Canada PR

Let’s know about Canada (PR) Permanent Residency visa:

Permanent Resident visa is a status given to a skilled foreign professional to study in Canada, work in Canada and settle in Canada permanently by getting a Permanent resident card along with his accompanying family dependents. Who are entitled to get equal rights and benefits as the Canadian Citizens. The Permanent Residence of Canada is valid for a period of 5 years and comes with unlimited extensions for every 5 years. One can apply for Canadian citizenship immediately after a stay of 3 years which is for at least 1,095 days among 5 years before applying.

Canada has switched to 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system from 2019 National Occupational Classification (NOC)  to identify and categorize jobs (occupations) based on the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) they require.

A Skilled workers are divided into Four TEER categories, based on National Occupational Classification (NOC) under Express Entry, having at least 1 year of continuous work or 1,560 hours.

• TEER 0 – Management occupations
• TEER 1 – Occupations that usually require a university degree
• TEER 2 – Occupations that usually require
  • a college diploma
  • apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or
  • supervisory occupations

• TEER 3 – Occupations that usually require
  • a college diploma
  • apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or
  • more than 6 months of on-the-job training

A Skilled workers under Federal Skilled Trades Program fall under the below groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), having at least 2 years of full-time work experience within the 5 years before applying:

• Major Group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
  • excluding Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllers
• Major Group 73, general trades
• Major Group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production
• Major Group 83, occupations in natural resources and related production
• Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors, and utilities operators and controllers
• Major Group 93, central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors, excluding Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
• Minor Group 6320, cooks, butchers and bakers
• Unit Group 62200, chefs

A Skilled workers under Canadian Experience Class falls under Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC), having skilled work experience in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 job categories. Having at least 1 year of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last 3 years before you apply—you can meet this in a few different ways.

The IRCC invites most of the newcomers under the economic immigration programs, i.e. under the skilled migration programs such as, Express Entry System. Express Entry is an online system that uses to manage immigration applications from skilled workers. There are 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry; Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program & Federal Skilled Trades Program; along with Provincial Nominee Programs.

Hence, if you are a skilled worker seeking Permanent Residency (PR) status in Canada, it is the best time to prepare your application and apply for Canadian PR visa.

Pathways to Immigrate Canada:

There are several immigration programs, which can help you to apply for live, work, settle and or sponsor your family.

• FSWP – Federal Skilled Worker Program
• FSTP – Federal Skilled Trades Program
• CEC – Canadian Experience Class
• QSWP – Quebec Skilled Worker Program
• PNP – Provincial Nominee Program
• AIPP – Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
• RNIP – Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
• FS – Family Sponsorship
• RNIP – Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
• Entrepreneur/Self-Employed
• Investor
• Caregivers

Each of the programs has their own set of requirement eligibility criteria designed for different type of application programs. Canaan Services helps aspirants in making the right decision to migrate to Canada by helping them choose the right program and assisting them throughout their migration program. As you plan and navigate your migration path, our skilled advisors will be with you at every step of the manner.

Immigrate through Express Entry, which is an application process for skilled immigrants who want to settle in Canada permanently and take part in Canadians economy.

Express Entry is an online system, which is used to manage applications for permanent residence for skilled workers. Express Entry was started from 1st Jan 2015, Till Dec 2014 Canada invited skilled workers to settle and work in Canada as permanent residents through a manual paper application based on  67 point selection system but unfortunately, this system had several loopholes, considering the need to bring about an error-free and justified selection system, Citizenship & Immigration Canada in association with the Canadian Government introduced an electronic system, Express Entry. This system is completely electronic system for Canada Permanent Residency Visa based on certain factors such as age, education, work experience, English language skills, accompanying partner skills, adaptability, CRS score etc. so that applicants can be invited for Federal program or Provinces can nominate the skilled workers through provincial nomination program and or provide the job offer through Canadian job portal designed by the Employment and Social Development Canada. Job Bank portal provides an online database of job listings in Canada, as well as other employment services and information for recruiters and job seekers, including career planning, resume creation, job matching, and notifications. This system is quick and easier to helpful for applicant to settle hassle free.

How does Express Entry Work?

The application process for skilled immigrants who want to settle in Canada permanently under Canadian economy has to apply through Express Entry.

Express Entry is an online system which is used to manage immigration applications from skilled workers, under economic class. The 3 immigration programs managed through Express Entry are,..

• Federal Skilled Worker Program
• Federal Skilled Trades Program
• Canadian Experience Class

Through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), provinces and territories can also invite applicants from the Express Entry pool to satisfy local labour market requirements.

Applicants willing to migrate to Canada and reside in the nation as permanent inhabitants must fulfill immigration requirements and secure a 67-point rating under this point-based selection scheme. On meeting the basic eligibility criteria, applicants create a profile with Express Entry called as the Expression of Interest an online application, under any of the four programs managed by Express Entry. The applicant must provide accurate information in this profile, such as age, qualification, work experience, a job offer in hand, supporting members and their details, etc.

Points are allotted under each factor set Canada immigration standards. CIC reviews and the application is aimed at a pool of applications upon approval.

This pool is made up of all other applications from individuals who have submitted PR visas for Canada from all over the globe and all requests are based on points within the Comprehensive Ranking System. Express Entry Draws are performed by CIC at periodic intervals and applications with the largest CRS score are collected for each draw and invited to apply. This Invitation specify, that the applicant meets all the required eligible criteria to settle in Canada and are welcomed to become a permanent resident of Canada.

How Do I Immigrate to Canada?

Express Entry (Immigrate as a skilled worker)

Express Entry is an online application system used for three programs for economic immigration and the Provincial Nomination Program. Express Entry chooses skilled workers based on their skills and ability to contribute Canada’s economy. In order to get Permanent Resident visa one should opt either of the below programs:

• FSWP – Federal Skilled Worker Program
• FSTP – Federal Skilled Trades Program
• CEC – Canadian Experience Class
• PNP – Provincial Nominee Program
• QSWP – Quebec Skilled Worker Program
• Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
• Family sponsorship
• Moving from USA to Canada
• Study Visa

Federal Skilled Worker Visa (FSW)

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is Canada’s primary economic immigration pathway by providing skilled workers and their families a great opportunity to become permanent residents in Canada. Professionals from all countries across the globe with required skills and qualifications which are at high demand in Canada and who can fulfil the needs of Canadian Labour needs can apply for a Permanent Resident visa under Federal Skilled worker program and settle permanently in Canada.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Foreign nationals can start the process under Federal Skilled Worker Program are determining whether or not they meet the minimum requirements of the program of six selection factor points, score 67 points or higher, you may qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program out of 100 points. The minimum requirements are:

• Age between 18-46 Yrs
• Foreign Credential with minimum Bachelor’s Degree, or Canadian educational credential,
• Min 2 year of continuous full-time or equivalent paid work experience in the past 10 years full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time [15 hours per week for 24 months]) at TEER Category 0, 1, 2, 3.
• Ability to Listen, read, write & speak English language with a validated language ability equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark in English or French across all abilities
• Adaptability points can be earned either by primary applicant or accompanying common-law partner for past studies/experience in Canada or common-law partner language abilities or Relatives in Canada.
• Having an Arranged employment offer from Canada

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) with Skilled work experience having the occupations under below National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories:

• TEER 0
• TEER 1
• TEER 2
• TEER 3

Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)

The Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) is a continuous Canadian residence path for foreign citizens with qualified trade experience. Foreign citizens who wish to immigrate to Canada under the Federal Skilled Trade Program must first express their interest through the Federal Express Entry Selection System. The FSTC enables persons with a valid work offer or qualifying certificate to acquire permanent residence in any province or territory other than Quebec in Canada.

Eligibility based on selection factors such as,

• Live outside Canada,
• Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience in skilled trade occupation within the 5 years before you apply,
• Meet the job needs for that skilled trade, as set out in the National Occupational Classification (NOC), cover an proffer of full-time service for a entire period of at least 1 year or a permit of requirement in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority.
• Trade Certificate from Canada
• Trade Occupations

Skilled work experience eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Class

•  Major Group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers
  • excluding Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllers
• Major Group 73, general trades
• Major Group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production
• Major Group 83, occupations in natural resources and related production
• Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors, and utilities operators and controllers
• Major Group 93, central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors, excluding Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors
• Minor Group 6320, cooks, butchers and bakers
• Unit Group 62200, chefs

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is a program for overseas aspirants from Canada who wish to become Canada’s Permanent Residents, depending on Canada’s qualified work experience within three years of application.

Basic thing to check:

• At least 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last three years (before you apply) either full-time or an equal amount in part-time with proper authorization documents with skilled work in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 job categories
  • Points can be claimed towards education for a certificate, diploma or degree for Canadian study or foreign study. A foreign education with completed foreign credentials and Credential Assessments
  • Min Language ability with Canadian Language Benchmark Canadian Language Benchmark 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 jobs or Canadian Language Benchmark 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 jobs
  • Plan to live and work outside Quebec province

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Most provinces in Canada can recommend immigrants through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). These immigrants must have the skills; work and education experience to give to the economy of that county or territory and must want to live there.

Among ten Provinces and three Territories in Canada. Canadian provinces are so as to which has its own power and authority from the Constitutional Act, 1867 (formerly called the British North America Act, 1867), whereas territorial governments have its powers delegate to them by the Parliament of Canada.

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) has its own criteria of selection. Each province has its own streams and criteria for their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The eligibility criteria for the PNP are different based on whether you apply through the Express Entry streams process or non-Express Entry streams.

Provincial Nominee Program is for the workers:

• having skills, education, and experience to contribute the economy of a specific province or a territory
• who want to settle in the province
• who wish to become the Canada permanent residents

Provinces of Canada:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan

Territories of Canada:

• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Yukon

Each province and territories of Canada has their immigration policies, eligibility criteria, list of occupation in demand, fee requirements and processing time.

Under Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), 11 provinces are actively part of issuing nominations to apply for PR. Each provincial program stated as,..

• Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
• Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
• Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
• Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
• Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
• Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
• Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
• Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW)

The Quebec Skilled Worker QSW program is a selection system designed to identify immigration candidates who are most likely to become economically established in the province.

• To receive their Immigration Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), the applicant must apply to Immigration Quebec.
• Applicants then apply to receive their permanent resident visa from the federal government.
• An applicant can include their spouse and there dependent children whereas additional points are awarded to accompanying family members.

You must score enough points under the selection factors of Quebec Immigration described below to qualify for a CSQ. A single (unmarried) applicant must score at least 50 points based on this system, while at least 59 points must be scored by a applicant with a wife or common law partner.

Quebec’s Expression of Interest System

The EOI system is a two-step process for selecting skilled immigrants, whether they are abroad or already in the province.

The first step is to submit an electronic expression of interest for permanent immigration to Arrima. This is a pre-screening process that allows the government to rank interested candidates based on their human capital and labour market-related criteria.

The second step is for the government to invite the top-ranked candidates to apply for permanent immigration in regular draws from the pool. The chances of being invited in the draws depend on many factors. These include the government’s annual admission targets, its processing capacity, the candidates’ ranking scores in the pool, whether there is a job offer, and the targeted occupations at the time of each draw.

QSWP Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a CSQ under the QSWP, candidates must obtain sufficient points based on the Quebec Immigration selection grid.

This grid is composed of nine factors: 

• education;
• work experience;
• age;
• knowledge of French and English;
• stay and family in Quebec;
• validated job offer;
• spouse’s characteristics;
• presence of children;
• ability to be financially independent.

 A single (unmarried) candidate must score at least 50 points based on this system, while a candidate with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 59 points.

Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Trade Worker Program, Canadain Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Programs are being processed through the Express Entry Immigration to Canada selection system as of January 1, 2015. Applicant’s eligible under these economic programs should first make an expression of interest in immigrating to Canada by creating an online Express Entry profile. Express Entry, strives to make the immigration process simpler and quicker for candidates to get visa in less than 6 months

The highest-ranked candidates in the Express Entry pool are issued ITAs in regular invitation rounds around 3 to 4 times in a month,

In the year 2015 no. of ITAs issued in each draw was approx. 1500

In the Year 2016 no. 0f ITAs issued in each draw was gradually increased to 2000,…

In the Year 2019 – 2022 no. of ITAs issued in each draw was gradually increased to 3750, and in 2023 no. of ITAs issued were gradually increased to 7000.

Canada Govt. aim to reach 1 Million Permanent Resident Visa through Various Programs.

Occupation and Wages

For more details you can speak to our Canada immigration consultants to get more information about your eligibility.