Canada Permanent Residence
Canada is one of the world's most welcoming countries for immigrants. Choose the right pathway from federal and provincial permanent residence streams.
Permanent Residence Pathways
Express Entry
Canada's flagship points-based system for skilled workers — FSW, CEC, and FST streams. Most applications processed in 6 months or less.
Provincial Nominee Program (Skilled Worker)
Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Atlantic — province-specific streams for skilled workers aligned with or outside of Express Entry.
PNP Entrepreneur Stream
Start or buy a business in Canada and obtain permanent residence through a provincial entrepreneur nomination.
Family Sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse, partner, dependent children, or parents and grandparents.
Other PR Pathways
Humanitarian & Compassionate grounds (H&C) and other case-by-case pathways for individuals who do not fit standard programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most skilled workers, Express Entry is fastest — Canada's flagship points-based system, with most applications processed in 6 months or less once you receive an Invitation to Apply. Provincial Nominee Programs typically take 8–16 months but can reach candidates Express Entry alone might not select.
Yes. Provincial Nominee Programs run their own eligibility criteria targeting each province's specific labour needs, and can nominate candidates who wouldn't otherwise reach the Express Entry cutoff. A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points, virtually guaranteeing an invitation.
Yes — Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse or partner, dependent children, or parents and grandparents. Spousal sponsorship typically takes about 12 months. Parent and grandparent sponsorship has an annual cap and a multi-year wait, with the Super Visa as a practical interim option.
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