Express Entry
Express Entry is the electronic management system for applying for permanent residency. It is not an immigration category but a system to facilitate the selection and processing of Canada’s economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, the Canadian Experience Class, and some Provincial Nomination Programs.
Applicants must first make an “expression of interest” by creating a profile and, if eligible for at least one program, they will enter the Express Entry pool. Candidates from this pool will receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ once they pass the points threshold under a draw.
The points of each applicant, under the express entry system, is determined by: English proficiency scores, level of education, age, and other selection factors. The points threshold is determined according to the latest draw that is held approximately every two weeks.
Canadian Experience Class
Federal Skilled Trades
Federal Skilled Worker
Family Sponsorship
Sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, child or parents.
The sponsorship process typically involves submitting an application to the immigration authorities, providing various supporting documents, and meeting specific eligibility criteria. This process aims to ensure that sponsors have the means to support their family members financially and that they are genuinely in a legitimate relationship with their spouse or common-law partner.
It is essential to recognize that immigration laws and sponsorship requirements may differ significantly from one province to another. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals considering sponsoring their family members to consult with an immigration lawyer or seek guidance from the relevant government immigration authorities to understand the specific regulations and requirements that apply to their situation.
The overall goal of family sponsorship is to promote family reunification, allowing loved ones to be together and foster a supportive and stable environment for their integration into the new country.
Spousal Sponsorship
Common-Law Sponsorship
If you and your partner are not married, you may still be eligible to sponsor your partner if you are in a common-law relationship. A common-law relationship exists where partners have resided together for a minimum of one year and are in a mutually exclusive relationship.
Dependend Child Sponsorship
A dependent child under 22 years of age can be sponsored by their parent. The Canadian or permanent resident parent needs to meet basic eligibility requirements and provide documentary proof of relationship to the child.
Same-sex / Gay / LGBTQ2+ Immigration Sponsorship Canada
Same sex partners and members of the 2SLGBTQ+* community can pursue the same immigration options available to opposite sex or heterosexual partners.
2024 Parents & Grandparent Sponsorship (PGP 2024)
Super Visa for Parents & Grandparents
The super visa is even better than a standard visitor visa because it allows your parents and grandparents to remain in Canada with you for up to two years.
