There are many pathways for foreign nationals to become permanent residents of Canada. It is important to know your eligibility and learning about the process before applying. The different pathways have different requirements and it is a challenge to find the right program that will result in the best outcome. 

Before starting an application that leads to permanent residency, we recommend seeking the help of a professional. Our team specialize in supporting all clients that includes individuals and companies with a full range of immigration services such as permanent residence, temporary residence, sponsorship applications (spouse, children, parents and grandparents), provincial nomination, express entry and super visas. 

Permanent Residence Pathway

Canada has several pathways to provide permanent residency to qualified foreign nationals. 

Express Entry

Express Entry is the primary application management system for accepting applications under Canada’s economic immigration programs. This dynamic system allows Canada to select candidates which have the highest chance of successful integration in Canada’s economy.

Each applicant is scored against various selection factors such as age, educational background, professional experience, language ability and adaptability to the Canadian job market.

After successful selection, each candidate is invited to apply for Canadian permanent residency.

Skilled Workers

Canada aims to bring under its Immigration levels plan, will arrive as skilled workers. Skilled worker applications are processed under three main categories:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
  • Skilled Traders Program (FSTP)
  • Canadian Experience Program (CEC)

Each category has a different criterion and is made to target and select different type of skilled workers to invite to apply for permanent residency.

Provincial Nominee

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is intended for workers who want to live in the province/territory that nominates them, wish to become permanent residents of Canada, and have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to the same province/territory. 

Each province and territory have its own criteria. The PNP in provinces and territories may target:

  • Students
    • Business people
    • Skilled workers
    • Semi-skilled workers

 

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution who want to work and live in 1 of Canada’s 4 Atlantic provinces—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador. The program helps employers hire qualified candidates for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally.

 

Alberta Rural Renewal Stream 

The AAIP Alberta Rural Renewal Stream nominates eligible applicants to settle and work in rural regions of the province. It is a community-centric pathway that recruits skilled foreign workers thereby supporting their cultural and economic growth. Rural Alberta communities are located outside of Calgary and Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMAs).

The Alberta Rural Renewal Stream is a two-step process. 

Step I – Endorsement by Alberta community

The communities can endorse in one of two ways:

  • They recruit temporary foreign workers directly and then give eligible individuals an Endorsement of Candidate letter.
  • The community uses Alberta’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to recruit refugees. The EMPP referral partner works with the Albertan community and employer to find a suitable refugee. The community then gives an Endorsement of Candidate letter to the selected refugee. Along with the Endorsement of Candidate from the community, the selected refugee will also receive an EMPP Referral Partner letter.

Step II – The selected candidate will apply for provincial nomination through the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream.

Before applying for the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream, the applicant must receive an Endorsement of Candidate Letter from a designated community and a Referral Partner letter from EMPP referral partners.

Sponsorship

Certain individuals may be eligible to sponsor their relatives to come to Canada if they are at least 18 years old and one of the following:

  • Canadian citizen
    • Permanent resident of Canada
    • Person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act

The relatives that may be sponsored are:

  • Spouse/common-law partner
    • Parent and grandparents
    • Dependent children
    • Adopted children

WORK PERMIT

Are you contemplating the possibility of working in Canada, a nation renowned for its diverse job market and enviable living standards? Look no further – a Canadian work permit is your gateway to a multitude of enticing job prospects across various industries. We specialize in streamlining the work permit application process, making it easier for individuals to pursue their careers in Canada.

In most cases the foreign worker will need a work permit supported by an LMIA to be authorized to work in Canada. The LMIA is required before the foreign worker may submit their work permit application.

We assist the foreign worker(s) in applying for their work permit to reduce delays and meet your staffing needs as soon as possible. In addition to faster process, we ensure the applications are made professionally to yield the best possible outcome.

We understand the struggle of some employers to find qualified candidates. We offer a bundle of services that includes recruitment, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and Work permit applications. We ensure employers to find the suitable candidates. 

We have a large candidate pool so we are able to meet the employer’s demands quickly with readily available candidates. We keep our candidate pool pre-screened and their experience and education assessed. 

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

The Labour Market Impact Assessment, known as LMIA, is a fundamental step toward Canadian employment. We specialize in guiding individuals through the LMIA process and simplify to secure a job in Canada.

The LMIA is required before the foreign worker may apply for a work permit that will give them authorization to work in Canada.

 

Employer-Specific Work Permit

This stream allows to work for an employer with specific conditions.  The employer specific work permit is a work permit that has conditions, which are pre-determined by the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

The LMIA is obtained first by the employer and used in the foreign worker’s work permit application. The LMIA will have all the employment conditions that will be reflected on the foreign worker’s work permit.

Open Work Permit

It is more flexible stream. The open work permit doesn’t require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). There are some conditions to have an open work permit such as;

  • International students who graduated from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
  • Applied for permanent residency 
  • A dependent family member of someone who applied for permanent residence.
  • A spouse/common-law partner of a skilled worker or an international student.
  • Are a refugee, refugee claimant, protected person or their family member. 

 

LMIA-Exempt Work Permit

Some work permits are LMIA-Exempt.  To get this work permit, there are some eligibilities. Permanent residence applicants, humanitarian reason, international agreements and Canadian interest may derive LMIA-Exempt Work Permit.
Each of the regulation sections include multiple exemption codes that describe the situation an applicant doesn’t need an LMIA to apply for a work permit.

Work Permit Exemption

There are specific instances a foreign national doesn’t require a work permit in Canada. Some of the popular authorizations to work without a work permit. Performing artists, athletes, religious leaders, emergency service provider, business visitor, on-campus employment etc are exempted from the Work Permit. You can assess your eligibility with us if want. 

Temporary Visa

Canada provides some temporary visa if you have any short-term visit. 

Visitor Visa

In order to visit Canada, unless you are from a visa exempt country, you require a valid visitor’s visa. The visitor’s visa is valid for up to 10 years and in most cases allows multiple entries. It is also possible to extend your visit in Canada and apply for an extension of stay. To extend your application will need to state the reason of the request along with other documents and information. 

Each visit, the visa holder may stay in Canada for up to six months after which they have to leave Canada or may apply for an extension to stay in Canada. The applicant needs to justify their reason if they want to extend their stay. 

If you wish to get a Canadian visitor visa, we are here to help you to get it. We are well-versed with the intricacies of Canadian Immigration laws, policies, and procedures. We are focused on providing the best and easy solutions. 

We assess your individual circumstances to determine your eligibility and advice which category best suits your goals and qualifications. Our approach and process is tailored to suit every individual’s needs. If you have any queries just make an appointment with Avish Immigration Consultancy to get answers to all the questions.

Business Visitor Visa

If you want to visit Canada to look for ways to find out business, invest, or extend your business collaborations, you may apply to enter Canada as a business visitor. You have to submit your proof of business and explanation letter with a purpose of visit.  

Super Visa

The super visa is a gateway to reunite with your family in Canada. It’s designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It allows to stay in Canada for extended periods, up to two years on a single entry.

To qualify, you’ll need an invitation letter from your Canadian family member, along with proof of financial support and comprehensive medical insurance. 

Investment Pathway

Individuals who aim to invest in Canada and contribute to the Canadian economy have immigration options. The programs are different and are made to attract different investors and accommodate them such as;

  • Investor Immigration
    • Entrepreneur Immigration
    • Self-Employed Immigration
    • Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa
    • Provincial Nomination

Study Permit Pathways

Most of students wish to know about work and career settlement within or after study in abroad. Canada is flexible to provide work permit after graduation to the international students. It is called Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Work permit is issued for eligible graduates studied in Canada.

The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students who graduated from eligible Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs) to obtain an open work permit to enter Canadian labor market.  

The student needs to ensure whether they may be eligible after graduation for an open work permit after study at those institutions before applying for a study permit in Canada. Selecting the learning institution is much important to work permit availability after graduation. 

The duration and eligibility of the work permit varies depending on the length of study period and category of colleges/universities. 

Through work permit, student can proceed for Canadian permanent residency.