Immigrate
Live and work as a permanent resident, reunite with your loved ones in Canada, or become a proud Canadian citizen.
Permanent Residency
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The Express Entry Program is a points-based system for skilled workers who would like to be permanent residents.
There are 3 immigration programs under Express Entry:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class
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The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals with the skills and experience needed to fill specific labour market gaps. Successful nominees receive a provincial nomination certificate, which can help them to obtain permanent residency in Canada.
This program may linked to “Express Entry” or “Non-Express Entry” streams.
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Apply to renew your Permanent Resident (PR) card nine months before its expiry or if it has recently expired in order to maintain your PR status in Canada.
Family Sponsorship
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Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents can sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, or dependent children to come and live with them in Canada.
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Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents can sponsor their parent or grandparent to come and live with them in Canada.
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Depending on your situation, Canadians and Permanent Residents may be eligible to sponsor other family members.
Canadian Citizenship
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Permanent residents may apply for Canadian Citizenship if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
currently a Permanent Resident
have lived or are present in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years (at least 1,095 days)
have filed taxes (if needed)
pass the citizenship test (if you are between the ages of 18-54 years of age)
have the ability to provide proof of language proficiency (speaking and listening)