Immigrate to Canada
Immigrating to Canada involves moving to the country to live permanently or temporarily based on various immigration pathways. Canada offers multiple programs and streams to accommodate different types of immigrants, including skilled workers, entrepreneurs, students, and family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what it means to immigrate to Canada and the options available:
Permanent Residence
- Becoming a permanent resident (PR) means you can live, work, and study in Canada on a long-term basis. PR status allows you to access most of the benefits that Canadian citizens enjoy, such as healthcare and social services.
- Permanent residents can apply for Canadian citizenship after fulfilling residency requirements.
Pathways to Immigrate to Canada
1. Economic Immigration
Express Entry System:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program: For skilled workers with foreign work experience.
- Federal Skilled Trades Program: For skilled tradespeople.
- Canadian Experience Class: For individuals with Canadian work experience.
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): For individuals nominated by a Canadian province or territory.
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
- Various provinces and territories have their own PNP streams to nominate individuals based on regional labor market needs.
2. Family Sponsorship
- Spousal Sponsorship: For Canadian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner.
- Dependent Child Sponsorship: For sponsoring children under 22 years old.
- Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship: For sponsoring parents and grandparents.
3. Humanitarian and Refugee Programs
- Refugee Resettlement: For individuals seeking protection from persecution or violence.
- Protected Persons: For those already in Canada who have been granted protection.