Permanent residence

The Express Entry system is Canada’s fastest and most popular pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent residency. It manages applications for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Applicants create an online profile and are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers factors such as age, 

Canada has introduced targeted immigration measures to support out-of-status construction workers who are essential to meeting the country’s labor and housing needs. The original Out-of-Status Construction Worker Pilot (2019–2024) provided a pathway to permanent residence for certain workers in the Greater Toronto Area who had lost their status but continued contributing to the construction sector

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residency based on their skills, work experience, and ability to contribute to local labor market needs. Each province or territory has its own streams targeting specific sectors, such as skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs, or in-demand trades. For example, Ontario

Family Class Sponsorship Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor eligible family members to join them in Canada, including spouses, children, parents, and grandparents. Sponsors must meet income and financial requirements to demonstrate they can support their relatives. In 2025, family sponsorship programs have seen quicker processing times and enhanced support, particularly for spou

The Caregiver Program provides a pathway to permanent residency for individuals who have offered caregiving services to children, elderly persons, or those with medical needs in Canada. Key streams include the Home Child Care Provider Pilot, for caregivers providing child care in a home setting, and the Home Support Worker Pilot, for those supporting elderly or medically vulnerable individuals. El

Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications are a discretionary permanent residece pathway for individuals who do not meet the requirements of standard immigration programs but who face compelling hardship if required to leave Canada. This process is intended for exceptional cases.

An H&C application allows a person to ask Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to grant permanent