Permanent Residence
When most people think of Canadian immigration, they are thinking about permanent residence in Canada. Applications for permanent residence generally fall into the following categories: Family Classes (spouses, dependent children and parents/grandparents), Economic Classes (Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs), Business Classes (Start-up and Self-employed programs), Refugee Protection, and Humanitarian and Compassionate applications.
One of the main goals of Canadian immigration is to welcome skilled newcomers who will contribute to Canada’s growing economy. The Economic Class comprises of professionals and skilled workers under the below major categories:
- Federal Skilled Worker
- Federal Skilled Trades
- Canadian Experience Class
- Provincial Nominees
IRCC manages skilled worker, economic class immigration programs using the Express Entry system. Applicants who meet basic criteria, submit an online profile to the express entry pool known as an expression of interest, under one of the above federal Canada immigration programs or a participating provincial immigration program. The profiles of candidates in the pool are ranked against each other, under a Comprehensive Ranking System. The highest ranked candidates will be considered for an invitation to apply for Canadian Permanent Resident Visa, allowing them to immigrate to Canada with their families.
The Economic Class also includes some other programs, each with their own qualification criteria, such as;
- Quebec Skilled Worker Program
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
- Caregiver Pathways to Permanent Residence
Not sure which program fits your qualification? Feel free to Contact Us, or fill our Immigration Free Assessment form and let our experts help you.
Canada’s Family Class Sponsorship programs are some of the most generous family reunification programs in the developed world. If you are married to or in a common law relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, if you have a parent or grandparent you wish to sponsor to come to Canada, or if you have a child who lives abroad or wish to adopt a child from another country, you may qualify for one of the Family Class categories. Besides, under some conditions, you may be eligible to bring your sister/brother, nephew/niece, and your grandchildren.
Not sure if you and your loved ones are qualified? Feel free to Contact Us, or fill our Sponsorship Free Assessment form and let our experts help you.
Canada offers one of the most established investment based immigration programs conferring permanent resident status.
Federal Programs 
At the federal level, there are several business-related programs, but the most known programs that we recommend to our clients are;
- Start-Up Visa Program
- Self-employed Program (Artist, Athletes, farmers)
- Buy a Business and Move to Canada (Owner/Operator Program)
Provincial Programs
Mid-range net worth individuals with suitable entrepreneurial experience may be eligible to apply under the one of many Provincial Entrepreneur programs. There are a number of provinces which manage their own business immigration programs which require active participation in the management of a business based on a specified investment and job creation. The programs vary in the requirements to qualify but generally refer to a minimum net worth in the area of $350,000 up to $2,000,000 with relevant management experience.
Quebec 
- Quebec Immigrant Investor Program ( Min. Investment C$1,200,000, financing is acceptable)
- Quebec Immigrant Entrepreneur Program (Min. Investment C$200,000 to C$300,000)
- Quebec Self-employed Program
British Colombia 
- BC Entrepreneur Immigration Stream (Min. Investment C$ 200,000)
- BC Entrepreneur Immigration Stream – Regional Pilot Program (Min. Investment C$100,000)
- BC Entrepreneur Immigration Stream – Strategic Projects
Ontario 
- Ontario Entrepreneur Stream (Min. Investment C$500,000 to C$1,000,000 )
- Ontario Corporate Stream (Min. Investment C$500,000 to C$1,000,000 )
Alberta 
- Alberta Self-employed Farmer Stream (Min. Investment C$500,000)
Nova Scotia 
- Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Stream (Min. Investment C$150,000)
- Nova Scotia International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
Manitoba 
- Manitoba Business Investor Stream – Entrepreneur Pathway (Min. Investment C$150,000 to C$250,000)
- Manitoba Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway (Min. Investment C$300,000)
Saskatchewan 
- Saskatchewan Entrepreneur Category (Min. Investment C$200,000 to C$300,000)
- Saskatchewan Farm Owner/Operator Category
Prince Edward Island 
- PEI Work Permit Stream (Min. Investment C$150,000)
New Brunswick 
- New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Stream (Min. Investment C$250,000)
Not sure which program fits your qualifications? Feel free to Contact Us, or fill our Business Free Assessment form and let our experts help you.
The right to life, liberty and security of the person is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This area of our practice is founded on the belief in international human rights and Canada’s obligation to offer safety and security to those who need it. There are two routes for refugees – inland applications for asylum or private sponsorship of overseas refugees. We can assist with both areas.
For Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications, the focus is different from the refugee programs. People who have strong H&C grounds to remain in Canada are those who can demonstrate significant ties to Canada and undue hardship if they were required to leave Canada, taking into a variety of factors including the best interests of any child affected by the decision.
Not sure if you are eligible to apply for permanent residency as a Refugee or under H&C grounds? Feel free to Contact Us, and let our experts help you.
