Permanent Residence - Express Entry
Express Entry programs target those who have the ability and the skills to contribute to the Canadian economy. There are three programs under the Express Entry:
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- Federal Skilled Worker Program: In order to qualify for Express Entry, you need to meet the minimum requirements to the Federal Skilled Worker program. This program is based on point system. Applicants will be awarded points to their education, work experience, language proficiency in English or French, age, arranged employment, and adaptability factors, such as previous study or work in Canada, job offer, or having a relative in Canada who is Canadian or permanent resident. In addition to meeting the points cut off and eligibility criteria, the applicant must either have sufficient funds or have a valid job offer and currently be able to work in Canada. For more information on the Federal Skilled Worker Program, please contact us.
- Federal Skilled Trade Program: Unlike the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Worker program is not based on a point system. However, applicants must meet the minimum requirements for language, work experience, and job descriptions. In addition, candidates must have a valid job offer or a certificate of qualification in the skilled trade issued by a Canadian authority. For more information on the Federal Skilled Trade Program, please contact us.
- Canadian Experience Class: Applicants who obtained skilled work experience in Canada for at least 1 year within the past three years before they apply, meet the language requirements, and want to reside in a province other than Quebec may qualify for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. There is no education requirement for this class, however, having an education improves the candidate rank in the Express Entry Pool. For more information on the Canadian Experience Class, please contact us.
Permanent Residence – Provincial Nominee Program
Each province and territory in Canada has its own provincial nominee program based on its economic needs. Provinces and territories are allowed to select foreign nationals who are capable to contribute to local labour market needs and fill a skills shortage. Provinces and territories may target international students, skilled workers, semi-skilled workers and business people. There are two ways to apply for this program depending on the stream that the applicant chooses to apply for, either a paper-based application or through Express Entry. For more information on the Provincial Nominee Program, please contact us.
Permanent Residence – Start-Up Visa Program
The Start-Up Visa Program aims to attract entrepreneurs who have creative ideas to build business in Canada that would create jobs for Canadians. Applicants do not need to invest their own money as they have to get support for their business from one of the designated organizations in Canada. To qualify for this program, applicants must provide a letter of support from a designated organization, meet the language requirements, and have enough money to settle in Canada. For more information on the Start-Up Visa Program, please contact us.
Permanent Residence – Self-Employed Persons Program
The Self-Employed Persons Program is designated to those who have the relevant experience as self-employed in cultural activities or as athletics, and have the ability to establish a business that will contribute to the Canadian economy. Applicants will be assessed on a point system taking in consideration their age, education, language proficiency in English or French, business experience, and adaptability. For more information on the Self-Employed Persons Program, please contact us.
Permanent Residence – Family Sponsorship
One of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act purposes is to reunite Canadians and permanent residents with their close family members. Canadian Citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouses, partners, dependent children, parents, and grandparents. To sponsor a family member, sponsor must meet be either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, be at least 18 years old, reside in Canada (with an exception for Canadian citizens who can sponsor a family member while residing outside Canada if they prove that they will reside in Canada when the sponsored person becomes permanent resident), and meet the financial requirements. For more information on Family Sponsorship, please contact us.
Temporary Residence - Visitor Visa
Whether you want to discover the amazing places in Canada or visit a family member, you might need to apply for a visitor visa to enter Canada. Most visitors to Canada need to apply for a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Applicants need to meet the basic requirements when applying for a visitor visa, such as having a valid travel document, showing ties to their country so they will leave Canada at the end of their visit, and being able to support themselves financially while staying in Canada. In most cases, applicants need to provide biometrics after they apply for a visitor visa. Successful applicants will be issued either a single-entry visa or a multiple-entry visa. After entering Canada, visitors can usually stay up to six months and, if needed, visitors can apply to extended their temporary resident status to stay longer in Canada. For more information on the Visitor Visa, please contact us.
Temporary Residence – Super Visa
Super Visa allows foreign nationals who are parents or grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time. It is a multi-entry visa over a ten-year period. Applicants must undergo a medical examination and must have a Canadian medical insurance valid for at least one year with a minimum coverage of $100,000. On the other hand, the child or grandchild must meet the financial requirements and provide a written commitment to support their parents or grandparents financially during their stay in Canada. For more information on Super Visa, please contact us.
Temporary Residence – Study Permit
Canada has been a favourable destination for international students from around the world because of its top ranked universities and colleges, welcoming environment and multiculturalism. To study in Canada, applicants must obtain study permit and temporary resident visa. To apply for study permit, candidates must get an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution, meet the financial requirements, undergo medical exam, and show that they will leave Canada at the end of their study. There are some exceptions to the study permit requirements. For more information, please contact us.
Temporary Residence – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
International students are eligible to open work permit after they graduate from a post-secondary institution in Canada. Gaining work experience helps graduates qualify for permanent residence in Canada through the Canadian Experience Class. The open work permit will be issued for the length of the study program up to maximum of three years. To be eligible for the post-graduation work permit, applicants must have studied full-time in Canada, in possession of a valid study permit, apply within specific time after receiving their final marks, and have completed a study program that was at least eight months long. For more information, please contact us.
Temporary Residence – Temporary Foregin Worker Program
- Employer-Specific Work Permit: In general, Canadian employers should hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents to fill the job openings. However, when there are labour shortages, employers are allowed to hire foreign nationals to conduct the work under strict conditions. To obtain a work permit, the job offer must be genuine, and the employer must receive a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment. After that, the foreign workers should apply for a work permit and temporary resident visa, be able to perform the work described in the job offer, meet the financial requirements, show that they intend to leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay, give biometrics and undergo medical examination if required. For more information, please contact us.
- Open Work Permit: An open work permit allows its holder to work for any employer in Canada without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment. It could be issued with or without restrictions. There are specific cases where a person can apply for an open work permit. Some examples on persons who are eligible to apply for an open work permit are: a spouse or a common law partner of a skilled worker or international student, refugee claimant, destitute student, temporary resident permit holder that is valid for at least six months, and a person applied for a permanent resident in Canada. Applicants must meet other requirements in order to be issued an open work permit. For more information, please contact us.