Canada Permanent Residency
Get access to free healthcare, education, and social benefits. PR holders can apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting certain residency requirements. There are several pathways to obtaining PR, including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), and family sponsorship.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals for Permanent Residency based on local labor market needs. Each province has its own criteria and streams, targeting specific skills, work experience, or job offers. Applicants can apply through PNP directly or via Express Entry if nominated. The PNP is a pathway for individuals who may not meet federal requirements but are in demand in specific provinces. Successful candidates gain PR status and can live and work in the province that nominated them.
AIP & RNIP
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a Canadian immigration pathway designed to attract skilled workers and international graduates to Canada’s Atlantic provinces: Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The program helps employers in these regions hire foreign workers and support their settlement in Canada.
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a Canadian immigration program designed to attract skilled workers to smaller communities in rural and northern parts of Canada. The program aims to help these communities address labor shortages and encourage population growth.
Express Entry
Express Entry is Canada’s fast-track immigration system for skilled workers. It manages applications for three federal immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Candidates create a profile and are ranked based on factors like age, education, work experience, and language proficiency. Those with the highest scores are invited to apply for Permanent Residency. The system aims to process most applications in six months or less.
