Immigration Programs available through the Canadian government

The Canadian government offers several immigration programs to help individuals and families come to Canada permanently. Some of the most well-known programs include:

This program allows skilled workers to apply for permanent residence in Canada. To be eligible for Express Entry, individuals must have a job offer from a Canadian employer, or meet the requirements for one of the federal economic immigration programs, such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Federal Skilled Trades Program.

 Family sponsorship

This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor certain family members to come to Canada as permanent residents. To be eligible to sponsor a family member, individuals must meet certain criteria, including being able to provide for the basic needs of their family members.

This program allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who want to live and work in their region. Each province and territory has its own criteria for nomination, and some may have specific programs for certain occupations or industries.

This program is run by the province of Quebec and allows skilled workers to apply for permanent residence in Quebec. To be eligible, individuals must meet certain criteria, including having a job offer or experience in a targeted occupation.

Immigrate by graduating from a school or working in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador

Immigrate by providing care for children, the elderly or those with medical needs, or work as a live-in caregiver

This program allows entrepreneurs with a business idea and the support of a designated organization to apply for permanent residence in Canada. To be eligible, individuals must meet certain criteria, including having a support letter from a designated organization and a viable business idea

Immigrate as a self-employed person in cultural or athletic activities

Smaller Canadian communities supporting their local economy through immigration. Pilot opens to permanent resident applicants later in 2019.

Immigrate by working in specific agri-food industries and occupations

The temporary resident to permanent resident pathway is a limited-time pathway to permanent residence. It is for certain temporary residents who are currently working in Canada and their families.

Two pathways to permanent residence for eligible Hong Kong residents who are currently in Canada.

Immigrate through economic permanent residence pathways as an eligible skilled refugee

Immigrate as a refugee or become a sponsor

These are just some of the immigration programs available through the Canadian government. To learn more about these and other programs, you can visit the Government of Canada website.