Immigration Programs
There are many pathways for foreign nationals to become permanent residents of Canada including Express Entry, Economic Class, Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Business Immigration, and Sponsorship.
It is important to know your eligibility and learn about the process before applying. The different pathways have different requirements and it is a challenge to find the right program that will result in the best outcome.
Before starting an application that leads to permanent residency, we recommend seeking the help of a professional.
Type of Immigration Programs
- Express Entry Programs
- Provincial Nominee Program
- Family Sponsorship
- Super Visa
- Caregiver Programs
Express Entry –This is a new process introduced by Canada in January 2015 to choose permanent residents based on the experience and skills needed in the development of the economy. Express Entry is an online process based on a ranking system. Participation in Express Entry will be mandatory for all economic immigrants under the Canadian Experience Class, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, although optional for Provincial Nominee Program applicants.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) – Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories that have the authority to nominate individuals who can live in these provinces and territories for specific purposes. Individuals can apply to live and work in these provinces under PNP Program. If an individual enters a province in Canada under this program, they have to stay in that province for a minimum of 2 years before they can move to other provinces in the Country.
Family Sponsorship – Certain individuals may be eligible to sponsor their relatives to come to Canada if they are at least 18 years old and either “Canadian citizen” or “Permanent resident of Canada” or “Person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act”. Generally, the Canadian government allows you to sponsor only close family members like spouse, parents, grandparents, children, adopted children, brothers, sisters, uncle and aunt (in particular situations). In addition to that, the family member you’re sponsoring must be in a position to provide financial support to other family members.
Supar Visa – Canadian Super Visa is a special kind of Visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to travel to Canada and live there with their family for up to two years upon a visit. This visa is valid for 10 years and allows multiple entries. So, if you’re not interested in becoming a permanent resident or citizen of Canada but want to be able to visit your family on all special occasions frequently, Super visa is for you.
Caregiver Program – Canada values the work done by caregivers. They have options to come to Canada temporarily or to become a permanent resident. Caregivers provide care to children, seniors, and people with high medical needs. Canada manages two programs, Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot, to assist qualified caregivers and their family members to come to Canada and become permanent residents.