Canadian Immigration Programs

Federal Express Entry pathways and Provincial Nominee Programs across Canada.

Federal Programs

17 programs

Federal Skilled Worker Program

Speed: Average

Work experience, language ability, education

~7 months$2,795 CAD

Canadian Experience Class

Speed: Average

Canadian work experience, language ability

~7 months$2,595 CAD

Federal Skilled Trades Program

Trade qualification, work experience, language ability

$2,795 CAD

Atlantic Immigration Program

Speed: Long

Job offer from designated Atlantic employer, work experience

~33 months

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

Job offer in participating community, work experience

Start-up Visa Program

Speed: Long

Letter of support from designated organization, language ability, settlement funds

10+ years

Self-Employed Persons Program

Speed: Long

Relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics, willingness to be self-employed

10+ years

Spousal Sponsorship

Speed: Average

Canadian citizen or PR, genuine relationship

~21 months

Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship

Speed: Extended

Meet minimum income requirement, Canadian citizen or PR

~35 months

Dependent Child Sponsorship

Canadian citizen or PR, child meets dependency criteria

Other Family Sponsorship

No other sponsorable relatives, Canadian citizen or PR

Study Permit

Acceptance letter from DLI, proof of funds, no criminal record

Work Permit (LMIA-based)

Job offer, positive LMIA, qualifications for the job

Open Work Permit

Eligibility depends on category (PGWP, spousal, vulnerable worker)

Visitor Visa (TRV)

Valid passport, ties to home country, sufficient funds

Super Visa

Child/grandchild in Canada, medical insurance, financial support letter

Citizenship Grant

Speed: Average

PR status, physical presence, language ability, tax filing

~14 months

Alberta

2 programs

Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway

Speed: Extended

Job offer in Alberta tech sector

~13 months

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Speed: Extended

Connection to Alberta, work experience, language ability

~13 months

British Columbia

3 programs

BC PNP Tech

Speed: Average

Job offer in eligible tech occupation in BC

~7 months$3,745 CAD

BC PNP Skilled Worker

Speed: Extended

Job offer from BC employer, work experience, language ability

~13 months

BC PNP Healthcare Professional

Speed: Extended

Healthcare occupation, job offer in BC

~13 months

Manitoba

2 programs

Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas

Speed: Extended

Connection to Manitoba, work experience, language

~13 months

Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas - Express Entry

Speed: Average

In Express Entry pool, connection to Manitoba

~7 months

Nova Scotia

1 program

Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

Speed: Average

In Express Entry pool, meet NS labour needs

~7 months

Ontario

4 programs

Ontario Human Capital Priorities

Speed: Average

In Express Entry pool, CRS score, work experience in eligible NOC

~7 months$4,295 CAD

Ontario Tech Draws

Speed: Average

In Express Entry pool, work experience in tech NOC codes

~7 months

Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker

Speed: Average

French language proficiency, in Express Entry pool

~7 months

Ontario Skilled Trades

Speed: Extended

Ontario work experience in eligible trade

~13 months

Prince Edward Island

1 program

PEI Express Entry

Speed: Average

In Express Entry pool, connection to PEI

~7 months

Saskatchewan

2 programs

Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker

Speed: Extended

Points-based, work experience, education, language

~13 months

Saskatchewan Express Entry

Speed: Average

In Express Entry pool, connection to Saskatchewan

~7 months