Understanding the many immigration types in Canada

A once over on Canada immigration categories to assist you in planning your visit to Canada.

For those whose immigration aspirations were put on hold due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the recent announcement that Canada will begin Express Entry invites to all candidates as of July is excellent news.

However, Canada Express Entry is only one path to citizenship in Canada, and with so many options, it can be tough to know where to begin. Understanding the many immigration categories in Canada is a good start.

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Canada Economic Class

The most common source of immigration to Canada is an economic class category. Those who qualify for one of the more than 100 pathways are considered as having the greatest potential to contribute to Canada's economy and will have an easier time integrating into the labour market.

Canada Express Entry

Express Entry is the primary federal economic Canada immigration pathway.

There are three programs available through Express Entry:

• The Federal Skilled Worker Program is for anyone who meets certain linguistic, educational, and work experience requirements. The National Occupational Classification system is used to categorize work experience. This system is used to decide whether or not a candidate qualifies for an economic class immigration program. Each occupation is given a code and a skill level.

• Those with at least two years of experience in a skilled profession in the five years prior to enrolling can apply for the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which requires language abilities in either English or French.

• The Canadian Experience Class is open to persons who have worked in Canada for at least one year and meet the language requirements.

Eligible applicants upload their profiles to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website and receive a score using the Comprehensive Ranking System for each pathway. Candidates are ranked using this score, which is based on factors like education, language skills, and work experience. The higher your score, the better your chances of receiving an invitation to apply for Canada permanent residence, every two weeks, the IRCC invites the top candidates.

Provincial Nomination Program for Canada

Newcomers who want to stay as  Canada permanent residents can apply to the Provincial Nomination Program (PNP). With the exception of Quebec and Nunavut, each Canadian province and territory has a PNP that allows them to propose immigration candidates for Canada’s permanent residency.

PNP comes in two varieties. Express Entry candidates can apply for a provincial nomination through Enhanced PNPs. If an Express Entry candidate is successful in obtaining a provincial nomination, they will receive 600 CRS points.

Base streams operate outside of the Express Entry system in provinces that participate in the PNP. It is possible to apply directly to a province government through these Canada immigration programs, albeit the procedure may take longer.

Obtaining a provincial nomination does not imply Canada permanent residence. Only the federal government can grant permanent resident status in Canada. A provincial nomination, on the other hand, can substantially help a Canada immigration application.

Family Class (for Canada)

Following economic class immigration, family class sponsorship is the second most prevalent route to Canada immigration. Through family sponsorship, Canada welcomes around 100,000 newcomers each year. The Spouses, Partners, and Children's Program, as well as the Parents and Grandparents Program, make this possible.

Partners and spouses

A spouse, common-law partner, and any dependent children can be sponsored by Canadian citizens and Canada permanent residents. They must be able to demonstrate that they can financially support their partner and any dependent children for a set period of time, called an undertaking, in this example three years, regardless of future financial circumstances. Applicants must provide evidence of their relationships, such as a marriage certificate, photos, or proof of shared expenses. It's vital to know that those in same-sex partnerships are welcome in Canada, and all sponsorship criteria are the same for partners and spouses.

Grandparents and parents

A citizen or Canada PR holder can extend sponsorship to their parents or grandparents. You must meet minimum income criteria and be willing to assist your relatives for a period of 20 years in order to sponsor a parent or grandparent. A spouse's or common-law partner's income can be used to meet the minimum income criterion.

Conclusion

Knowing which category to apply for is a wonderful place to start when determining how to immigrate to Canada.

Understanding the essentials will save you time, frustration, and money on your journey to Canada, whether you are a skilled worker, trying to sponsor a family, or seeking refugee status.

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