The best ways to immigrate to Canada will depend on your goals, situation, work experience, study, and ties to Canada.
Canada is one of the best countries for immigration in the word. It has more than 80 programs to immigrate to Canada. All immigration programs are unique in terms of requirements. For that reason, one has to narrow down the list to choose the right path. Most of the times it is just a matter of choosing the right category to apply in. To find the best fit, lets take a look at 3 main categories.
Permanent Residence Programs for Skilled Worker
Skilled workers may immigrate to Canada through Express Entry Programs. It is one of the most popular Federal Immigration Programs. Skilled worker can apply for Canada Permanent Residence through Express Entry if he meets all the requirements of one of its programs. Express Entry manages applications for three economic immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program
- Federal Skilled Trades Program
- Canadian Experience Class
Skilled Worker can also immigrate to Canada through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). All the provinces and territories have their specific Provincial Nominee Programs. These programs can help both inside-Canada and outside-Canada applicants. Provinces and territories recruit eligible candidates from Express Entry pool to meet their local skilled labour shortage. Once applicant is nominated by the province or territory, it helps Express Entry candidates to get higher rank in the Express Entry pool and increases their chances to receive invitation to apply (ITA).
Permanent Residence Programs for Semi-Skilled and Entry-level Worker
All the provinces and territories also recruit Semi-Skilled and Entry-level Workers through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) to meet local labour market needs. Applicant who is already in Canada and working for a Canadian employer on a valid work permit may apply for Provincial Nominee Program after he has acquired certain amount of experience. Minimum required experience to apply for Provincial Nominee program depends on the province or territory you are applying from. It also depends on under what category you are applying. Apart from this, you will have to meet all other requirements of the program to get nominated. Once you are nominated by a province or territory, you can apply for Canada Permanent Residence