Canadian Permanent Residence Programs

Currently these are the Canadian federal permanent residence programs under which a foreign individual can apply with the goal of obtaining Canadian Permanent Residence:

Express Entry System

Starting in January 2015 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will launch the Express Entry (EE) system to electronically accept and manage applications for Canadian Permanent Residence under the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). More …

Self-employed Persons

The Self-Employed Persons Program seeks to bring people who will become self-employed in Canada. They must have either:

  • relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, and
    intend and be able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada, or
  • experience in farm management, and intend and be able to buy and manage a farm in Canada. More …

Start-up Visa

Canada’s new Start-up Visa Program is the first of its kind in the world. It grants Canadian permanent residence by linking  immigrant entrepreneurs with experienced private sector organizations who are experts in working with start-ups. More …

Live-in Caregivers

The Live-in caregivers Canadian permanent residence program is for individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision. Live-in caregivers must live in the private home where they work in Canada.

Both the employer and the employee must follow several steps to meet the requirements of the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP). More …

Family Sponsorships

If you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor your spouse, conjugal or common-law partner, dependent child (including adopted child), your parents or grandparents, and other eligible relative for Canadian permanent residence under the Family Class (FC). More …

Refugees

Refugees and persons in need of protection are people within or outside Canada who fear persecution and going back to their home country. In keeping with its humanitarian tradition and international obligations, Canada protects thousands of people each year.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can also sponsor refugees from abroad who qualify to come to Canada. More …

Please Contact Us for more information on any of these Canadian permanent residence programs.

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