Programs

The Canadian Express Entry - Federal Skilled Trades program is an immigration system designed for skilled foreign trade workers to migrate to Canada.

Applicants provide information about their skills, education, work experience, and language proficiency. They must have a specialized skill or professional trade to qualify for this program.

Candidates are ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which considers these factors. The highest-ranking candidates are issued invitations to apply for permanent residency.

This program is highly competitive, and applicants should ensure with our Experts that they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.

The Canadian Experience Class is an immigration program designed for foreign workers who have gained skilled work experience in Canada to become permanent residents.

Applicants provide information about their age, skills, education, work experience, and language proficiency, and are ranked based on a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which considers those factors.

The highest-ranking candidates are issued invitations to apply for permanent residency.

This program is a pathway to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers already in Canada and is a popular immigration option.

Canadian Provincial Nomination Programs (PNPs) are immigration systems designed to allow Canadian provinces and territories to select, give priority, and nominate foreign workers who meet their labor market needs to become permanent residents.

Each province and territory has its own PNP, with specific eligibility requirements and selection criteria.

Our Experts help you to first apply to the provincial or territorial PNP, and if nominated, they can then apply for your permanent residency through the Express Entry system or another federal immigration program.

PNPs prioritize applicants with job offers or work experience in the province or territory, as well as those with relevant education and language proficiency.

PNPs are an alternative immigration option for skilled foreign workers who may not qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class programs.

PNPs can be a fast track to permanent residency for eligible candidates, as they often have lower minimum CRS scores and processing times than federal immigration programs.

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

The program is designed to attract skilled foreign workers and international graduates to fill labor market shortages in the Atlantic region.

Applicants must have a job offer from an employer in one of the Atlantic provinces, meet minimum education and language requirements, and show proof of financial stability.

The AIP includes three sub-programs: the Atlantic High-Skilled Program, the Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program, and the Atlantic International Graduate Program.

The AIP offers a pathway to permanent residency for eligible candidates, with priority processing and lower minimum requirements than federal immigration programs.

The AIP aims to increase the population, boost economic growth, and strengthen communities in the Atlantic region through immigration.

The Canadian Rural and Northern Immigration Program (RNIP) is an immigration system designed to encourage skilled foreign workers to settle and work in rural and northern communities across Canada.

The program aims to address labor shortages, support economic development, and increase the population in these regions.

Participating communities in the RNIP have their own eligibility criteria and selection process for applicants, which may include a job offer, work experience, language proficiency, and ties to the community. Consult with our Experts to see if this plan is right for you. Applicants who meet the community's eligibility requirements can apply for permanent residency through the RNIP.

The RNIP is a pathway to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers who may not qualify for other federal or provincial immigration programs.

The RNIP aims to help rural and northern communities thrive by attracting and retaining talented individuals who can contribute to their growth and prosperity.

Canada's Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is an immigration program designed to attract and retain skilled foreign workers to work in the agricultural food sector.

The pilot is a three-year program that began in 2020 and is open to non-seasonal agricultural workers and meat processing workers.

Applicants must have a job offer from an employer in the agri-food sector, meet minimum education and language requirements, and show proof of financial stability.

The pilot offers a pathway to permanent residency for eligible candidates, with priority processing and lower requirements than federal immigration programs.

The pilot aims to address labor shortages in the agri-food sector, support economic growth, and strengthen rural communities through immigration.

The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is an opportunity for skilled farm and food industry foreign workers to establish a long-term career in Canada's agri-food sector and contribute to the country's food security.

The Canadian Home Care Providers Pilot is a new immigration program designed to address the growing need for home care providers in Canada. The pilot is a five-year program that began in 2019 and is open to foreign workers with experience in home support work or related occupations.

Applicants must have a job offer from an eligible employer in the home care sector, meet minimum education and language requirements, and pass a medical exam.

This pilot offers a pathway to permanent residency for eligible candidates, with priority processing and lower requirements than federal immigration programs.

The Home Care Providers Pilot aims to address labor shortages in the home care sector, improve access to care for Canadians, and support economic growth through immigration. Ask our experts if this program is a right fit for you.

The Canadian Family Sponsorship Spouse and/or Children program is an immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children to come and live with them in Canada.

Sponsors must meet specific eligibility criteria, including income and relationship requirements, and agree to financially support their sponsored family members for a specific period. 

Sponsored family members must also meet eligibility criteria, including medical and security checks, and may be required to provide evidence of their relationship to the sponsor. Check with our Experts about your match with this program.

The program offers a pathway to permanent residency for eligible sponsored family members.

The Family Sponsorship Spouse and/or Children program aims to reunite families and promote family unity in Canada.

The Canadian Family Sponsorship Parents and Grandparents program is an immigration program that allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come and live with them in Canada.

Sponsors must meet specific eligibility criteria, including income and relationship requirements, and agree to financially support their sponsored family members for a specific period.

Sponsored family members must also meet eligibility criteria, including medical and security checks, and may be required to provide evidence of their relationship to the sponsor.

The program has a limited number of spots available each year. Interested sponsors must submit an Interest to Sponsor form during an annual intake period, so contacting our Experts as soon as possible may help you secure an application spot on this program.

The Parents and Grandparents program offers a pathway to permanent residency for eligible sponsored family members and is designed to reunite families and promote family unity in Canada.

Most Canadian provinces have an entrepreneur\business program for candidates who generally have accumulated a few years of business management experience as owner or manager of a business.

Those programs normally require the applicants to make a business plan in a specific province that imply investing an amount from at least 200 000 $ CDN depending on the provinces and cities if invited to apply from a pool of candidates ranked by score based on their profile, e.g. age, language skills, amount to be invested, years of business experience, previous visits in the province, family already living in the province, etc.

Candidates will first enter in a pool of potential applicants and be ranked by score as previously indicated. Regularly, the province will invite to apply the highest scoring applicants for the program that leads to a work permit allowing the applicant to start the business as planned and accepted by the province authorities, operate it for 1 year and then be nominated by the province to apply for the Permanent residency (spouse and dependents children aged less than 22 may be included). You may opt to buy an existing business or create your own under certain conditions.

Those programs require the candidates to have a minimal English\French level of at least the equivalent of CLB 5 (approx. IELTS, General Exam, level 5), business work experience and net assets, legally acquired and documented of at least the equivalent of 600 000 $ CDN (spouse assets can contribute).

At the Permanent residency application, criminal and medical clearance must be provided for all admissible family members indicated above under certain conditions.

These are general summary requirements and are not meant to be complete and updated. An individual assessment of each candidate needs to be made. Programs ‘requirements vary by province.

The Canadian Work Permit program allows foreign nationals to work in Canada temporarily (but may lead to permanent residence later on), either as skilled or unskilled workers, depending on their qualifications and the job offer.

Applicants must obtain a valid job offer from a Canadian employer and meet specific eligibility requirements, including education, work experience, and language proficiency.

The employer must obtain a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to prove that there are no Canadians or permanent residents available to do the job. There are also several exemptions to the LMIA requirement, such as the International Mobility Program and free trade agreements like NAFTA. Our Experts can help with this as well.

The duration of the work permit depends on the job offer, and most permits are valid for up to two years, with an option to extend.

As we explained, in some cases, work permits may also provide a pathway to permanent residency in Canada through programs like the Canadian Experience Class. The Work Permit program also includes programs for working holidays, post-graduation work permits, and intra-company transfers.

Applicants must also provide evidence of their admissibility to Canada, including a clean criminal record, medical exams, and biometric data.

The Work Permit program aims to support Canadian employers by allowing them to access international talent when necessary, while also providing foreign workers with opportunities to gain work experience in Canada.

The Canadian Work Permit for Regulated Trades** or Professions program allows foreign nationals with specific skills and experience in a regulated trade or profession to work in Canada temporarily.

Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, including education, work experience, and language proficiency, and must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer.bThe employer must demonstrate that the applicant's skills and experience meet the requirements of the regulatory body that governs the trade or profession.

The applicant must also obtain a license or certification from the regulatory body before starting work in Canada. Our Experts may be able to assist you with this.

The duration of the work permit depends on the job offer and the length of time required to meet the regulatory body's requirements.

The program also includes provisions for intra-company transfers and post-graduation work permits for international students who have completed a program in a regulated trade or profession.

The Work Permit for Regulated Trades or Professions program aims to support Canadian employers in accessing highly skilled workers while ensuring that foreign workers meet the necessary regulatory requirements to work in Canada.

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The Canadian Nurses Visa program is an immigration pathway that allows registered nurses and nurse practitioners with the required qualifications and experience to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

Applicants must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer and meet specific eligibility requirements, including education, work experience, and language proficiency.

The employer must obtain a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to prove that there are no Canadians or permanent residents available to do the job.

Applicants must also meet the requirements of the nursing regulatory body in the province or territory where they plan to work. You can also apply for the Canadian Experience Class program, which provides a pathway to permanent residency for those who have gained work experience in Canada.

The program aims to support Canadian employers in addressing the shortage of qualified nurses and to provide opportunities for international nurses to live and work in Canada. Successful applicants can also access benefits such as universal healthcare, quality education, and a high standard of living in Canada.

This is not a fast or easy program. Ask our Experts for details and assistance if you believe you qualify for this plan.

The International Experience Canada (IEC) program allows young people (18-35) from partner countries to travel and work in Canada for up to two years.

There are three categories of participation: Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op. Ask our Experts for details and assistance.

The program aims to promote cultural exchange and provide opportunities for young people to gain international work experience and enhance their language skills.

A Canadian Study Permit is a document issued by the Canadian government that allows international students to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada.

To be eligible, students must have an acceptance letter from a college or university, prove they have enough money to cover tuition fees and living expenses, and provide evidence of a clear criminal record.

The permit is usually valid for the duration of the student's program of study, with the option to extend or apply for a post-graduation work permit. International students with a valid Study Permit can work part-time, up to 20 hours a week.

The program aims to attract international students to Canada, provide opportunities for cultural exchange, and support the country's economy and education sector.

A Canadian Visitor Permit, also known as a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), is a document issued by the Canadian government that allows foreign nationals to enter Canada for a temporary period of time.

To be eligible, visitors must show that they have ties to their home country (prove that they intend to return), such as a job, family, or property, and have enough funds to support themselves during their stay.

Visitors can stay in Canada for up to six months at a time and may be required to undergo a medical examination or provide biometric information to receive the visa. As our Experts about this.

The program aims to promote tourism, facilitate family visits, and support business and cultural activities between Canada and other countries.

Visitors are not allowed to work or study in Canada.

The Super Visa program is a type of visitor visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for an extended period of time.

The visa is valid for up to ten years and allows for multiple entries, with each stay lasting up to two years. To be eligible, applicants must meet specific income and insurance requirements and undergo a medical examination. Ask our Experts about these requirements.

The program aims to facilitate family reunification and support Canadian citizens and permanent residents in caring for their parents and grandparents.

Super Visa holders are not allowed to work or study in Canada, and must leave the country before their authorized stay expires.

The Canadian Business Visitor program allows foreign nationals to come to Canada for business purposes, such as attending meetings, conferences, or negotiating contracts.

Applicants must show that their main source of income and place of business remain outside of Canada and that their stay is temporary. Business visitors are not allowed to enter the Canadian labor market and must not engage in activities that would require a work permit.

The program aims to promote international business and trade and support economic growth in Canada. Business visitors may be required to obtain a Visitor Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before entering Canada, depending on their country of citizenship.

The Self-Employed Visa program is designed for individuals who are self-employed and want to immigrate to Canada.

To be eligible, applicants must have relevant experience in cultural activities, athletics, or farm management and meet minimum language and education requirements. Applicants must also demonstrate that their proposed self-employment activities will make a significant contribution to the cultural, artistic, or athletic life of Canada, or that they have experience managing a farm and the intention to purchase and manage a farm in Canada.

The program aims to attract individuals who can create employment opportunities for themselves and contribute to Canada's cultural and agricultural sectors. 

Successful applicants are granted permanent resident status in Canada.

The Canadian Federal Self-Employed Program is an immigration program for individuals who are self-employed in cultural or athletic activities or have experience in managing a farm.

To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that they have relevant experience in their field and meet minimum language and education requirements. Applicants are assessed based on their experience, education, age, language ability, and adaptability, and must show that they have the intention and ability to become self-employed in Canada.

The program aims to attract individuals who can contribute to Canada's cultural, artistic, and athletic life, or to its agricultural sector.

Successful applicants are granted permanent resident status in Canada and can bring their dependents with them.

For the difference between the Self-Employed Visa program and the Federal Self-Employed Visa program, please see our FAQ section.

There is no specific "Business Acquisition visa" in Canada. However, individuals who wish to acquire or invest in a Canadian business may be eligible for other immigration programs, such as the Start-up Visa Program, the Investor Program, or the Self-Employed Program.

These programs have different eligibility criteria, but they generally require applicants to make a significant investment in a Canadian business, show relevant experience and a viable business plan, and meet other requirements related to language proficiency, education, and net worth.

Successful applicants are granted permanent resident status in Canada and may bring their dependents with them. They are expected to continue their business activities in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy. 

Ask our Experts about the right plan for your specific needs.

Canada's Significant Benefit Work Permit is a special type of work permit that allows individuals to work in Canada temporarily, provided they can demonstrate that their work will bring significant economic, social, or cultural benefits to Canada.

Applicants must provide evidence that their work will create jobs for Canadians or permanent residents, transfer knowledge or skills to Canadians, or foster innovation and growth in Canada. The program is designed to attract foreign entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators who can contribute to Canada's economy and society.

Applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria and obtain a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or a support letter from a designated organization. Ask our Experts about this feature.

Successful applicants are granted a work permit for up to two years, with the possibility of extension, and may be eligible to apply for permanent residency under other immigration programs.