Applicants who are professional skilled workers may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada. Selection in this category is assessed on point system. The point system is based on Education, Language, Work Experience, Arranged employment in Canada, Adaptability which includes educational credential of spouse, Blood relations staying in Canada of an applicant or spouse

(must be Resident or Citizen), and if any Previous work experience in Canada. The applicant’s profession must be listed in either Skill type “O” or Skill level A or B of NOC-National Occupational Classification.

There are three sub-categories under this category which are as follows;

Entrepreneur Applicant must have previous business experience with control of percentage of equity for at least two years in the period beginning five years and have legally obtained minimum net worth CAD$ 300,000. Must demonstrate the intention and ability to establish a business in Canada, which will make a significant contribution to the economy and result

in the creation of at least one job for Canadian citizen or permanent resident other than him/herself and his/her dependants. Entrepreneurs must also be actively involved in managing the business and should control minimum 33-½ % of Equity.

Investor applicant must have previous business experience with control of percentage of equity for at least two years in the period beginning five years or the management of at least five full-time jobs equivalent per year in a business for at least two years in the period beginning five years. Must have legally obtained net worth of $800,000 and should invest CAD$ 400,000 in government guaranteed investment fund.

Self-Employed applicant must have relevant experience and should have Intention and ability to be self employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to specified economic activities in Canada like cultural activities, athletic etc or purchase and management of a farm. No conditions are imposed upon admission; self-employed persons are not required to provide jobs for others, must present documentation proving ability to establish a business that will contribute significantly to the economy or Canada's artistic or cultural life.

Family Class Must have a close relative living in Canada who is a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, is at least 18 years of age meets certain financial criteria, has legally promised to help if required, other than benefit provided by the state. One of the Objectives of Canadian Immigration Law is Family Reunification. Family class sponsorship is available to individuals who wish to sponsor members of their immediate family.

Close or immediate family members are considered to be parents, grandparents, children under 22 years of age, dependent children over the age of 22 years who are in continuous full-time studies, spouses, common law and same sex partners, orphaned siblings, nephews/nieces and adopted children. A Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident who does not have any member of his family mentioned above in Canada may be able to sponsor any family member or relative once in a lifetime

As a rule, employment in Canada is reserved for Canadian Citizens and Permanent residents. When a Canadian company cannot find a qualified employee within Canada, after obtaining permission from HRDC, the company may bring a foreign national on a temporary work permit. There are exceptions to this rule.

Under the Free Trade Agreement with the United States, Mexico and Chile there are special programs, which allow citizens of those countries to obtain temporary work permits without going through Human Resources. There are programs for business people and for certain professionals. Some work permits may be obtained within twenty-four hours (if they have an offer of employment).There are numerous other programs for software developers, religious workers, exotic dancers, athletes, students, spouses of workers on temporary work permits etc.

Canadian colleges, universities and other educational institutions are opened to the world. In order to attend any of these, applicant must obtain a study permit. Canada maintains an extremely high standard for post-secondary education. Despite this, tuition costs in Canada remain affordable. In fact, Canada has the lowest tuition rates among New Zealand, Australian, UK and American universities.

Canada provides a nurturing environment for students, and offers competitive tuition rates for foreign students.

Canada has much to offer visitors. It borders on three oceans, has towering mountains, countless lakes and a friendly cosmopolitan culture.

If you wish to come to Canada to travel, sight-see, enjoy leisure activities and visit friends or relatives, the Visitor Visa is best suited to you. Although this visa does not entitle you to work in Canada, it does offer you the chance to experience Canada for yourself.

Most provinces in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that allows them to play a more direct role in selecting immigrants who wish to settle in that province. If you wish to immigrate to one of Canada’s provinces as a Provincial Nominee, you must first apply to the province where you wish to settle. The province will consider your application based on their immigration needs and your genuine intention to settle there.

Most provinces in Canada have an agreement with the Government of Canada that allows them to play a more direct role in selecting immigrants who wish to settle in that province. If you wish to immigrate to one of Canada’s provinces as a Provincial Nominee, you must first apply to the province where you wish to settle. The province will consider your application based on their immigration needs and your genuine intention to settle there.