Permanent residence

Express Entry is Canada's fastest and most popular pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers. It manages applications under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), and Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates create an online profile and are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which assesses factors such as age, education, work

Canada has introduced targeted immigration measures to support construction workers who are helping address the country's labour shortages and housing needs. The original Out-of-Status Construction Worker Pilot (2019–2024) provided a pathway to permanent residence for eligible workers in the Greater Toronto Area who had lost their immigration status but continued working in the construction sector

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) allow Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on their skills, work experience, and ability to contribute to local labour market needs. Each province and territory operates its own streams targeting categories such as skilled workers, international graduates, entrepreneurs, and workers in high-demand occupations. T

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