Canadian Permanent Residence Programs
There are a number of Canadian immigration programs, or Classes, that will allow a foreign individual or family to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
Individuals applying under any of the following classes will have to satisfy the application requirements set out by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC):
Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
- Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Canadian Temporary Residence Programs
Under this Canadian Immigration program, foreign nationals are allowed to enter Canada as a tourist or temporary visitor, as a student with the purpose of attending a school program more than 6 months in duration and leading to a diploma or certificate, or to work temporarily in Canada as a temporary foreign worker:
Provincial Nominee Programs
Almost all of Canada’s provinces and territories can nominate people to immigrate to Canada. These nominees have the skills, education and work experience they need to contribute to the economy of that province or territory.
To apply under the Provincial Nominee Program, you must:
- be nominated by a specific Canadian province or territory, then
- apply to CIC to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Each participating province and territory has its own nomination guidelines.
Quebec Immigration Programs
Quebec has a special agreement with the Government of Canada on immigration. The province has its own rules for choosing immigrants who will adapt well to living there, and it is considered independent of other Canadian Immigration programs.
To apply under any of the Quebec immigration programs, you must:
- apply to the Quebec government for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), then
- apply to CIC to become a permanent resident of Canada.
Please Contact Us for more information on any of these Canadian Immigration programs.