The Most Popular Canadian Immigration Programs

Canada is a country with developed economy and society, attracting many people from other countries to study, work or settle. The following article will introduce the 5 most popular Canadian immigration programs:

1. Work Permit

This is the Canadian immigration program for skilled workers from all around the world. Applicants with experience, language capability and professional qualifications that aligns with Canadian requirements can now immigrate and work in Canada. After at least 1 year of working, applicants are qualified to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) through various programs such as Provincial Nominee Program. Having PR in Canada means applicants can sponsor spouse and children to live, study or work in Canada.

Work Permit is divided into 2 groups: Federal Skilled Workers and Provincial Skilled Workers. Each group will have different requirements and the government will issue PR for applicants depending on these specific criteria.

2. Study Abroad in Canada

How to settle down in Canada when you lack experience or having financial problem? Studying abroad in Canada maybe an appropriate pathway, especially for the youth who desire to work and settle down here. To be specific, students who have already been studying for at least 5 years can prepare to apply for PR in Canada.

In general, Canadian settlement requirements for international students are not so complicated. However, to become an official international student, you will need to have a deep understanding of Canadian immigration policies and careful paperwork preparation at the beginning.

3. Family reunification

Immigrating to Canada under family sponsorship is always an easy path for those who has Canadian nationality relatives and are over 18 years old.  Canadian citizens can sponsor grandparents, parents, spouses and children to Canada. The paperwork requirements will depend upon the relationship between Canadian citizens and relatives such as: financial proofing, relationship provement, …

4. Entrepreneur Immigration Program

This pathway allows applicants to immigrate to Canada without sponsorship of relatives and has a high chance of success. This program is for business owners who establish or acquire a business in Canada, then continue to plan to invest, operate and develop the business to benefit Canada, especially for the province where the entrepreneur comes to live.

There are provinces which issue PR for this program: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia,  Saskatchewan. Depending of the applied province, the requirements, financial investment, financial proofing and application review time will not be the same. (approximately 12-15 months)

5. Start Up Visa (SUV)

To apply for this program, applicants must have accountant or marketing profession, or managing skills and start up with Canada’s favorable industries. Besides, applicants should have language capability and ensure financial proofing to live in Canada as well as to run their start-up.

Is it hard to immigrate to Canada? It won’t be difficult if you choose the immigration program which is the most suitable for you and be consistent in paperwork preparation. Contact AMDI Manpower to be consulted with the right pathway for you!