Permanent Residence Pathways
Express Entry
IRCC states: "Express Entry is an online system that we use to manage immigration applications for 3 programs:" the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class (IRCC, Who can apply).
Explore Express EntryProvincial Nominee Programs
IRCC states: "The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) lets provinces and territories nominate people who" "have the skills, education and work experience to help their economy (like business people and skilled workers)", "want to live in that province or territory" and "want to become permanent residents of Canada" (IRCC, How the Provincial Nominee Program works).
Explore Provincial Nominee ProgramsFamily Sponsorship
IRCC states: "You may be eligible to sponsor your family members to become permanent residents so they can live, study and work in Canada." (IRCC, Sponsor your family members)
Explore Family SponsorshipBusiness Immigration
The current status of the federal Start-up Visa and Self-Employed Persons Program, and links to provincial entrepreneur pages, are on our business immigration page.
Explore Business ImmigrationHumanitarian & Compassionate
IRCC states: "Section A25(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) allows foreign nationals who are inadmissible or who are ineligible to apply in an immigration class, to apply for permanent residence, or for an exemption from a requirement of the Act, based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations." "Applying for H&C consideration is an exceptional measure" (IRCC, Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations).
Explore Humanitarian & CompassionateChoosing the Right Pathway
Each pathway has its own eligibility criteria. We review your work history, family situation and goals against each one.
Eligibility is assessed on an individual basis. The general information on this page should not be treated as a determination of your eligibility for any specific program.
Information provided is general in nature and current as of the page's last update. Immigration laws, processing times, eligibility criteria, and program requirements are subject to change per IRCC policy updates. This page does not constitute legal advice. Specific cases require individual consultation with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Amer Rehman is an RCIC (R515343), member in good standing with CICC.