The path to Canadian citizenship begins by acquiring Canadian permanent resident status. Similar to a “Green Card” in the United States, a Canada Permanent Resident Card will enable you to work and live in Canada.
More than 60 Canadian immigration programs are available to individuals seeking to immigrate to Canada. Our comprehensive assessment method evaluates your eligibility across ALL categories. Ensuring you select the Canadian immigration category best suited for your circumstances can be overwhelming.
The federal government of Canada gives every province some selection discretion, most notably exemplified by the Provincial Nomination Programs. However, the level of deference afforded to Quebec is unrivaled. Quebec Immigration programs will typically have different selection criteria, based on Quebec’s cultural uniqueness. Despite the selection powers that provinces hold, all final Canadian immigration decisions fall under federal jurisdiction.
Why Choose Canada
Efficient immigration
Canada has a well-planned approach to immigration with numerous immigration programs to suit various requirements. The streamlined immigration process has made the OCED appreciate the government’s programs to recruit skilled foreign workers and facilitating their integration in the Canadian society.
10th largest economy
Canada has the 10th largest economy in the world according to the latest GDP ranking. Though the country has a huge amount of natural resources, the economy is more service-oriented. In fact, more than 75% of Canadians are employed in the service sector according to Statistics Canada.
job opportunities
Canada is experiencing a shortage of skilled labor in most of the business sectors with companies struggling to find qualified workers. To overcome the shortage, the government is encouraging more migrants to come and settle in the country.
World-class education
Canada offers a world class education system. The nation spends more per capita income on education compared to other countries. It has one of the best K-12 education systems in the world. Some of world’s top universitiesare in Canada.
universal healthcare
Residents of Canada enjoy access to universal healthcare. Every province or territory in Canada has a healthcare plan that provides residents access to health facilities and services.
Safe country
Canada ranks sixth in the latest Global Peace Index released by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The countries are ranked on political stability, diplomatic relations, ongoing conflicts, terrorism impact, and other factors. Canada has a strong gun control policy.
Which programs to choose
Express Entry
Express Entry is an application management system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage and process applications received through three of Canada’s federal economic immigration programs for skilled workers.
Provincial Nominee Program
Only the federal government of Canada may issue permanent resident visas, however, provincial nominee programs authorize provinces and territories to nominate particular foreign nationals to apply for their Canadian permanent residency.
Pilot Program
The pilot program is a particular province or employer-driven program. It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in one of the participating areas.
Startup Visa Program
Immigrate to Canada by starting a business and creating jobs, or support innovative entrepreneurs. Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians and can compete on a global scale.
Family Sponsorship
The Family Class Sponsorship Program reunites families by enabling adult permanent residents or citizens to sponsor a relative for immigration to Canada. To be eligible, the person seeking sponsorship must be a: Spouse, common-law or conjugal partner. Dependent child.
Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled workers are foreign nationals with experience in specific occupations and who are issued Canadian permanent resident visas based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.
FAQ's
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How to become a permanent resident of Canada
The question of “how to become a permanent resident of Canada,” differs from candidate to candidate. Arriving at this answer is a matter of finding the Canadian immigration program that suits you best, as the prerequisites for Canadian permanent residency depend on the stream under which an individual qualifies. Canada has created a myriad of immigration streams based on various factors including age, education, work experience, net worth and willingness to invest as well as ties to Canada.
What are the benefits of becoming a Canadian permanent resident?
Canadian permanent residents and their dependents are entitled:
1) To receive almost all social benefits that Canadian citizens are entitled to, including Canadian health care.
2) To live, work and study in any Canadian province or territory.
3) To eventually apply for Canadian citizenship.
4) To protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What are the first steps, I don’t know where to start?
There are many different ways that one can qualify themselves and their family for Canadian permanent residency. In fact, there are over 60 categories of Canadian immigration. The best way to proceed is to have a qualified expert assess your qualification for a Canada immigration visa.
What are Canadian citizenship requirements?
Age
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time an application is submitted (or have a parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian apply on there behalf).
Time In Canada
In order be eligible for Canadian citizenship, a candidate must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) out of the past four years as a permanent resident before submitting an application. Children under 18 do not need to meet this requirement.
Official Languages
English and French are the official languages of Canada. You need to demonstrate proficiency in at least one of these two languages in order to become a Canadian citizen.
Criminal History
Certain convictions will render you criminally inadmissible to Canada. Please contact FWCanada for information on how your criminal conviction might affect your application.
Canadian permanent resident requirements are different from citizenship requirements:
The elements required to become a Canadian permanent resident vary depending on the stream through which you are accepted. Once you are a permanent resident of Canada you must remain in Canada for 2 of 5 years in order to maintain it. To apply for Canadian citizenship, you must have permanent resident status and it must not be in question. To be clear, you must not be the subject of an immigration investigation, an immigration inquiry or a removal order.
Who Can Apply for Canadian Citizenship?
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age in order to begin the application process for Canadian citizenship.
In order to apply for citizenship on behalf of a child under 18, the following conditions must be met:
• the individual applying for Canadian citizenship is the child’s parent or legal guardian
• the child in question must be a permanent resident of Canada, but is not required to have lived in Canada for three years; and
• one parent is already a Canadian citizen or is applying to become a citizen as well. This stipulation also applies to adoptive parents.
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