Economic (Work‑Based) Programs
Express Entry
Points‑based system for skilled workers. Includes Federal Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades, Canadian Experience Class, with category‑based draws in 2025.
Caregiver Pilots
Permanent‑residence pilots for Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker stream with job offer and relevant experience requirements.
Start‑Up Visa
For innovative entrepreneurs with support from a designated organization, granting PR to founders of high‑growth potential ventures.
Regional Programs
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
Streams for skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs across provinces and territories with fast‑track nominations.
Atlantic Immigration Program
PR pathway for skilled workers and international graduates in Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador) without LMIA.
Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
Employer‑driven pilot to address labour shortages in 14 participating rural and remote communities. Requires a genuine job offer and a community recommendation.
Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)
Employer‑driven pilot to strengthen Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Requires a genuine job offer, NCLC level 5 in French, and a community recommendation.
Family Reunification
Sponsor your spouse, partner or dependent children
Inland and outland streams to sponsor spouses, common‑law partners, and dependent children for permanent residence.
Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP)
2025 intake begins July 28 for up to 10,000 sponsors from the 2020 Interest‑to‑Sponsor pool.
Super Visa
Multi‑entry visa valid up to 10 years, allowing stays up to 5 years per visit for parents and grandparents.
Relatives Sponsorship
Sponsorship for orphaned siblings, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and other eligible relatives.
Sponsorship Appeal
Appeal process for refused sponsorship applications, providing a solution for challenging the immigration officer’s decision.
Refugee & Humanitarian Programs
Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Claim refugee protection if you cannot return home due to risk of persecution, torture, or serious harm.
Refugee Claim Appeal
Appeal process for rejected refugee protection claims, allowing refugee claimants to request a review of decisions.
Other Noteworthy Pathways
International Mobility Program
LMIA‑exempt work permits for international graduates, youth, self‑employed persons, intra‑company transfers, CUSMA professionals, and academic exchanges.
Study & Post‑Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Study permits leading to the Post‑Graduation Work Permit and potential pathways to permanent residence.
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