Immigrate
Permanent residence, explained pathway by pathway
Understand how Canada selects permanent residents, which route fits your situation, and what each programme actually asks of you.
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Pathway references
Structured summaries of each programme: who it suits, what it requires and what the process looks like.
Permanent residence
Express Entry
The main federal route to permanent residence for skilled workers.
Permanent residenceProvincial Nominee Program
A province picks you — and adds 600 CRS points.
FamilyFamily Sponsorship
Bring a spouse, partner, child or parent to Canada permanently.
BusinessStart-up Visa
Permanent residence for founders with designated investor backing.
Permanent residenceCaregiver Pathways
Home care worker routes with permanent residence on arrival.
CitizenshipCanadian Citizenship
The final step after three years of physical presence.