Permanent Residency for Canada

Canada offers multiple pathways to obtain Permanent Residency based on your skills, experience, and other factors. Here are the primary routes:

1. 1. 1. Express Entry

Express Entry is one of the most popular and streamlined immigration systems used by the Canadian government to manage applications for permanent residence under three main categories:

• • • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): Designed for skilled workers with foreign work experience who wish to immigrate permanently to Canada.
    • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): For workers qualified in a skilled trade with valid job offers or certifications.
    • Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For individuals with recent Canadian work experience who wish to transition to permanent residency.

Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry:

• • • Age: No specific age limit, but younger applicants receive more points.
    • Education: A post-secondary degree or higher is usually required.
    • Work Experience: At least 1 year of continuous skilled work experience.
    • Language Proficiency: Proof of English or French proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TEF) is mandatory.
    • Proof of Funds: Sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family in Canada.
    • Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS): Applicants are ranked based on points awarded for factors like age, education, work experience, and language ability. Higher-ranked candidates are invited to apply for PR through Express Entry draws.

1. 1. 2. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on their skills, work experience, and ability to contribute to the provincial economy.

PNP Streams:

• • • Skilled Worker Streams: For skilled professionals with job offers in specific provinces.
    • International Graduate Streams: For recent graduates from Canadian post-secondary institutions.
    • Entrepreneur and Investor Streams: For individuals planning to start a business or invest in the local economy.

Each province has its own specific PNP streams and eligibility criteria. Popular provinces for PNP include Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba.

1. 1. 3. Family Sponsorship

Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor eligible family members to become permanent residents through the Family Sponsorship Program.

Eligible family members include:

• • • Spouse or Common-Law Partner: Married or living with the sponsor for at least 12 months.
    • Dependent Children: Children under 22 years of age.
    • Parents and Grandparents: Sponsorship for parents or grandparents is also available through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).

Eligibility for Sponsors:

• • • Must be at least 18 years old.
    • Must provide proof of financial stability to support the family member.
    • Must agree to provide financial support for the sponsored family member for a specific period (typically 3-20 years depending on the relationship).

1. 1. 4. Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick) hire foreign workers. It offers a fast-track path to permanent residency for skilled workers and international graduates.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • • Job Offer: You must have a valid job offer from an employer in one of the four Atlantic provinces.
    • Language Proficiency: Proof of English or French proficiency.
    • Education: At least a high school diploma equivalent to Canadian standards.
    • Work Experience: At least 1 year of skilled work experience (in most cases).

1. 1. 5. Start-Up Visa Program

The Start-Up Visa Program is aimed at entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • • Business Plan: The business must be innovative, scalable, and create jobs for Canadians.
    • Letter of Support: You must obtain a letter of support from a designated organization, such as a venture capital fund or angel investor group.
    • Language Proficiency: Proof of English or French proficiency.
    • Sufficient Funds: You must demonstrate that you have enough funds to settle in Canada.

Benefits of Canadian Permanent Residency

Becoming a Canadian permanent resident comes with several benefits, including:

• • • Right to Live and Work: PR holders can live and work anywhere in Canada, and switch jobs without restrictions.
    • Access to Healthcare: Free access to Canada’s public healthcare system.
    • Education: PR holders can access Canada’s publicly funded education system.
    • Social Benefits: PR holders are eligible for various social services, including employment insurance and child benefits.
    • Path to Citizenship: After living in Canada for 3 out of 5 years as a PR, you can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Application Process

Step 1: Eligibility Assessment

• • • Contact Real Gateway of Migration: We assess your profile and guide you on the most suitable PR pathway based on your qualifications, work experience, and personal goals.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

• • • Documents Required:
      • Valid passport.
      • Proof of language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TEF).
      • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees.
      • Proof of work experience (reference letters, employment contracts).
      • Proof of funds (bank statements, financial documents).
      • Police clearance certificate.
      • Medical exam results.

Step 3: Submit Express Entry Profile (or PNP Application)

• • • Express Entry: For Express Entry candidates, we help you create and submit your profile to the pool, where you will be ranked based on CRS points.
    • PNP Application: For PNP applicants, we assist in submitting your application to the specific province of your choice.

Step 4: Invitation to Apply (ITA)

• • • Express Entry: If you are selected in an Express Entry draw, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
    • PNP: If nominated by a province, you will be invited to apply for PR through Express Entry or directly to IRCC.

Step 5: Complete PR Application

• • • We assist you in completing and submitting your permanent residency application, including paying the required fees and submitting all supporting documents.

Step 6: Receive Confirmation of PR

• • • Once your application is approved, you will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and a PR visa, allowing you to enter and live in Canada as a permanent resident.