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Canadian Immigration Pathways

Explore the pathway, just for you. Every immigration situation is unique — we've mapped every federal and provincial route so you can find the one that fits your profile, goals, and timeline.

🏆 Federal Immigration Pathways

Federal pathways are managed directly by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). They are open to candidates from all countries and all provinces.

Permanent Residence
Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
For workers with at least 1 year of skilled Canadian work experience. No job offer required. Fastest PR route.
Skilled WorkerCanadian Exp.TEER 0–3
Permanent Residence
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
For skilled workers with foreign work experience who meet the 67-point selection grid. No Canadian experience needed.
Foreign SkilledMin 67 PointsIELTS/CELPIP
Permanent Residence
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
For qualified tradespeople with a certification or a qualifying job offer in Canada.
Trades WorkerRed SealJob Offer/Cert
Permanent Residence
Family Sponsorship — Spouse/Common-Law
Canadian citizens and PRs can sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for Canadian PR.
Sponsor RequiredInland/OutlandRelationship Proof
Permanent Residence
Family Sponsorship — Dependent Child
Sponsor your dependent children under 22 years of age for Canadian permanent residence.
Child Under 22Parent SponsorMedical Exam
Permanent Residence
Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP)
Annual intake program allowing Canadian citizens and PRs to sponsor parents and grandparents for PR.
Annual Lottery20-yr UndertakingIncome Req.
Temporary Residence
Study Permit
For international students accepted at a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
DLI AcceptanceProof of FundsPGWP Eligible
Temporary Residence
Visitor Visa (TRV)
Temporary Resident Visa for tourism, family visits, or short-term business in Canada.
TourismFamily VisitBusiness
Temporary Residence
Super Visa
Allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens/PRs to stay up to 2 years per entry.
Parents/Grandparents2 Years/EntryInsurance Req.
Work Authorization
Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
Open work permit for Canadian graduates — up to 3 years, any employer, key PR pathway.
Graduates OnlyOpen PermitOnce-in-Lifetime
Work Authorization
Closed Work Permit (LMIA-Based)
Employer-specific work permit requiring a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment.
Employer-TiedLMIA RequiredNOC Matching
Work Authorization
Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP)
Open work permit for spouses of eligible students or skilled workers in Canada.
Open PermitSpouse of StudentPost-Nov 2024 Rules
Work Authorization
Bridge Open Work Permit (BOWP)
Bridging permit for PRs-in-waiting — keep working legally while your PR application is processed.
PR PendingOpen Permit4-Month Window
Citizenship
Canadian Citizenship
The final milestone — become a Canadian citizen after meeting the 1,095-day residency requirement.
1,095 DaysLanguage TestTax Compliance
Specialized
Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C)
Discretionary PR application for those who don't meet standard requirements but have strong Canadian establishment.
DiscretionaryEstablishmentChildren's Interest
Specialized
Refugee Protection (RPD)
Protection for persons fleeing persecution — claim from inside Canada at a port of entry or inland office.
Convention RefugeeBOC RequiredRPD Hearing
Specialized
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
Discretionary permit for inadmissible individuals with a compelling reason to enter or remain in Canada.
InadmissibleDiscretionaryCompelling Need
🏛️ Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Each Canadian province and territory operates its own PNP with streams targeting different worker types. A provincial nomination adds +600 CRS points — virtually guaranteeing an Express Entry ITA.

Ontario PNP
Ontario (OINP) — Human Capital Priorities
EE-linked stream for workers with Express Entry profiles in eligible NOC occupations.
EE Profile Req.No Job OfferNOC Targeted
Ontario PNP
Ontario (OINP) — Employer Job Offer Stream
For workers with a qualifying job offer from an Ontario employer in a skilled occupation.
Job Offer Req.TEER 0–3Employer Letter
Ontario PNP
Ontario (OINP) — Masters Graduate Stream
For international graduates of Ontario universities who have completed a master's degree.
ON University GradMasters DegreeWithin 2 Years
BC PNP
BC PNP — Skills Immigration (SI)
For skilled workers and international graduates with a job offer from a BC employer.
BC Job OfferSkilled WorkerInternational Grad
BC PNP
BC PNP — Tech Pilot
Fast-track stream for tech workers in 29 eligible tech occupations — no job offer draws.
Tech OccupationEE ProfileFast Processing
Alberta PNP
Alberta (AINP) — Alberta Opportunity Stream
For workers already in Alberta with a job offer and relevant work experience.
AB Job OfferCurrently in ABWP Holder
Alberta PNP
Alberta (AINP) — Express Entry Stream
EE-linked stream for workers with strong ties to Alberta and an Express Entry profile.
EE Profile Req.AB ConnectionAINP EOI
Saskatchewan PNP
Saskatchewan (SINP) — Occupations In-Demand
For workers in occupations facing labour shortages in Saskatchewan.
Demand OccupationsJob Offer VariesSaskatchewan Ties
Saskatchewan PNP
Saskatchewan (SINP) — Express Entry
EE-linked stream targeting workers with connection to Saskatchewan through work or education.
EE Profile Req.SK ConnectionSINP Points
Manitoba PNP
Manitoba (MPNP) — Skilled Workers
For skilled workers with a job offer in Manitoba or strong Manitoba connections.
MB ConnectionSkilled WorkerPoints System
Manitoba PNP
Manitoba (MPNP) — International Education Stream
For graduates of Manitoba post-secondary institutions with Manitoba work experience.
MB GraduatePost-SecondaryMB Work Exp.
Atlantic Provinces
Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Employer-driven program covering Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland.
Employer-Driven4 ProvincesSettlement Plan
Nova Scotia PNP
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Multiple streams including Labour Market Priorities, Physician, and Skilled Worker.
NS EmployerPhysician StreamLabour Market
PEI PNP
Prince Edward Island PNP (PEIPNP)
EE-linked and Critical Workers streams for skilled workers in PEI.
PEI Job OfferEE LinkedCritical Workers
Quebec Immigration
Quebec Skilled Worker (QSWP)
Quebec has its own immigration system — separate CSQ certificate required before federal PR.
French PreferredCSQ RequiredQuebec Selection
Pilot Program
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
Community-driven program for smaller rural communities across Canada seeking to attract immigrants.
Rural CommunityCommunity Rec.Smaller Cities

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