Immigrate

Express Entry is one of the most popular immigration program for migrating to Canada. It is one of the fastest, easiest and inexpensive way to migrate to Canada. Express Entry is completely an Online / Electronic program for migration. For qualifying into Express Entry candidate still need to qualify into one of the main categories from FSWP, FSTP and / or CEC.
First Candidate need to submit his/her expression of interest (Express Entry profile will be valid for 12 months from the date of expression of interest created).
Once profile is created, IRCC will chose candidates from Express Entry pool on the basis of CRS score or on Specific Immigration program like FSWP, FSTP or CEC only.
After getting ITA from IRCC, applicant has 60 days to submit his/her documents and forms for PR (online submission).
IRCC will review all the forms and submitted documents before granting the Permanent Resident.

You may be able to sponsor certain relatives (parents, grand-parents, etc.) to immigrate to Canada under the Family Class if you’re at least 18 years old and a:
Canadian citizen or person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or permanent resident of Canada.
If you sponsor a relative to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you must:

  • Support your relative financially when they arrive
  • Be able to meet basic needs for yourself and your relative, such as:
    • Food
    • Shelter
    • Clothing
  • Make sure your relative doesn’t need social assistance.

You can become a sponsor if you are:

  • at least 18 years old
  • A Canadian citizen, a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act or a permanent resident living in Canada:
    • If you are a Canadian citizen living outside Canada, you must show that you plan to live in Canada when your sponsored relative(s) become(s) a permanent resident.
    • You can’t sponsor someone if you are a permanent resident living outside Canada.
  • Able to prove that you are not receiving social assistance for reasons other than a disability, and;
  • Can provide for the basic needs of any person you are sponsoring (and in some limited situations, that you meet the low-income cut-off).
Note: There is no low income cut-off (LICO) for spouse, partner or dependent child sponsorships, unless a dependent child also has one or more dependent children of their own.
Read more about eligibility requirements in the Complete Guide.

The super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to two years at a time. If you want to stay for six months or less, apply for a  visitor visa. To be eligible for the super visa, you must:

  • Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
  • Have a signed letter from the child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
    • A promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
    • The list and number of people in the household of this person
    • A copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document.
  • Have medical insurance from a CANADIAN insurance company that is:
    • Valid for at least one year from the date of entry
    • At least $100,000 for minimum coverage
  • Have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes aren’t accepted)
You must also:
be allowed to enter Canada take an immigration medical exam meet certain other conditions.
You can’t include dependants in this application.

A temporary resident / visitor visa is an official document stamped in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to travel to Canada. Most travelers require a visitor visa to travel to Canada.
You may also need a visa if you are transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination.
You must meet some basic requirements to travel to Canada. You must:

  • Have a valid travel document, like a passport
  • Be in good health
  • Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
  • Convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit.
  • Have enough money for your stay.
    • The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.
You may also need a medical exam and  letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.

The study permit is a document we issue that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLI) in Canada.
While studying in Canada under a study permit you must:

  • Always be enrolled at a DLI
  • Make progress towards completing your program
  • Respect any conditions listed on your study permit
  • Stop studying if you no longer meet the requirements and
  • Leave Canada when your permit expires
Depending on your case, there may be conditions on your study permit such as:
  • The level of studies you can attend
  • If you are allowed to work in Canada
  • If you can’t travel within Canada
  • The date you must stop studying

Most people need a work permit to work in Canada. If you’re not sure if you need one, 
There are two types of work permits:

  • Open work permits:
  • An open work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada, except for an employer:
  • Employer-specific work permits.
  • An employer-specific work permit allows you to work according to the conditions on your work permit, which include:
    • The name of the employer you can work for,
    • How long you can work, and
    • The location where you can work (if applicable).

Most provinces and territories in Canada can nominate immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These immigrants must have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the economy of that province or territory, and must want to live there.
Each province and territory has its own “streams” (immigration programs that target certain groups) and criteria for their PNP.
Since January 1, 2015, many provinces and territories have launched new Express Entry streams. Check their websites to learn more about which streams they offer.

The Self-Employed Program seeks to bring people who will become self-employed in Canada. They must have:

  • Relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, and
  • Intend and be able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada