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Express Entry Visa
Express Entry is the fastest and most popular pathway for newcomers seeking a new life in Canada. It is an online system used by Canada to manage applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. The Express Entry system includes three federal programs:
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Additionally, the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is linked to Express Entry.
Express Entry serves as the primary route for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. It functions as a pool of applicants who are individually invited to apply for permanent residence based on qualifications. The selection criteria are point-based.
Process:
Step 1: Online Profile – Applicants are assessed based on skills, education, language ability, work experience, and other factors in a point-based system.
Step 2: Invitation to Apply – Qualified applicants receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
For skilled workers who have gained:
1560 hours of part-time or full-time work (equivalent to one year) in the last three years before applying.
Requirements:
Work experience in TEER categories 0–3 (National Occupation Classification) and must be paid through wages or commissions.
Language Test: Must be valid for two years with minimum scores:
TEER 0 or 1: CLB 7
TEER 2 or 3: CLB 5
Education: No formal requirement, but additional points can be gained for Canadian or foreign education (with an Educational Credential Assessment for immigration purposes).
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Applicants need at least one year of continuous paid work experience in TEER categories 0–3 within the last 10 years, either in Canada or abroad.
Requirements:
Language Test: Valid for two years with minimum scores:
English: CLB 7
French: NCLC 7
Education: No formal requirement but points can be earned for Canadian or assessed foreign education.
Proof of Funds: Required unless the applicant can legally work in Canada or has a valid job offer.
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Applicants must have two years of full-time work experience (or the equivalent in part-time) in a skilled trade within the last five years and meet the job requirements of their NOC.
Requirements:
Valid job offers for at least one year OR a certificate of qualification from a Canadian authority.
Language Test: Valid for two years with minimum scores:
CLB 5 (Speaking and Listening)
CLB 4 (Reading and Writing)
Proof of funds (conditions apply as above).
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program enables provinces and territories to nominate applicants for permanent residence in Canada.
Family Class Sponsorship
Canada prioritizes keeping families together by allowing citizens and permanent residents to sponsor family members. Sponsors assume financial responsibility for the sponsored individual for a defined period.
Eligible family members include:
✅ Spouse, common-law, or conjugal partner
✅ Parents and grandparents
✅ Dependent children
Business Immigration
Self-Employment:
Applicants must:
✅ Have experience in cultural or athletic activities.
✅ Show the capacity to establish a business contributing to the Canadian economy.
Start-up Visa:
Aimed at attracting entrepreneurs who:
✅ Are innovative.
✅ Can create jobs for Canadians.
✅ Have the potential to compete globally.
Humanitarian and Compassionate Immigration
This pathway is for applicants who do not meet the requirements of other programs but may qualify under exceptional circumstances.
Refugee Program
Canada provides protection to refugees unable to return to their home country due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion.
Caregiver Program
The Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot allow caregivers to transition from temporary to permanent status after meeting work experience requirements. Features include:
✅ Occupation-specific work permits.
✅ Family members may also receive open work or study permits.
New Opportunities
Agri-Food Pilot: Launched in 2020, it offers a pathway to permanent residence for non-seasonal workers in specific industries, with an annual intake of 2,750 applicants and their families.
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: A community-based initiative launched in 2019 to support economic development in rural areas.