All you need to know to immigrate to Canada

Canada Immigration Programs

Express Entry

This program is ideal for skilled immigrants wishing to immigrate to Canada and settle permanently. This Express Entry program is divided into three sub-programs, including:

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Applicants to immigrate through this program must obtain 67 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System, or what is known in English as the Comprehensive Ranking System. This system takes into account 6 main factors including: age, language, skills, education, work experience, job offers available to the applicant in Canada and their ability to adapt. In terms of language, French and English are the two official languages ​​of Canada. In order for the applicant to prove his or her proficiency in these two languages, he must submit an approved proficiency examination in them. The Canadian Language Benchmarks test known as CLB is used to assess applicants’ level of English, while the Niveaux de compétence Linguistique Canadien test known as NCLC is used to assess the level of applicants’ English. French language level. Those who are about to immigrate to Canada must obtain a minimum level of CLB 7 or NCLC 7 if the test is offered as a first official language in order to obtain sufficient points to qualify them to immigrate through this program. They must also have at least CLB 5 or NCLC 5 if applying as a second official language.

Federal Skilled Trades Program

In order to qualify for this program, an applicant must meet the following conditions: Intend to live outside the Quebec region. Have at least CLB level 5 in listening and speaking and CLB level 4 in reading and writing. Have at least two years of full-time work experience or equivalent part-time work experience. To meet the requirements to work as a skilled craftsman as defined in the NOC. Have a full-time job offer for at least one year in Canada. Note: There is no minimum academic education required to apply through this program. Canadian Experience Class In order to qualify for this program, an applicant must meet the following conditions and criteria: Have at least 12 months of full-time work experience in Canada within The last three years, or equivalent part-time work experience. Note that self-employment or experience gained during study is not counted. He must meet all the criteria related to the language required for the job he will be applying for in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Be intending to live outside the Quebec region. Note: There is no minimum academic education required to apply through this program.

Provincial Nominee Program

Most Canadian provinces can nominate certain immigrants to be admitted into the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and these candidates must reside and work in the province that nominated them. It is worth noting that the criteria for applying through this program differ in different regions, each of which has its own conditions and criteria; Some of them seek to attract student immigrants, some target skilled craftsmen or investors, while some follow Express Entry programs. To be able to apply to the Provincial Nomination Program, you must first apply to the province you want to be nominated, and once that happens you will be able to apply to IRCC for permanent residence.

Quebec-Selected Skilled Worker Program

The province of Quebec has its own laws regarding immigration, and to apply for this program you will go through two stages: the stage of applying to the Quebec government to obtain a selection certificate showing that your application for immigration has been accepted. The stage of applying to Citizenship and Immigration Canada for permanent residence.

Start-up Visa Program

In order for the applicant to immigrate to Canada through this program, he must meet the following conditions and criteria:
– Possess a suitable project that qualifies for the program.
– This project must be supported by an approved investing organization or company.
– Achieving level 5 in English or French proficiency tests.
– That the applicant has enough money to support himself and his companions.

Family Sponsored Visa Program

Canadian citizens, permanent residents or registered East Indians over the age of 18 can sponsor their families wishing to immigrate to Canada, where the spouse and children or dependents of the person residing in Canada can apply for immigration through this program Provided that both parties reside together. In the case of spouses, at least one year must have passed since the marriage contract was held in order for both parties to apply. Parents and grandparents can apply for immigration through this program as well, provided that the person residing in Canada is able to support them without the need for them to obtain government aid. As for children who are adopted from other countries, in this case, the adoption procedures must be completed first and then apply to the immigration program, and anyone who is related by blood or an adoption relationship can apply through this program as well.