nominate individuals based on their skills and work experience.
Quebec Immigration Programs:
- Quebec has its own immigration selection system. The Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) is one such example.
Family Class Sponsorship: for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents who wish to sponsor thier spouse, parents or children.Family Sponsorhip includes 3 categories
- If you have a family member who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, they may be able to sponsor you.
Start-Up Visa Program:
- For individuals who plan to start a business in Canada and can secure support from designated organizations.
Caregiver Program:
- For individuals who are qualified to work in Canada as a caregiver.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot:
- Targeted at skilled workers and international graduates who want to work and live in one of the Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot:
- Aimed at bringing skilled workers to smaller communities in Canada.
Agri-Food Immigration Pilot:
- For those with work experience in specific agri-food industries and job offers in certain eligible occupations.
Canadian Student Visa:
- If you plan to study in Canada, you can apply for a study permit which may eventually lead to permanent residency through various immigration pathways.
Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (EE PNP):
- Some provinces have Express Entry-linked PNPs that allow them to nominate candidates directly from the Express Entry pool.
Temporary Work Visas:
- Working temporarily in Canada can be a pathway to permanent residency for some individuals. For example, the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is one of the Express Entry categories that values Canadian work experience.