IMMIGRATE TO CANADA
Do you want to permanently settle in Canada? The Government of Canada has many immigration pathways, both at federal and provincial levels, to welcome you and/or our loved ones to Canada.
Express Entry
Express Entry is a very popular and among the fastest ways of immigrating to Canada. Designed for selecting the most qualified candidates based on Canada’s labour market needs, Express Entry is a highly sought-after federal pathway of gaining Canadian permanent residency. There are three categories under Express Entry, and you have to qualify for atleast one to be eligible under this system:
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Additionally, there are Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs), which are immigration pathways by different provinces of Canada to cater to their respective labour market needs. With over 75 immigration streams, each province has its own PNP and eligibility criteria. Some PNPs require a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. However, these requirements keep on changing based on the provinces’ respective needs.
Family Sponsorship
Canada places a significant emphasis on family reunification programs. As a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can reunite with your family members in Canada though sponsorship process. You can sponsor your grandparents, parents, spouse/ conjugal partner/ common-law partner, dependent child or any other relative. To be eligible for this process, there are some requirements that need to be met by you, the sponsor, as well as by the person you are sponsoring.
Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)
Every year, the Government of Canada releases its quota and invites the interested sponsors to submit the interest to sponsor form. Eligible sponsors are then invited to apply.
Spousal Sponsorship Program
Under this program, you can sponsor your spouse or common-law partner or conjugal partner to Canada. It is of two types – inland or outland, depending on your/ your spouse or partner’s location.
Sponsoring a Dependent Child
A dependent child is one who less than 22 years old and who does not have a spouse or common-law partner. It includes your or your spouse or partner’s biological or adopted child.
Sponsoring any other Relative
You can sponsor your any other relative to Canada, provided both you and the person you are sponsoring meet certain requirements.