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The right Canadian immigration program for you will depend on your qualifications, your goals, and your particular situation. The Canadian federal and provincial governments are constantly updating their programs to ensure that Canadian immigration is successful, both for newcomers and for Canada. There are currently more than 60 programs available for immigration to Canada.
For that reason, everyone's path to Canadian immigration will be unique. For example, there are many different categories for professionals and workers under which you might qualify for your Canada Immigration permanent resident visa, including the Federal and Quebec Skilled Worker programs, the Provincial Nominee Programs, the Canadian Experience Class, the Quebec Experience Class, and the Federal Self-Employed program. Canada also offers a number of Family Class Sponsorship programs, whereby Canadian citizens and permanent residents may sponsor family members and loved ones for Canadian immigration.
Which Canadian immigration program is suitable for you?
Express Entry
Express entry is a selection system for Canadian immigration, designed to select skilled workers for immigration to Canada.
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Express entry
I have a post-secondary education
Canada values your education and takes it into consideration for many of its Canadian immigration programs.
Certain programs such as:
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Skilled Worker
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Provincial Nominee programs
I have at least one year of skilled work experience
Candidates for Canadian immigration who have at least one year of skilled work experience are deemed more likely to be able to assimilate into the Canadian labour market. This experience will allow you to become a contributing member of Canada's economy and the local community. There are a number of programs that assign a point value for your work experience, including:
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Skilled Worker
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Provincial Nominee programs
I have a Canadian job offer
If you have a job offer that meets certain conditions, that offer might help you achieve your Canadian immigration goals. We would be happy to assess your job offer and let you know if it meets the requirements for certain immigration programs.
I have friends or relatives in Canada
If you have a close relative in Canada, you might be able to obtain Canadian permanent residence. In addition, having a friend already
living in Canada may provide you with an option through a Provincial Nominee Program that awards points for having a close connection to the province.
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Family Class program
I have already worked or studied in Canada
The Canadian Experience Class and Quebec Experience Class programs offer permanent Canadian immigration options for individuals who have already worked, or are currently working, in Canada. These programs are also potential available to those who have recently studied or are studying in Canada.
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Canadian Experience Class
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Quebec Experience Class
I have a high net worth or significant financial resources
If you have a high enough net worth and wish to continue your career or invest in Canada, there are a number of Canadian immigration opportunities that might be available to you. These programs are designed to help enrich the Canadian economy by asking you to make an investment in the government of Canada or Quebec, or to use your management or business ownership experience to operate a business in Canada or Quebec. Many provinces offer business or investment streams under a Provincial Nominee Program for this purpose. Moreover, the investor and Entrepreneur immigration programs operated by the Federal or Quebec governments offer excellent opportunities for obtaining Canadian permanent resident status through investment or entrepreneurship.
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Provincial Nominee Program
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Investor
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Entrepreneur Immigration Program
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Quebec Immigration Program
I have a business that I own or manage
Your business and ownership experience may help you to be eligible for a number of Provincial Nominee Programs or for the Business Investor and Entrepreneur Programs offered by the government of Canada and Quebec.
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Business Investor
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Entrepreneur Programs