- Express Entry: Express Entry is a points-based system that allows skilled workers to apply for permanent residency in Canada. It is designed to fast-track the immigration process and make it easier for qualified individuals to move to Canada.
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP): Each Canadian province has its own immigration program that allows it to nominate people for permanent residency based on the specific economic and labor market needs of the region.
- Family Sponsorship: Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their close family members, such as spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children, for permanent residency.
- Study Permit: Studying in Canada can be a pathway to permanent residency, as international students who have graduated from a Canadian institution may be eligible to apply for a post-graduation work permit and then transition to permanent residency through programs such as Express Entry.
- Work Permit: Moving to Canada on a work permit can be a pathway to permanent residency, as many work permits are linked to specific job offers and can lead to sponsorship by an employer through programs such as Express Entry.