Permanent Resident
If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, you may be wondering what your options are for obtaining permanent residency (PR). PR is a status that allows you to live, work and study in Canada indefinitely, as long as you meet certain requirements. PR also gives you access to many social benefits, such as health care, education and pension.
Canada offers various permanent immigration programs for people who want to live and work in the country. Some of the programs are based on economic factors such as skills, education, work experience and entrepreneurship. Others are based on family ties such as sponsoring a spouse, partner, child, parent or grandparent. There are also programs for refugees, caregivers, and francophones.
Economic Classes
Express Entry
The Express Entry system is an online application system that manages the pool of candidates for three economic immigration programs: The Federal Skilled Worker, The Federal Skilled Trades and the Canadian Experience Class.
Federal Skilled Worker
This program is for skilled workers with foreign work experience who want to immigrate to Canada permanently. In this program, you need to meet certain eligibility criteria, such as having at least one year of full-time work experience in a qualifying occupation, having a required level of language proficiency in English or French, and having enough funds to support family.
Federal Skilled Trades
If you have skills and experience in a trade such as Plumber’s, Carpenter’s, Electrician’s, cooks etc., you may be eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Provincial Nominee Program
One of the ways to immigrate to Canada is through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which allows provinces and the territories to nominate candidates who meet their specific economic and labour market needs.
Family Class
The family class is the second largest category of newcomers accepted by Canada. This category allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their eligible relatives to join them in Canada. The family class aims to reunite families and support their integration into Canadian society. To sponsor a family member, you need to prove your relationship, meet certain income requirements and sign an undertaking to support them financially for a period of time.
Spouse/Common Law/Conjugal Partner/Child or Other Dependent
If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who wants to bring your foreign partner to Canada, you may be eligible to sponsor them under the Family Class immigration program. This program allows you to sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner or dependent children to become a permanent resident of Canada. There are two main options to sponsor your spouse: Outland and Inland. Outland sponsorship is when you apply for your partner’s permanent residency from outside Canada.
Inland sponsorship is when you apply for your partner’s permanent residency from within Canada.
Parents and Grandparents Program
PGP is a Canadian Immigration Program that allows eligible citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to immigrate to Canada as permanent residents. The PGP application process usually opens once a year, but it is not based on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, you have to submit an interest to sponsor form online and wait for an invitation to apply. The number of applications accepted each year is limited, so not everyone who is eligible will be invited.
Temporary Resident
A person becomes a temporary resident when they meet the criteria of the IRPA and IRPR to enter and/or remain in Canada as a visitor, student, worker or temporary resident permit holder. Temporary Resident status applies only to individuals who are physically present in Canada.
Visitor Visa
If you want to visit Canada for tourism purposes, you must have enough funds to cover your expenses and those of anyone else in your application.
Depending on your nationality, you may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada. Canada offers different types of visas for tourists and visitors, as well as some special visas for activities like short-term studies or business. Temporary resident visas can be valid for a single entry or for multiple entries.
Super Visa
The Super Visa is a special type of visitor visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents.
It allows them to stay in Canada for upto 5 years at a time, without having to renew their status during that period.
Study Permit
A study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at approved educational institutions in Canada. Most foreign nationals require a study permit to study in Canada.
If you wish to pursue your education in Canada, you will need to meet certain requirements. First, you must be accepted by a designated learning institution (DLI) that is authorized to host international students. Second, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation for yourself and any accompanying family members. Third, you must respect the law and have a clean criminal record. You may be asked to provide a police certificate as evidence. Fourth, you must be in good health and undergo a medical exam if needed. Finally, you must convince an officer that you intend to leave Canada once your study permit expires.
Work Visa
If you are a foreign national who wants to work in Canada, you will need a work permit. A work permit is a legal document that allows you to work in Canada for a specific period of time and for a specific employer. Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of temporary foreign workers every year who contribute to its economy and society. Working in Canada can also help you gain valuable skills and experience that can lead to permanent immigration.
If you want to work in Canada, you need to know the different types of work permits available. Depending on your situation, you may need a job offer, an LMIA, or a connection to Canada to apply for a work permit.
Here are some of the main categories of work permits:
Work permits that need an LMIA: These are for workers who have a job offer from a Canadian employer who has proven that there is no Canadian citizen or permanent resident available to do the job. Examples of these work permits are: Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), Facilitated LMIA (Quebec), and Global Talent Stream.
Work permits that do not need an LMIA, but need a job offer or an employment contract: These are for workers who have a job offer from a Canadian employer who does not need an LMIA, or who have an employment contract with a foreign employer who has a branch or subsidiary in Canada. Examples of these work permits are: International Mobility Program (IMP), NAFTA Work Permits, CETA Work Permits, and Intra-Company Transfers.
Work permits that do not need an LMIA or a job offer: These are for workers who have some other connection to Canada, such as previous education, spousal sponsorship, or participation in a youth exchange program,refugee, refugee claimant, protected person, or their family member. Examples of these work permits are: Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWP), International Experience Canada (IEC), Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), and Spouse Accompanying International Student or Worker.
Citizenship
This is a life-changing milestone that will open up new opportunities, rights, and freedom for you. We understand the significance of this journey and we are honored to be part of it. As you pursue your dream of becoming a citizen of a new country, we are here to guide and support you every step of the way. That’s our mission at SCIS, where we help you connect with your new home.
In order to obtain Canadian citizenship, one must fulfill the following requirements. Firstly, one must possess a permanent resident card or status in Canada, which grants one the right to reside and work in Canada indefinitely. Secondly, one must have resided in Canada for a minimum of three years (or 1,095 days) within the five years preceding the application date. Thirdly, one must demonstrate proficiency in either English or French, the official languages of Canada. One must also pass a test on Canadian history, culture, and values. Fourthly, one must be 18 years of age or older, unless one is applying with a parent or guardian.
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